St Pat’s News
Welcoming Class of 2021 back for One-Year Reunion
We were delighted to welcome back our Class of 2021 on Tuesday evening for their One-Year Reunion at the College’s OCA Pavilion. It was a great opportunity for these young men to catch up with their former classmates to see where life has taken them in the last 12 months. Thanks to all who attended…
College Shop Report
A reminder to all that the College Shop closes at 11.30am on Tuesday, 6 December 2022 for the year and we reopen on 16 January, 2023. The College Shop has its own email address: collegeshop@stpats.vic.edu.au, please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any enquiries. New uniform item: SPC training top, $50 each, can…
Christmas catch-up for the Class of 1974
The Class of 1974 held an informal Christmas party recently at the home of Old Collegian Peter Todd (SPC 1969-74) in Ballarat. We thank fellow classmate Shane Pianta (SPC 1973-74) for sharing the story and photos with us. “On Sunday, 20 November 2022, 12 SPC PY1974 students with their partners caught up with each other…
Where are they now – Terry Gastin (SPC 1966-70)
We recently reconnected with Old Collegian and former boarder Terry Gastin (SPC 1966-70), who has kindly permitted the College to share his story, which was published in a reunion book produced by the Class of 1970 in readiness for their 50-Year Reunion, which was rescheduled repeatedly over the past two years due to COVID, however…
New perpetual College Award to be awarded in 2023
We are delighted to announce the introduction of a new College award in 2023 to be known as the Greigory Francis Noonan Pillar of the College Perpetual Award. The award, which will recognise the sustained contribution of a student to the culture of SPC, has been established following the generous donation of a perpetual trophy…
Class of 1970 enjoy 50-Year Reunion get-together
We welcomed back our Class of 1970 on Sunday, 23 October 2022 for their long-awaited 50-Year Reunion after several postponements due to the COVID pandemic over the last two years. A Mass was held in the College Chapel and the group enjoyed a tour of the College’s expansive grounds and buildings before settling into the…
Ray Clarke (SPC 1971-76)
We send our deepest condolences to the family of Old Collegian Ray Clarke (SPC 1971-76) who sadly passed away on 11 November 2022. Ray is the much-loved younger brother of Bernard (SPC 1965-70) (dec) and Graeme (SPC 1966-71). Ray is survived by his wife Margaret, sons Sean and Liam and step son Julian. A memorial…
Class of 1971 reunites for 50-Year Reunion
We also welcomed back our Old Collegians from the Class of 1971 for their 50-Year Reunion in late October. It was a busy weekend of 50-Year Reunions with the hosting of our Class of 1971 Reunion on the Saturday evening, 22 October, followed by the Class of 1970 Reunion on the Sunday afternoon. Both reunions…
Br Douglas (Evin) Zoch (former staff)
St Patrick’s College was saddened by the passing of Brother Douglas (Evin) Zoch on 23 October 2022. Br Zoch was the longest-serving Christian Brother at St Patrick’s College. He made his vows to the Christian Brothers on Christmas Day, 1954 and worked in a number of communities, including St Monica’s, Moonee Ponds; Parade Preparatory, Alphington;…