News
John (Max) McEvoy (SPC 1941-43)
We were notified of the passing of John (Max) McEvoy (SPC 1941-43) in July 2023. His funeral was held on 18 July 2023 in Eltham. He was remembered by his family as having lived his life well and “with empathy and appreciation for others and your environment”. Max was a boarder at SPC from Mildura…
Peter John Huntly (SPC 1969-72, PY1974)
The College was informed of the passing of Peter John Huntly (SPC 1969-72, PY1974) late last year. A funeral was held in Ballarat on 3 October 2023. Peter was a day student at SPC and was involved in the football program during his junior year.
Retracing footsteps 70 years on
We were delighted to welcome back Old Collegian James Mornane (SPC 1954, PY1956) to the College recently. James was a boarder from Melbourne and completed his intermediate studies at SPC. He only stayed in Ballarat for one year and then joined his family interstate, finishing his studies at a Jesuit school in Sydney. James studied…
Enjoying long-lost friendships at the Emerald
A most enjoyable afternoon was enjoyed by Old Collegians attending the Autumn Paddies Luncheon at the start of March at the Emerald Hotel in south Melbourne. It was great to see two Old Boys attending the lunch for the first time, Robert Sparks (SPC 1961-68) and Klaudio Dadich (SPC 1964-68), who had not seen each…
Where are they now – John Conroy (SPC 1978-82, PY1983)
The College reconnected recently with Old Collegian John Conroy (SPC 1978-82, PY1983) who has many fond memories of his time at SPC, especially involving our sports and cadet programs. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I started in banking at the age of 17 years and I was determined to give it…
Old Boys in the News – March 2024
Our Old Collegians have been in the spotlight, including: Old Collegian Cooper Sherman (SPC 2017-2022) will have the support of SPC behind him as he competes at Easter’s Stawell Gift this weekend. Cooper has been handed the toughest task by receiving the backmarker position of just half a metre, as he looks to add Australia’s…
Class of 2014 gathers for 10-Year Reunion
It was a great night of renewing friendships and reminiscing at the Class of 2014 Reunion on Saturday night. We welcomed more than 60 Old Collegians and their partners back to the Old Collegians’ Association Pavilion for their 10-Year Reunion. It was an opportunity for the group to tour the College grounds and see up…
John (Jack) Elliott (SPC 1947-51)
John (Jack) Elliott (SPC 1947-51) sadly passed away on 14 March 2024, aged 90 years. Jack was still running until not long before his passing, when his heart finally gave up. Jack was accomplished in all that he did at SPC. Jack was a boarder from Derrinallum and attended SPC through to matriculation, which…
Where are they now – David Whitehead (SPC 1978-84)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian David Whitehead (SPC 1978-84) who spent his formative years in the close company of motor racing royalty as personal mechanic to Aussie motor racing icon Peter Brock. David writes about his life, his many fond memories and the teachers who influenced him during his time at SPC. …
Henry Wines (SPC 2011-16) at home in hospitality
Old Collegian Henry Wines (SPC 2011-16) is showing he has what it takes to be a success in the world of hospitality. At the relatively tender age of 25, Henry is already a part-owner of one of Ballarat’s most well-known and popular pubs. He is now also earning the praise of his peers by taking…