Opening of Tenison CollegePrint Page 
The cross was commissioned to commemorate the opening of Tenison College in 1972 and a plaque was placed beneath the cross and commemorated in 2012.
In 1972 Tenison College was formed following the merging of Mater Christi College and Marist Brothers Agricultural College. In the ensuing years since, both St Paul’s and Tenison College emerged as significant Catholic educational institutions within the South-East of South Australia.
The amalgamation of St Paul’s Primary School and Tenison College in 2001 formed Tenison Woods College, starting a new chapter in the history of Catholic Education in the Mount Gambier region.
Location
| Address: | 101 Shepherdson Road, Tenison Woods College, Mount Gambier, 5290 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.830243 Long: 140.754074 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Cross |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Education |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1972 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1972 |
| Artist: | Voitre Marek |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | October-2012 |
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Our Catholic story
This cross was commissioned in 1972 by Principal Br Julian Casey and Deputy Principal Sr Monica Gallivan to commemorate the opening of Tenison College (Mater Christi + Marist Brother Agricultural College).
Created by sculptor, Voitre Marek
Commemorated : October 2012
