The name Genazzano is taken from a small town outside Rome, Italy, where a famous picture of Our Lady of Good Counsel has been honoured since Together with William Wardell, an eminent colonial architect, they oversaw the construction of the stunning Wardell Building in , and in April the Sisters and their pupils took possession of their new College.
Although many changes have taken place in the intervening years, the Wardell Building, as it stands at the heart of Genazzano FCJ College today, is still largely intact and is a breathtaking example of late Victorian Gothic architecture.
Over the years it has been much loved and cared for; maintained, repaired and adapted for a modern world but with its past still shining bright — it has acquired a patina of age and we can all admire its endurance and beauty. Subsequent construction and refurbishment programs at the College have seen the addition of first class facilities including new classrooms, modern sporting and swimming centre, information and resource centre, and a new centre for Music and the Performing Arts.
The College grounds also comprise of more than seven hectares of beautiful and pristine gardens. Our History. Home About Us Our History. Learn More. Was this page helpful?
