St Pat’s News
Sharing early cheer at St Patrick’s Lunch and Class of 1964 Reunion
Class of 2017 College Captain Mitch Tuddenham was an insightful and thought-provoking guest speaker at our 2024 St Patrick’s Day Lunch at the OCA Pavilion.
Old Boys in the News – February 2024
Our Old Collegians have been in the spotlight, including: Well done to Old Boy Billy Menhennet (SPC 2016-20, PY2021) who made it to the top 30 of this year’s Aussie hit TV show Australian Idol. The young country singer scored a coveted golden ticket in the early auditions and into the top 30 before being…
John Shea (SPC 1953-55, PY1956)
We were notified of the passing of John Shea (SPC 1953-55, PY1956) who passed away in June 2022. John was a boarder from Ararat and started at St Pat’s in sub-intermediate class and completed his Leaving studies. He was a member of the Second XVIII Football Championship team in 1955.
Shane O’Neill (SPC 1965-68)
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Old Collegian Shane O’Neill (SPC 1965-68) who passed away on 21 January 2024, aged 73 years. His funeral was held at The Wave in Ocean Grove on 2 February and we extend our condolences to his wife Meredith and their children Aaron, Fiona, Jarryd and Nicholas…
Where are they now – Angus Phasey (SPC 2012-16)
The College reconnected with Old Collegian Angus Phasey (SPC 2012-16) who enjoys life in the Navy and was lucky enough to represent his ship HMAS Ballarat back in his hometown last year. Angus shares his life since leaving SPC and some of his fondest memories. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After St…
Old Collegians keeping us safe from fires
Ballarat’s bushfire safety is in good hands under the guidance of two Old Collegians, Sam Bleakley (SPC 1995-97, PY1998) and Ben Townsend (SPC 1996-2001).
Gavan Breen AO (SPC 1948-52)
One of the nation’s most well-known linguists, Old Collegian Gavan Breen AO (SPC 1948-52) sadly passed away on 5 October 2023 in Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. Gavan was awarded the Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the 2016 Australia Day honours list for his distinguished service to the Indigenous community through…
Rev Fr James Laurence Nihill (SPC 1953-58)
We were notified recently of the passing of Rev Fr James Laurence Nihill (SPC 1953-58). Fr Jim passed away several years ago, on 3 March 2015. He is survived by several cousins and relatives still living in and around the Runnymede/Elmore district. Jim attended SPC in the 1950s and was a boarder from Elmore, following…
Where are they now – Tom McMaster (SPC 2009-14)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Tom McMaster (SPC 2009-14) who has moved up to the Sunshine Coast after his first two years as a doctor in Ballarat to continue to hone a surgical career. Tom shares some of his fondest memories of his time at school, including Year 9 camps and an impromptu…
Where are they now – Joseph Connellan (SPC 1972-75)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian and former boarder Joseph Connellan (SPC 1972-75) who is inspired by helping others and the mantra that “one person can make a difference”. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After a false start working in banking and investment, I began a career in working for…
