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by Director of Library and Information Services, Ms Leonie Darken Book Week During Remote Learning COVID lockdown sessions continue to challenge all facets of teaching and learning. The library had been geared to encourage the boys to join in the celebrations of the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Book Week, however, we will now look…
Where are they now – Anthony Pearce (SPC 1988-93)
The College recently reconnected with Anthony Pearce (SPC 1988-93) who loved his time in the cadets at SPC, helping to nurture his interests and passions, and he is now Commander of Fire Rescue Victoria. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After school I completed an Advanced Certificate in Fire Technology. I became…
Where are they now – Br Jim Ward (SPC 1945-47, PY1948)
We recently reconnected with Br Jim Ward (SPC 1945-47, PY1948), who was more commonly known to many as ‘Ben’ Ward (after his brother Ben who was there before him). Br Ward celebrated his 90th birthday earlier this month and has fond memories of his time at SPC, which we thank him for sharing with us…
Laurie Larmer (SPC 1935-40) shares his stories
We recently reconnected with Laurie Larmer OAM (SPC 1935-40) who shared some of his stories in a book, which was put together earlier this year by members of the Class of 1970 who are celebrating their 50-year reunion milestone this year. Their Reunion Book recognises some of the College’s major identities, stories of the times…
Br George V Frances (former staff)
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of former Christian Brother George V Frances, who taught at SPC during the late 1960s. George passed away on August 14, 2021 aged 92 years and is survived by his wife Louise and her seven children and their 13 grandchildren. Br Frances joined the teaching staff at…
Ray Vincent Dignan (SPC 1951-54, PY1955)
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Ray Vincent Dignan (SPC 1951-54, PY1955) who passed away recently. Ray’s funeral mass was celebrated by Fr Greg Morgan at the Charles Borromeo Church, in Ryde, Sydney on September 1, 2021. He is survived by Elaine, Phillip, Gerard and Anthony and their families. Ray, a boarder…
Tristan McArthur (SPC 2000-01, PY2005)
We are saddened to learn of the tragic passing of young Old Collegian Tristan McArthur (SPC 2000-01, PY2005) who suffered a heart attack on August 27, 2021. We extend our deepest condolences to Tristan’s parents Leah and Barry and brothers Shaun (SPC 1997-2000, PY2002), Ashley (SPC 1998-2001, PY2003) and Ben and their families. We also…
Where are they now – Peter Connell (SPC 1962-69, PY1970)
We recently reconnected with Old Collegian Peter Connell (SPC 1962-69, PY1970), who has kindly permitted the College to share his story, which was published in a reunion book produced by the Class of 1970 earlier this year. The cohort was due to celebrate their 50-Year Reunion at the College, however their celebrations have been sadly…
Where are they now – Noel Sheehan (SPC 1964-70)
Old Collegian Noel Sheehan (SPC 1964-70) is one part of a very special SPC duo. Noel and fellow Old Collegian Michael Dowd (SPC 1964-69) are the organisers behind the popular Paddies Seasonal Lunches, which have been held on the first Friday of each season at The Emerald in South Melbourne, for the past decade and…
Tribute to James (Jim) Patrick Murrihy (SPC 1959-63)
Thank you to Old Collegian and 1963 College Captain Bill Joyce for preparing this tribute to Old Collegian Jim Murrihy (SPC 1959-63), who sadly passed away last year. “Jim Murrihy died on June 1, 2020. His funeral was at Chelsea Heights four days later on June 5. Due to the restrictions in place due to…