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

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

Galen Catholic College was named after Father George Devitt Galen, who was a parish priest based at St. Patrick's Church in Wangaratta from 1863 until his death in 1869. This is one of the few photographs of Father Galen.galen catholic college, galen college, father george devitt galen, parish, st. patricks, wangaratta

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

Galen Catholic College has been known for many years, for its Music programme. These photos were taken at one of the Galen Catholic College Band's performances. The Galen Catholic College Band has been heavily involved in the college's theatrical productions, in addition to their concert performances. galen catholic college, galen college, music, music kla, music department, music faculty, 2008

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

The Galen Catholic College Athletics Carnival has been an annual sporting fixture since the school's inception. These photos were taken at the 1994 Galen Athletics Carnival.athletics, sports, triple jump, galen catholic college, galen college

The Galen Catholic College Athletics Carnival has been an annual sporting fixture since the school's inception. These photos were taken at the 2004 Galen Athletics Carnival.galen catholic college, galen college, athletics, athletics carnival, running, sports, students, 2004

The Galen Catholic College Athletics Carnival has been an annual sporting fixture since the school's inception. These photos were taken at the 2012 Galen Athletics Carnival.galen catholic college, galen college, sport, athletics, athletics carnival, track & field, tug of war, running, high jump, 2012, students, staff

The Galen Catholic College Athletics Carnival has been an annual sporting fixture since the school's inception. These photos were taken at the 2014 Galen Athletics Carnival. galen catholic college, galen college, sport, athletics, athletics carnival, running, track & field, high jump, 2014, long jump, dunking machine

Sister Anne Boyd became the 1st principal of Galen Catholic College as a catholic co-educational college for Years 7 through to Year 12, following the merger of Galen Catholic College, Champagnat College & St. Joseph's College. She took over the helm at Galen College from Brother Ross Keane. Sister served as the school principal until Max Fletcher took over in 1987. Sister Anne was the last principal of Galen Catholic College to belong to a Catholic religious order.galen catholic college, galen college, sister anne boyd, sr. anne boyd, religious order, 1983, 1983 galen catholic college merger, school merger, champagnat, champagnat college, st. joseph's college

These photos record the closure of the Ryley Street Junior School of Galen Catholic College at the end of 1989. in 1990, Galen became a one campus school at Phillipson Steet, Wangaratta. galen catholic college, galen college, junior campus, saint joseph's school, ryley street

Galen Catholic College has had many notable and successful sports teams over the years. In 2005, Galen's Senior Boys Soccer Team were the regional champions.galen catholic college, galen college, sport, soccer, 2005

Galen Catholic College has had many notable and successful sports teams over the years. In 2002, Galen College were the Victorian Under 17 Boys Basketball Champions.galen catholic college, galen college, basketball, sport, 2002

The Galen Catholic College Athletics Carnival has been an annual sporting fixture since the school's inception. These photos were taken at the 2016 Galen Catholic College Athletics Carnival.galen catholic college, galen college, athletics carnival, running, shot put, high jump, 2016.

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

Galen Catholic College has had many notable and successful sports teams over the years. In 1997, Galen Cross Country Ski Team placed 3rd in the Australian School Skiing Championships.galen catholic college, galen college, skiing, sport, 1997, cross country skiing

In 2014, Daniel Andrews, the then Victorian Opposition Leader, came to speak to the senior students at Galen Catholic College. Mr. Andrews, himself, was a former student at Galen Catholic College. These photos record this visit.galen catholic college, galen college, speaker, opposition leader, 2014

These two photos show two of the many sports that were played at Galen Catholic College in the 1980s. They were taken in 1981, when Galen Catholic College was a Year 11 and 12 Catholic co-educational college.galen catholic college, galen college, sports, softball, skiing, 1981

The photograph is very significant in Galen Catholic College's history. It shows the Year 7 cohort for 1983. They were the first group to pass from Year 7 to Year 12 in the new Years 7 - 12 Galen Catholic College.galen college, galen catholic college

In 1979, Galen Catholic College put in a team in the AMCO HERALD SHIELD football competition. Galen College was up against some of the best school teams in Victoria. Some of the players in the 1979 team went on to play in the VFL in the 1980s. australian rules football, waverley park, galen catholic college, galen college, sport

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. Between 1975 and 1982, it operated as Year 11 and 12 Catholic co-educational college. This series of photographs are from this period in the school's history. In 1983, Galen became a 7 - 12 co-educational school. galen catholic college, galen college, educational staff

Galen Catholic College began operation on its present site in 1975. This series of photos is a snapshot of the buildings of both Galen Catholic College and Champagnat College at the time. Most of these photos were taken in 1976, about a year after the school's inception. school grounds & buildings, champagnat college, galen college, library

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

Galen Catholic College has had many notable and successful sports teams over the years. In 1998, Galen College were Victorian Year 7 Girls Netball Grand Finalists and in 1999 were Victorian Year 8 Girls Netball Grand Finalists.galen catholic college, galen college, netball, 1998, sport

Many of the students that have passed through Galen through the years have been very talented. In most years, Galen has held a talent quest to showcase and foster our talented students. These photos show some of these students performing at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre in 2013.galen catholic college, galen college, talent quest, music, singing, choir, 2013

Many of the students that have passed through Galen through the years have been very talented. In most years, Galen has held a talent quest to showcase and foster our talented students. These photos show some of these students performing at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre in 2014.galen catholic college, galen college, talent quest, 2014

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