Wednesday 11 February 2026

150 Years Celebration - International Women's Day Breakfast

Past students and community members are warmly invited to join us for the first of our Sesquicentenary events, celebrating 150 years of Mercy education in Bendigo.

Friday 6 March 2026, 7.30 am – 9.00 am

St Mary’s Hall, Barkly Street, Bendigo

GUEST SPEAKERS

Enjoy a delicious breakfast while being inspired by the personal journeys of some of our remarkable alumnae, who will offer insightful reflections on gender and leadership.

  • MC: Grace Aicken
  • Panellists: Cr Andrea Metcalf, Justine Sharkey Minne, Leila Gurruwiwi and Abbey Milligan

Tickets: Bookings essential | $40 adults; $15 students, includes breakfast

Enquiries 03 5445 9100; event@cmcb.vic.edu.au

International Women's Day Breakfast

International Women's Day Breakfast

INVITATION

Join us throughout the year as we celebrate and honour the pioneering spirit of the foundation Sisters and the thousands of children and educators who have been part of the Mercy story.

With something for everyone, we invite you to mark your calendar and start planning the many ways you will walk down memory lane, rekindle old friendships and give thanks for the past and future success of CMCB.

  • International Women’s Day Breakfast | Friday 6 March
  • Jubilee Community Art Show | Saturday 2 May
  • Sesquicentennial ‘Back To’ Day | Saturday 2 May
  • Performance Gala | Friday 22 May
  • Sesquicentennial Gala Dinner | Saturday 5 September
Ms Barbara Lomas
Communications and Engagement