St Pat’s News
Where our Old Boys are catching up
Have a look a for some familiar faces through our- photo galleries from recent informal events- and and see where our Old Collegians have been catching up.The images are from recent OCA events, including photos from the 2016 Reunion Season featuring members of the Classes of 2011, 2006, 1996, 1986 and 1976. We also have…
Old Boy News
Old Collegian, Brownlow Medallist and College Legend Brian Gleeson (SPC 1947-52) has been appointed the Australian Ambassador for an international reunion of members of the Gleeson family and will travel to Ireland in August. Anyone interested in more information about the Gleeson reunion should visit http://gleesongathering.blogspot.ie It was the end of an era recently for…
Start packing your bags!
With three days to go excitement is building! It’s time to make sure you have everything you need as it will probably be too late on Monday. Make your list and check it twice!
1st XI Soccer report – SPC v BGS
St Patrick’s 1st XI 6 defeated Ballarat Grammar 2 GOALS: Jake Selby 3, Jack Gaffney 2, Trent Moodley- BEST: Miles Baker, Jake Selby, Dennis Wanjiku, Trent Moodley, Josh de Voogel Grammar had some players of high ability in Huggett, Mullins and others but St Patrick’s Seniors played near perfect soccer to wipe them away on…
Ian Whitehead – Why I loved St Patrick’s
Old Boy Ian Whitehead (SPC 1973) visited- St Patrick’s College recently and- has shared his feelings about the positive impact that the school has played in his life. Ian- toured the current school buildings and grounds and also brought along- family medals, which were awarded to his father while he was- a St Patrick’s College…
Births and Marriages
We would love to share all your exciting news – maybe you have recently married, or a new baby has arrived in the family, or you’ve got a new job- – please let us know! – Michael Loader (SPC 1991-1996) and wife Nicole along with their daughters, and very excited big sisters, Amelia and Maddison…
Where are They Now – Don Grant
The College reconnects with Don Grant (SPC 1943-50) who- has enjoyed a varied career in the Army and as former Surveyor-General for New South Wales.- What are your lasting memories of your time at St Patrick’s College? The lasting memories were the loneliness starting as a boarder at the age of 9- and the sadness…
Obituaries – June 2016 – Second Edition
Gerard (Jack) Leonard Gannon (SPC 1964-1970) died from coronary complications in late 2015 aged 62 years. Jack attended SPC from Grade 6 in 1964 to Form VI in 1970. He was a popular student with a keen sense of humour and an accomplished sportsman. In his final year, he was a member of the 2nd…
OCA Newsletter
The St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Association has introduced an exciting new e-newsletter which will be sent to Old Boys twice a term. The first Green, White and Blue newsletter was emailed to thousands of our Old Boys across the globe last Friday, bringing them up to speed with all the news and events from…
NAB Flanagan Art Prize – Entries Close Soon
Entries are flooding in from around Australia as top artists aim to share in the $7000 in prize money on offer at the 2016 NAB Flanagan Art Prize being organised by St Patrick’s College. Now in its ninth year the NAB Flanagan Art Prize, hosted by St Patrick’s College, has continued to grow into one…