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76th Annual Purton Oratory Awards

Congratulations to all the winners from the 76th Annual Purton Oratory Awards which were held at the College on September 8. Once again, judges were incredibly impressed by the quality of the public speaking on show. The winners were as follows: Ms Mary Purcell Debate: Ethan Jungbauer, Elijah Cross and Max Wakefield. Br H.T. Breach…

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Tell us about your stories about SPC

St Patrick’s College’s 125th celebrations are fast approaching in 2018 and we would love to gather some candid memories from our many Old Collegians to help celebrate the occasion. So, we would be delighted to hear your stories, memories and anecdotes of your time at St Patrick’s -“ maybe a proud sporting or academic achievement,…

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From the Archives

Over the past two years, I have been collecting names of Old Collegians who have served in the armed forces since WWII, in order to update our honour boards in the College Chapel. The following list has the names that I have received so far. I would be very happy to hear from other Old…

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Congratulations Drew Petrie

The St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Association would like to congratulate Old Boy Drew Petrie (SPC 1995-2000) on the completion of his outstanding career as a North Melbourne Football Club champion. Drew was delisted by the club following its elimination final defeat last weekend at the hands of the Adelaide Crows. As has been widely…

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Unsung Heroes wrap

St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Association was delighted to host more than 150 people at its first ever Unsung Heroes dinner in the Pavilion on August 13. The night honoured those men from 1955-85 who had represented the College with distinction on the footy field but had not gone on to higher honours at VFL/AFL…

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OCA President’s Column

Your Old Collegians Association has once again been very active in bringing Old Collegians together via many function during the past three months. These core business activities including year level reunions, a 50-Year 1st XVIII reunion, regionals dinner, the continued growth of a seasonal (informal) lunch at the Emerald Hotel, the Legends Dinner and the…

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Where Are They Now – Stephen Dixon

The College reconnects with Stephen Dixon (SPC 1982-1985), who took study leave to travel to Japan back in the early 1990s and 25 years later, is still happily and working abroad.   Where has life taken you since leaving SPC?– After graduating from St Pat’s in 1985, I began a degree in primary education at La…

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Old Boys attend Gleeson clan gathering in Ireland

The Gleeson clan converged in Ireland recently, adding a touch of St Patrick’s College to the global gathering. Five of the men who attended the Gleeson Clan Gathering (of Kilkenny heritage), at Nenagh, Tipperary in Ireland, also have connections with SPC. The Old Collegians include, as pictured: back row, from left; Michael T Gleeson (SPC…

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Fr Kevin Mogg celebrates Ordination Anniversary

These Old Boys have enjoyed some monumental moments in each other’s lives and continue to foster a friendship to last a lifetime. Noel Moore (SPC 1947-51) sent this photo into the College recently, where he and several other Old Boys celebrated the 60th Anniversary of Ordination of fellow Old Collegian, Fr Kevin Mogg AM (SPC…

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Where Are They Now – George Helon

The College reconnects with George Helon (SPC 1980-1982) who has enjoyed a wide-ranging career. George is pictured- this week officially receiving the Freedom of the City of London. George travelled from his home in Toowoomba to London to receive the prestigious honour. The Freedom of the City is an honour bestowed by a municipality upon…

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