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

These photos of various sporting activities at Champagnat College were taken in 1981. At the time, Champagnat was a boys only Year 7 to Year 10 college. Champagnat College would merge with Galen Catholic College and become a co-educational Year 7 to Year 12 Catholic secondary college.athletics, track & field, obstacle course, swimming, basketball, champagnat college, boys

These photos were taken on a Champagnat College Year 7 camp in 1981. Just two years later, Champagnat College would merge with Galen Catholic College.champagnat college, galen college, galen catholic college, year 7, camp, camps

This prayer card is given to all new staff at Marcellin College on their third induction day. On this day, they learn about being part of the Marist community 'In the Champagnat Way'.St Marcellin Champagnet was the founder of the Marists. He realised that not all children were having an education. The student's who were having an education did so under cruel teaching conditions. He trained teachers to teach student's in a loving and caring way. This is a prayer to bless all teachers to teach in this same way.Post card size made of cardboard and is duplex. Colour photo on one side of St Marcellin Champagnat. The reverse side has a prayer for teachers.Beatitudes for Teachersbeatitudes, prayer, teachers, blessed

Champagnat College Wangaratta was opened in 1955 by the Marist Brothers. The sheaf of wheat on the badge represents the agricultural nature of the region. The southern cross represents Australia, the open book represents learning and the Jerusalem crosses represent the Catholic / Christian heritage of the college. The Marist 'M' represents the values and beliefs of the Marist Brothers, especially their devotion to Mary, the Mother of God. Maroon woolen boy's cap with gold and maroon braid trim on the peak. Cap is sewn in eight segments with cloth covered button at peak. Black cotton lining with circle of cream cotton in the centre where details of maker and owner are recorded. A yellow and maroon metal badge with gold detail is sewn to the front of the cap at four points. The words CHAMPAGNAT and DIEU ME VOIT are on the badge. Metal badge has Champagnat, the name of the college. Dieu Me Voit was the college motto. There is a sheaf of wheat, an open book, Marist Insignia 'M' and two Jerusalem crosses are also on the badge. Inside the makers were Philip Joseph and Son, Melbourne. It was made for Callenders Pty Ltd Wangaratta. Size is 6 5/8. Two owner's names: Original owner M.J. Monga or Mongu and Mongan has been written above this. Cap has information 'Improved fitting',' Pure wool,' 'Guaranteed Quality' and 'Genuine Flexite Peak.'

This mass was conducted on the football oval at Galen Catholic College.. The masses conducted at Galen Catholic College have always been an integral part of the religious identity of the college.. galen catholic college, galen college, champagnat college, catholic mass, religious ceremony

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