House System
As with most Australian schools, Genazzano utilises a house system. There are currently six houses named after people significant in the school's history:
- D'Houet (Royal Blue): Named after Marie Madeleine D'Houet, Foundress of FCJ Sisters.
- Stock (Gold): Named after Mother Stanislaus Stock, first Principal of Genazzano, 1889–1914.
- Gerda (Green): Named after Mother Gerda Prytz, first Genazzano pupil to enter FCJ Society.
- Douglas (Magenta): Named after Mother Philomena Douglas, Principal of Genazzano, 1932–1958.
- Corry (Red): Named after Mrs Ellen Corry, first pupil, first President of OGA (Past Pupils).
- Winter (White): Named after Miss Mary Winter, honoured past pupil. The College Prize for Loyalty is still given in her honour.
The houses compete in Swimming, Athletics (track and field), Cross Country, and the 'Genazzano Day' House Dance Competition.
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