The old Snake Valley Catholic Church closed in 1925 and was replaced.

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

Galen Catholic College has had many notable and successful sports teams over the years. In 2004, Galen's Senior Girls Soccer Team was the regional champion and its Year 7 & 8 Girls Netball Team was the Victorian Catholic Schools Netball Champion. galen catholic college, galen college, netball, soccer, sport, 2004

Brother Ross Keane became the 1st principal of Galen Catholic College in 1975 and served in this role until the end of 1982. During this time, Galen Catholic College was as a catholic co-educational college for Years 11 and 12 only. Prior to 1975, boys in the senior year levels stayed on at Champagnat College, girls at the same year levels stayed on at St. Joesph's College. Brother Ross Keane belonged to the Marist religious order, which had a long association with Champagnat College.galen catholic college, galen college, brother ross keane, first principal, principal, 1975

Coloured Photo of the residence for the Sisters of St John's Catholic Church. For sale in June 2006. Residence located at corner of Whitehorse Road and Albert Street, Mitcham, (previously residence of Mr. Arthur Peake of the Timber Mill opposite).st john's catholic church mitcham, peel street mitcham

In 1983, Galen Catholic College became a Year 7 to Year 12 Catholic secondary college. The Junior School was located in Ryley Street from 1983 to 1989 and the Senior School was located at the present site on College Street. This series of photos includes staff from both sites.galen catholic college, galen college, staff, junior school, senior school

Scene from Big Hill Area overlooking Stawell Catholic Church at leftstawell

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

Galen Catholic College has had many notable and successful sports teams over the years. In 2000, Galen were the Marist Boys Basketball Champions, the Victorian Girls Year 9 & 10 Catholic School Netball Champions and also the Boys Year 7 & 8 Bushranger Cup Winners.galen catholic college, galen college, australian rules football, basketball, netball, 2000, sport

This is a series of staff photos taken in the first decade of the new millennium at Galen Catholic College.galen, galen catholic college, galen college, staff

Morrl Morrl Catholic Church Built in Glenorchy 1884 and transported to Morrl Morrl by Bullock Team.stawell religion

Galen Catholic College has had many notable and successful sports teams over the years. In 1999, the Year 7 & 8 Boys were the Bushranger Cup winners and the Year 7 & 8 Girls Volleyball team were the champions in the Victorian Catholic School competition and the Year 7 & 8 Boys Volleyball team were runners up.galen catholic college, galen college, volleyball, australian rules football, sport, 1999

Galen Catholic College commenced in 1975. This series of classroom photos is a snapshot of our students in the first years of Galen. galen catholic college, galen college, students, teachers, exams

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

Galen Catholic College commenced in 1975. This series of photos is a snapshot of some of the extra curricular actvities of our students in the 1970s.galen catholic, galen catholic college, retreat, disco, bbq, wheelbarrow, school production, wildlife, volunteers, working bees

These photos highlight Galen's Catholic identity, with a number of outdoor masses taking place on school camps or retreats, over the years.galen catholic college, galen college, camp, catholic mass, 1993, outdoors, 2004

Galen Catholic College has had many notable and successful sports teams over the years. 2001 was a very successful sporting year. Galen Catholic College were the Victorian Girls Senior Football Champions, the Victorian Year 8 Girls Soccer Champions, the Victorian Year 7 Boys Soccer Champions and also Victorian Year 7 Boys Football Grand Finalists. galen catholic college, galen college, australian rules football, soccer, 2001, sport

From the inception of Galen Catholic College, the school has had a great sports tradition. This series of photos from the 1970s highlights this.football, soccer, fencing, athletics, track & field, basketball, volleyball, badmintom, barr reserve, squash, sport, galen catholic college, galen college

In the 1990s, Galen Catholic College continued to offer its students a range of sporting experiences. This series of photos from 1996 illustrates this.sports, swimming, australian rules football, softball, aerobics, galen catholic college, galen college

Galen Catholic College has a swimming carnival every year. This series of photographs captures the unbridled enthusiasm of the competitors and supporters alike.galen catholic college, galen college, sports, students, 2004, swimming carnival, swi

Catalogue card reads, 'Wedding - 1959. Miss J. Gregory, 2 Evelyn Grove, Ringwood. Mr. R. Smith, Wantirna Rd., Ringwood at Catholic Church, Ringwood. 19/3/1959'.

Black and white photo of L - R : Mitcham Railway Station (at rear)|Teacher's Residence, St.John's Catholic Church|and Mitcham's First Police Station..(The 'great three chain road' in the foreground is now Maroondah Highway - see annotated photograph on north wall of Local History Room)wright, syd, mitcham railway station, st. john's catholic church, mitcham, mitcham police station

Interior of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church highlighting stained-glass windows by Marinus 'Rein' Slagmolen (1916-1999), a Dutch-Australian artist and sculptor.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak GC400-8catholic church, montmorency, marinus rein slagmolen, st francis xavier

Interior of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church highlighting stained-glass windows by Marinus 'Rein' Slagmolen (1916-1999), a Dutch-Australian artist and sculptor.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak GC400-8catholic church, montmorency, marinus rein slagmolen, st francis xavier

Interior of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church highlighting stained-glass windows by Marinus 'Rein' Slagmolen (1916-1999), a Dutch-Australian artist and sculptor.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak GC400-8catholic church, montmorency, marinus rein slagmolen, st francis xavier

Interior of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church highlighting stained-glass windows by Marinus 'Rein' Slagmolen (1916-1999), a Dutch-Australian artist and sculptor.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak GC400-8catholic church, montmorency, marinus rein slagmolen, st francis xavier

In the first year that Galen Catholic College was a one campus school, a Staff versus Students cricket match was played.. This photo captures a moment during this game.staff, students, cricket, sports, galen catholic college, galen college