St Pat’s News
Boarding Report – August 10, 2016
A number of our boarders have experienced disappointment recently, with defeats for our 1st XVIII football side in the Herald Sun Shield Grand Final, and our 1st XV rugby side in the VSRU Semi Final.Our boarders are a resilient group and have rebounded in the finest fashion. It is in defeat or disappointment that we…
Headmaster’s Message – August 10, 2016
Dear Parents, Guardians, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, Last week, I was constantly reminded of what a special and vibrant place St Patrick’s College is! The week commenced with the spectacular SPC in Concert at the Wendouree Performing Arts Centre. Featuring a showcase of the many and varied ensembles at St Patrick’s College,…
College mourns passing of Fr Brendan Davey
It is with much sadness that St Patrick’s College has learned of the passing of College Legend Fr Brendan Davey (SPC 1946-53) this week. Brendan Davey was born in Ballarat in 1935, and attended St Columba’s Primary School in Ballarat North, and St Patrick’s College Ballarat, where he was a prefect in 1953. – In…
1st XI Soccer team makes grand final
SENIOR SOCCER REPORT -“ SEMI-FINAL- St Patrick’s Seniors 2 defeated Ballarat Grammar 0 GOALS: Ben Hutchins, Josh de Voogel BEST: Trent Moodley, Josh de Voogel, Ben Parish, Dennis Wanjiku, Jake Selby, Henry Wines This game could have been a complete white wash for St Patrick’s but fizzled out to be a struggle due to two…
2016 Herald Sun Shield Grand Final Match Report
Herald Sun Shield Grand Final – St Joseph’s College 7 -“ 17 -“ 59- Defeated – St Patrick’s College 8 -“ 10 -“ 58 Goal Kickers: Aiden Domic, Jacob Brown, Izaac Johnson 2, Max Scales, Tanna Blackney-Noter 1 Best Players: Jordyn Cotter, Bailey VanDeHeuval, Hasker Dawborn, Jake McQueen, Tom Williamson – St Joseph’s College, Geelong…
Births & Marriages – August 2016
Our SPC community has had plenty of exciting news recently: * Garth Kydd (SPC 1995-2000) and wife Cynna welcomed their fourth son, Loxley Victor, (pictured) on May 6.- Loxley is a brother for Kingston, Harrington and Webster and another beautiful grandson for Glenis Kydd (current staff member). * Brett Earl (current staff member) was able…
Old Boy publishes new book
Old Boy John Molony (SPC 1942-44), Professor Emeritus of History at ANU and Adjunct Professor at the Australian Catholic University has recently published his latest book -Don Luigi Sturzo: The Father of Social Democracy-. The book was published in June by Connor Court Publishing and is the former St Patrick’s College student’s 16th book. That’s…
OCA Regional Dinner – Warrnambool
A group of Old Collegians, including brothers- Keith Jubb (SPC1944-49)- and Alan Jubb (1954-59), pictured,- enjoyed some lively conversation and good times with fellow SPC Old Boys at the- St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Association regional dinner at Warrnambool recently. About 15 Old Boys were hosted by Old Boy Lucas Reid (SPC 1989-94) at his…
Where Are They Now – Mark Kennedy
The College reconnects with Mark Kennedy- (SPC 1992-97) who has- enjoyed a varied teaching career and is currently Deputy Principal at St Joseph’s College, Geelong. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I graduated in 1997 and then studied at ACU Aquinas campus where I completed a Bachelor of Education. While studying, I…
In Memory – Geoffrey Hoare
Respected former Magistrate Geoffrey Hoare (SPC 1947-49) died on June 22 after a long battle with MND (Motor Neurone Disease). Geoff was a boarder from Horsham and had three sisters, Geraldine, Pauline and Denise. Geoff is pictured- here with his sister,- Pauline,- who was the first woman to become a Cabinet minister and- part of…