News
Members of Class of 1973 gather for annual get-together
A three-day get-together at Port Campbell has become a highly-anticipated date on the calendar every year for a group of Old Boys from the Class of 1973. The annual event includes the Warrnambool races, golf at Peterborough, dinners out and a barbecue in, as well as much reminiscing and many laughs. Beginning in 2017, our…
Where are they now – Hugh (Paul) Bourke (SPC 1983-85)
The College recently reconnected with Hugh (Paul) Bourke (SPC 1983-85) who has retired now as a veterinarian and believes that his SPC education taught him a sense of order, discipline and respect. Where has your life taken you since leaving SPC? I was lucky enough to be granted a place to study Veterinary Science at…
Old Boy donates his prized Lakeathon trophy
The College was thrilled to receive the donation of a trophy from Old Collegian Marcus Coppock (SPC 1967-71, PY1972) recently. Marcus received the trophy when he was a student for raising the most funds in the SPC Lakeathon for the rebuilding of the College boatshed. The boatshed on the edge of Lake Wendouree, opposite Service…
First ACC grand final for senior soccer team
The St Patrick’s College First XI soccer team played its first grand final in the Associated Catholic Colleges Victoria (ACC) competition against Emmanuel College this week.
Fighting loss to powerful Parade
St Patrick’s College went down fighting in the ACC Football Grand Final at Windy Hill on Wednesday 19 June. Read Coach Jason Lappin’s match report here.
The Lion King Jr rehearsals begin
The cast has been announced and rehearsals are underway for our Year 7-9 production of The Lion King Jr.
Beating the chill at the 2024 Old Boys’ Winter Warmers Lunch
There was plenty of chatter and good times at our Old Boys’ Winter Warmers Lunch last Friday at the Golden City Hotel in Ballarat. Nearly 40 Old Boys beat the winter chill and enjoyed a delicious meal in the good company of SPC friends. Hosted by the Old Collegians’ Association, the crowd heard from our…
Old Boys in the News – June 2024
Our Old Boys have been in the spotlight recently, including: Keep an eye out for Mark Molloy (SPC 1993) who will be a judge at the forthcoming Poco Film Fest in Ballarat in early August. Mark is an award-winning Australian director who has recently directed “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” for Netflix with producer Jerry…
Fr Barry Ryan
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Fr Barry Ryan, who passed away earlier this week. Fr Ryan was Chaplain at St Patrick’s College between 1969-70 and was an Old Boy of Christian Brothers’ College, St Joseph’s, in Warrnambool.
Tyrone Holt (SPC 2018-2020)
We extend our sympathy to the extended family of Old Collegian Tyrone Holt (SPC 2018-2020) who tragically passed away recently. Tyrone was a boarder at SPC and completed Year 10-12. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family to cover Tyrone’s funeral service. If you would like to help, please click here
