We extend our deepest condolences to the extended family of Old Collegian Andrew David McBride (SPC 1987-92) who sadly passed away on 19 July 2024 after a courageous and long battle with lymphoma. Andrew was a day student at SPC and completed his Year 7 through to Year 12 studies at SPC, winning an academic…

  The College is saddened to learn of the passing of Peter “Dock” Dockendorff (SPC 1965-68) recently. We pass our condolences onto Peter’s wife Leonie and their extended families including Peter’s brothers David (SPC 1965-70) (dec) and Mark and their families. A memorial service was held for Peter on 6 September 2024 at Brighton. Peter…

  The College recently reconnected with Michael Leyden (SPC 1960-64) who is now enjoying retirement following a rich career in medicine. Michael was closely involved during the introduction of bone marrow transplants and pushed for cancer treatment to be made more accessible to those living away from major cancer treatment centres, helping with the establishment…

A painting of Old Collegian Callum Linnane (SPC 2008, PY2013) was a finalist in this year’s prestigious Archibald Prize! Callum was captured in an oil on linen, measuring 41 x 30.5cm, by painter Marcus Wills and the painting has been on show at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. This year’s Archibald Prize was…

A great crowd came together for the Paddies Spring Seasonal Lunch at The Emerald Hotel in south Melbourne for the first Friday of Spring last week. Old Collegians from across the eras enjoyed the seasonal lunch, including three first-timers and a noisy, fun-filled and jovial afternoon was enjoyed by all. The group raised their glasses…

We extend our condolences to the family of Old Collegian Bradley Pearson (SPC 1979-80) who passed away recently. Bradley was a day student at SPC and completed Form 6 twice. His funeral was held in Ballarat on 13 September 2024.