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125th Anniversary Celebration – St Patrick’s Day,
The entire St Patrick’s College community is encouraged to join us on St Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17 for a day of activities to mark our 125th anniversary celebrations. An afternoon of free activities is being planned and we’d love to have you involved. Among the highlights on the day are: Free family portrait sessions…
Where are they now – Mitch Tuddenham (SPC 2012-17)
We catch up with former College Captain Mitch Tuddenham (SPC 2012-2017) who loved the place so much, he returned as the HaPe Trainee in 2018. Mitch is now at university studying psychologyy. We chatted to Mitch during his time as a HaPe trainer about some of his fondest memories of his time at SPC. …
Where are they now – Tiernan Somers (SPC 2012-17)
We catch up with Tiernan Somers (SPC 2012-17) who returned as a staff member in the Mission team in 2018 as the Faith in Action Trainee. Tiernan is now studying a Bachelor of Community and Human Services and hopes to attain his Master’s Degree specialising in Social Justice and Human Rights. Tiernan tells us more about…
Where are they now – Alan Jubb (SPC 1954-59)
The College reconnects with former boarder Alan Jubb (SPC 1954-59) who is keeping busy in retirement after a career spanning nearly 40 years in the police force, and receiving the Australian Police Medal. Alan is a loyal supporter of our various OCA events and it’s always great to see his smiling face! Where…
Where are they now – Brian Doherty (SPC 1960-65)
The College reconnects with former boarder Brian (Doc) Doherty (SPC 1960-65) who enjoyed SPC’s sports more than the classroom as well as a smoke behind the grandstand! Where has life taken you to since SPC. After leaving SPC I did a catering and hotel management course at William Angliss. I then managed the family…
Where are they now – Luke Guthrie (former staff)
The College reconnects with former staff member Luke Guthrie, who taught at SPC between 1966-72, and recalls some of his fond memories of his time at the school. Luke is pictured here with Tri Wulan, Director of Education at The Geeta School in Cirebon, Java. The Geeta School is an English speaking K – 12…
Where are they now – Gavan Connell (SPC 1961-68)
The College reconnects with former boarder Gavan Connell (SPC 1961-68) who generously shares his family’s connections and memories of St Patrick’s College. My father Bryan Connell attended SPC from 1927-33. He had two other brothers older than he, John (Jock) who attended from about 1927-31 and Gavan Leo, who attended from about 1927-32. At the…
Engagements, Marriages & Births – February 2018
Our SPC community has plenty of exciting news to share: – MARRIAGES Courtney Walsh (SPC 1989-94)- married Anna in Melbourne on Saturday, December 16, 2017. Glenn Fisher (current staff) married Sharon Cody at St Anne’s Winery at Myrniong on January 6. Hamish Marquand (SPC 2002-07) and Lucy Ryan were married at St Patrick’s College Chapel…
My memories of SPC – Tony Mutton (SPC 1972-73)
The College recently reconnected with former boarder Anthony (Tony) Mutton (SPC 1972-73) who candidly shares his school memories and thoughts on the legacy of being a SPC boy. – –My name is Tony Mutton (or Anthony) and you won’t find my name, other than in the yearbook, anywhere around the College -“ (the initials burnt…
Old Boys in the News – February 2018
Our Old Boys have been in the news, including: – Good luck to Laurence Heenan (SPC 2004-09), pictured above centre,- who is starring as Jesus in the Ballarat Lyric Theatre’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar at Wendouree Performing Arts Centre between March 1-11.– Daniel Sully (2012-17)– and– Emerson Tolliday (2012-17)– are also part of the…
