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Paddys Four Season Lunch turns 50

By St Patrick's College | December 8, 2023

The Paddys Four Seasons (Christmas) Lunch was the 50th time SPC Old Collegians had convened at The Emerald Hotel, South Melbourne last Friday. The lunch is on the first Friday of each season. Forty-seven Paddys attended, some travelling from Apollo Bay, Ocean Grove, Castlemaine, Canberra, Robinvale and Ballarat. There were 45 apologies. It is a hectic…

Gerard (Gerry) Hand (SPC 1954-58, PY1960)

By St Patrick's College | December 8, 2023

We are saddened at the passing of Old Collegian Gerard (Gerry) Hand (SPC 1954-58, PY1960) who passed away on 15 November 2023, aged, 82 years. A state funeral service was held for the former Labor politician in Melbourne at St Ignatius Church at Richmond on 29 November. The former minister, better known as Gerry, was…

John Joseph Bongiorno (SPC 1948-57)

By St Patrick's College | December 8, 2023

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Old Collegian John Joseph Bongiorno (SPC 1948-57) who passed away on 29 November 2023. John was the loved husband of Jo (dec) and father and father-in-law of John, Michele (dec), Jane, Elizabeth and Bruce, Caroline and Paul and grandfather to nine. His funeral was held at…

Cobain a natural leader in new environment

By St Patrick's College | December 30, 2023

Leadership comes naturally to Year 12 student Cobain Tipiloura and earned him a much-deserved Ricci Marks Rising Star Award.

Award recognises Noah’s selfless contributions to community

By St Patrick's College | December 30, 2023

Before he was named 2024 College Captain, Noah Quick was earning accolades for his volunteering efforts.

Gap year with a difference

By St Patrick's College | December 30, 2023

Former College Dux Toby Clack is ready to hit the books again after a whirlwind gap year in which he was crowned the Under 18 eight-ball World Champion.