The Geelong College founded.

A meeting is called on 18 April 1861 by the Rev A J Campbell (1815-1909), to consider establishment of a united grammar school in Geelong.

Ownership of the school transferred to George Morrison, due to financial issues.

First known football match between The Geelong College and Geelong Grammar

The school vacated Knowle House in Skene St and relocated at the current Senior School site Newtown.

Additional classrooms were built and a wooden gymnasium erected. The gymnasium, later relocated to the west boundary of the property was actively in use until 1969.

Mr. W. R. Bayley resigns as Principal.

First Old Collegian killed in action during World War I - Frederick Steele on 29 October 1914 at the First Battle of Ypre

A Preparatory School established on north-west area of College property fronting Aphrasia St.

House System introduced mainly for sports competition.
Preparatory School teacher, A Trumble becomes one of the first full-time female staff members to teach in a non-sessional capacity

South Wing of the cloister completed.

Formation of the dramatics group, the 'Geelong College Glee Club'

House of Guilds (HoG) established in a house in Talbot St.

First 'Geelong College Glee Club' performance with the presentation of the 'The Monastery'.

Dr. M A Buntine, MA, PhD appointed Principal, following the resignation of Rev F W Rolland.

The Geelong College wins its first APS cricket premiership

College wins its second APS Cricket Premiership.

Geelong College Exploration Society established.

New Preparatory School occupied.

Principal Dr M A Buntine retired, at end of Term 1. Mr. P. N. Thwaites, MA Bed appointed Principal from beginning of Term 2.

College 1st VIII wins Head of the River.

Old Geelong Collegian, Professor Sir Macfarlane Burnet wins Nobel Prize.

College Football Team wins its third APS Premiership for the first time since 1927.

College Cricket Team wins APS Cricket Premiership jointly with Carey Baptist Grammar.

Stage 1 of Rolland Physical Educational Centre, including change rooms, training gymnasium, and canteen on the site of the old Pavilion opened by former collegian Lindsay Hassett.

Campbell House buildings in Aphrasia St moved to Preparatory School site near Minerva Rd entry.

College became co-educational – four girls enrolled at Campbell House followed by another three later that year.

In February the Council agreed to extend enrolment to girls at all levels from February 1975.

Following the formation of the Uniting Church in Australia through a union of the Presbyterian Church, Methodist Church and the Congregational Union, Geelong College became a Uniting Church School.

Initial development of the Environment Centre at Preparatory School.

First female School Captain, Sarah Henderson.
The ‘Ian Watson Gymnasium’ constructed at Preparatory School opened. The centre was named in honour of Mr Ian Watson, member of staff from 1940 and Headmaster of Preparatory School, 1963 to 1976.

College Girls 1st VIII wins APS rowing premiership.

College Chapel opened by Sir Ronald Wilson, President of the Uniting Church in Australia. The refurbishment and extension of the Chapel, formerly the House of Music, began in 1988.

The ‘Joan Sweetman Room’ a multipurpose room erected at Campbell House and named in honour of Mrs Joan Sweetman, member of staff from 1947 and Director of Kindergarten/Campbell House from 1947 to 1978.

Performing Arts/Music Centre erected at Preparatory School. The main auditorium named ‘Robertson Hall’ in honour of Old Collegian and former Council member, Sir Horace Robertson.

Federation Festival presented over 4 days in May 2001.

Introduction of the Year 4 'Enviro' Program.

Opening of the Keith Humble Centre for Music and the Performing Arts on 22 July.

Naming of the George Logie-Smith Auditorium on 19 August.

College Football Team for the first time since 1963 wins its fourth APS Football Premiership jointly with Scotch College and Haileybury College.

Introduction of new School Song, 'Sic Itur Ad Astra.'

Commencement of Middle School redevelopment.

Andrew Barr commences as 11th Principal of The Geelong College, following the retirement of Dr Pauline Turner.

Acquisition of Cape Otway Property.

Opening of Stage 1 and Stage 2 of Middle School redevelopment with new Year 7 and 8 learning studios.

The new Early Learning Spaces within the Junior School are opened in February.

The College begins Remote Learning in the final days of Term 1, with students learning from home in an effort to restrict  the transmission of COVID-19 through the school community. After Easter, Term 2 commences with Remote Learning for at least the first four weeks.

Primary classrooms are opened in the new Junior School in April.

Students return to classroom learning from June 9.

Return to Remote Learning from August 2.