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Old Boys in the News – October 2019
Our Old Boys have been busy including: Old Collegian Jesse Farquhar (SPC 2007-10, PY2012) sharing his tips on what to do if you see a snake in this story here. Jesse and his twin brother Jules (SPC 2007-11, PY2012) have become known as snake catching experts, catching snakes in the Ballarat region for a number…
Where are they now – Dr Peter Morris (SPC 1949-55)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian and much-loved former SPC teacher Dr Peter Morris (SPC 1949-55) who has shared some of the highlights of his career and fondest moments at SPC. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After leaving SPC in 1955, I attended the University of Melbourne and was fortunate…
Where are they now – Julian Prendergast (SPC 1979-84)
The College recently reconnected with former day student Julian Prendergast (SPC 1979-84) who has carved out a successful career in the financial services and agriculture industry, and is now Area Manager of Western Victoria for Elders. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I haven’t strayed too far from Ballarat, having worked…
Moving tribute to Old Boy Danny Frawley
Old Collegian Tom O’Keane (SPC 2012-2017) shares a moving article that he wrote as part of his studies as a second year journalism student at Melbourne’s La Trobe University on the tragic passing of fellow Old Boy Danny Frawley (SPC 1976-79, PY1981) and Danny’s enormous impact on the wider community. Vale Danny Frawley Danny ‘Spud’…
Obituaries
St Patrick’s College honours those Old Boys who have sadly left us and recognises their contribution to the life of the College and to broader society in general: 2020: We pass on our sincere sympathy to Old Collegian Noel Sheehan (SPC 1964-70) and his family on the passing of his brother Stan on December 1….
Download our Free SPC Business Directory App
Download our Free SPC Business Directory App We urge our whole school community, especially our new school parents to use our new SPC Business Directory App in 2019. The SPC Business Directory App provides a unique opportunity for members of our College community, ie current families, past families, Old Collegians and suppliers to promote their…
Where are they now – Scott Murphy (2009-14)
The College recently reconnected with Scott Murphy (SPC 2009-14) who became the inaugural recipient of the Henry Sutton Award, which is awarded to the Federation University student with the best innovative final Engineering project. Scott is currently working as a site engineer on the eastern entrance of the Metro Tunnel. Well done Scott! Where has…
Where are they now – James Buttigieg (SPC 1994-99)
The College reconnected with James Buttigieg (SPC 1994-99) who prepares for, and leads, the Australian Government’s response during an international crisis as the Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Crisis Management and Contingency Planning area. Since we last caught up, James has gone onto receive a Public Service Medal (PSM) in the 2021 Queen’s…
Where are they now – Ben Willian (SPC 2010-15)
The College recently reconnected with Ben Willian (SPC 2010-15) who is now following his dreams of working in marketing and sales after gaining entry into a special program at university which allowed him to learn valuable skills and experience with the uni’s marketing team. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I’ve been studying the Bachelor…
Where are they now Brendan O’Connell (SPC 1975-80)
The College recently reconnected with Brendan O’Connell (SPC 1975-80) who initially carved out a career in banking, but is now happily working as Professor of Accounting at RMIT University in Melbourne and also holds several other positions including the Global President of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I…