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Old Collegians
Thanking our Boarding Precinct Appeal donors
The College would like to sincerely thank our generous supporters of the Boarding Precinct Appeal. So far, we are well over a third of the way towards raising $1 million in a fundraising appeal, raising- over $400,000, towards the overall $7m build cost. While the build is moving rapidly and we look forward to opening…
Statement regarding Archbishop Frank Little
St Patrick’s College, Ballarat will today remove the name of Old Collegian and former Archbishop of Melbourne Sir Thomas Francis (Frank) Little from a building which had been named in his honour and revoke his status as an inducted Legend of the College. These actions have been taken in response to yesterday’s findings into Case…
Where are they now – Fr John Monaghan (SPC1967-72)
The College reconnects with former boarder Fr John Monaghan (SPC 1967-72) who is still known by the nickname given to him by his SPC classmates all those years ago. “Coming to St Patrick’s College as an 11-year-old boarder was an immense change from growing up on a farm near Stawell and attending a…
Where are they now – Chris Boadle (SPC 1997-2002)
The College reconnects with Chris Boadle (SPC 1997-2002) who is now working as a retail customer executive for NAB, but credits learning how to cook at St Patrick’s for helping him impress his now fiance Rhiarna with his special -‘SPC brand’ of homemade chicken and corn risotto. Where has life taken you since…
Where are they now – John McIver (SPC 1963-64)
The College reconnects with former boarder John McIver (SPC 1963-64) who remembers trying to keep warm in Kenny House in winter and also winning the coveted Purton Oratory. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After leaving school I spent a year at ANU Canberra and then had various clerical…
Where are they now – Tony Brandenburg (1969-74)
The College reconnects with Tony Brandenburg (SPC 1969-74) who still has family involved with SPC and enjoys watching today’s students being challenged to grow up into fine young men. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After St Patrick’s and university I became a teacher and moved to Mildura. From there I changed…
Where are they now – Brian Pola (SPC 1967-68)
The College reconnects with Dr Brian Pola (SPC 1967-68) who shares his interesting life story, his recent work with SPC and commitment to improve the rights of gay people. “After leaving St Patrick’s in 1966 and a confused two years, I started at Latrobe in 1969. I was heavily involved in the anti-Vietnam War…
SPC Business Directory App
Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments operator Gavin James is highlighting his SPC links to promote his serviced apartment business on St Patrick’s College’s new Business Directory App. Gavin, a past student and now Old Collegian of the College as well as a past parent, is also a valued business sponsor of the College’s Shamrock magazine and…
Where are they now – Kai Morganti (SPC 1998-2003)
The College reconnections with Kai Morganti (SPC 1998-2003) who is now working in Saudi Arabia and responsible for the development of engine-fuel systems for future vehicles! Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I graduated from SPC in 2003 and was accepted into a Mechanical Engineering/Computer Science degree at the University of Melbourne…
Where are they now – Frank Tierney (SPC 1962-68)
The College reconnects with Frank Tierney (SPC 1962-68) who has relished a career in real estate spanning 50 years. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I arrived in Ballarat- to become a boarder at St Patricks College in 1962. My starting class was grade 6. This was a big step for…