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Celebrating Twenty Years

As the school grew, it became apparent that the buildings at The Close would not be able to accommodate our growing school. To facilitate Cathedral College's growth, land was purchased from Mr & Mrs Webb at 344 Murdoch-Whitfield Road, and the College began operating from two campuses. As the College transitioned its classes and year groups to this site, our community continued to volunteer time, expertise, and resources to build classrooms, pave pathways, plant trees and gardens, build chicken coups and create a learning environment for the young people of Cathedral College.

We give thanks to the former Bishop of Wangaratta, Bishop John Parkes, for his foresight and initiative in exploring a partnership with the Anglican Schools Commission. In 2011, the Anglican Schools Commission acquired Cathedral College Wangaratta, and the College's period of rapid growth and evolution commenced. The ASC has a proud history of establishing and developing high-quality, low-fee Anglican schooling. Through the expertise and resources of the ASC, Cathedral College Wangaratta has continued to flourish. We are a proud member of the ASC family.

When we reflect on the successes and growth of our school, it would be easy to look at the physical buildings, classrooms, sporting facilities, green landscapes, and other fantastic learning resources that our students and staff enjoy today However, I believe that it is more important to reflect on and give thanks to the people, our students, staff, parents and families who have made the College what it is today Our people are the heart and soul of our community

As we celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Cathedral College Wangaratta, we give thanks to our founding fathers and mothers for their foresight and wisdom in beginning our school, we are grateful for the early students, staff, parents and friends who volunteered their time and expertise to see our school grow, and we recognise our responsibility as the current custodians of our great school to give and be our very best, to ensure that Cathedral College is an even better place for the people that come after us Happy Birthday, Cathedral College – we look forward to many more to come

Mr Nick Jones, Principal

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