Catherine McAuley College

Join us for an evening celebrating the creativity, talent and artistic growth of our students at the Arts Spectacular.

Explore our exhibition of Visual Arts works from our students, featuring a selection of outstanding pieces from Semester 1 alongside current works from Semester 2 classes. The exhibition offers a wonderful insight into the diverse skills, ideas and creative journeys of our young artists.

Our VCE Drama students will present a snapshot of their Semester 1 classwork, exploring the importance and impact of the arts in our world. This engaging performance will introduce the evening's musical items and celebrate the power of creativity, expression and connection through the arts.

We warmly invite students, staff, families and members of the wider CMCB community to join us in celebrating the imagination, dedication and achievements of our students across the Visual and Performing Arts.
Wednesday 5 August | 5pm - Art Showcase | 6.30pm Winter Concert
Coolock Campus, 1 St Vincent's Road, Junortoun.

Last week, six CMCB netball teams faced the strongest teams in the region at the School Sport Victoria Loddon Mallee Regional Netball Finals, after progressing through the previous stage of competition. All six teams had a great day and have made it to the State Finals: Senior Girls, Intermediate Girls, Intermediate Boys, Year 8 Girls, Year 7 Girls and Junior Boys.

Grand Champion Success at the Australian Sheep & Wool Show!

Catherine McAuley College Bendigo is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Show Team at this year's Australian Sheep & Wool Show in Bendigo.

Over the three-day event, six dedicated students represented the College with enthusiasm, professionalism and a passion for agriculture. Their hard work and commitment resulted in our most successful showing to date, highlighted by winning the prestigious Grand Champion Polwarth Ewe award to an ewe under 1½ years and full milk teeth.

Thanks to for their ongoing partnership and support. Congratulations to our Show Team on their exceptional results and for representing Catherine McAuley College Bendigo with pride throughout the event.
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Kakadu Immersion – A Journey of Faith, Culture and Connection
Sixteen Year 9 students and accompanying staff have come home from the Northern Territory with memories, insights and experiences that will remain with them for many years to come.

Throughout the immersion, students were privileged to learn on Country, deepen their understanding of Aboriginal culture and history, and experience the unique beauty of Kakadu National Park. This immersion provided opportunities for students to step beyond the classroom, listen, reflect and grow through meaningful encounters with people, place and culture.

The experience strengthened connections, broadened horizons and embodied the spirit of learning, service and faith that lies at the heart of our College community.

Our excited group of Unit 2 Biologists visited the Melbourne Zoo on Wed 15 July. Students actively participated in workshops where they studied the amazing Southern Corroboree frog and connected their learning to concepts such as biodiversity, adaptations, threats and conservation strategies for this critically endangered amphibian. Students also practised their observational and data-collection skills in the butterfly enclosure and spent time analysing enclosures using bioethical approaches and concepts.

iGEN Learning - A lifetime of opportunities
It’s a great time to look back on the exciting finish to Semester 1 in the iGEN Learning program.

Meaningful connections and days filled with collaborative joy will be remembered long into the future, complemented by personal growth and increased confidence for all.

Intergenerational connections with our Mercy Health residents continue to broaden our community, allowing our students to thrive and to serve.

📢 Pathway Counselling Meeting bookings are now open for current Year 9 and 10 students.
These meetings are an important opportunity for students and families to plan senior pathways and finalise subject selections for 2027.

✅ Student attendance is compulsory
✅ A parent/carer must attend
✅ 2027 subject selections will be submitted during the meeting
✅ Subject selections must be approved and signed by the attending parent/carer

🔗 Book via PAM: bit.ly/cmcb🔗 Book via PAM: bit.ly/cmcb
📅 Subject Selection choices due Friday 7 August

📅 Term 3 Key Dates Are Here! 📚✨
Stay up to date with all the important events, activities and milestones happening throughout Term 3.

2027 Subject Selection is Now Underway!

Our recent Subject Selection Evening provided a valuable opportunity for students entering Year 10, VCE, VCE VET, or VCE Vocational Major in 2027 to explore their options, meet with teachers, visit subject displays, and attend information sessions alongside their parents and carers.

Choosing subjects is an important step in every student's CMCB journey, helping to shape future learning pathways, career goals, and opportunities beyond school.
A big thank you to all students, parents, and carers who attended and invested time in planning for the future.

📅 Subject Selection closes Friday 7 August.
❓Find Out more: bit.ly/cmcb-subject-guide