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Old Collegians
Where are they now – Joel Banks (SPC 2000-05)
The College reconnects with Joel Banks (SPC 2000-05) who has travelled extensively overseas for work and has returned to Ballarat as an Agribusiness Executive in the banking sector. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Since leaving St Patrick’s College, I have completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Agri-Business (Farm Management) at Marcus Oldham…
Where are they now – James Dean (SPC 1993-98)
The College reconnects with James Dean (SPC 1993-98), who is now a registered nurse in Queensland but likes to test his body to the limit, racing in several marathons and ultra-marathons including the Marathon Des Sables (a 250km multi stage race through the Moroccan Sahara Desert over six days). …
Where are they now – Ross Muller (SPC 1953-54)
The College reconnects with Ross Muller (SPC 1953-54) who worked for five decades as a chemist and shares one of his favourite memories of raiding the Brothers kitchen for cake! Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I was a country boy who moved to the city, graduated and spent 50 years…
Memories from Old Boy John Colbert (SPC 1944-47)
I had the distinct pleasure of chatting to Old Collegian John Colbert, pictured above in his 1947 Matriculation photo,- who was at the College on Saturday- March 17, joining in the festivities of the 125th anniversary celebrations. Born in 1930 into a farming family at Watchem, about 250-odd kilometres north-west of Ballarat, John boarded at…
Old Boys in the News – March 2018
Our Old Boys have been in the news, including: – Nathan Sobey (SPC 2008), pictured above, who we wish the best of luck as he- chases a NBL championship title dream- with the Adelaide Sixers- this weekend,- as well as congratulations for- his selection- in the Australian men’s basketball team- at next month’s Commonwealth Games….
An Old Boy’s speech 48 years in the making
This is a full transcript of Peter Mackey’s (SPC 1966-70) speech given at the St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Association’s St Patrick’s Day Luncheon on Saturday March 17, 2018. – SPEECH TITLE: –If you cannot be a good example then serve as a horrible warning.- – – – – – – – – – –…
JOBS FILE – March 2018
JOB OPPORTUNITIES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR SPC OLD COLLEGIANS: 4 DAY BRICKLAYING WORK READY PROGRAM: Ideal for school leavers, unemployed or career change candidates, this 4 Day Bricklaying Work Ready Program runs every 3-4 weeks at Federation University – TAFE Divsion in Moyle Street, Ballarat. Run by the Australian Brick and Blocklaying Training Foundation (ABBTF), the…
Engagements, Marriages and Births – March 2018
Our SPC community has plenty of exciting news to share: – ENGAGEMENTS Tom Ryan (SPC 2000-05) and Hayley Tippett are delighted to announce their engagement on Christmas Eve. – MARRIAGES We wish Brendan Penhall (SPC 1995-99, PY2000) and Kate Stapleton all the best for the wedding on April 6 in Brisbane. David Salter (SPC 1988-93),-…
Where are they now – James Lamb (SPC 2000-05)
The College reconnects with James Lamb (SPC 2000-05) who is combining a love of horseracing and journalism into the ultimate dream job. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I finished at SPC in 2005 and moved to Melbourne the following year to study journalism at Monash University Caulfield. After completing my…
Where are they now – Michael Bourke (SPC 1950-54)
The College reconnects with former boarder Michael Bourke (SPC 1950-54) who spent 60-plus years as a highly-regarded doctor in Leongatha. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I left St Patrick’s College and went to Melbourne University’s Newman College from 1955 to 1960 where I got my medical MBBS degree. I was a…