Posts by St Patrick's College
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…
Read MoreFrederick ‘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.…
Read MoreJoshua 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…
Read MoreWhere 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…
Read MoreEntries 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.
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreFlanagan 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.
Read MoreSt 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.
Read MoreBradley 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.
Read MoreEnjoying good times together at Paddies Spring Seasonal Lunch
A great crowd came together for the Paddies Spring Seasonal Lunch at The Emerald Hotel in south Melbourne for the first Friday of Spring last week. Old Collegians from across the eras enjoyed the seasonal lunch, including three first-timers and a noisy, fun-filled and jovial afternoon was enjoyed by all. The group raised their glasses…
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