News
Senior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum Last night we farewelled our Class of 2022 at our Valedictory Cocktail Evening. The atmosphere was very positive as families took the time to catch up with each other after what has often been a six, or even 13 year, shared educational journey. A night like…
Principal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor End of Year Exams and Head Start This week students from Years 7-11 have been involved in completing their end of year exams and/or starting the Head Start program as they prepare for the 2023 school year. The end of year exams provide important opportunities for students to complete their…
Gerard McCarty (SPC 1963-65, PY1966)
We pass on our deepest sympathy to the family of Old Collegian Gerard McCarty (SPC 1963-65, PY1966) who passed away on 10 November, 2022 aged 72 years after a long illness. Gerard was remembered in this story here as a prominent sporting and community figure in Buninyong, where he was a player, best and fairest…
Kevin George Renwick OAM (SPC 1946-47, PY1949)
We are extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Old Collegian and SPC Legend Kevin George Renwick OAM (SPC 1946-47, PY1949) on 2 November 2022, aged 90 years. Kevin was remembered as “the hardest working many in the building industry” and a man before his time who gave so much to the community and…
Kevin Anthony Preston (SPC 1963-66, PY1968)
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Old Collegian Kevin Anthony Preston (SPC 1963-66, PY1968) on 8 September, 2022. Kevin was the brother of David (SPC 1958-62, PY1963), Leon (SPC 1959-64) and Carmel, and loving husband of Deta, adored father of five including Tim (SPC 1986-89, PY1991) and Sarah, Michael and Julie, Brock…
David John Clifton (SPC 1975-76, PY1977)
We are saddened to hear of the passing of old Collegian David John Clifton (SPC 1975-76, PY1977) on 23 October 2022 after an illness. David was the devoted and loving husband of Mary, treasured father and father-in-law of Sam (SPC 2002-07) and Shani, Nick (SPC 2004-09) and Kate and Andrew (SPC 2005-10) and Makala and…
John Michael Taffe (SPC 1948)
We have been notified of the passing of John Michael Taffe (SPC 1948) earlier this year on 23 March 2022. A Requiem Mass was celebrated at St Bernards Catholic Church in Belmont. John was the loving husband of Bridget and father of Michael, Brian and Paul and grandfather of six and cousin to Michael Taffe…
Br Douglas (Evin) Zoch (former staff)
St Patrick’s College was saddened by the passing of Brother Douglas (Evin) Zoch on 23 October 2022. Br Zoch was the longest-serving Christian Brother at St Patrick’s College. He made his vows to the Christian Brothers on Christmas Day, 1954 and worked in a number of communities, including St Monica’s, Moonee Ponds; Parade Preparatory, Alphington;…
Class of 1970 enjoy 50-Year Reunion get-together
We welcomed back our Class of 1970 on Sunday, 23 October 2022 for their long-awaited 50-Year Reunion after several postponements due to the COVID pandemic over the last two years. A Mass was held in the College Chapel and the group enjoyed a tour of the College’s expansive grounds and buildings before settling into the…
Class of 1971 reunites for 50-Year Reunion
We also welcomed back our Old Collegians from the Class of 1971 for their 50-Year Reunion in late October. It was a busy weekend of 50-Year Reunions with the hosting of our Class of 1971 Reunion on the Saturday evening, 22 October, followed by the Class of 1970 Reunion on the Sunday afternoon. Both reunions…
