9 Feb 2026
Recently amalgamated, Aranmore Catholic College in Leederville has celebrated its new beginning as a Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 Catholic school with a special Opening Mass for students and staff.
Students from Kindergarten to Year 12 came together to celebrate the historic milestone in the College’s rich history.
Aranmore Catholic College Principal Lisa Fogliani said the amalgamation of Aranmore Catholic Primary School and Aranmore Catholic College was a significant moment in both schools connected histories.
“Our Opening Mass was a wonderful opportunity for our new community to come together and celebrate our College, and the opportunities our amalgamation will bring to our students, staff and wider community,” Ms Fogliani said.
“We started our first official year as a Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 College with a celebration that involved every student. Our Opening Mass offered reflection on our vast connected history as well as celebration of future opportunities as one school.”
With just a few days of school experience, Kindergarten students joined the College’s Early Years classes in a celebration on the secondary campus that included fun activities designed for young learners.
Year 3 to 12 students came together in the Centre for Arts and Sports Sciences to celebrate mass with Vicar General & Vicar for Education, The Very Rev Fr Vincent Glynn.
Growing connections between primary and secondary students were highlighted in both events, with secondary students supporting Early Years students in activities and Year 3-12 students participating in a combined choir at mass.
Ms Fogliani said the atmosphere was full of excitement when students came together on the secondary campus to celebrate, anticipating a new era in Catholic education at Aranmore.
“Our College has such a rich history in Leederville, we are looking forward to embracing more opportunities for our students and growing connections with our local community as Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 College.”
