In 1876 a co-educational primary school was built on the corner of High Street and Osburn Street. In 1892, four teachers from the Sisters of Mercy from Albury began the foundation of a new educational institution in Wodonga, which was completed in 1899 and became St. Augustine's Primary school.[2] The school continued until 1982 under the name St Augustine's.[2] In the meanwhile, female students from out-lying areas boarded at the convent.[2]
In the 1970s, Albury-Wodonga was declared a National Growth Centre and by 1979 an increased number of students lead to the St Augustine’s Girls Secondary College being relocated to the Wodonga West location under the new name of "Catholic College Wodonga"[2]
In 2019, the college celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Each year the College is given a theme to have the students aim to follow and be alike. From 2014, Catholic Education Wodonga (CEW) decided to use the theme across all four of the Catholic Schools in Wodonga.[3]
More information Year, CEW Theme ...
Year |
CEW Theme |
2012 |
"We are gods work of art. Called to share our gifts." |
2013 |
"Be the seed that nourishes our world" |
2014 |
"You are the Light of the World, Let Your Light Shine." |
2015 |
"The Time is Now, Make God's Kingdom Real" |
2016 |
"Walk with the Lord: forgive, show mercy, give joyfully, extend hospitality, do not judge and show compassion." |
2017 |
"Be Courageous! God is with You"[4] |
2018 |
"Serve God by Serving Others - With Joy, With Compassion, With Peace" |
2019 |
"Rise Up and Pray"[5] |
2020 |
"Listen to what the Spirit is saying"[6] |
2021 |
"Faith in Our Future" |
2022 |
"Tell the Good News" |
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Catholic College is divided into six Learning Communities or Houses; Hollows (yellow), Malone (green), da Vinci (blue), Chisholm (red), Gandhi (orange) and MacKillop (purple). Each with their own given LCL (Learning Community Leader).[7]
Beginning the day, students start the day in their home bases or better known as Learning Mentor Groups (LMs). LMs contain students from a single community and across a variety of years of approximately 28 students. The objective of LMs is to encourage friendships across year levels and announce relevant school news. Each LM is co-ordinated by two, or in some cases three, teachers who is the primary contact for students in their group regarding school or administrative issues. They also provide the students with academical references.[7]
In October 2018, the new Aquinas Centre (Science) was opened[8] for use by students and staff.
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