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50th Anniversary of School Closure
SPOCA Events for Saturday 24 November 2018 - Draft Draft proposal for events to mark 50 years since the closure of SPJC November 1968 This draft follows suggestions by a sub-committee in December 2017, ongoing contact with the Cathedral and the ACU and a meeting on 15 March 2017. Participants 24/11/18 All Old Patricians - SPJC alumni /SPOCA members, families and friends, Jesuits of the Australian Province/Jesuit Mission, Xavier College/OXA, Jesuit partner schools , Jesuit Schools alumni/ae (national/international), ACU Themes of the day derive from the SPJC motto, ‘Semper et Ubique Fidelis’ andcan include a valedictory revisiting of the bounds and ‘closure on the closure’ as well as ‘looking & moving forward’. Alsoa celebration of a remarkable and uplifting gathering,50 years on from the closure. Cost to participants - Low cost. To be advised with invitations. To be collected in cash ‘at the door’ on 24/11 Morning: Tea/Coffee and biscuits: $5 per person Afternoon: Light lunch and Tea/Coffee: $15 pp RSVP: to be advised
Presentation on the history of SPJC ‘More than a School’ Afternoon: The Future : ACU -from schoolyard to campus
Costs: Light lunch/refreshments (see above) ACU facilities : complimentary
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2011 St Patrick's Day Mass
The St. Patrick;s Day Mass, Annual General Meeting and Communion Breakfast were held at Newman College on Sunday 20th March 2011. Following Mass celebrated by Fr. Michael Head SJ, 19 members made their way to the College dining room for breakfast and the Annual General Meeting. Simon Clark was elected the new President and Fr. Michael Head was elected Secretary. The new President paid a tribute to John Kendall who has retired as a committee member, a position he has held continuously since 1945. Sadly, John passed away on 20 June 2011.   |
2010 St Patrick's Day Mass
St. Patrick's Day Mass, Communion Breakfast & Annual General Meeting were held at Newman College on Sunday 14th March 2010 |
2008 St Patrick's Day Mass
2007 SPOCA Dinner
The 2007 SPOCA Dinner was enjoyed by 83 people who gathered on Friday 19th October at Eastern Golf Club, Doncaster The 2007 St. Patrick’s S.J. Old Collegians' Association Dinner was held at the Eastern Golf Club, Doncaster on Friday 19 October. 83 people, who included 26 ladies and 5 clergy gathered in the club lounge for pre dinner drinks and canapes. When all had been seated at their tables the ladies were presented with a gerbera each. Father Ross McKenney proposed a most eloquent toast to the Society and Father Michael Head SJ responded in his usual dry and witty way. In his welcoming introduction to the evening, President Terry O'Meara read out the list of 31 apologies, noting that this was unusually large. Fr Tom Lees lead us all in grace prior to dinner being served. After dinner much catching up was done while continuing to enjoy the excellent wine provided. An unusual backdrop to the evening was a dvd collection of 8mm movies taken in the 1950's, displayed in large format on one wall of the dining room. Nostalgic scenes from school sports, St. Patrick's Day parades, Puckapunyal cadet camp and several other events, drew much interest and comment from the assembly. John Cahir was the lucky winner of the door prize of two bottles of Domain Chandon and a set of SPOCA coasters. Judging from general comments, the evening had been a good occasion to relax and share memories with old school friends in a very comfortable setting. Photos of the Dinner below
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2007 St Patrick's Day Mass
St Patrick's Day Mass, Communion Breakfast and AGM were held on 18 March 2007 at Newman College 29 members attended including Frs Bill Dwyer SJ (recently returned from India to become Assistant Mission Director, based at Hawthorn), Michael Head SJ and Tom Lees SJ who concelebrated. Fr Jim Muirhead SJ also joined us for breakfast. At the AGM Terry O'Meara was elected for a second term as president. Fr Michael Head SJ was elected as secretary.
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2006 SPOCA Dinner
The 2006 SPOCA Dinner was enjoyed by 64 people who gathered on Friday 3rd November at Eastern Golf Club, Doncaster. The 2006 SPOCA Dinner was enjoyed by 64 people who gathered on Friday 3rd November at Eastern Golf Club, Doncaster. The diners which included 10 guests and 19 ladies were welcomed by a beautiful spring evening. On arrival the ladies were presented with an orchid bouquet. At the commencement of the night Father Tom Cassidy OP (1951 - 1959) Provincial of the Dominicans, proposed a toast to the Society which included several humorous anecdotes about his school days. Fr.Gerard Healy SJ responded on behalf of the Society. Following grace said by Fr. Tom Lees SJ, a splendid meal and good wines were enjoyed by all. Between courses, Patricians of varied ages mingled freely throughout the dining room, which overlooked the tranquil, manicured grounds of the golf course. Many favourable comments were forthcoming as to how the venue had facilitated a most convivial night. Photos of the Dinner below
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150th Commemoration
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