Widely recognised for its 'green' initiatives, Galilee Catholic School which opened in 2007 can feel proud of its ongoing environmental approaches. In 2006 the community started an on-going relationship with the Million Trees Program to re-vegetate the area. Since the school has opened it has developed a range of environmentally friendly projects including:

• a frog pond project led by students in year 6.
• a friendship garden which includes sculptures made by students.
• the butterfly garden has encouraged the study of plants that attract butterflies.
• the youngest students have developed a herb and broad bean garden with mosaic tile paths.
• wine barrel pots adorned with flowers and vegetables are dotted around the school.
• an almond orchard, a storm water retention area, a dam and a lasagna: garden with layers of manure, straw and newspaper.
• the community recycles and has compost bins and worm farms.
• play equipment embedded in garden areas.
• storm water collected for use in all toilets.

The school buildings include shading of all verandahs and the use of high performance glazing to reduce glare and heat load. The school is strongly committed to using locally made materials to reduce energy and transport demands. Finishes in buildings are low volatile organic compounds including wool carpets and underlay.
Of special note is the indoor outdoor connection. Children play in all the garden areas and they are encouraged to manipulate natural materials in their play. The school works out of a strong belief that connection with nature is important to cognitive development as well as emotional, spiritual and physical well being. Additionally an ethic of care for the planet begins with connection and relationship with it and this is why children have time in the gardens at school and they also visit the local scrub, beach and reef.

Congratulations to St Mary’s College on being awarded the 2009 Innovations in Education Grant one of only three secondary schools in . The College will receive substantial Hewlett Packard Products, Professional Development and funds to put more technology in the hands of students to transform teaching, learning and collaboration. Through the HP Innovation in Education Grant, St Mary’s College has been recognized in the Asia Pacific region as being committed to exploring the innovations that are possible at the intersection of teaching, learning and technology.  The receipt of up to $179,000 of Hewlett Packard equipment will provide greater access to Technology within the Robotics program at Year 10.  Mrs Jo Surman, Science Coordinator said “UniSA has been working with St Mary’s College to provide a meaningful and achievable electronics course which introduces the students to the world of electronics”. 

The grant provides greater access to Technology facilitating the integration of the Robotics program at the College.