Emmanuel College Warrnambool

may know Catherine Ryan as a passionate teacher, Head of English, mum of two and a Port Fairy local. But there is another story—one that stretches thousands of kilometres beyond the Emmanuel College classroom.

What started as a three-month journey to Africa became a lifelong commitment to changing lives when she founded The Bandari Project- and built a school for children in Tanzania.

We found out about the journey when we caught up with Catherine and included her article in our College Connection.

https://www.emmanuel.vic.edu.au/alumni/college-connection

For the first time ever, we’re bringing our alumni communities together for one BIG Homecoming event!

Three schools. Seven reunions. One event. One day.

📅 Saturday 17 October
⏰ 10.30am–1.30pm

Come back. Walk the halls. Revisit the places that shaped you.
Take a College tour of the Botanic Road Campus, explore memorabilia from days gone by, enjoy refreshments onsite and, most importantly, reconnect with the people who made your school days unforgettable.

Relive the memories. Reignite the friendships. Welcome back to our first ever Homecoming!

Whether it’s been 10 years or 50, there’s never been a better time to come home.

Save the date. Tag your old school mates. We’ll see you there!

Emmanuel College was delighted to welcome 10 students and one staff member from our sister school, Obirin Junior High School in Tokyo, for a week of cultural exchange, learning and friendship.

During their stay, the students were warmly welcomed by Emmanuel host families, attended classes alongside their host brothers and sisters, participated in Japanese lessons, and enjoyed a range of memorable activities. Highlights included a visit to Warrnambool Wildlife Encounters, a cooking class learning to make Australia's iconic meat pies, and experiencing everyday life as part of the Emmanuel community.

Most importantly, the exchange fostered meaningful cultural connections and lifelong friendships, with students and host families creating memories that will be treasured for years to come.

A warm thank you is extended to host families and the college community for the experiences provided during their stay.

Last week our College Captains and College Leadership Team were proud to join primary schools from across the parish in celebrating the retirement of Father John Fitzgerald.

Together, we thanked Father John for his many years of faithful service, guidance and commitment to Catholic education. His support of Emmanuel College and the young people of our parish has made a lasting impact.

Thank you, Father John, and every blessing for a happy and well-earned retirement.

We're planning for 2027- and welcoming expressions of interest from teaching staff who are curious about working at Emmanuel College.

Send us your details and start the conversation now- Learn more about your next opportunity at
https://www.emmanuel.vic.edu.au/about/employment-opportunities