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Where are they now – Anthony Edwards (SPC 1985-90)
The College recently reconnected with Anthony Edwards (SPC 1985-90), who was a part of one of our most celebrated moments in SPC history as a member of the winning SPC Head of the Lake crew in 1990, effectively changing the landscape for rowing at SPC. Anthony went on to row in five Olympic Games and…
Where are they now – Chris Vanderkley (SPC 1975-80)
The College recently reconnected with Chris Vanderkley (SPC 1975-80) who has recently been appointed by the Federal Government as a part-time member of the Board of Taxation for the next three years. Chris has strong business taxation experience, with over 30 years’ corporate tax experience in the financial services sector. He held senior positions at…
St Patrick’s College Statement on Cardinal George Pell – April 7, 2020
Edmund Rice Education Australia, the St Patrick’s College Board, the Old Collegians Association and the executive of St Patrick’s College understand that the decision by the High Court to uphold Cardinal George Pell’s appeal and overturn his conviction will generate much discussion in our community. St Patrick’s College and its governors now await the release…
March 26 – College update on COVID-19
Dear all parents, carers and guardians of St Patrick’s College, It is important as you read the following email that you take some assurance from the fact that, at time of writing, the College has not been informed of any member of our community being diagnosed with COVID-19 coronavirus, nor have we been informed of…
History repeats at St Patrick’s College
In the space of three years St Patrick’s College has built a brand new boarding precinct, experienced the sudden departure of a principal and now endured school disruptions due to a worldwide pandemic. Amazingly, this is all nothing new for St Patrick’s College. In fact, it is all eerily reminiscent of a time exactly 100…
Where are they now – Robert Aron (former staff)
The College recently reconnected with former staff member Robert Aron, who enjoyed many different roles at SPC and was a well-respected and much-loved by the students during his tenure in the 1980s. What were your various roles and responsibilities during your time at SPC? During the eight years I was at SPC, I held…
Where are they now – Craig Dallimore (SPC 1954)
The College recently reconnected with Craig Dallimore (SPC 1954), who made his career as a well-respected pharmacist, and continues to exchange Christmas cards with a SPC classmate every single year since 1954. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Having only spent one year at SPC, my experience was rather limited compared to…
Old Boys in the News – March 2020
Our Old Boys have been busy, including: We heard from Old Collegian Jimmy Fahey (SPC 2007-12) recently. Jimmy is now a doctor and is completing a year of residency at Eastern Health, in Melbourne, focussing on critical care medicine, which he is keen to explore in the coming few years. This followed an internship at…
Engagements, Marriages and Births – March 2020
ENGAGEMENTS, MARRIAGES AND BIRTHS MARRIAGES Congratulations to Old Collegian Jonathan Willey (SPC 2006-11) and Felicity Canny on their wedding on March 7 in the St Patrick’s College Chapel. BIRTHS Congratulations to Daniel James (SPC 2003-08) and wife Cass on the recent arrival of their gorgeous baby daughter Millie. If you have some exciting…
Where are they now – Tynan Drought (SPC 2012-14)
The College recently reconnected with former boarder Tynan Drought (SPC 2012-14) who has established a career in the finance sector and has many happy memories of his time as a boarder and member of the first V basketball program. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After leaving SPC in 2014, I moved…