Throughout Hector’s long teaching career, he was an exceptional educator and had an impact on countless students. Denise was a woman of deep faith and was a highly-respected teacher and leader in Catholic education. (Read more below.)

CARITAS DAY – WHOLE COLLEGE CELEBRATION
Following the cancellation of the Swimming Carnival, our Student Representative Council has proposed that we gather as a College community on the final day of term to participate in Caritas Ks . We are pleased to announce that Friday 4 April will now be a Whole College community day at Coolock Campus.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
This year’s theme is March Forward: For All Women and Girls, and Mercy Education Ltd is highlighting some of the incredible women across our Mercy schools, including Mrs Sonja Cain, our Executive of College Administration. Sonja models the Mercy Values and Catherine McAuley’s example in all her interactions. Her passion for learning and service to  the CMCB community has been evident since her commencement. (Read on LinkedIn)

PARTNERSHIP NEWS
We are delighted to share some fantastic news with our community – Scott Eeles, Facilities Manager for Danihers at CMCB, was awarded the 2025 Danihers Business Partner of the Year Award at their recent Family Day. Congratulations Scott! (Read more.)

PARENT EVENING – SONYA KARRAS PARTY SAFE SEMINAR
We are very fortunate to welcome renowned speaker Sonya Karras back to CMCB to present her informative and highly amusing safe partying, drugs and alcohol Party Safe seminar on Tuesday 18 March, 6pm. Recommended for parents and carers of students in Years 7 – 12. I strongly encourage you to attend this educational seminar focused on celebrating safely and other topics such as vaping, AI and social media. (Register here)

OPEN DAY
On Wednesday 26 March we are holding our Open Day at Coolock Campus from 4.30 to 7.00pm. We warmly invite prospective and current families to come along and enjoy learning activities, guided tours, information stalls, live music and a BBQ. (Open Day flyer)

HOME HANDBOOK
The latest edition of the Home Handbook is now available to families. We hope you find the Handbook a useful guide to help you understand more about the College, our processes and policies and that it assists you in connecting with your child’s learning and various activities. (Read Home Handbook)

VALE HECTOR MILLER

The recent and sudden death of Mr Hector Miller has been a tragic loss to the Catherine McAuley College Bendigo (CMCB) community. Hector died on 28 February 2025. Throughout his long teaching career, he was an exceptional educator and had an impact on countless students.

Hector commenced teaching at Catholic College Bendigo in 2012. During his time at our College, Hector was a vital part of the Arts and Media Teams, working predominantly at St Mary’s. In 2023, he took leave so he could experience a new adventure and challenge at Bendigo Tech School.
There are countless past and present staff, students and families who will remember Hector’s passions, kindness, humour and compassion, both at CMCB and through his connections with the broader community.
Hector’s children are alumni of CMCB. The school community extends its deepest condolences Hector’s family and friends. Please include them in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

VALE DENISE BRADDON

The Catherine McAuley College Bendigo (CMCB) community is saddened to learn of the death of Denise Braddon, a former teacher at our College. Denise died on 4 March 2025. She was a woman of deep faith and was a highly-respected teacher and leader in Catholic education.

Denise worked at CMCB from 2014 until 2018, when she retired and returned to New South Wales. During her time at our College, Denise was a vital part of the Religious Education and Faith teams, working at St Mary’s Campus. As an expert liturgist, she was integral to our masses and liturgies and brought deep insights to her Religious Education classes.

Prior to her appointment at CMCB, Denise worked at Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited and the Diocese of Sandhurst. She held a variety of leadership roles in the areas of Liturgy and Religious Education.

The school community extends its deepest condolences to Denise’s family, colleagues and friends. Please include them in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Kind regards,

Mr Brian Turner, Principal