St Pat’s News
Christian Ryan launches new boat
The College was delighted to welcome back former College Captain and Olympic silver medallist Christian Ryan (SPC 1992-95) to be guest speaker at our annual Boat Race Assembly and to officially launch our new racer boat named in his honour. Christian, a two-time Head of the Lake winner in 1994 and 95, shed tears in…
Old Collegians – Births, Engagements and Marriages
Our SPC community has plenty of exciting news to share: BIRTHS Chris Bedggood (SPC 1988-93) welcomed a baby son, Harley into the family on January 21, 2017. Matt Teasdale (SPC 93-98)– and his wife Fiona (nee Oliver) welcomed their first daughter, Lucille Marie Teasdale- on October 23, 2016 MARRIAGES Good luck to Alex Walsh…
Old Boys in the News – February 2017
Our Old Boys have been busy in the news lately, including: Dallas Willsmore (SPC 2010-13) could well have a job in the media post footy -“ watch the Old Boy interview his Hawks teammates on Family Day. To watch the footage, go to this link Ballarat and District Trotting Club’s long-time administrator Dennis Foley (SPC…
Official opening of the Food Technology Centre
You are warmly invited to the official opening and blessing of our brand new $1.1 Food Technology Centre on Wednesday, March 22 from 7pm. We welcome our Old Collegians to come along and tour the new centre where our Year 7 to 12 boys are cooking up a storm in state-of-the-art facilities. The two massive…
Get set for Class Reunion season
The month of May will be jampacked with St Patrick’s College Class Reunions and we want to see as many Old Boys there as possible. We will be celebrating the Classes of 2012, 2007, 1997, 1987 and 1977. As the College will be sending out personal invitations, we would appreciate if you can take five…
How you can donate to the Boarding Precinct Appeal
This current boarding redevelopment is the most significant capital investment in boarding in the College’s 125-year history. The College is investing heavily in the project and a fundraising appeal to help fund the significant $7m project currently stands at nearly $340,000 – one third of the way to its target of $1m. Donations above $2…
Year 7 boarding available at SPC from 2018
In an exciting move next year, St Patrick’s College will be accepting boarders from Year 7. The new custom-built boarding precinct will house up to 100 students – from Year 7 students through to Year 12. It will give the College the opportunity to welcome boys from across Australia in numbers -“ and from junior…
Excitement as boarding precinct build begins
Construction on the exciting new boarding precinct has officially commenced! The first steps in what will be a 12-month build have been taken. This historic project will cost more than $7m and will secure the future of boarding at St Patrick’s College for generations to come. Building works have started in earnest in the north-west…
Where are they now – Matt Teasdale (SPC 1993-98)
The College reconnects with Matt Teasdale (SPC 1993-98) who works in the banking sector and has recently become a dad to his gorgeous baby daughter Lucille. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I attended Monash University and was very active in campus life! This included being elected to be on the…
Where are they now – Ashleigh Martin (SPC 1988-93)
The College reconnects with Ashleigh Martin (SPC 1988-93), who has forged a career in the education sector and is now the vice principal of Caulfield Grammar School which boasts over 3200 students. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Whilst trying to forge a career in football, I attended university sporadically but…
