Founders' DAY

"From the very first idea to create a lowfee co-educational Anglican school for Wangaratta and the region, people have worked and volunteered and built and taught and fund-raised and project managed to create the amazing campus that we work and learn in every day. To these founders with vision and passion, we give thanks.” – Ms Victoria Mallinder.

Mrs Paige Perkins, current staff member, past student and College Captain (Class of 2009) rang the original school bell to signify proceedings, as the bell had been rung in 2003 when the College commenced with 34 students.

In May, the College celebrated its inaugural Founders' Day It was a wonderful day of celebration and reflection where we were able to recognise and thank our founders for their wisdom, faith and commitment to establishing our wonderful school

Founders and special guests gathered for a morning tea, College tour, Founders' Day whole school assembly and lunch. Students then participated in a colour run.

We welcomed many important guests, including; The Right Reverend Clarence E Bester, Bishop of Wangaratta; The Reverend Peter Laurence OAM, CEO of the Anglican Schools Commission; Dr Helen Haines MP, Independent Member for Indi; Mr Dean Rees, Rural City of Wangaratta Mayor; Councillor Mr Harry Bussell; Ms Victoria Mallinder, current Chair of School Council; Mrs Pam McDiarmid, foundation Principal (2003 - 2004); Mr David Everett, former Principal (2005-2012); Ms Mel Jackson, current Parents and Friends Association President, The Right Reverend John Parkes; The Very Reverend Ken Goodger; The Venerable Dr John Davis; Reverend David Jones, past Chaplain; Mrs Jenny Kjar, landscape architect and parent; Mr Adrian Johnson, Trinity Anglican College Principal; Mr Jim Laussen, All Saints Anglican School Principal; Mr Don and Mrs Rosie Webb, previous farm owners; Ms Gillian Mallinder and Mr Mike Noble, former Chairs of School Council; past College Captains, Business Managers and Board Members; current College Board Members and past Parent and Friends Association Presidents.

"My experience as both a former College Council Chair and as a parent of the school for eleven years, is that Cathedral staff go above and beyond the norm and are the reason why our school is so highly regarded in our region. I have always felt so welcome – from The Close to Murdoch Road. Our site here has evolved from humble beginnings with a few portables in a paddock, an old house and a concrete down ball court. The wonderful buildings and facilities that now surround us are important and necessary However, as you have gathered, Cathedral College is really about the people ”

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