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We are committed to offering on-campus experiences together with engaging and informative online resources to support students and their families.

Learning for Life

Do you want your children to learn how to think independently and be adaptable? With 150 years of delivering educational excellence; Catherine McAuley College Bendigo is passionate about arming students with the skills they need to thrive and serve.

Join our welcoming community in 2026 and begin learning for life.

Open Day 2025

WEDNESDAY 26 MARCH, 4.30-7.00pm

Do you want your children to learn how to think independently and be adaptable? With 150 years of delivering educational excellence; Catherine McAuley College Bendigo is passionate about arming students with the skills they need to thrive and serve.

Join our welcoming community in 2026 and begin learning for life.

Attend our Open Day to see our innovative educational facilities and spacious grounds, including the new Mercy Junortoun Sporting Precinct. Learn about the College’s academic, creative and sporting programs.

  • Learning activities
  • Guided tours
  • Information stalls
  • Live music
  • BBQ

Virtual Open House

Our virtual Open House site includes virtual tours and engaging videos to build Grade 6 students’ confidence about starting high school at CMCB. Explore the 360 virtual tours to find your way around the Coolock Campus and the Mercy Junortoun Sporting Precinct.

Discover CMCB

Monday 28 April – Friday 2 May 2025

‘Discover CMCB’ sessions allow 2025 Grade 6 students to visit CMCB on a regular school day and experience life as a Year 7 student at the Coolock Campus (Years 7 – 9).

Additional Learning Needs Information Evening

Tuesday 29 April 2025

For parents and carers of a child with additional learning needs who is starting Year 7 in 2026.

Enrolment Dates

Online enrolment for Year 7 2026 will open on Wednesday 26 March 2025 and close on Friday 9 May 2025.