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New Bishop attends OCA Bendigo Regional Dinner
We were delighted that Old Collegian and new Bishop of Sandhurst Fr Shane Mackinlay (SPC 1977-82) was able to join us at the recent OCA Bendigo Regional Dinner. Fr Shane, who was officially ordained in a special ceremony recently, was among the great turn-out of Old Collegians, who met at The Foundry Hotel for the annual…
Surprise celebration for an Old Collegian’s landmark birthday
Is this the best birthday cake ever? St Patrick’s College was delighted to play a small part in a very big surprise celebration for Old Collegian Adrian McConnell (SPC 1954-57) on November 9. As part of his 80th birthday celebrations, Adrian’s large extended family arranged a weekend back in Ballarat (driving up from Melbourne in…
Where are they now – Liam Duggan (SPC 2009-14)
The College recently reconnected with Liam Duggan (SPC 2009-14) with the SPC-OCA celebrating the achievements of the West Coast Eagles premiership player as the Young Achiever of the Year for 2019. Liam shares his fond memories of his time at SPC and the values and lessons learnt as a student of the green, white and…
2020 Reunion Dates announced
Check out our Class Reunion dates for 2020 Make sure you pop these dates in your diary if you have a Class Reunion coming up next year! We look forward to seeing as many Old Collegians back for their Class Reunion to renew friendships and reminisce about your school days at St Patrick’s College. We…
Invitation to OCA Christmas Lunch
Come along to our Old Boy Christmas Lunch – December 10 Following a successful Old Boys Winter Warmers Lunch in June (see photos below), St Patrick’s College’s Old Collegians Association is delighted to announce we will be holding an Old Boys Christmas Lunch in Ballarat on Tuesday, December 10. The lunch is aimed mainly at…
2019 MENtal Brekky hailed a major success
The College was incredibly fortunate to host the chief executive officer of SANE Australia, Mr Jack Heath as the guest speaker at our fourth annual MENtal Brekky recently. Speaking to a sell-out crowd of 240 guests Jack bravely shared intimate details of his own past while providing incredibly practical advice around providing support and assistance…
Collection of photos from St Patrick’s College in 1969
Exactly, half a century has passed since these photos were taken. It was great to welcome so many of the men featured in these photos back to the College last term when they regathered for their 50-year reunion.
SPC grows together in Movember
Growing a mo to support mental health By Pastoral Care Co-ordinator Mr Brad Murray To continue the important discussions on men’s health at St Patrick’s College, this month, being the month of November, we will celebrate Movember. Staff and senior students have been invited to participate and we’d love to garner further support from our…
Welcoming back an Old Boy Tony Amad (SPC 1956-57)
We enjoyed a visit from Old Collegian Tony Amad (SPC 1956-57) and his daughter Judy on the first day of Term 4. Anthony, better known as Tony, was a boarder at SPC in Form 2 and 3 and came from Carlton, along with his brother Johnny (SPC 1941-43). He recalled seeing snow for the first time during…
Pat Walsh (SPC 1953-54) launching new book
Australian human rights advocate and Old Collegian Pat Walsh (SPC 1953-54, PY1958) will be launching a book focusing on his long association with East Timor at the Ballarat Library on Friday November 22. The book, “The Day Hope and History Rhymed in East Timor and other East Timor stories”, focuses on Pat’s memories of East…