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Where are they now – Patrick Duffy (SPC 1989-94)

The College recently reconnected with Patrick Duffy (SPC 1989-94) who has travelled extensively with his successful career in the mining industry and believes his time as a boarder gave him the stepping stones required for the life he has today.   Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Since leaving St Pat’s, I have…

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Where are they now – Alfonso Calero (SPC 1981-83, PY1984)

The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Alfonso Calero (SPC 1981-83, PY1984) who is an award-winning photographer with over 20 years’ commercial photography experience. Alfonso was born and raised in the Philippines and moved to Australia when he was 15, becoming a boarder at SPC. Alfonso has made a successful career from his love of…

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Where are they now – Angus Phasey (SPC 2012-16)

The College reconnected with Old Collegian Angus Phasey (SPC 2012-16) who enjoys life in the Navy and was lucky enough to represent his ship HMAS Ballarat back in his hometown last year. Angus shares his life since leaving SPC and some of his fondest memories. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After St…

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Old Collegians keeping us safe from fires

Ballarat’s bushfire safety is in good hands under the guidance of two Old Collegians, Sam Bleakley (SPC 1995-97, PY1998) and Ben Townsend (SPC 1996-2001).

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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…

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Rev Fr James Laurence Nihill (SPC 1953-58)

We were notified recently of the passing of Rev Fr James Laurence Nihill (SPC 1953-58). Fr Jim passed away several years ago, on 3 March 2015. He is survived by several cousins and relatives still living in and around the Runnymede/Elmore district. Jim attended SPC in the 1950s and was a boarder from Elmore, following…

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Where are they now – Tom McMaster (SPC 2009-14)

The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Tom McMaster (SPC 2009-14) who has moved up to the Sunshine Coast after his first two years as a doctor in Ballarat to continue to hone a surgical career. Tom shares some of his fondest memories of his time at school, including Year 9 camps and an impromptu…

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Where are they now – Aaron Noonan (SPC 1994-99)

The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Aaron Noonan (SPC 1994-99) who has forged a very successful career in motorsport media and travelled the globe covering some of the most popular sporting events around the world.     Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I’ve been based in Melbourne since I finished at…

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Desmond Joseph (Joe) Delaney AO (SPC 1943-44)

We are saddened to learn of the passing of College SPC Legend Desmond Joseph (Joe) Delaney AO (SPC 1943-44) on 3 February 2024, aged 97 years. Better known as Joe, a Funeral was held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Deepdene on 12 February. Joe was honoured for his work as a…

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Chris Haintz (SPC 1945-50)

We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Old Collegian Chris Haintz (SPC 1945-50) who has passed away on 15 October 2023. Chris was a great supporter of SPC and enjoyed attending Old Collegians functions in his later years. Chris is remembered as a friendly face in the Haintz Chemist, in Sturt Street,…

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