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Old Boys in the News – February 2024
Our Old Collegians have been in the spotlight, including: Well done to Old Boy Billy Menhennet (SPC 2016-20, PY2021) who made it to the top 30 of this year’s Aussie hit TV show Australian Idol. The young country singer scored a coveted golden ticket in the early auditions and into the top 30 before being…
John Shea (SPC 1953-55, PY1956)
We were notified of the passing of John Shea (SPC 1953-55, PY1956) who passed away in June 2022. John was a boarder from Ararat and started at St Pat’s in sub-intermediate class and completed his Leaving studies. He was a member of the Second XVIII Football Championship team in 1955.
Shane O’Neill (SPC 1965-68)
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Old Collegian Shane O’Neill (SPC 1965-68) who passed away on 21 January 2024, aged 73 years. His funeral was held at The Wave in Ocean Grove on 2 February and we extend our condolences to his wife Meredith and their children Aaron, Fiona, Jarryd and Nicholas…
Gavan Breen AO (SPC 1948-52)
One of the nation’s most well-known linguists, Old Collegian Gavan Breen AO (SPC 1948-52) sadly passed away on 5 October 2023 in Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. Gavan was awarded the Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the 2016 Australia Day honours list for his distinguished service to the Indigenous community through…
Where are they now – Joseph Connellan (SPC 1972-75)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian and former boarder Joseph Connellan (SPC 1972-75) who is inspired by helping others and the mantra that “one person can make a difference”. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After a false start working in banking and investment, I began a career in working for…
Students flourish in PAC
SPC students and staff have relished the move into our exceptional new Performing Arts Centre.
Keeping our community up-to-date
It was a big first week for students and staff at SPC. You can read all about it in our first edition of the Crest newsletter for 2024.
Gap year with a difference
Former College Dux Toby Clack is ready to hit the books again after a whirlwind gap year in which he was crowned the Under 18 eight-ball World Champion.
Award recognises Noah’s selfless contributions to community
Before he was named 2024 College Captain, Noah Quick was earning accolades for his volunteering efforts.
Cobain a natural leader in new environment
Leadership comes naturally to Year 12 student Cobain Tipiloura and earned him a much-deserved Ricci Marks Rising Star Award.