In the spirit of Mercy, we gather today in this place to acknowledge and pay our respects to the Dja Dja Wurrung and their Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge and respect that the land we live, learn and play on is traditionally owned by the Djaara People of the Kulin Nation. We thank them for their continuing care of the land, flowers, animals, trees, mountains and waterways. Together, we seek to learn more about Djaara cultures and histories, walking beside first nations peoples towards reconciliation.
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Catherine McAuley College Bendigo is a Mercy school that offers an unparalleled learning experience for students across its two Bendigo campuses, Coolock and St Mary's. As a Catholic school and leader in Mercy Education, CMCB allows students to discover their full potential.
As a Mercy Community we are committed to building close bonds with the Djaara people and to continue to learn and support the stewardship and legacy of their culture and country. We pay our respects to the elders past, present and emerging.
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At Catherine McAuley College Bendigo, a supportive environment encourages students to be lifelong learners, to discover and thrive as they find their pathway to success. Inspired by Catherine McAuley, the founder of the Sisters of Mercy, our College is committed to education and service in a faith-filled community. Our future is exciting, so we invite you to visit and discover all the opportunities on offer for your child to thrive and choose their pathway to success at Catherine McAuley College Bendigo.
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Welcome to Catherine McAuley College Bendigo
Catherine McAuley College Bendigo consists of two campuses: the Junior Campus (Years 7-9) called Coolock in Junortoun, and the Senior Campus (Years 10-12) called St Mary’s in Bendigo. Coolock features the Trade Training Centre with a functioning farm, the Sister Aloysius Martyn Arts Centre with flexible learning spaces for STEAM, and the Mercy Junortoun Sporting Precinct, a joint-use facility with green spaces, upgraded fields, and indoor sports amenities. St Mary’s offers specialised facilities such as an allied health area, a commercial kitchen, and the innovative iGen program, which brings together students and residents from aged care or senior living communities.
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Catherine McAuley College Bendigo offers an integrated and challenging curriculum that equips students with the skills needed for future jobs, encouraging independent thinking, adaptability, and a passion for learning.
Academic Curriculum
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Coolock Campus - Years 7 to 9
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St Mary's Years 10 to 12
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Innovative Learners
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Applying Skills Beyond the Classroom
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Supports and Interventions
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STEAM
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Sport Development Program - New 2026!
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Instrumental Music Program
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Agriculture and Animal Care
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Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
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VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM)
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VCE Vocational Education and Training (VCE VET)
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iGEN Intergenerational Learning
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Co-Curricular Learning
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Subject Selection
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Learning Diversity
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Data and Testing
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SENIOR BOYS CRICKET
The Senior Boys Cricket Team continued their progression through the SSV tournament, aiming for the State Title.
2025 Melbourne Royal Show – Beef Carcase Competition
LEARNING & TEACHING | A huge congratulations to Greg and Roy (Murray Grey cattle) from Wattledene Murray Greys on a successful Melbourne Royal Show! Throughout the year, CMCB students have been preparing Greg and Roy for the Carcase Competition.
Spirit of Catherine Awards 2025
The Spirit of Catherine Awards recognise inspiring members of our community who model the Mercy Values and live Catherine's words, 'we should be shining lamps, giving light to all around us'.
A Word from the Principal
We have experienced a very smooth start to what we know will be a hectic Term 4.
SENIOR BASKETBALL
At the end of Term 3, Senior Girls and Boys participated in the State Finals day in Melbourne. Both faced tough competition, and the girls finished as State Runners-up.
TRACK & FIELD
Twenty-six students competed in the athletics competition in Bendigo, with eighteen qualifying for the SSV State Finals in Melbourne later in October.
CMCB Sports Development Program – Coaches Announced
CMCB Sports Development Program – Coaches Announced
Meet our Netball and Football Coaches!
'The Addams Family' musical - a show to remember
What a show! A huge thank you to all the cast, crew, musicians and supporters for making this year’s production of The Addams Family one to remember, it was outstanding!
Year 12 Class Masses in the Mercy Chapel
This term each of our Year 12 Living Mercy classes have undertaken a class mass in our beautiful chapel at St Mary’s.
Mercy Day Celebrations
Friday 19 September 2025
Each year, Term 3 concludes with the annual celebration of Mercy Day, when the whole school gathers at Coolock in house colours and costumes to honour the legacy of Catherine McAuley.
Congratulations and thank you to everyone for making our Mercy Day Celebration such a successful end to the term for our community.