St Pat’s News
First major solo retrospective exhibition of the late Josh Muir
An exhibition featuring the work of the late Old Collegian Josh Muir (SPC 2004-07, PY2009) has opened in Federation Square, in Melbourne. The JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live is currently on show at the Koorie Heritage Trust building, from 9 March through until 14 July 2024. Senior SPC students were fortunate to see the amazing…
Sharing the story of Paul McGinness at 2024 Anzac Day Assembly
The amazing story of Old Collegian Paul McGinness DCM DFC (SPC 1910-11) was shared with students and staff at the College’s 2024 Anzac Day Assembly. A boarder at SPC in the early 1900s, who became a decorated war fighter pilot ace and then a co-founder of Qantas in later life, Paul McGinness’ war story was…
Patrick Hogan (SPC 1944-46, PY1948)
We extend our sincere condolences to the family of Old Collegian Patrick Hogan (SPC 1944-46, PY1948) who passed away on 25 March 2024, aged 93 years. Patrick was the youngest of eight children to parents, John and Elizabeth Hogan. After spending the first few years of his life in Brighton and overcoming a serious case…
Where are they now – David Pearce (SPC 1989-94)
The College recently reconnected with David Pearce (SPC 1989-94) who attended his 30-Year Reunion on the weekend and enjoyed the opportunity to tour the school, see so much that had changed and the level of investment in facilities for students and students, while at the same time see so many of the personalities from his…
Maurice Sheahan recognised for dedication to community
Congratulations to Old Collegian Maurice Sheahan (SPC 1951-55) who recently celebrated an Associate Life Membership Award for the St Augustine’s Coolangatta/Tugan Conference. Maurice joined the SVDP while a boarder at SPC, aged 16 years old, in 1953. As young boys, the Vinnies visits included trips to the local hospitals and nursing homes, taking sweets and…
Reflecting on one of SPC’s greatest sporting defeats 70 years on
Perhaps one of St Patrick’s greatest footballing arch-rivals was made welcome at the College recently. Former Ballarat Clarendon College First XVIII football captain John Birt, now aged 87 years, visited the school and took a trip down memory lane, walking out on our new and improved Main Oval once again. Some may well remember John…
William Nicholas (Nick) Coffey (SPC 1968-70, PY1972)
We are saddened to learn of the passing of William Nicholas (Nick) Coffey (SPC 1968-70, PY1972), who passed away on 31 October 2023. Nick was the younger brother of John (SPC 1965-69), boarders from Warracknabeal, and we extend our condolences to John and his extended family. Nick started at SPC in Form 2 and left…
Michael (Mick) Joseph Griffin (SPC 1952-53)
We were notified of the passing of Old Collegian Michael (Mick) Joseph Griffin (SPC 1952-53) back on 1 July 2021. Michael was a day student who was at SPC for two years, completing sub-intermediate B class, along with his brother Peter (SPC 1949). We extend our condolences to Michael’s family, including his wife Carmel, children…
Joseph Francis (Frank) Hutchinson (SPC 1945-47, PY1948)
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Joseph Francis (Frank) Hutchinson (SPC 1945-47, PY1948) on 16 March 2024, just shy of his 93rd birthday on 28 March. Frank’s mother died when he was 13; and a few months later, he completed Grade 8 at the Landsborough public school. Frank initially boarded at St…
Peter Golla (SPC 1979-81)
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Old Boy Peter Golla (SPC 1979-81) on 4 April 2024. Peter was well known in the music scene, especially for his Neil Diamond tribute show which he toured Australia with. He also sung a number of times on “Good Morning Australia” with Bert Newton. Peter’s mother…
