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Where are they now – Kevin Opie (SPC 1949-52)
We recently reconnected with Old Collegian and retired school principal Kevin Opie (SPC 1949-52) who has fond memories of his four years at SPC and excellent teaching which inspired his own career in education. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I started at St Patrick’s in 1949 with Des O’Loughlin (now Br…
Old Boys in the News – August 2023
Read all about the Old Boys who have been making headlines this month.
Mario Paul Citta (SPC 1978-83)
We are saddened to hear of the passing of former day student Mario Paul Citta (SPC 1978-83) who passed away on 17 July 2023. A Requiem Mass was held at St Alipius Church in Ballarat on 10 August and was the son of Salvatore and Paolo Citta, brother to Giovanna, Sylvia, Sandra and father of…
Where are they now – Aidan Hanrahan (SPC 2014-19)
2019 College Captain Aidan Hanrahan (SPC 2014-19) looks back on his time at SPC with great fondness.
Enjoying good company at the SPC OCA Winter Warmers Lunch
Our Old Collegians enjoyed a hearty lunch and good company together at the mid-year SPC OCA Winter Warmers Lunch at the Golden City Hotel in Ballarat last Friday 28 July.
James (Jim) Kevin Kenny (SPC 1943-47, PY1948)
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Old Collegian James (Jim) Kevin Kenny (SPC 1943-47, PY1948) who passed away on 22 April 2023, aged 93 years. Jim’s funeral was held on 5 May at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Doubleview, Perth WA. Jim was an architect and moved to Perth in…
Old Collegian debuts new book
Congratulations to Old Collegian Jay Pelchen (SPC 2002-07) who is currently releasing his first book, The World That Was.
Where are they now – Mike Hanrahan (SPC 1951-55)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Michael (Mike) Hanrahan (SPC 1951-55) who has a strong family connection with SPC and shares some of his fabulous memories as a spectator during SPC sporting heydays in the 1950s. “I was a second-generation enrolment at SPC – my father studied there in 1909-10. Our family…
Where are they now – Joshua Hyde (SPC 1999-2004)
We were thrilled to welcome back Old Collegian Joshua Hyde (SPC 1999-2004) to the College’s Chapel last Sunday for a fabulous performance with the Australian Saxophone Quartet (ASxQ). After a successful run across Asia, the quartet comprising four of Australia’s leading saxophonists, have brought their music back to Australia and for Josh, this trip to Ballarat…
Old Boys in the News – June 2023
Our Old Collegians have been busy, including: Fantastic to see Old Collegian Liam Haintz (SPC 2011-16) has secured a new intern role with one of the most prestigious universities in the world. The Federation University sports science student will intern at Yale University, working as a strength and conditioning coach for the university’s American…