This week our community mourns the loss of our friend, pastor and alumnus Monsignor Marriott, who passed away on Sunday 23 November. Mons Marriott was a former student of St Mary's College (Class of 1954) where he attended the primary school until Grade 3 (1942 to 1945), then Marist Brothers’ College from 1946 to 1947.

Monsignor Frank was a loved and respected member of our College community. He was generous with his time and support, regularly celebrating Masses with us and visiting to talk with students and staff. Everyone associated with Mons Frank will have a personal story. He was a great mentor and friend to countless people across the Diocese, both Catholic and non-Catholic. We keep him in our prayers.

A Pontifical Concelebrated Funeral Mass for Monsignor Frank Marriott will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo on Wednesday 3 December at 1.00pm. Families will have recently received an email notification that Catherine McAuley College Bendigo will be closed on this day.

Vale Monsignor Frank Marriott

Last Thursday, we had the privilege of celebrating the graduation of our Year 12 students with a beautiful Mass at the Cathedral, followed by a memorable gathering at the Bendigo Town Hall. The Year 12 Graduation is a significant milestone, a time to reflect on the journey, growth, and achievements of our students as they complete their secondary education.

This celebration highlighted the resilience, character, and commitment developed through six years of learning at CMCB. Such success is not achieved in isolation; it is the result of the combined efforts of dedicated staff, supportive families, and the determination of our students. 

Graduation - Class of 2025

Last Friday marked the final day for our Year 9 students at Coolock. Their transition to St Mary’s for the Headstart program, running this week and next, provides structure and support as our 2026 Year 10 cohort encounters new learning spaces, content, and teachers.

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On Monday, at the Sports Awards Night, we celebrated excellence in sport across 2025. Congratulations to Charlie King and Harriett Whiteacre, winners of the Tim Ledwidge Memorial Medals for senior football and netball, to our Sports Stars of the Year, and to the individuals and teams who won state titles. Thank you to Mrs Simon Ledwidge and Mr Liam Ledwidge, who attended and presented the medals during the ceremony. We also express our appreciation to our Activities Coordinators, Mrs Maree Pearce and Mrs Holly Speed, for organising the evening, and for their work managing our extensive co-curricular sport program throughout 2025. 

Sports Awards Night 2025