2017 was a busy year for building and redevelopment at Galen Catholic College. This sequence of photos shows the progressive construction of the Galen Resource Centre, which housed the new Galen Library and the IT Assistance Hub. The new Galen Library replaced the original library building that was constructed in 1972 and enlarged in 1994.galen catholic college, galen college, galen resource centre, liibrary, it office, school buildings, school grounds & buildings, 2017

2017 was a busy year for building and redevelopment at Galen Catholic College. This sequence of photos shows the progressive redevelopment and refurbishment of the original Galen Catholic College buildings into two of the school's new junior school buildings. These two buildings constituted the entire Galen Catholic College from their construction in 1975 until 1983, when only senior level classes were conducted. From 1983 until 2017 these buildings were the senior school buildings of Galen Catholic College.galen catholic college, galen college, school buildings, school grounds & buildings, 2017, senior school, junior school

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The Galen Dome was constructed during the 2019 school year. It is centrally situated between the College's main building and the Senior School buildings. The dome has been used for multiple purposes, including as a sports venue, a wet weather area and also as venue for major school events. galen catholic college, galen college, dome, school grounds & buildings, events, event space, 2019

For many years now, Year 8 students have attended a school camp at Anglesea to the south west of Geelong. One of the activities that the students experienced was learning to surf.galen catholic college, galen college, surf, surfing, camp, camp activitiy, 2019

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At the beginning of 2021, a new covered walkway was erected that went from the Phillipson Street school entrance to the main office of the Galen Catholic College.galen catholic college, galen college, covered walkway, school grounds & buildings, 2021

The foundations of the Convent commenced on 11th June 1889. The first donation towards the building of the Convent was received from an old Irish woman of five shillings. Mr McCabe, a Catholic gentleman from Ararat, deeded a piece of ground on 30th June 1889.The start of the first Catholic school building in Ararat.Two storey Brigidine Convent built with red bricks. Building of the convent commenced on 11th June 1889. Convent was blessed by Bishop Moore on 18th March 1890.brigidine convent

The Galen Catholic College Athletics Carnival has been an annual sporting fixture since the school's inception. These photos were taken at the 2022 Galen Catholic College Athletics Carnival.galen catholic college, galen college, athletics carnival, athletics, track & field, running, relay, shot put, javelin, high jumping, 2022

Darren Hovey was appointed Galen Catholic College's 4th lay principal in 2022, taking over from Mr. Bernard Neal. During his brief time so far as our principal, Mr. Hovey has faced the ongoing challenges of COVID-19 to our school community.galen catholic college, galen college, darren hovey, principal, 2022

Bernard Neal was became Galen Catholic College's 3rd lay principal in 2010, taking over from Mr. Dave Seiter. Mr. Neal served as the school principal until the end of 2021. During his time as our principal, many building projects were undertaken; the number of students at Galen Catholic College rose to over 1,200; and COVID-19 became one of our school's biggest challenges. Mr Neal is the second longest serving principal that Galen Catholic College has had.galen catholic college, galen college, principal, bernard neal, 2010

Dave Seiter became Galen Catholic College's 2nd lay principal in 2002, taking over from Mr. Max Fletcher. Mr. Seiter served as the school principal until the end of 2009. During his time as our principal, many building projects were undertaken including the Galen Catholic College Junior Library & Junior School. The number of students at Galen Catholic College continued to grow steadily during his tenure at the school.galen catholic college, galen college, dave seiter, principal, 2002

Max Fletcher became Galen Catholic College's 1st lay principal in 1987, taking over from Sister Anne Boyd. Mr. Fletcher served as the school principal until the end of 2001. During his time as our principal, many building projects were undertaken and the number of students at Galen Catholic College continued to rise. The most significant development during Mr. Fletcher's tenure was Galen College becoming a one campus school in 1990. Mr Neal is the longest serving principal that Galen Catholic College has had. The Max Fletcher Auditorium located on our campus was named after Mr. Fletcher.galen catholic college, galen college, principal, lay principal, 1987, max fletcher

Between 1975 and 1982, Galen Catholic College and Champagnat College were located more or less on the same school grounds, but in separate buildings. The two schools had two separate teaching faculties. These few photographs were taken of the staff at Champagnat College in the early 1980s. champagnat college, champagnat, staff

Shows site of old Sacred Heart School, corner of Frances and Casey Streets, Tatura. Shows back of St Mary's and Convent.Colour photograph showing Convent of Mercy, Hogan Street, Tatura. Photograph stuck onto piece of white cardboard. hogan street tatura, convent of mercy tatura, catholic convent tatura

Shows site of old Sacred Heart School, corner of Frances and Casey Streets, Tatura. Shows back of St Mary's and Convent.Colour photograph showing Convent of Mercy, St Mary's church and school car park, Hogan Street, Tatura. Photograph stuck onto piece of white cardboard. hogan street tatura, convent of mercy tatura, catholic convent tatura