St Pat’s News
Middle School Report
by Mr Michael Busscher, Director of the Middle School If all sense of routine has gone out the door at the moment at home, you’re not alone. There’s no question: COVID-19 has resulted in huge changes to our daily life. These changes might mean that usual routines such as school and work look dramatically different….
Careers News
Please read the Careers Corner Weekly to ensure you keep up to date with upcoming career events and key dates. Please click on the below links to view the current Careers Corner Weekly. Careers Corner Weekly 8 August 2022 Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager
Carmichael footballing success all in the family
We were delighted to learn of a SPC connection when Josh Carmichael was recently selected to make his debut for Collingwood earlier this season. It turns out Josh’s father, Wayne, pictured above, was the Captain of St Patrick’s College’s unbeaten First XVIII Football team in 1978. Wayne, a boarder from Ouyen, enjoyed much success in…
Old Boys in the News – August 2022
Our Old Boys have been busy, including: Fabulous to see SPC OCA Legend and Bombers fan Michael Kearney (SPC 1962-67), along with great mate Phil Hoey, use their encyclopedic knowledge of the Essendon Football Club for good by producing a book telling the little-known story of an VFL/AFL legend John Coleman. To read more and…
Michael (Mike) Phillip Brady (SPC 1956-62 and former staff)
The St Patrick’s College community mourns the passing of one of our most loved and respected Old Collegians and teachers, Michael (Mike) Phillip Brady (SPC 1956-62). Mike passed away on 24 July, 2022 surrounded in the care and comfort of his wife, Robyn and his three daughters, Yemimah, Emily and Zarah and their families. A…
Recognising Dr Peter Casey’s visionary work at SPC
A wonderful article on former St Patrick’s College Principal Dr Peter Casey, who was recently awarded the Facere et Docere honour at the College’s 2022 Annual Celebration Dinner, was recently published in The Courier newspaper. The newspaper articles also contained an extra SPC link with the story researched and written by current SPC staff member…
SPC in Concert – Thursday 4 August 2022
Don’t forget, SPC in Concert is this Thursday evening at the Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts 6pm -7.30pm Tickets are free and running out! Click on the following Try Booking link to get your tickets now SPC in Concert Tickets, Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts, Ballarat | TryBooking Australia After a long two years of…
Francis (Frank) Hoban (SPC 1964-66)
We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and peaceful passing “under the stars, in the landscape he loved” of larger-than-life Old Collegian Francis (Frank) Hoban (SPC 1964-66) on 9 July, 2022 while on an interstate camping trip. A memorial is being planned for a later date. Family members remembered Francis as a “bushman,…
Peter John Collins (SPC 1956-57, PY1960)
Our deepest sympathy to the Collins family on the passing of Peter John Collins (SPC 1956-57, PY1960) who passed away on 21 July at home, aged 78 years. Peter was the loved and loving husband of Bernadette and the late Mary; dearly loved dad of Jayne-Louise, Julian, Marita, Joanne, Michael (SPC 1990-92) and a grandfather…
Simon Scarff (SPC 1981-86, PY1987)
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Old Collegian Simon Scarff (SPC 1981-86, PY1987) who died tragically in a house fire in Ballarat earlier this year. A Funeral Mass was held for Simon at St Patrick’s Cathedral on 4 March, 2022. Simon was a day student and attended SPC from Year 7 to…