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Transition

Catherine McAuley College Bendigo is committed to a smooth transition for all students. Our staff will work with you and the primary school to support your child with their transition to our College.

During the transition journey, we will provide a series of events and opportunities for you and your child to find out more about the College. In 2025, these commence with Open Day on Wednesday 26 March followed by the ‘Discover CMCB’ Days and exploring our virtual resources online.

Throughout the transition process, we endeavour to collect as much information as possible about your child’s learning and social needs, before they begin secondary school.

Transition

Transition support for new students includes:

  • ‘Discover CMCB’ Session and Orientation Day
  • Collection of student data to support individual learners
  • Connection with current school
  • Parent Evening for families of students with additional needs
  • Extra transition sessions for students requiring additional support.
  • Transition Newsletters for families
  • Headstart program for senior students

Upcoming Events

OPEN EVENING – WEDNESDAY 26 MARCH 2025

Key Dates for Year 7, 2026

Our comprehensive enrolment and transition program is designed to prepare students for moving to secondary school.

  • Open Day: Wednesday 26 March 2025
  • Enrolments Open: Wednesday 26 March 2025
  • ‘Discover CMCB’ Days: Monday 28 April to Friday 2 May 2025 (for Grade 6 students at the Coolock Campus)
  • Information Evening for Parents & Carers of a Child with Additional Learning Needs: Tuesday 29 April 2025
  • Enrolments Close: Friday 9 May 2025

Your Grade 6 child may also like to view this video about Beginning Year 7 at Catherine McAuley College, in the words of current students.

Enquiries

Please contact Mrs Audra Petri, College Registrar for more information.
Phone: 03 5445 9100
Email: enrolment@cmc.vic.edu.au