St Pat’s News
Remembering Leo Kennedy – 100 years on
One hundred years ago, on 7 November 1917, Leo Alphonsus Kennedy was killed in action in Palestine. Having survived the horrors of the Gallipoli campaign, he was recuperating in Egypt before continuing on his way back to Australia. However, Leo declined the opportunity to return home, and transferred to the 12th Light Horse Regiment.Trooper Leo…
Old Boys in the News – November 2017
Our Old Boys have been in the news, including: Luke Taylor (SPC 1995-2000), pictured above, who has had an emotional reunion with the paramedics who saved his life after a terrible cycling accident on the outskirts of Ballarat earlier this year. Luke talks about the accident, his multiple injuries and his slow recovery in this…
Where are they now – Gerard Bourke (former staff)
The College reconnects with former staff member Gerard Bourke, who taught at SPC between 1992-2002. He was Deputy Principal for the first eight years, Director of Boarding for two years and Curriculum Co-ordinator for the last year. Please tell us about your life and time working at St Patrick’s College? I started my…
Where are they now – Joe Hurst (SPC 1980-84, PY85)
The College- reconnects with former boarder Joe Hurst (SPC 1980-84, PY1985) who has enjoyed an amazing career and has started his own company in Indonesia, combining his love of mining and motorsports. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? At the end of Term 1, 1984, my family moved to Perth, WA….
Engagements, Marriages and Births
ENGAGEMENTS, MARRIAGES AND BIRTHS ENGAGEMENTS Mark Molloy (SPC 2008-2003) has announced his engagement to Jane Webb. Rhys Allan (SPC 2003-08) proposed to Meghan Kennedy in the most romantic city in the world – Paris, France -“ and she said yes! – MARRIAGES Congratulations to Kieran Torpy (SPC 1999-2004) and Hayley Charles, who were married at…
Thanking our Boarding Precinct Appeal supporters
The College would like to thank the generous supporters of our Boarding Precinct Appeal to date. So far, we are well over a third of the way towards raising $1 million in a fundraising appeal, raising just over $400,000, towards the overall $7m build cost. While the build is moving rapidly and we look forward…
Where are they now – John Fogarty (SPC 1976-81)
The College reconnects with John Fogarty (SPC 1976-81), who is the former executive director of WA Hospitals – overseeing six private and one public hospital incorporating over 1900 beds. John still finds time to be actively involved with St Patrick’s College, as a founding member on the- Chris Yeung Fund committee, which organises the hugely successful…
Where are they now – Frank Tierney (SPC 1962-68)
The College reconnects with Frank Tierney (SPC 1962-68) who has relished a career in real estate spanning 50 years. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I arrived in Ballarat- to become a boarder at St Patricks College in 1962. My starting class was grade 6. This was a big step for…
Where are they now – Kai Morganti (SPC 1998-2003)
The College reconnections with Kai Morganti (SPC 1998-2003) who is now working in Saudi Arabia and responsible for the development of engine-fuel systems for future vehicles! Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I graduated from SPC in 2003 and was accepted into a Mechanical Engineering/Computer Science degree at the University of Melbourne…
Headmaster’s Message – October 27, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends, Staff and Students of St Patrick’s College, This week marked a significant milestone in the lives of the 197 young men who finished their formal classes and began preparation for the final VCE examinations. It is a time of great celebration of all that they have achieved throughout their six years…
