Meet our Principal
I’m passionate and focused on learning, teaching and leadership development. My career as an educator began in 1988 at St. Mary’s Primary Ararat. Since then I have been in leadership roles across several Secondary schools. In my role as Principal at Galen I continue to play an active role in our students learning journey both inside and outside the classrooms. It’s an exciting time with works underway for the $8M investment in a new Performing Arts Centre and stadium due for completion mid-2023. I invite you to see Learning in Action at Galen by joining one of our college tours. – Darta Hovey
About our College
Established in 1974 Galen Catholic College was founded by the Marist Brothers and Brigidine Sisters. Today we continue to build a Catholic community based on the core values ‘’the love of learning’’. Our secondary college offers the widest curriculum in Wangaratta with options including VCE, VCAL, VET, and School Based Apprenticeships.
A day in the life of a student
Catholic Schools Wangaratta is an education partnership providing a seamless learning journey for students. Beginning with Foundation at one of our three local primary schools and continuing all the way to Year 12 at Galen.
Galen Catholic College acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country the Yorta Yorta Nations eight clans and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
