St Pat’s News
Class of 1963 celebrate 60-Year Reunion
Old Collegians from the Class of 1963 had plenty of catching up to do at their 60-Year Reunion this year. About a dozen Old Collegians were able to join us for their Class of 1963 60-Year Reunion, which was held in conjunction with the SPC Old Collegians’ Association St Patrick’s Day Lunch, on Friday, 17…
Sharing in the St Patrick’s Day spirit together
A good-sized crowd relaxed in the St Patrick’s Day spirit at our annual 2023 SPC Old Collegians’ Association St Patrick’s Day Lunch on Friday, March 17. Guests were able to take advantage of their prime location in the Old Collegians’ Association Pavilion, overlooking the Main Oval, where they were able to watch with interest as…
Old Boys in the News – February 2023
Our Old Boys have been in the news, including: An incredible effort by Old Collegian Simon Ward (SPC 2001-06) who competed in the recent Ballarat Cycle Classic as part of a personal mission to raise funds for the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute after he was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer in November last…
From the Archives – SPC welcomes renowned English cricketers
A visit to St Patrick’s College in 1947 welcomed English Cricketers Denis Compton CBE, who played 78 Test matches and was a footballer at Arsenal. In his cricket career, he scored 5,807 runs with a batting average of 50.06 with a bowling style described as Slow-left arm chinamen. Sir Alec Bedser CBE. Alec Bedser, England’s…
John Croft (SPC 1940-47, PY1949)
We were deeply saddened by the passing of Old Collegian John Croft (SPC 1940-47, PY1949) who passed away peacefully at home on 28 January 2023, aged 92 years. A true gentleman with a beautiful soul, John is remembered as a person who was genuinely interested in people and loved to have a chat. His early…
Where are they now – Matthew Doyle (SPC 1998-2003)
We recently reconnected with Matthew Doyle (SPC 1998-2003) who will be returning from years abroad in the Netherlands in time to attend his Class of 2003 20-Year Reunion in early May. In the meantime, Matthew offers a glimpse into his life since then. “I grew up in Ballarat and finished Year 12 at SPC…
Where are they now – Norman Houghton (SPC 1963-65)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Norman Houghton (SPC 1963-65) who has authored over 40 titles and received an OAM for his services to community history. Norman is also a life member of the Geelong Heritage Centre, The Geelong Club, Light Railway Research Society of Australia, Colac Historical Society and Forrest Historical Society for…
William (Bill) Howie (SPC 1951, PY1953)
Old Collegian William (Bill) Howie (SPC 1951, PY1953) passed away on 23 October 2021, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Teresa and loving father of Mark, Andrew, Stuart and their partners and a grandfather of six and great-grandfather of one. Bill was a boarder from Hawthorn East, in Melbourne. He completed his intermediate studies at…
John (Jack) Thomas Maloney (SPC 1944-48, PY1950)
Old Collegian John (Jack) Thomas Maloney (SPC 1944-48, PY1950) sadly passed away on 17 February 2022 in Geelong. Jack was a boarder from Hopetoun and began his time at SPC in first year and continued his studies through to Leaving. He was active in sport, participating in athletics, football and tennis. However, it was handball…
Vincent Pinzone (SPC 1948)
The College was notified of the recent passing of Old Collegian Vincent Pinzone (SPC 1948), brother of JV Pinzone (SPC 1953). Vincent was a boarder and excelled academically, finishing as the third-placed dux in First Year, thus receiving the 1st Year Christian Doctrine Prize in 1948. We extend our condolences to Vincent’s extended family on…