ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE BALLARAT
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The end of the 2014 school year marks the end of an extraordinary era for St Patrick’s College. Over the past 13 years outgoing Headmaster Dr Peter Casey has transformed the College into a modern, vibrant, successful and ever-growing organisation which has become the envy of schools around the nation. No aspect of College life has been left unimproved by Dr Casey’s tenure. While all at the College wish Dr Casey and his wife Anna all the very best in retirement, we also acknowledge that the end of the school year presents a time of farewell for many other members of our community. Our Year 12 Class of 2014 have now departed and are embarking on new challenges while several other staff members are venturing into new experiences in 2015. We wish them all the best and thank them for all they have contributed to St Patrick’s College. We also look forward to welcoming many new faces to the College in the new year, including of course 250 Year 7 students and our incoming Headmaster Mr John Crowley. We also take this opportunity to wish all in our community a joyful and restful Christmas and New Year and we look forward to seeing everyone back fit and refreshed in 2015.
Top shot! Year 12 students were full of laughs at their leaving ceremony on October 22.
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Page 4-7 Headmaster’s Address to Speech Night Page 8-9 Speech Night Awards List Pages 9-10 Valedictory Dinner Page 12-13 Announcement of 2015 Student Leaders Page 14 SPAM Awards Pages 15 Flanagan Arts Prize Pages 16 SPC Glory Pages 17 Scholarship Information Pages 18 Public Speaking Page 19 General News Page 20-24 Sports News Page 25-30 Green, White and Blue: News from the OCA Page 31 St Patrick’s College Foundation
Credits
Editor: Mr Paul Nolan
Thanks: Thanks to all contributors including Dr Peter Casey, Mr Mark Witham, Mrs Rachel Bryant, Mr Michael Murphy, Mr Terry Hope, Mr Michael Kearney and Mr Glenn Fisher.
Front Cover: Changing of the guard: Retiring Headmaster Dr Peter Casey welcomes his successor Mr John Crowley.
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Headmaster’s Annual Report to Speech Night 2014
Good evening everyone! Education Australia and his Regional community members; the Director Mr Paul Williams, and the Associations of the College As we gather I recognise the Federal Member for Ballarat, Ms represented here tonight amongst our Wathaurong people as the traditional Catherine King. I offer my personal guests; the senior leadership of the custodians of this land. I pay my congratulations to Mr John Crowley College including our Deputy Heads, respects to their elders past and who has been appointed to take on Mr Jon Franzin (Student and Staff present and any other elders who join the mantle of Head of the College in Wellbeing) and Mr Stephen Hill us tonight. I pay respects also to the 2015. He is with us tonight in the (Teaching and Learning), and the Christian Brothers who nourished our company of his wife, Marcella. I wish Business Manager, Mrs Shirley College for 120 years and are them great joy. Walters; the Leadership Team represented tonight by Br Brian Davis consisting of the Heads of School and and on a daily basis by the The College continues to flourish as a the Directors of Administration, Kelty Dr Peter Casey indefatigable Br Zoch. Ballarat Catholic school for boys in the Headmaster Resource Centre, Mission, Pastoral Edmund Rice tradition. This is Care, Performing Arts and Sport; the While our guests have been welcomed attributable to the strong and Year Level Coordinators; the Heads of previously, I note the ongoing support effective support of the College Board Faculty and so many other of Bishop Paul Bird, Patron of the led by Mr Andrew Byrne; the Board collaborators within our teaching and College, Emeritus Bishop Peter committees comprising Board non-teaching staff. Connors, Dr Wayne Tinsey, the members, parents, staff, and Executive Director of Edmund Rice
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Student Programmes Pastoral Catholic Identity Opposite: The Year 12 students blocked off Lydiard Mr Mark Holland, new head of ICT, Our recognition of student Our Mission Team led by Mr Geoff St, in the shadows of Craig’s with his extensive team, has led a very achievement across academics, Brodie, continues to develop processes Hotel, to perform their final war cry together after successful rollout of iPads electronic performing and visual arts, and experiences to offer our boys ways Speech Night. textbooks, and electronic diaries. community service and sport of connecting with our tradition and Top left: Outgoing continues to grow, with record levels their own evolving futures. Fr James Headmaster Dr Peter Casey Teaching & Learning of participation. Kerr as chaplain has been a most delivers his final Speech Night address. Ms Elizabeth Till who is leaving us to welcome addition to our staff and take up the position of Executive Cultural prayer life. Sunday evening Mass in our Top right: Year 12 student Deputy Principal at Loreto College Our new Director of Performing Arts Alex Martino performs Chapel led by Bishop Peter Connors alongside the Year 12 choir Ballarat has furthered the staff and Head of Music, Mr Mark Witham, has been another great initiative. for the song “All Star” by coaching programme. has led many great initiatives, lifting Smash Mouth. the profile of the performing arts in all Sporting Bottom left: Liam Duggan, Student Leadership left, and Samuel Romeril their aspects. A highlight was the We have been blessed as usual with were the Masters of Ben Martin has led by example, ably musical soiree in the Chapel, capped many highlights in our sporting Ceremony at Speech Night. assisted by David Adams and Sam by the Year 7 Choir who led us tonight calendar and student achievements, Bottom right: Melbourne Romeril in a most positive manner. The in the singing of the National Anthem. but the most public of these would footballer Tom McDonald student body has been active, (SPC 2010) was the keynote have to be our fifth consecutive speaker at Speech Night. entertained, challenged and Herald-Sun Shield win in the football. responsive!
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Above: A performance by the Saxophone Ensemble was one of the highlights of the night. 2013 Audited Financial Performance $ Opposite Recurrent income Top left: Junior Music Award winner Bailey Pearce performs. School fees 5,519,484 Top right: 2014 College Captain Ben Martin Other fee income - Boarding 1,056,382 delivers his Speech Night address. Private income 1,769,236 Bottom left: College Vice-Captain David Adams delivers his Purton Oratory winning speech. State government recurrent grants 3,174,470 Bottom right: The Year 12 choir performed two Australian government recurrent grants 10,666,263 songs as well as the College Song to conclude proceedings. Total recurrent income 22,532,490
The participation rates in join us in good faith, respecting our Recurrent Expenditure representative and house sports tradition and wishing to add to it. Salaries; allowances and related expenses 14,500,042 continue to grow. Currently we have well over 1400 Non salary expenses 8,272,172 boys on our books for 2014. Boarding Total recurrent expenditure 22,772,214 Our new Director of Boarding, Mr Finances Mike Silcock, assisted by Ms Tamara In the Financial area we are Capital income and expenditure Westwood and the boarding team, travelling well, balancing income Government capital grants 341,155 has had a busy but successful year. with the growing demands of The Kenny House extension has providing quality education. Capital fees and levies 1,779,709 been well populated, parent Other capital income 64,780 The 2014 forecast is for a modest dinners and Sunday evening Total capital income 2,185,644 Masses have been well attended deficit and the 2015 budget has us Total capital expenditure 2,185,644 and quite effective. breaking even. The board, at its November meeting, has agreed to Population apply to EREA for a $5million loan to Loans (includes refundable enrolment deposits and Once again demand for places has commence the next round of recurrent, capital and bridging loans) been high, but we have held to our buildings for Food Technology, Total opening balance 9,335,059 commitment to try to provide a boarding catering and dining, and place for every boy who wishes to an Arts Wing paralleling the Pell Total closing balance 8,385,715
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Wing. Subject to approvals these Foundation, the Friends of St Ms Elizabeth Till, Mrs Felicity on, to be wallowed in by geriatrics works would commence in 2015. Patrick’s, the Friends of Music, the Knobel and Miss Therese Mount. like me. But above all I have been in SPC Rowing Club Inc, and a We thank them, wish them well the blessed position to make a These new works are in line with newcomer this year: Gymsports, and we will pray for their continued difference to the lives of the Board’s revised Building Master led by Don Pennell, which has good health. innumerable students. For this I am Plan, revisited as part of the Board’s established the Br B.J. Scott most grateful. I can think of Strategic Plan 2015-18, which is in Gymsports Centre in Delacombe. I thank the Board members led by nowhere else on earth I would draft form awaiting the arrival of Mr Andrew Byrne for their rather be, and no calling preferable the new Headmaster to put his Amongst the staff, we have this unflagging support while offering to that which has been mine at St stamp on it in February 2015. year welcomed a new Deputy in Mr due diligence across all aspects of Patrick’s College. Generally the building stock is in Jon Franzin, a Head of Performing our venture. excellent condition apart from the Arts and Director of Music in Mr May God go with us all. Pell and Purton Wings, and the Mark Witham, and Head of ICT in Since the age of five, I have been Peter M Casey maintenance area. Mr Mark Holland. involved in schools. That represents 60 of my 65 years. I have been We are indebted once again to Resignations and transfers at the registered as a teacher for 45 years each of our support groups: end of 2014 include long serving - over 16,000 days. I have been a Old Collegians Association, North staff members: Mr Michael Brady, principal for 29 years - over 10,000 Old Boys-SPCOCA Amateur Football Mr Malcolm Barrins, Ms Sara Taylor, days. I have attended more than Club, SPC Rugby Club, the SPC Mrs Anne Hucker, Mr Jamie Lynn, 250 Board meetings. The list goes
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Academic Awards
Chris Nolan Distinction Award David Adams College Awards Hamish Clydesdale Speech Night 2014 Liam Hanrahan Thomas Keogh Thomas McMaster Thomas Mooney Louis Powlett Harrison Robertson Aidan Willowhite The Chris Nolan Distinction recognises the outstanding academic achievement of students who have received a Chris Nolan Award in each semester of their six years at St
H B L Patrick’s College. A Chris Nolan e en tin p Li n it Sam ril it a jamin Mar hi H am Dugga tl uel Rome ir dm rs o ce e F Sp Award is presented to students who, as ade war llen am ool ter’s Award for Le d Award for Exce ily Award for Sch based on their end of semester Traditionally, the College Headmaster First presented in 1955, this award is the This award is presented in honour results across all subjects, finish in presents this award to the College gift of the Howard Family in gratitude of the Little Family whose five sons the top 15% of their Year level. Captain in recognition of his for all St Patrick’s College did for the attended SPC between 1904 and 1924. leadership of the four sons who attended SPC from It is presented to a senior student who College community. 1923 through to 1937. It is given for All has displayed and developed school Middle School Award for Round Excellence, Character, Leadership, spirit among the students through Participation, Academic Pursuits and his dedication and general service to all-round excellence Culture or Sports. the College. Mitchell Tuddenham
Junior School Award for all-round excellence Lachlan Suttie
Year 11 Dux William Briggs
Year 11 Proxime Accessit Prize Kelsey Gannon
Year 11 Religious Education Prize Jett Herrmann D H n o H n ip E Da s arri tso r arri tso h d vid Adam ry A son Rober ot son Rober rs mu ist D 12 hy la Year 10 Dux nd in F Lo ear Iren cho Rice Award for M ng Tan Award - Y e Ellis-Thomas S Peter Farley Scholarship This award recognises a student who The ADF Long Tan Leadership and This scholarship is awarded each Samuel McMaster has embodied the spirit of Edmund Teamwork Award provides a fitting year to a hardworking conscientious Rice through his involvement in tribute to the Long Tan veterans by and worthy student who has shown justice, action and reflective practice encouraging and recognising in a Year an overall endeavour to pursue Year 10 Proxime Accessit Prize within the College, the community 12 student the values demonstrated at excellence in all areas of their school Liam O’Shea and the Edmund Rice Network. Long Tan – determination, mateship, life and who wishes to continue to do teamwork, tenacity, compassion the same in the future. and leadership. Year 10 Dr Frank McArdle Science Prize James Parini
Year 10 Religious Education Prize Nathaniel Corboy
Year 9 Dux Thomas Millard
Year 9 Proxime Accessit Prize Joshua DeVoogel
P C ie p a e Year 9 Religious Education Prize i t c H rr h h i t e T s e rv e ri Brandon Lauton D ho ey n r Tim rt e al Pat dy i e mas Moon a in othy Gilbe S th rick Kenne Sp Co tsm e K ity Fi ity ub por ing un rst un ertin Award for S Award for Comm Award for Comm Year 8 Dux This award recognises students who This award recognises students who The inaugural Health First Award Samuel Williams demonstrate consistent participation demonstrate all round excellence in for Community Spirit celebrates the and commendable sporting behaviour contribution to the community – both outstanding achievements of a Year Year 8 Religious Education Prize in line with the Olympic ideals of internal and external to the College. 12 boarding student who, across participation. the duration of his final school year, Samuel Williams displayed extraordinary levels of commitment towards improving his local community. Page 8 December 2014 the Shamrock
Year 8 Proxime Accessit Prize Br H.T. Breach Award for 1st XI Award for A Grade Table Tennis Nathan Suttie Sport Hockey William Briggs Stephen Moneghetti Award for Lachlan Clark Year 7 Dux Award for 1st IV Tennis outstanding athlete at the BAS This award recognises long-time Matthew Duffy Tynan C Haintz Carnival staff member Br Herbie Breach for his commitment to the hockey Year 7 Proxime Accessit Prize William Austin Award for Golf programme. Cooper Gillett This award recognises Stephen Joel Anstis Moneghetti, Old Collegian (SPC Brian Vear Award for Senior Rowing Year 7 Religious Education Prize 1975-1980) and College legend. Award for 1st VI Volleyball Benjamin Martin Ignatius Holland Stephen is one of Australia’s greatest Bradley Ryan This award recognises Old Collegian athletes and was the Chef De Brian Vear (SPC 1952-1956), the first Mission of the Australian Award for Shooting Old Collegian to participate in the Commonwealth Games Team Ryan Knowles Public Speaking Olympic Games, representing Australia in the 1960 and 1964 Award for Lawn Bowls Br D.G. Purton Oratory Award for A Grade Badminton Olympics. Lachlan Kennedy David Adams Peter Leighton Award for 1st XV Rugby Award for Croquet W.T. Doyle Debating Peter Farley Award for 1st V Basketball Kobe Travers Samuel Laidlaw Thomas Paarhammer Tyler Constable This award recognises the Thomas Karras Memorial Award for Award for Cycling Sir Hugh Devine Impromptu Speech significant contribution made to 1st XI Soccer Best & Fairest Player Declan Dickson David O’Doherty basketball by long time staff Joshua DeVoogel member Mr Peter “Jake” Farley. Award for Squash W.T. Doyle Debating This award recognises Old Collegian Billy Jones James McKinnon Leo O’Brien Award for 1st XI Cricket Tom Karras (SPC 2009-2012) who, as Billy Jones and Mitchell Walsh a Year 10 student, tragically lost his Major Brian Broadribb This award recognises Old Collegian life in an accident in 2012. May he Impromptu Speech Leo O’Brien (SPC 1918-1922). He and rest in peace.
Oscar Grigg Jack Hill are our only students to House Awards Award for Senior Racquetball An Award for a senior boy who has have represented Australia in Test Mary Purcell Debating Ryan Bolton displayed an outstanding attitude Cricket. His Baggy Green cap and Oscar Grigg towards and made a significant blazer sit proudly in the College Br B.J. Davis Award for Commitment contribution to academic, cultural, museum having been donated by W.T. Doyle Debating to SPC Swimming sporting, and social justice activities. the family in 1998. Campbell Milne Connor Aitken This award recognises long-time The Br J.B. Galvin Award Anthony Benson Award for Senior Br H.T. Breach Oratory staff member Br Brian Davis for his Liam Duggan Cross Country Matthew Duffy passion and commitment to the Joshua Leviston swimming programme. The Br E.F. Keniry Award This award recognises Old Collegian Mary Purcell Debating Alex Browning Joshua Findlay Anthony Benson (SPC 1957 – 1961), The Captain’s Cup Award for 1972 Olympian and legend of the Swimming The Br M.P. Nunan Award Mary Purcell Debating College. Tony remains as one of the Liam Hanrahan Thomas Mooney Xavier O’Shea College’s finest cross-country athletes. The Caine Family Award for The Br J.L. Ryan Award outstanding swimmer at the BAS Harrison Robertson Br W.T. O’Malley Award for 1st XVIII carnival. Music Football for Best & Fairest Player Jacob Hopper Matthew Johnston and This award recognises the Caine Performer of the Year Thomas Templeton Family for their commitment to and Linus Tolliday This award recognises the great and excellence in the swimming revered Br Bill O’Malley, staff member programme. John Caine (SPC 1952 Band Executive Award for Dedication and First XVIII coach in fifteen – 1956) was a significant long-time and Commitment seasons between 1937 and 1959. coach and his sons Michael (SPC David Adams 1977-1982), John (SPC 1979-1985) and John James Medal for Best on Peter (SPC 1983-1988) all became Sir Bernard Heinze Award for Ground BAS Grand Final Captains of Swimming. Outstanding Musical Achievement Liam Duggan James McKinnon This award recognises Old Collegian Br B.J. Scott Award for Senior John James (SPC 1948 – 1952) as one of Bandsman of the Year Gymnastics SPC’s finest exports. John was Captain Nicholas Carta James Mulraney of the First XVIII in 1952, Brownlow This award recognises long-time Junior Music Award Medallist in 1962 and a member of staff member Br Bernie Scott for his Bailey Pearce Carlton’s Team of the Century. John is commitment to the gymnastics revered at St Patrick’s College. programme.
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Valedictory Dinner 2014
In his final address at a St Patrick’s Dinner, and for all the stayers and welcoming the graduating Above: Headmaster Dr Peter Casey College Valedictory Dinner, retiring winners, I offer my rule number students as the newest members used his final address to Valedictory Dinner to ask the audience to follow Headmaster Dr Peter Casey four: Never leave anyone in doubt of the OCA. his four golden rules. implored those in attendance to that you love them. A friend, a Attendees were once again treated Opposite (from top) honour his four “golden” rules. family member, you could be gone Students Paddy Kennedy, left, and tomorrow or they could. Never to pre-dinner drinks in the OCA Jesse Palmer, centre, celebrate their The roughly 630 people in Pavilion before moving across to graduation with teacher and House leave them in doubt!” Master Ross Wise. attendance on the evening, which the gymnasium for the first class Graduating student Liam Edwards was once again held successfully in Dr Casey’s was one of several three-course meal. celebrates with staff member Tamara the Br W.T. O’Malley Sports Centre, moving speeches on the night Westwood. A jubilant atmosphere surrounded were witness to Dr Casey’s last which offered a fitting farewell to OCA President Mr Michael Kearney major address of his tenure at the more than 180 Year 12 students the evening with staff, students, officially welcomed the newest batch of Old Collegians. the College. who had successfully completed parents and friends all reflecting their VCE. on and celebrating the final Year 12 students Deng Deng and Will Rule number one, according to Dr stepping stone for the fine boys Austin share a moment together at the Valedictory Dinner. Casey was to “keep yourself nice: Outgoing College Captain Ben who had grown into great men. Shane McAuliffe and Daniel Abbott this is fundamental to living and Martin, his father Graham, his vice were among ten Indigenous students working together”. captains David Adams and Sam Many thanks are extended to the to graduate on the night (full story page 19). Romeril and his teachers Mr Mark staff who worked so tirelessly to “Rule number two is do the crime, O’Loughlan, Ms Debra McNaughton ensure the night was a success and Once again a huge audience of more do the time - we are human and to the Class of 2014 who are to be than 600 people gathered for the and Mr Howard Clark also spoke annual Valedictory Dinner. we make mistakes,” he said. with passion on the night. congratulated on a fantastic final Staff members, from left, Mr Chris year as students at the College. Gleeson, Mrs Andrea Hadley, Ms Sofia “Rule number three: forgive and Old Collegians Association Thapa, and Mr Howard Clark celebrate forget, because life is too short. President Mr Michael Kearney also We look forward to welcoming at the dinner. addressed the gathering, officially each and every one of them back Year 12 student Isaac Sullivan saw his “As is my custom, at Valedictory as Old Collegians. official graduation as an opportunity to take a `selfie’ on stage with Headmaster Dr Peter Casey. Page 10 December 2014 the Shamrock
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2015 College Captain 2015 College Vice-Captain 2015 College Vice-Captain Kelsey Gannon James McKinnon Jacob Hopper
I had also discovered Kelsey Gannon has the hope that you can help to make St As members of St Patrick’s, we are all something that Patrick’s College an even greater presented with opportunities that been appointed as school in 2015. might challenge us to move outside of would motivate and College Captain our comfort zone. Approaching the drive me to reach my Leadership has driven me throughout end of the year, a prime example for definition of success. for 2015. my time here at the College, and so it many is the prospect of completing is a rather humbling experience to final assessment tasks and end of year This was leadership; Kelsey’s appointment followed a stand before all of you as the leader of exams. Regardless of whether or not multi-phased voting process involving the idea of being the College in 2015. the task is appealing to us, it is the staff and students in Years 10 and 11. able to support and ability to persevere, persist and have a I would like to sincerely thank the Year crack anyway that can ultimately play guide others to reach Kelsey, a student at St Patrick’s College 10 and 11 boys as well as staff a role in defining who we are. So I put since Year 7, will be ably assisted in the members for participating in the their own goals and to you: commencing now and of leadership duties by his Vice Captains voting process. I can assure you that aspirations. course extending towards next year, Jacob Hopper and James McKinnon. Jacob, James and I will undertake the accept and take on the challenges and responsibility that we have been given Following is an excerpt from the opportunities that present as Captains of the College to the best speech Kelsey delivered at the Transfer themselves. The work you put in now of our ability, and be the voice for all of of Leadership Assembly on October will define you in years to come, the you. I understand and greatly 14, 2014. rewards being limitless. appreciate the opportunity I have been given, and I commit proudly to “It was five years ago when I first Finally, I would like to congratulate and representing St Patrick’s across all stepped through the gates of St thank Dr Peter Casey for his dedicated forums, whether internal or external. Patrick’s College, eager but terrified of 13 years of work as Headmaster. It is what awaited me as a new student. through your guidance that we as a As a Catholic school in the Edmund After only a few weeks I had recognised College community have grown and Rice Tradition, there is a deserved what a privilege it is to be a part of this developed in the tradition of Edmund reputation for placing the pastoral excellent school, and decided that I Rice and upheld the pillars of faith, joy, care of students at the forefront of would do everything I could to tradition and excellence. education. It is an expectation, maintain the prestige and reputation therefore, that the Catholic ethos and In closing I would like to once again that the College community holds. Gospel values of justice, inclusivity, express how honoured and humbled I respect, care and forgiveness are I had also discovered something that am to have been selected for this placed at the foundation of the would motivate and drive me to reach prestigious role. I look forward to College. It is these qualities and my definition of success. This was working with the Student Council and aspirations which I will strive to bring leadership; the idea of being able to Congress of 2015, as well as the new to the role of College Captain. I also support and guide others to reach Headmaster Mr. John Crowley to extend a welcome to all boys, their own goals and aspirations. ensure that we fulfill our duties as particularly those in Year 7 to approach leaders of the College, in order to I call upon all students to at least take me with any issues or concerns you make it a better place for the future. something away from this address in may have; I am always here to help.
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StudentThe following Student Leadership appointments were madeCouncil for 2015. House Captains, Vice Captains and Congress representatives within each House and year level are listed below.
Captain Captain Captain Captain William Clark Matthew Geary Patrick Collier Nicholas Frawley Vice Captains Vice Captains Vice Captains Vice Captains Mitchell Canny Callum Holland Clay Raine William Jury Kyle Schorback Adam Stevens Nicholas Anokye Christopher Milroy
Members of the 2015 Student Congress
Year 11 Year 11 Year 11 Year 11 Riley Murphy Dallas Martin Hasker Dawborn Nathaniel Corboy David O’Doherty Samuel McMaster John Brodie James Parini Year 10 Year 10 Year 10 Year 10 Joshua Duggan Isaac Quick Mitchell Tuddenham Lachlan Conlan Jordan Grant Ethan Turley Brandon Lauton Henry Ward Year 9 Year 9 Year 9 Year 9 Oscar Grigg Mitchell Ralston Jack Butler Matthew Aikman Samuel Williams Fletcher Loader Elliott Lamb James Torpy Year 8 Year 8 Year 8 Year 8 Harry Biggs Ben Dodd Matthew Duffy Dyami Hayes Hamish Britt Jobe Quick Aidan Hanrahan Mitchell Phillips
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Year 12 student Louis Powlett proudly shows off the trophy he received as winner of the 2014 SPAM Awards. SPAM Awards 2014
A short film with echoes of “Weekend The film had a crowd of more than 130 The full list of 2014 SPAM finalists at Bernie’s” has claimed top honours people laughing when it was was as follows: at the 2014 SPAM (St Patrick’s Award showcased at the annual SPAM for Media) Awards. Awards in the OCA Pavilion on Ethan Wright November 19. “Time Set” The film entitled “A Dinner Disaster” was created by Year 12 student Louis The judges, Old Collegians Tom Adam Hayward Powlett and was declared the best Andrews, Paul King and James Seery, “Escape” short film created by a St Patrick’s noted Louis’ fine attention to detail in Alex Martino College student in 2014. the script, his use of vivid colour in the “On the Inside” filming and his ability to extract the Runner up Louis’ parents played the main roles in most from his “actors” to deliver a fine the comedic, and slightly macabre performance. Lachlan Stewart film, which was filmed in the family “Africastle” home. Runner-up prize in the competition was claimed by Year 12 student Alex Bailey Crawford The film shows the man of the house Martino for his film “On The Inside” “Depredation” preparing to host a dinner party when while Year 10 student Lawrence he discovers his wife battered, McCrabb claimed third prize for his Lawrence McCrabb bleeding and dead in their bed – ten skating film entitled “Gnarles Barkley”. “Gnarles Barkley” minutes before the guests are due to Third place arrive for dinner. Lawrence also won the award for Top: Year 12 student Alex Young Film Maker of the Year. Bradley DeVries Martino finished runner-up While it appears to be a grisly topic, “Trapped” in the 2014 SPAM Awards Louis’ take on the drama turned it into with his film “On The Inside”. Highly commended a comedic rant as the main character Above: Headmaster Dr Peter Casey congratulates Year 10 endeavours to find a way to deal with Louis Powlett student Lawrence McCrabb the problem before the guests arrive. “A Dinner Disaster” on being announced as the Young Film Maker of the Year Winner at the 2014 SPAM Awards.
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Art winners revealed
The winners of the 2014 Flanagan specifically on how the artist had Award for her piece entitled “Life 2014 Flanagan Art Exhibition were announced in managed to transform a “typically Through a Glass Bubble”. Art Exhibition front of around 220 people at a bleak, ordinary suburban setting gala launch in the OCA Pavilion on into a startling image with great Pleasingly, all three winners were in Prize Winners Friday, August 22. complexity and professionalism”. attendance on the night to receive their awards. Many other finalists Viatek Australia Flanagan Art Prize Head of Fine Arts at Monash Mr de Moiser, as the winning artist, were in attendance enjoying the Matthew de Moiser University Professor Callum received a $5000 cheque courtesy fine setting, the brilliant artwork, `Servo No. 3 (State 2)’ Morton had visited the College of Viatek Australia. the exceptional food and wine (Above Right) earlier in the day to cast his expert provided by our catering sponsors The Federation University Emerging Federation University eye over the 85 finalists including (Austin’s Wines, Shockolate, the Artist winner was announced as Emerging Artist Prize artwork of various mediums from Lake View Hotel, the Harvest Pezaloom for his confronting image Pezaloom all over Australia. Foodstore and Cafe and The Forge entitled “Self Portrait (Dopakinesia `Self Portrait (Dopakinesia Pizzeria) and the music performed Professor Morton then attended the Parkinson’s)”. The photograph Parkinson’s)’ by our Saxophone Ensemble and gala launch in the evening to make depicts Pezaloom’s naked torso and (Top Left) by Year 11 solo pianist James public his decisions in selecting the head covered in wax, representing McKinnon. Lifestyle Travel Ballarat St Patrick’s three stunning winners. his emotions upon being diagnosed College Affordable Art Prize with Parkinson’s Disease. As the Flanagan Art Prize is an Melbourne artist Matthew de Trudi Harley Pezaloom, a Morwell-based artist, acquisitive competition, all winning Moiser won the major prize on the `Life Through a Glass Bubble’ received $1500. works are retained by the College night - the Viatek Australia Flanagan (Bottom Left) and are now on display in the Art Prize - for his laminate on board Professor Morton also announced theatrette in Kennedy House. work Servo No. 3 (State 2). Melbourne artist Trudi Harley as the winner of the Lifestyle Travel Professor Morton was full of praise Ballarat Most Affordable Artwork for the work, commenting
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Herald Sun Shield Grand-Final - 2011
Back Row (l-r): Chris Gleeson (Director of Sport), Howard Clark (Coach), Gavin Webb (Assistant Coach), Nicholas O’Farrell, Chris Caldow (Assistant Coach), Brad Crouch (Vice Captain), Tom Smith, Dallas Willsmore, Joshua Keys, Tim McKenzie, Tanner Smith, Tom Downie, Nicholas O’Brien (Captain), Rhys Monument, Ashley Constable, Tyler Blake, Scott Spriggs, Jaydon Stiles, Michael Close, Ben Schiltz, Justin Gordon (Team Manager), Tamara Westwood (Logistics Coordinator), Peter Brown (Assistant Coach), Chris Howley (Physiotherapist), Robert Dwyer.
Front Row (l-r): Andrew Chamings (Runner), Tom Stapleton, Mitchell Phelps, Isaiah Johnson, Mathew Begbie (Vice Captain), Zane Thompson, Jake Neade, David Morris, Nicholas Rippon, Rory Taggert, Matthew Crouch, Michael Allen.
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Arrival: The 1st XVIII arrives at the mighty MCG ahead of the 2010 Herald Sun Shield Grand Final.
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Eyes on the prize: With the ultimate goal of five straight premierships within reach, all players gave their full attention in pre-game addresses. SPC Glory Reliving the historic five Herald-Sun Shield premierships 2010-2014 Page 73 Page 12 SPC Glory Reliving the historic five Herald-Sun Shield premierships 2010-2014 2011 Page 72 SPC Glory Reliving the historic five Herald-Sun Shield premierships 2010-2014
To commemorate the history making feats of the 1st XVIII in winning their fifth consecutive HeraldSun Shield football premierships, the College has produced this high-quality 88-page magazine capturing all the memories from half a decade of dominance.
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ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE BALLARAT Scholarships The 2016 Year 7, 10 and 11 Scholarship The closing date for all registrations is For further information please contact programme is now open. Interested midnight on Sunday February 15, 2015. Caitlin Bennett at families are to register via the St Patrick’s [email protected] College website or follow this link: Scholarships are available for Academic, http://www.stpats.vic.edu.au/ Performing Arts, Music, Art, Sport and scholarships.php General Excellence. The Academic component will be held at the College Payment is $93 and is payable at the on Saturday February 21 from 9 am until
Reliving the historic five Herald Sun Herald Shield premierships 2010-2014 SPC Reliving Glory five the historic time of registering. 12 noon. SPC Glory Reliving the historic five Herald Sun Shield premierships 2010-2014
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Pride in Public Speaking 2014 has been one of the most successful years for the College’s public speakers and debaters.
The first major public speaking Damian Van Gaans. In the Year 9-10 the cup. In the junior debate, the Mary engagement of the year saw nine section Liam O’Shea won best Purcell Debate, Oscar Grigg, Joshua gentlemen from the Senior School speaker and Cam Spedding runner Findlay and Xavier O’Shea, won. compete in the Rostrum competition. up. Finally, in the Year 11-12 section These young men performed Cam Milne won best speaker. In the Impromptu speaking section, outstandingly well. Special mention the juniors competed for the Major must go to Thomas Paarhammer who Looking then to our involvement with Brian Broadribb Cup. Oscar Grigg was made it through to the day’s the UN Youth programmes. This year the recipient of this trophy, and it was semi-finals. 10 young men entered the UN’s Evatt presented to him by Major Broadribb. competition, which involves teams of The adjudicators both commented Next on the list was the Legacy Junior two representing countries on the UN that it was the strongest group of Public Speaking Competition. This year Security Council. Well done to James orations that they had seen at the Mr Michael Murphy five young men represented the McKinnon and Campbell Milne who College, so it would appear that the College in the first round which was proceeded to the state finals in future is bright. hosted by the College. Oscar Grigg did Melbourne. Not to be outdone, our an outstanding job, making it to the juniors entered six young men into Looking at the senior sections, College state finals in Melbourne, making him the UN Youth Australia public Vice Captain David Adams won the Top right: College Vice Purton Oratory, speaking about ANZAC Captain David Adams one of 12 young people whittled down speaking competition along with won the 2014 Purton from more than 1000 contestants. three gentlemen from the middle and Day and how Australia Oratory Competition. lower senior school. Three of our commemorates it. David O’Doherty Top left: The Year 11 team Whilst these two competitions were young men proceeded to the state won the Sir Hugh Devine Impromptu of, from left, Thomas in full swing, all of our debaters were section, named after the famous Old Paarhammer, James finals including Enrico Yu, Ryan McKinnon and Cam regularly competing in the DAV Mulheron and Liam O’Shea. We wish Collegian who was knighted for his Milne won the 2014 W. T. competition, once again with a great service to medicine in 1936. The W.T. Doyle Debate. Liam all the best as he proceeds to the deal of success. Cam Milne won a National Finals in April next year. Doyle Debate, was won by the Year 11 Below: Year 10 student Liam O’Shea will “Swannies Award” for best speaker. team, consisting of Thomas compete in the national This success in debating however was Most recently we have had six Paarhammer, James McKinnon and finals of the United Nations National Voice not limited to the DAV competition. entrants into the Lions Youth of the Campbell Milne. Competition in April Year Award. It speaks volumes about next year. All of our College teams entered the the calibre of the young men here at Looking forward, the future of public Royal South Street Debating the College. John Brodie and James speaking is indeed bright. At the Challenge Cup with our Year 10 team McKinnon have progressed to the commencement of next year, we will taking out the Grand Final in their district round. undertake a weekend to better form division for 2014 - the first St Patrick’s and foster the skill of our young men. College team to do so in that division. Most importantly however was this This will also be a fantastic In addition our young men were year’s performance in the College opportunity for those interested in awarded best speaker in every Oratory competitions. The Purton becoming involved to step forward section, as well as the runner up in Oratory itself has been run every year and set themselves apart. I must offer two. Kai Duncan was best speaker in since 1940 and is named after previous once again, my congratulations to all the Years 7-8 Division, with Enrico Yu Headmaster Br D. G. Purton. In the of the staff that have supported runner up. The senior Year 7 team also junior oratory section, the Breach these outstanding young men over proceeded to the semi-final round Oratory, eight young men competed, the past year. including: Kai Duncan, Enrico Yu and with Matthew Duffy in Year 7, taking
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Indigenous Success History has been made at St Dom Barry – both of whom went on Wattie Hutcheon looking to do training via Australia Patrick’s College in 2014 with a to play AFL football. Joining the Royal Australian Air Force Defence Force Academy. record number of Indigenous students completing Year 12 and “In 2013 that number increased to Daniel Briggs Joshua Tranter obtaining their VCE. six: Donovan Jones is completing an University of Melbourne (ARTS) first Starts Media Academy studies electrical apprenticeship in preference, Griffith University in 2015 Indigenous Education Manager Mr Katherine, Liam Flanagan who is second preference Rick Balchin said ten students with now in full-time work as an Shane McAuliffe Indigenous backgrounds completed Aboriginal Liaison officer at a Zach Healey Has applied to Clontarf Academy the achievement representing a primary school in Darwin, Luke University of Melbourne (ARTS) first and other Indigenous Youth substantial increase on previous Bosworth who is working in preference, Victorian University Programs throughout Central years and showcasing the success Ballarat, Blake Davis is in university second preference Australia. Aspires to mentor young of the College’s vaunted Indigenous studies in Melbourne and Kayle Indigenous kids. William Austin Education Programme. Benson is completing an Gap Year will return to East Timor as Ben Janson apprenticeship. “Never before have we had so a volunteer. Has also applied Aspires to join the Australian Defence many Indigenous students start “It’s so pleasing to see our to University. Forces Commandos like his father. Year 12 and we are delighted that programme deliver real, tangible Blair Gilson Shaquille Kruger all ten have completed the year results for the boys who then go on Has just confirmed a building His School Based Apprenticeship in and are now looking forward to to deliver real, tangible results to the apprenticeship for 2015. carpentry will be transferred to new and exciting challenges,” wider community.” Adelaide for him to continue Mr Balchin said. Daniel Abbott Pictured above (from top left) are full-time. Currently working at home, and “In 2012 we had two Indigenous the ten boys who have completed aspires to become a helicopter pilot, students in Year 12 – Jake Neade and Year 12 in 2014 are:
Music maestros Mr Mark Witham - Director of Performing Arts St Patrick’s College bands have Weeks later at the Victorian placed at the Royal South Street worked with Mr Mark Witham, Mr returned from competitions with Schools’ Music Festival, held at Society competition, only one mark Brad Murray and Mr Michael more medals to add to the awards Deakin Edge at Federation Square, behind two music specialist Murphy. cabinet. both the Concert Band and schools from Melbourne. Symphonic Wind Ensemble, At time of writing the Junior While on a tour of South East received gold awards. The newly formed Chamber Choir Concert Band were preparing to Queensland bands competed in led by Mr Michael Murphy was compete in the Victorian Schools’ the Queensland and Catholic Adjudicator Dr Gary Sousa from given an honourable mention at Music Festival in the novice and Schools’ Music Festival. the USA said publicly, the St South Street. beginner section. We all look Patrick’s College symphonic wind forward to a bright future with our The Saxophone Ensemble won a ensemble were the “Rolls Royce” The Chamber Choir is made up of ensembles for 2015. gold award with Stage Band, of bands. auditioned Year 7 boys. Concert Band and the Symphonic Wind Ensemble all winning To add to their success the This is an enormous achievement silver awards. Symphonic Wind Ensemble was given the short time the boys have
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Forward Jesse Palmer was 2014 1st XVIII Captain On-baller Dan Butler will be looking to Oscar McDonald has joined drafted by Port Adelaide. Liam Duggan is West Coast bound. use his speed in the Richmond midfield. his older brother Tom at Melbourne. Draft delights The reputation of St Patrick’s College as one of the best producers of football talent in Australia was further enhanced at the 2014 AFL National Draft when four SPC players were selected.
Star among the bunch was 2014 1st Speedy on-baller Dan Butler (SPC delisted at the end of the season and Matthew Crouch and Tom and XVIII Captain Liam Duggan (SPC 2009-14) was snapped up as a following a spate of injury Oscar McDonald. 2009-14) who was selected at pick fourth round pick by Richmond at concerns. number 11 by the West Coast number 67 and will look to add his Meanwhile, several Old Boys Eagles. A classy on-baller with line-bursting talents to a With all AFL clubs now finalising featured in other changes to AFL strong leadership credentials, burgeoning Tiger midfield in 2015. their lists for 2015, there will be a lists. Dom Barry (SPC 2009-12) Duggan was earmarked as a first remarkable 23 Old Boys involved at surprised us all by quitting round selection heading into the Finally, key position, strong marking the highest level. Melbourne Football Club and draft and will be sure to make an forward Jesse Palmer (SPC 2013-14), returning home to his native Director of Football Howard Clark impact with the Eagles in 2015. a boarder from Swan Hill, had his Northern Territory despite playing name called out by Port Adelaide at said, for the first time ever, in 2015 five senior games for the Demons Old Boy Oscar McDonald (SPC pick 78 and will join the Power there would be enough SPC Old Boys this year and having recently 2011-13), who was also a staff in 2015. on AFL lists to fill an on-field team. signed a new two-year contract. member in 2014, was the next The Demons also delisted Daniel “This is just fantastic to see so chosen when Melbourne selected The following week, in the AFL Nicholson (SPC 2007-08) who has many of our boys excel through him with pick number 53. In what Rookie Draft, two further SPC Old since signed to play with Port Fairy our football programme and then was a fantastic story for the club, Boys were confirmed on AFL lists in in the Hampden League. Nicholson go on to play at the highest level,” the College and the McDonald 2015. Key position player Brenton finished his AFL career with 32 Mr Clark said. family, Oscar now joins his older Payne (SPC 2010-14) was selected senior games to his name. as a rookie by St Kilda and will now brother Tom (SPC 2010) in the red Remarkably, following the drafting have his first shot at an AFL career Finally, SPC Legend Danny Frawley and blue Demon colours. Ironically, of Oscar McDonald, the College has while Fremantle re-selected Tanner (SPC 1976-81) has signed on as a both McDonalds were chosen with three sets of brothers on AFL lists Smith as a rookie after he had been part-time coach at St Kilda. pick number 53. – Mitchell and Nathan Brown, Brad
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John James Medal Night A record crowd of around 240 There was a jubilant atmosphere 2014 John James Medal Junior White Best & Fairest people gathered for the John James on the night with many of the Best on Ground BAS Grand Final Matthew Aikman Medal Night on Monday, football programme’s players, staff Liam Duggan September 8 to celebrate the and supporters still celebrating the Junior Blue Best & Fairest College football programme’s College’s record-breaking fifth Year 10 Most Promising Player Jed Hill record breaking year of success and consecutive Herald Sun Shield Sam White Junior Gold to honour individual players for Premiership. SPC Rebels Most Valuable Player Jack Buttler their excellence over the season. Coach and Director of Football Tom Templeton Yr 7 Ryan Best & Fairest The College was once again Howard Clark delivered an SPC Western Jets Most Valuable Mitchell Phillips privileged to have several special emotional speech thanking the Player guest speakers on the night, all players, staff and parents for their Liam Duggan Yr 7 Galvin Best & Fairest passing on wisdom gained from unwavering support and Izaac Grant years of football at the highest level. commitment to the programme 2nd XVIII Best & Fairest which had enabled such success. (Greg Dowd Trophy) Yr 7 Nunan Best & Fairest The keynote speaker for the evening Cameron Pither & Alex Browning Connor Ascough was former Essendon premiership The John James Medal, presented to player Sean Wellman who implored the player adjudged best on ground 2nd XVIII Best & Fairest (White) Yr 7 Keniry Best & Fairest all young footballers to make the in the BAS Grand Final, was won by Alex Browning Riley Polkinghorne most of their opportunities but to 1st XVIII captain Liam Duggan. never forget that having a sound 2nd XVIII Best & Fairest (Blue) The winners of the 1st XVIII Best and career and interests outside of Cameron Pither Top: Year 12 students Tom Templeton football must always remain a high Fairest Award couldn’t be separated left and Matthew Johnston shared priority. Sean also spoke of the need after a thrilling vote count with Year Year 10 Intermediate Blue best and fairest honours. for persistence and to “give it your 12 student Tom Templeton and Year Best & Fairest Above left: Collingwood premiership 11 student Matthew Johnston Tim Liston player Nathan Brown congratulates 1st all” should young footballers really XVIII captain Liam Duggan on winning wish to make a career as a declared joint winners. the John James Medal. Year 9 Intermediate Green long-term AFL player. Above middle: Former Essendon Following is a full list of winners on Best & Fairest premiership defender Sean Wellman Old Collegian and former the night: Aiden Domic was the keynote speaker on the night. Hawthorn and Collingwood player Above right: Old Boy Alex McDonald, 1st XVIII B&F - Br W.T. O’Malley left, interviews former Melbourne Alex McDonald (SPC 1982-87) was Year 9 Intermediate White Best & Fairest player Aaron Davey. also in attendance and interviewed Best & Fairest Tom Templeton Will Garner two other special guests in & Matthew Johnston Collingwood premiership player Junior Green Best & Fairest Nathan Brown (SPC 2002-06) and Tom Clark former Melbourne player and Best and Fairest winner Aaron Davey. the Shamrock Page 21 the Shamrock
BasketballTamara Westwood - Director of Basketball Best Revealed
The 2014 school year continued to On Monday October 13, the SPC Coaches Coaches showcase the number of talented Basketball Programme held its Matthew Browne Beau Rasic / Lochie Bobrowski basketball players we have here at annual presentation dinner. It was St Patrick’s College and the success fantastic to see more than 150 SPC Green MVP Senior of the programme, based on the students, parents and friends SPC Blue Lachie Cassells BAS results. attend the night. MVP Jack Walter Participation continued to rise Special guests included former NBL Coaches Randy Francis thanks to the wonderful Championship player Brad Coaches commitment and effort of all of Sheridan and current Ballarat SPC White Marcus Mullins the coaches, umpires, scorers and Miners player Liam Gibcus who MVP supporters. shared their basketball journey SPC Green Ned Nash with the crowd. MVP Congratulations to all of the boys Coaches Jack Herbert who played in the 2014 Most Valuable Player and Coaches Jack Burgess competition - each boy represented Awards for each of the 14 teams Coaches the College with pride and were revealed on the night. Jarrod Kemp / Will Jury sportsmanship. Following is the list of all the award Intermediate winners. SPC 1st V The 2014 BAS Season saw St MVP MVP Patrick’s College finish with the Caolan Somers Tyler Constable following results: Year 7 SPC Blue Coaches Coaches Senior MVP Ollie Nash Jake Prior 1st V - Premiers Riley Polkinghorne / Hudson Wilde 2nd V Green - B Grade Premiers SPC Blue At time of writing 28 boys from Coaches 2nd V Blue - B Grade Runners Up MVP Years 9 to 11 were training three Harry Fraser Will McCuskey times a week in preparation for the Intermediate Yr 10 2014 USA tour which departed SPC Green SPC Blue - Runners Up Coaches Melbourne on Monday, December MVP SPC - Third Riley Murphy 8. The tour promised plenty of Jordan Muir exciting experiences and SPC Green Intermediate Yr 9 opportunities for the boys as they Coaches MVP SPC White - Premiers travelled through Washington, Mitchell Nicholson Archie Bissinella SPC Gold - Runners Up North and South Carolina, Virginia SPC Green - Third SPC White Coaches and Los Angeles. MVP Year 8 Ryan Gibbs Top left: Year 12 student Tyler Sam Fisher Constable was named the Most SPC Green - Fourth SPC White Valuable Player for the First V at the SPC White - Fifth basketball presentation dinner on Coaches MVP SPC Blue - Sixth October 13. John Ramsay / Macarthur Roberts Aiden Lourey Top Right: New Miners player Liam Year 7 Gibcus was one of the guest speakers Coaches SPC White - Runners Up Year 8 at the basketball presentation dinner Nick Canny / Ryan Cox which was held in the OCA Pavilion. SPC Blue - Third SPC Blue MVP Bottom right: Year 9 student Archie SPC Green - Fourth SPC Gold Bissinella was all smiles after being Matthew Aikman named the intermediate SPC Green MVP Most Valuable Player. Max Edwards
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Shooters Victorian hit target Schools In 2014 the College continued its Mountain Bike interest in clay target shooting with students competing in two events. Orienteering Championships In August students travelled to Noorat in Western Victoria along On Friday August 8 a group of SPC with around 300 others from across students competed in the Victorian the region to compete in the Down Schools Mountain Bike Orienteering the Line (DTL) clay target discipline. Championships held at Woodland Rowing round up Mr Peter Joyce - Director of Rowing Competitors were required to shoot Park Historic Reserve on the at 20 targets using single barrel only. outskirts of Melbourne. It is an exciting time of year for A true measure of the commitment The students shot in two rounds of Rowing at St Patrick’s College with of the boys is to see them all ready 10 targets and 35 students attending The course for this event had been the continued development of the and eager to improve on their the event from the College. developed by last year’s winner and Year 8 and 9 rowing programme previous ergo times. current Australian World and coxswains course. The leading shooter representing Championship representative, We are in preparatory and planning the College for 2014 was Ryan Angus Robinson. The support of some seasoned stages for the camps in January and Knowles who shot 15/20 showing senior rowers as new coaches and, look forward to putting the crews that consistent shooting is the key Riders navigated over the of course, the continued acquisition through their paces as we build our in an event of this type. designated course collecting each of of new boats to upgrade the ageing fitness toward the Head of the Lake. the 18 checkpoints in the two hour fleet, have also been highlights of In October the second event our time limit. The racing was very It is rewarding to be part of the St the past few months. boys attended was the Minyip Field competitive with schools from Pats Rowing community and we and Game School Shoot. We had 50 across Victoria entering a total of The St Patrick’s Rowing Committee invite everyone to follow us on students compete in this event. The 138 riders across various age groups is also establishing a parents retreat Facebook or continue to visit the competition attracted 420 students and disciplines. and offering a comfortable place to College website. from areas as far south as Geelong have a coffee and enjoy watching In the Solo Senior Boys section Some key dates to pencil into your and Warrnambool and north up to the crews coming and going. Declan Dickson was able to diary for next year include: Swan Hill and Ouyen. The event was navigate the course in 78:48 The opening events for the 2014-15 a Field and Game Clay Target shoot minutes collecting all 18 checkpoints rowing season have seen the Sunday, February 22 at Lake with a variety of targets offering and coming in 20 minutes ahead of participants endure some weather Wendouree: St Patrick’s College somewhat more of a challenge his nearest competitor. This is challenges, forcing them to row Rowing Regatta. Our last chance to than Down The Line (DTL) discipline. Declan’s first year at racing Senior regattas in blustery conditions put the crews through their paces At Minyip students were required to Boys, showcasing his riding ability while navigating unusually large and face off against opposition shoot at 24 targets – 12 from each and navigational skills. waves and struggling with before the Head of the Lake side of the quarry where the event poor visibility. Sunday, March 1 at Lake Wendouree: is held. This year the best shooter Other competitors from the College included Ben O’Connor, Brandon Undaunted by these challenges, the Head of the Lake Regatta on the day from St Patrick’s was Kyle Cooper and Lachlan Cassells who crews have rallied together and Whitefield in the senior non- Monday, March 23: Rowing raced the Junior Boys Pairs event, continued with early morning members division where he Presentation Night in the OCA managing to complete the course training sessions and after school scored 20 out of 24 and won a Pavilion. in 96 minutes and collecting eight ergo (rowing machine) tests. silver medal. of the 18 checkpoints. This was a great achievement considering none of these students had ever raced or attempted Mountain Bike Orienteering previously.
Congratulations to Declan Dickson who is now the Victorian Schools Mountain Bike Orienteering Champion for 2014 and well done to all those who competed in this event gaining points for the College in the best represented School trophy.
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Soccer
In what is a true reflection of its growing stature within the College community, the soccer programme was delighted in September to host its inaugural presentation dinner honouring the best performers across the 2014 season.
More than 70 people gathered in the OCA Pavilion for the night which featured a vote count from the premiership winning 1st XI campaign. Rugby Congratulations are in order for Above left: Year 9 student Director of Sport Mr Chris Gleeson Josh de Voogel was the two Year 10 students who have Under 13 said he was delighted that the Best & Fairest winner of the Thomas been selected in the Melbourne Karras Memorial Trophy for soccer programme, under the Tarquin Schreenan being the best and fairest guidance of Director of Soccer Mr Rebels Under 17 Junior Gold Cup player in the 1st XI Soccer Andrew Agardy, had grown to the squad for 2015. Coaches Award team in 2014. He is pictured with Thomas’ father Arthur level where it could sustain its own Ambrose Haddin Karras, left, and 1st XI coach Nicholas Donghi and Dyvontae formal presentation dinner, in line James Robinson. Tippett were named in the with other key sports such as Most Improved Above right: Year 10 student 30-man squad which will Dyvontae Tippett applies football, rugby, rowing, basketball Mitch Hammond represent the Rebels against other some of the tackling and cricket. pressure which has seen teams from around Australia. Players Player him rewarded with a spot in the Melbourne Rebels Mr Gleeson said he was also Sean Antrobus The Junior Gold Cup (JGC) is a Under 17 squad. delighted that the fledgling national long term talent Left: Year 8 student Sam partnership between the College development and competition Under 14 Williams with his gold and the Ballarat Red Devils Soccer Best & Fairest medal. program at U15 and U17 age Club was continuing to strengthen Jesse Jury levels. The truly national nature of with many current and former the JGC competition provides students of the College deeply Coaches Award players, coaches, administrators ingrained in the Red Devils Connor Aikin and match officials with the senior teams. Sam strikes again opportunity to be involved in high Most Improved One such player, Year 9 student levels of representative Rugby Isaac Roberts Joshua de Voogel won the top The reputation of Year 8 student programming and development Players Player honour on the night – the Thomas Sam Williams as an athletics star of at a National level on an annual Aidan Brown Karras Memorial Award for 1st XI the future continues to enhance basis whilst maintaining local/ Soccer Best & Fairest Player. The following yet another sensational regional representation. award is named in honour of year of middle distance running. Under 16 It will be Nicholas’ second year as a former student Tom Karras (SPC Best & Fairest Sam returned home with a gold representative in the Under 17 2009-2012) who, as a Year 10 Sean Howard and silver medal from the Victorian team, while Dyvontae will be student, tragically lost his life in an All-Track and Field Championships making his debut in the Coaches Award accident in 2012. which were held in Melbourne in competition. Duncan Spedding Other winners on the night were: early November. The boys’ selection provides Most Improved Red Devils 1st XI Award Competing at the Lakeside further evidence of the growth of Mitchell Fowler Miles Baker Stadium in Albert Park, Sam took the rugby programme at St Players Player 2nd XI Best & Fairest: out the boys’ under 15 1500m in Patrick’s College. Key figures at the Lachlan Dewar Mitchell Ellis convincing fashion. College met recently to develop a strategic approach to ensure that Year 9 (Intermediate) Sam also backed up with another growth is sustainable and 1st XV Best & Fairest solid performance in the boys’ accelerated in the coming years. Best & Fairest Jack Gaffney under 15 800m where he claimed Kobe Travers the silver medal. Anyone interested in learning SPC Gold (Junior /Year 8) more about the Rugby Weary Dunlop Award Best & Fairest At time of writing, Sam was programme at St Patrick’s College Nicholas Donghi Mitchell Ralston preparing to represent his state at is urged to contact the Director of the Australian All-Schools Track and Rugby Mr Leigh McKee at Most Improved SPC White (Junior /Year 7) Field Championships which were [email protected] William Sullivan Best & Fairest being held in Adelaide in Mark Ritchie December. Meanwhile, the following players Players Player were honoured at the 2014 Rugby Dyvontae Tippett Page 24 December 2014 Presentation Night: greenwhite&blue
Short makes history St Patrick’s College cricketing history was made in October this year when Old Boy Matthew Short (SPC 2008-2013) was selected to represent the senior Victorian one-day cricket team in a match against Queensland.
In doing so, Matt became the first Matt performed well on debut in “There were a few nerves before Above left: Matt Short in action in Old Boy to make his debut for what was a torrid match for the the game, but once I was out there Victorian colours. Photo courtesy of Victoria since Jack Hill (SPC Bushrangers. He took 0-24 off I was fine.” Arj Giese. 1935-40) in 1946. three overs of off-spin bowling before scoring 30 from as many Short became the 190th cricketer Above right: Year 11 student Blake It is believed the only other Old Boy balls after coming in to bat a to play for Victoria in one-day Thomson has been named to have represented Victoria is Leo number 6. cricket and the first Bushranger out vice-captain of the Victorian Under O’Brien (1918-22). Both Hill and of Ballarat since Shane Harwood. 17 cricket team. O’Brien went on to play Test Match Despite the Vics suffering a heavy cricket for Australia so Matt loss on the day, Matt’s performance Short is leading a fine pack of now has some lofty goals to aspire was strong enough to ensure his exciting young cricketers to have towards. subsequent selection in two more come through the ranks at St one-day games against New South Patrick’s College in recent years. Matt’s call-up for the Victorian team Wales and Western Australia. Matt Begbie (SPC 2006-11) at was unexpected to say the least. Melbourne and Blayde Baker (SPC Matt had been playing for the “I felt really comfortable out there 2010-13) at Northcote have also Victorian Second XI in a four-day batting, I was pretty pleased with been playing regular first grade fixture when regular batsmen Rob how I went,” the tall right-hander cricket in the Victorian Premier Quiney was injured on the morning told The Courier on the day of Cricket Competition. of the one-day clash against his debut. Queensland on October 14. Current Year 11 student Blake “It was hard in a way because a few Thomson also made his debut in The Victorian selectors, no doubt risks needed to be taken because the First XI for Melbourne in late impressed by Matt’s knock of 98 we were well behind, but it was a October and was then named vice the weekend before while opening great experience.” captain of the Victorian Under 17 the batting for Northcote in the team on November 6. Blake looks Victorian Premier Cricket “It was a great experience,” to have a bright future ahead. competition, rushed him into the he reiterated. side at the last minute. The “I would love another opportunity selection was so unexpected that but there are some really strong Matt made his debut wearing cricketers still to come back in. Quiney’s uniform.
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Where are they now? Peter McEncroe’s connection to an Aussie Icon. Rachel Bryant reports.
The Chiko Roll is as Australian as with Frozen Food Industries Pty Ltd Last year it was 60 years since the Did you know that the meat pie and Aussie Rules in 1960. Today, Simplot manages the first Chiko Roll came off the the father of one Football and takes many of us back Chiko Rolls brand, after taking over assembly line in the North to our childhood where they were in 1995, and has expanded its range Essendon factory in 1953 and in of our very own in almost every corner milk bar and to include corn fritters, fish cakes, 2001 Simplot presented gold plated Old Collegians fish and chip shop, but until now onion rings and other frozen snack replicas to the City of Bendigo and founded the the St Patrick’s College connection food products. the City of Wagga, with Peter had been little known. immensely proud of the family company that Peter, who was at the College from legacy and preservation of such an The quintessential Chiko Roll was 1947 to 1949 and completed his Aussie icon. produced one of the brainchild of Old Boy Peter Leaving Certificate year, still resides Australia’s well McEncroe’s (SPC 1947-49) father, in Melbourne, close to where it all Peter says his father was a ‘great known icons? Frank McEncroe, who conducted a began back in the 1950’s. Peter battler’ who succeeded in successful outdoor catering enjoyed his time at St Patrick’s as a competition with the multi- That’s right, St business in Bendigo and created a boarder participating in a range of national giants. Patrick’s College snack which could be eaten with sports including boxing and one hand at shows, football games football. He played a couple of “This is a story of a country town Alumni have in and race meetings. The very first football games with the 1st XVIII in person being able to rise to the top their midst, Chiko Roll debuted at the Wagga 1949 and captained Treacy House of the business tree through vision, Agricultural Show in 1951 with to a premiership in the Hill Football innovativeness, hard work and the among a plethora great success. Competition. help of a lot of good people willing of high achievers, to succeed,” said Peter. By the early 1950’s the McEncroe Peter married his sweetheart the founding family had moved to Melbourne Dorothy in 1956 and they went on Thanks to the McEncroe family for family of the and Peter was a fresh-faced St to have five children; Jane, David, bringing us not only the Chiko Roll Patrick’s College graduate who was Anne, Leon and John and 12 but a St Patrick’s College link to a iconic Chiko Roll! immersed in the world of Chiko grandchildren. treasured Aussie icon! Rolls! Peter proudly worked in the Long live the Chiko Roll! family business alongside his Peter, who has a keen interest in Above: Peter McEncroe (left) and father for 11 years, where at its peak horse racing, is an entrepreneur the then Mayor of Bendigo, Barry just like his father was, running a Ackerman, hold a Golden Chiko Roll 40 million Chiko Rolls were sold that was presented to the City of annually, and has fond memories number of his own business If you have a link to an Aussie icon Bendigo in 2001 by Simplot. ventures after he left the family Photo courtesy of Bendigo Advertiser. of his time there. please email [email protected]. business including retailing in the au and your story could be profiled The McEncroe’s company, Chiko liquor and wine industries. in the next edition of The Shamrock. Food Products Pty Ltd, amalgamated Page 26 December 2014 President’s Column greenwhite&blue Hello fellow Old Collegians. including some who had recently Crowley from Marian College Ararat, retired to Torquay. So there now has assumes the role at the Since my last correspondence there emerged a growth area for our future commencement of next year. On have been a number of functions dinners. Bill Molloy, John Nestor, behalf of all Old Collegians I would like organised by the Old Collegians Michael Slater and Tim McPhee have to take this opportunity to thank Dr Association including regional dinners made their homes on the Surf Coast. It Casey for his great work over his 13 and the annual OCA Golf Day. was great to catch up with these years at the College. He has been, and gentlemen and their spouses at the hopefully will continue to be, a fervent Most OCA functions across the year Geelong dinner along with other supporter and friend to the OCA. He were very well attended but we are regular attendees. has encouraged our committee to always looking to welcome more and pursue our goals. He has always more Old Boys back into the fold. The Old Collegians were also reminded us that our association, There has definitely been a trend welcomed to an end-of-season Mr Michael Kearney above everything else, is the OCA President towards increased attendances at football match between the North Old friend-raising arm of the College reunions in the past two years. This is Boys-St Patrick’ College Amateur community. His thoughtful and a pleasing observation and I conclude Football Club and the Prahran- creative ideas for our functions have that the many changes within the Assumption College club in the VAFA always been accepted and College precinct are a drawcard. competition. Despite losing this match appreciated. I wish Peter and his the NOB-SPC team went on to As for the regional dinners, it was supportive wife Anna a happy and compete in the finals where decided in 2014 to merge the healthy retirement and wish to ensure unfortunately they were eliminated Warrnambool and Terang functions in he is aware that his magnificent before the grand final stage. However, Warrnambool this year and it seemed contribution to the College will never the hospitality extended to us was to work well with Old Boys from both be forgotten. most enjoyable. towns attending. `New’ faces continue I also wish you and your families a safe Below: Basil Tierney (SPC to turn up at these functions, 1933-40) with wife Vera at As most of you would know Dr Peter and happy festive season. I look the 2012 St Patrick’s Day particularly at the Geelong dinner Casey has retired as Headmaster of forward to meeting up with as many luncheon where Basil was where around 20 Old Boys attended guest speaker. Basil died in the College. His replacement, Mr John of you as possible again in 2015. September.
Obituaries ·· The College community is teaching Latin at the local school mourning the loss of Basil Tierney before moving back to (SPC 1933-40) who died on Melbourne in 1962. Upon his September 6 at St Vincent’s retirement in 1986 Basil bought Private Hospital. Many Old Boys his favourite watering hole – the may remember Basil from the Elms Family Hotel in Spring St speech he delivered at the St where he remained holding court Patrick’s Day luncheon in 2012. in the bar until his death. Basil was born on April 2, 1924, to Basil was a loyal and dedicated William and Mary Tierney of supporter of St Patrick’s College Goroke as one of seven children. and the OCA and will be sadly He married Veronica (Vera) in missed. 1952, and together had six ·· Steve Deedman (SPC 1981-1986) children. Basil was a day student ·· Maurice `Mo’ McNamara (SPC David was first born followed by died in Ballarat in early August at St Patrick’s. He creditably 1943-45) from Numurkah died on Peter, Tim, Mark, Julie and following a battle with Motor completed his Leaving Certificate Sunday, August 31 after a period Michael. A real estate agent, Mo Neurone Disease. in 1939 with passes in the of illness. His funeral was held on made the bold decision to go it Steve was a member of the 1st following subjects: English, Latin, Wednesday, September 3. alone in business and created XVIII Football Team in 1986 but Greek & Roman History, At the funeral it was remarked Maurice McNamara and Co in his year was curtailed by injury. Commercial Principles. that Maurice told his family of 1962. The company is still family The College Annual of that year The following year, 1940, he was the times “he would get out of owned and strong today. noted that “unfortunately Steve in the Honour Class, attaining Latin lessons by volunteering to One of Mo’s other life highlights was injured early in the season honours in English, Latin and roll grass on the oval. This gave was receiving a Paul Harris and took no further part in the Commercial Principles. The him the opportunity to sneak the Fellowship award for 40 plus season. Left a real hole at full College Annual of 1941 noted that odd cigarette sent to him years of service in Rotary. back with his marking ability and Basil was working in a bank but regularly by one of the older long kicking”. he went on to forge a successful family members”. ·· Francis James ‘Jim’ O’Neil (SPC Steve also played 1st XI Cricket for career in law. Mo married Hilda Heritage on 1939-1944) died on June 30, 2014. the College. In 1954 he established a legal November 17, 1951 and settled in office in Edenhope and started Numurkah to raise their family.
the Shamrock Page 27 greenwhite&blue Letter to the Editor Dear sir,
I have just read the latest “Shamrock.” Congratulations to the SPC 1st XVIII for a magnificent victory in the Herald Sun Shield. What a marvellous achievement- winning five on end! Xavier Carey wrote a wonderful article - look out Tim Lane!
Br Bill O’Malley would have a smile I’m sure. I was lucky enough to play in the 1952 and 1953 teams - I escaped 1954, but went up to watch College beat SPC. There is no doubt that the teams of recent years must be even better that our 1952 team which Bill claimed was his “best team”.
Two of the legends I knew well - Ted Long was a great friend of Monsignor Kevin Toomey (National Chaplain of the YCW and a former Fitzroy footballer). I was Fr Toomey’s President of the Brunswick YCW and captain of the YCW Premier Brunswick YCW team which won the grand final in 1954. When Ted Long was running the YCW Co Op, my wife and I arranged a loan to buy our house.
The other legend, John Devine was at school when I was at St Patrick’s. He used to carry my footy bag to training! Later on of course he was in the 1st XVIII, then played for Colac in the Hampden League. I played against him for Camperdown when I was a young school teacher, living down that way. I kept in touch with John OCA Golf Day for many years until he moved to Tassie. Midlands Golf Club once again A challenging breeze made (SPC 1995-97) and Simon Powell He was very talented, extremely tough played host to the annual Old scoring difficult in the early part (SPC 1992-97) on 55 and a quarter. mid- fielder. Collegians Association Golf Day on of the day before some teams November 9 with glorious found their touch and started to The 2015 Golf Day has been I hope I haven’t bored you with this weather and a committed field of tear the course apart. scheduled for Sunday, November diatribe. Old Boys competing. 8 and we encourage you to start The Midlands Golf Club needs to working to organise a team now. Well done again - a super effort and St Once again competitors had the be commended for ensuring the Patrick’s College will go down in history as chance to win a $25,000 course was in brilliant condition Final results: one, if not the greatest football school in Mitsubishi Lancer, courtesy of for the day, enabling our players 1 – 55 1/8: Ash Haase, Alistair Australia. King’s Cars, if they scored a to post some highly competitive Haase, Neil Haase, Sam Young I was sorry to read that Dr.Peter Casey was hole-in-one day on the designated scores in the four-man ambrose 2 – 55: Tim Halpin, Jono Barlow, retiring. He will be greatly missed. hole, while a host of other great competition. Ben Hogan, Simon Powell 3 – 56: Kelly Lyle, Oscar McDonald, prizes were also up for grabs, Regards The winning team of Ashley Luke Wilson, Xavier Vearing. courtesy of major sponsor Barker John Deany (SPC 1949-1953) and Jennings. Haase (SPC 2004-09), Alistair NTP 3rd: Ben Hogan Haase, Neil Haase and Sam Young NTP 11th: Oscar McDonald * Want to have your say in The Shamrock? The success of such social days finished with a fabulous nett NTP 16th: Luke Beaston Send letters/emails to Director of often relies on the generosity of score of 53 and one eighth, Longest Drive 13th: Patrick Nolan Community Development Paul Nolan at such sponsors and we encourage comfortable winners ahead of Straightest Drive 17th: Xavier Locked Bag 31, Ballarat, Vic, 3350 or email all in the SPC community to Tim Halpin (SPC 1995-97), Jono Vearing [email protected] support those who support us. Barlow (SPC 1995-97), Ben Hogan
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Clockwise from top left: Justin Quill has been appointed to the board of Cycling Australia. Former Ballarat Mayor Josh Morris contested the 2015 Victorian Election as the Liberal Party candidate for the Upper House seat of Western Victoria. Nick Rippon was selected to represent the VFL in a game of international rules against a visiting Irish team. Joel Parnis was an ensemble cast member in the Australian production of Les Miserables. Old Boy Ted Rankins with wife Glen on the day he was honoured with a Medal of the Order of Australia. Old Boys in the News ·· Congratulations to Ted Rankins Talent scouts for the Australian ·· Another Josh, former Ballarat ·· Old Boy musicians also continue (SPC 1948-50) who was honoured Paralympic team invited Tim to Mayor Josh Morris (SPC to excel in their chosen field. The with a Medal of the Order of undergo some testing with a 1995-2000) was also in the news band Horris Green, made up of Australia in the 2014 Queen’s view to determining which, if any after deciding to resign from his Old Boys Lachlan Murphy (SPC Birthday Honours List. Paralympic sports he would be post in local government and 2008-13) and James McDougall Ted was recognised for his most suited to compete in at the contest the 2014 State Election (SPC 2008-13) won the Ballarat outstanding services to the 2016 Rio Paralympics. for the Liberal Party in the Upper leg of the Freeza Push Start Battle Bendigo community through It seems Tim’s physique has him House seat of Western Victoria. of the Bands competition and decades of selfless volunteer suited to either shot put or will now compete in the grand work in local community groups. cycling and now, with the ·· The OCA community now has final at Moomba next year. According to an article in the assistance of a Victorian Institute another published author among Meanwhile emerging band Bendigo Advertiser positions Ted of Sport scholarship, he will aim its membership after Luke Goldfields, comprising Old Boys has held over the years include to try out for the Australian team McInerney (SPC 1992-97) Mark Fuller, Vin Andanar, Rob “president of the North Bendigo in one of those sports for the managed to secure a publishing Clifton and Luke Peldys (SPC Football Club, chairman of the next Paralympics. deal for a book he wrote after 2001-06), has signed a new Bendigo Squash Centre three years of research management company for tours Co-operative, president of the ·· Congratulations to Old Boy Joel investigating links between the of Australia and Europe while Bendigo Rotary Club, president of Parnis (SPC 2004-06) who has Gaelic learned class in medieval also releasing a new single the Catholic Men’s Dinner Club, been performing as an ensemble Ireland and the Catholic Church. entitled “Hold Me”. board member for the Bethlehem cast member in the Australian The book is available for sale at Home and Hospital for Aged and production of Les Miserables. this link: http://www. ·· Basketball stars from SPC also chairman of the Goldfields fourcourtspress.ie/product. continue to make their mark at ·· Old Boy Josh Muir (SPC 2004-09) Tourism Region”. php?intProductID=1132 high levels. Old Boys Nathan was the feature of a Ted is also a former chair of Sobey (SPC 2008) and Ash documentary on ABC2 which ·· Prominent media lawyer Justin Bendigo Tourism and remains Constable (2008-11) are on the aired on Wednesday, October 8 as Quill (SPC 1989-91) now has involved to this day as a volunteer roster at the Cairns Taipans in the part of the ABC’s national mental another string to his bow after at the Bendigo Information NBL while Stefan Osborne (SPC health week coverage. Josh being appointed to the board of Centre where he gives morse 2010-11) made his debut on described his battle to overcome Cycling Australia in September. code demonstrations. November 1 in the highly- mental health issues, including competitive American College Ted is a regular attendee at ·· North Ballarat Roosters star drug addiction, to become a competition, the NCAA, playing SPC-OCA regional dinners in on-baller Nick Rippon (SPC successful artist. His success was for Indiana University Bendigo. 2007-12) was selected to perhaps best illustrated a week Pennsylvania. represent the VFL in an ·· Fresh from representing Australia earlier when one of his artworks international rules match against at the 2014 Commonwealth (a striking digital print transferred If you have any news about an Old Ireland which was played at Games in Glasgow it seems lawn onto aluminium) was declared Boy you wish to share, please Sandringham on November 16. bowler Tim Slater (SPC 2004-09) the People’s Choice Award winner contact Director of Community Rippon was the only player from may have new, potentially for the Victorian Indigenous Arts Development Mr Paul Nolan at North Ballarat selected in Olympic-sized challenges on Award 2014. [email protected]. the team. the horizon.
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OCA dates for 2015
The St Patrick’s College Old reunion period, several regional Saturday, May 2: Friday, August 14: Collegian’s Association has dinners and a special football- OCA Anzac Centenary Anniversary OCA Football Dinner – OCA Pavilion confirmed its dates for a jam- themed night celebrating the Legends Dinner – Launch of SPC (7pm) packed series of events in 2015. College’s could-have-beens from War History book (6:30pm) – OCA 1955-85. It’s sure to be full of laughs. Pavilion Wednesday, September 2: The highlight of the year will be OCA Regional Dinner – the Annual Legends Dinner on More details for all these events, Friday, May 15 Warrnambool Saturday, May 2 in the OCA Pavilion. including the opportunity to OCA 30-Year Reunion (6:00pm) The Legends Dinner will have a purchase tickets, will be made – OCA Pavilion Monday, October 19 distinct military theme, coming available early next year. Make sure OCA Regional Dinner – Bendigo exactly one week after the 100th you like the College Facebook page Friday, May 22 Tuesday, October 27 anniversary of the Gallipoli landing. (www.facebook.com/spcballarat) OCA Five Year Reunion (7:00pm) OCA Regional Dinner – Geelong College archivist Catriona Banks to ensure you are always up to – Lake View Hotel has been working incredibly hard speed with all the latest Saturday, May 23 Sunday, November 8 over the last 12 months compiling a happenings. OCA 20-Year Reunion (6:00pm) OCA Golf Day history of all the Old Boys who – OCA Pavilion fought in World War 1 and this Key dates for the OCA calendar in 2015 include: fascinating book will be released Friday, May 29 on this night. It promises to be an Wednesday, February 11 OCA 40-Year Reunion (6:00pm) event of high emotion celebrating Class of 2014 BBQ (6:00pm- – OCA Pavilion some of the bravest men ever to 9:00pm) – OCA Pavilion walk through the gates of the Saturday, May 30 College. Tuesday, March 17 OCA 10-Year Reunion (6:00pm) St Patrick’s Day – OCA luncheon – OCA Pavilion Other highlights for the 2015 Above: The OCA Pavilion will again (50-Year and Pre-1970s Reunion)/St calendar include the St Patrick’s Wednesday, June 10: play host to a wide-ranging and Patrick’s Day Mass - Chapel and exciting array of OCA events and Day luncheon, a busy three-week OCA Regional Dinner – Shepparton reunions in 2015. OCA Pavilion Next edition … As 2014 draws to a close, so does the College and we look forward to There will also be new staff to Should you have any contributions Dr Peter Casey era at St Patrick’s bringing you all the latest news and welcome in 2015 as well as new you wish to make towards the next College. It will be remembered as an developments through these pages events and functions to celebrate edition of The Shamrock please era of substantial growth and of The Shamrock next year. and new milestones to achieve. email me at [email protected] regeneration for the College and its extended community. We also can not wait to welcome to We invite you to come along for the In the meantime, we wish you all a our community another 250 Year 7 journey and contribute to it merry Christmas and a wonderful From 2015 a new Headmaster, Mr students and their families in 2015, wherever possible by sharing your and festive new year. John Crowley, assumes control, as well as dozens more older boys own accomplishments and promising a range of fresh ideas who will join our community for the achievements. and initiatives. It will be an exciting first time in higher year levels. time to be involved at St Patrick’s
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How to proceed from here The College Headmaster together with the St Patrick’s College St Patrick’s Foundation invite you to complete this reply form, which will be treated with the utmost confidentiality, and return it to:
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Farewell Dr Peter Casey is applauded by students after his final assembly as Headmaster on Tuesday, November 11, 2014.