(Faithful) , established = 1889 , type =

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, day and boarding , years = ELC–12 , gender =

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, denomination =

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( FCJ Sisters) , slogan = Fidelity Courage and Confidence , principal = Loretta Wholley , city =

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, state =

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, country = Australia , coordinates = , enrolment = ~1000 (P–12)Genazzano FCJ College: Our School
(accessed:15-08-2007) , staff = , colours = Cardinal, silver and blue , affiliation =

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, homepage
www.genazzano.vic.edu.au
Genazzano FCJ College is a

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, day and boarding school for girls, located in

, an eastern suburb of

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, Australia. Established in 1889 by the

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(FCJ Sisters), the

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has a non-selective enrolment policy. In 2007, the school catered for approximately 1,000 students from Early Learning Centre to Year 12, including 40 boarders from Years 8 to 12.School Choice Victoria: GENAZZANO FCJ COLLEGE
(accessed:15-08-2007) Genazzano is a member of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA), the Association of Independent Schools of Victoria (AISV), the Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia. and a founding member of

(GSV).

History

Genazzano FCJ College was founded in 1889 as a boarding school for country girls by the order,

(FCJ Sisters), specifically Marie Madeleine D'Houet, in honour of whom one of the schools houses is named, on its current site at Kew.Genazzano FCJ College- History
(accessed:15-06-2007) The name is derived from the town

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in Italy. The Wardell Building is listed on the

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House system

As with most Australian schools, Genazzano utilises a house system. There are currently six houses named after people significant in the school's history: * D'Houet (royal blue): Named after Marie Madeleine D'Houet, Foundress of FCJ Sisters. * Stock (gold): Named after Mother Stanislaus Stock, first Principal of Genazzano, 1889–1914. * Gerda (green): Named after Mother Gerda Prytz, first Genazzano pupil to enter FCJ Society. * Douglas (magenta): Named after Mother Philomena Douglas, Principal of Genazzano, 1932–1958. * Corry (red): Named after Ellen Corry, first pupil, first President of OGA (Past Pupils). * Winter (white): Named after Mary Winter, honoured past pupil. The College Prize for Loyalty is still given in her honour. The houses compete in

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, Cross Country, and the 'Genazzano Day' House Dance Competition.

Facilities

The current facilities of Genazzano FCJ College include: The original Wardell Building housing all Year 10 to 12 classrooms, specialist areas, the

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and the Madeleine Performing Arts Centre; The

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Complex incorporating the Centenary Hall, which houses a 25-metre swimming pool and

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nasium; The D'Houet Building housing

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and

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facilities,

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laboratories and preparation areas, a Careers Centre, and a centre for VCE education with classrooms,

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rooms and conference facilities. This building incorporates the former library building which has been refurbished to include Food Technology facilities, cafeteria amenities and Year 5-7 classrooms; 'Grange Hill' is the location for Prep to Year 4 education housing a library complex, specialist areas and administrative facilities. The Early Learning Centre is also housed at Grange Hill and provides early childhood education for 3 and 4 year old girls and boys.

Sport

Genazzano is a member of

(GSV).

GSV premierships

Genazzano has won the following GSV premierships. * Basketball (2) - 2002, 2003 * Cricket (2) - 2002, 2003 * Cross Country - 2010 * Netball (5) - 2001, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2015 * Tennis (4) - 2002, 2003, 2011, 2012 * Triathlon, Sprint - 2020

Programs

Genazzano offers a rowing program for girls in years 8-12, competing in regattas across Victoria and at Head of the School Girls. At the 2010 Head of the School Girls Regatta, Genazzano took out 13 titles. Senior students in Years 10 to 12 annually produce a musical with their counterparts at

Xavier College Xavier College is a Roman Catholic, day and boarding school predominantly for boys, founded in 1872 by the Society of Jesus, with its main campus located in Kew, an eastern suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Classes started in 1878. ...

. Genazzano is an active member of GSV offering a variety of sports across the year and each term. Participates in the Debating Association of Victoria's (DAV) Debating Competition. Music lessons are offered as well as multiple opportunities to participate in bands, ensembles and orchestras.

Associated schools

Genazzano’s sister school FCJ College Benalla was founded in 1900 originally as an all girls boarding school. Genazzano's brother school is

in Kew. Xavier College and Genazzano have an active collaboration sharing musical productions and instrumental programs. Genazzano also runs a yearly exchange with St Mary's School in Broome. Four Year Nine students are selected to go and immerse themselves in the Aboriginal culture. In collaboration with brother school

, Genazzano FCJ College participates in a community outreach program in conjunction with the combined parishes of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Deepdene, Sacred Heart, Kew and Immaculate Conception, Hawthorn and lastly MLC, Kew. For the duration of one week, 12 students from the partnered schools participate in a community building program in Bourke, an outback town of New South Wales.

Notable alumnae

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– Actress, comedian and producer with ''

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'' *

Robyn Nevin Robyn Anne Nevin (25 September 1942) is an Australian actress, director, and stage producer, recognised with the Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards and the JC Williamson Award at the Helpmann Awards for her outstanding contributions to Austra ...

AM – Actress; Artistic Director/ CEO of the Sydney Theatre Company (also attended

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) *

Brenda Niall Dr Brenda Mary Niall (born 25 November 1930) is an Australian biographer, literary critic and journalist. She is particularly noted for her work on Australia's well-known Boyd family of artists and writers. Educated at Genazzano FCJ College, ...

AO – Biographer, literary critic and journalist * Belle Bruce Reid – first female veterinarian to qualify in Australia * Julia Zaetta – Editor of '' Better Homes and Gardens'', Pacific Magazines Pty Limited; Former Editorial Director of ''

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'' * Felicity Pia Hampel SC – Judge of the

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Cate Molloy Cathryn Molloy (born 11 May 1955) is a former Australian politician. She was a Labor and independent member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 2001 to 2006, representing the district of Noosa The Shire of Noosa is a local gove ...

–

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(Independent) for

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2006; MLA ( ALP) for Noosa 2001-06 * Sarah Banting - Coxswain of Australian Women's 8+ At 2016 RIO Olympics * Dr Sarah McNab - Director of General Medicine, Royal Childrens Hospital, Melbourne * Dr Judith Paphazy *

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- Former criminal lawyer and police informant * Mary Parker (Australian actress) (born

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) * Bernadette Tobin AO - ethicist

References

External links

Genazzano FCJ College website

FCJ Sisters – Australian website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Genazzano Fcj College Girls' schools in Victoria (Australia) Educational institutions established in 1889 Boarding schools in Victoria (Australia) Catholic secondary schools in Melbourne Catholic boarding schools in Australia Heritage-listed buildings in Melbourne 1889 establishments in Australia Catholic primary schools in Melbourne Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia Buildings and structures in the City of Boroondara