Mater Dei Catholic College


Mater Dei Catholic College is an independent Roman Catholic co-educational secondary day school catering for students in Year 7 to Year 12, located in the Wagga Wagga suburb of, in New South Wales, Australia.

History

Mater Dei Catholic College was established in 2003 by Wagga Wagga Diocesan Catholic Schools Office as part of the decision in 1999 to establish two Catholic co-educational colleges from Years 7 to 12. Prior to this, there was two 7-10 Catholic High schools, one for boys and one for girls. Then, in years 11 and 12, both schools merged to Trinity Senior High School, located at the current site of Kildare Catholic College, Wagga.

Overview

The school is a Catholic secondary school in the Wagga Wagga Denerary and Diocese. It has five houses which are each named after significant people in the College's history. Kennedy, after Graham Kennedy, Rosarie, after Sister Rosarie, Webber, after Sister Webber, Caroll House after Bishop Carroll and Sherrin after Brother Carl Sherrin, principal of Trinity Senior High from 1988–1993.

Principals

The following individuals have served as College Principal:
OrdinalOfficeholdersTerm startTerm endTime in officeNotes
1Clem Welch20042007 years
2Greg Miller20082014 years
3Val Thomas2015incumbent years

Notable Alumni