St Pat’s News
John Brien (SPC 1953-58) returns for SPC visit
We were delighted to welcome back former boarder John Brien (SPC 1953-58) to the College recently. John, who lives in Toowoomba QLD now, was rapt to visit the school and even watched our rowers out on Lake Wendouree. John, who still competes in the Masters Rowing championships at the age of 84 years, was Rowing…
David O’Connor (SPC 1955-57)
We were saddened to hear of the passing of David O’Connor (SPC 1955-57) who passed away on 28 September 2024. We thank good friend Brian Dillon (SPC 1954-57, PY1958) for preparing this tribute. “David, along with his brother Garry, attended St Patrick’s College from the mid 1950’s for his senior school years. His father, Alex…
Frederick ‘Rea’ Burzacott (SPC 1950-52)
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Frederick ‘Rea’ Burzacott (SPC 1950-52) on 19 October 2024. His funeral was held at Doveton Park Funeral Centre in Ballarat on 28 October. Rea, who was born in 1938, was a day student at SPC. He commenced in the grade five and six classroom in 1950….
Joshua Harrington (SPC 2012-17) coaches team to first grand final win
Congratulations to Old Collegian Joshua Harrington (SPC 2012-17) who was the head coach of the Under 19 Heidelberg Football Club, which won this year’s Northern League grand final for the first time in its history. It was Joshua’s first year as head coach of the team and it is the first time in the club’s…
Where are they now – Peter Bergman (SPC 2001-06)
The College recently reconnected with Peter Bergman (SPC 2001-06) whose love of the ocean and marine biology has taken him to far-flung places such as Antarctica, Greenland, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Cook Islands, Sierra Leone, Guinea Bisseau, and the Amazon in Brazil. His best memories of school though were spent at lunchtimes and recess…
Entries open for 2025 Flanagan Art Prize
Entries are now open for the St Patrick’s College Flanagan Art Prize, which returns as a national competition and exhibition in 2025.
New Ag Science course to launch in 2025
St Patrick’s College is excited to announce the introduction of Agricultural and Horticultural Studies in 2025, offering students an exciting new pathway in these vital fields.
Flanagan Art Prize 2025
St Patrick’s College is excited to announce the return of the Flanagan Art Prize in 2025, celebrating emerging and established artists from the region and beyond.
St Patrick’s College Open Day 2024
Join us at our upcoming Open Day and explore our vibrant campus, meet our dedicated staff, and experience first-hand how we nurture and develop young men of character, compassion and community.
Bradley Pearson (SPC 1979-80)
We extend our condolences to the family of Old Collegian Bradley Pearson (SPC 1979-80) who passed away recently. Bradley was a day student at SPC and completed Form 6 twice. His funeral was held in Ballarat on 13 September 2024.