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Transition
Catherine McAuley College Bendigo is committed to a smooth transition for all students. Our staff will work with you and the primary school to support your child with their transition to our College.
Transition Journey
During the transition journey, we will provide a series of events and opportunities for you and your child to find out more about the College.
Throughout the transition process, we endeavour to collect as much information as possible about your child’s learning and social needs before they begin secondary school.
Transition support for new students includes:
- Orientation Day
- Collection of student data to support individual learners
- Connection with current school
- Parent Evening for families of students with additional needs
- Extra transition sessions for students requiring additional support.
- Transition Newsletters for families
- Headstart program for senior students
Orientation Day - Tuesday 9 December 2025
Orientation Day offers all Year 7, 2026 students the opportunity to spend a day at the Coolock Campus and familiarise themselves with daily life at Catherine McAuley College Bendigo.
Student Life at Coolock Campus
Student Life at St Mary's Campus
Uniform
The uniform is a mark of identity for Catherine McAuley College Bendigo in the wider community and it establishes a sense of belonging within the school community.
All Years 7 – 12 students are expected to wear the full Catherine McAuley College Bendigo uniform.
Uniform Fittings for New Students - Bookings Now Open
As the official school uniform supplier, Noone is offering new student uniform fitting appointments for Catherine McAuley College Bendigo at the Bendigo store from October 2025. We encourage you to take advantage of this personalised fitting service. The Online Booking Calendar is now open for appointments.
To prevent delays, we suggest buying your uniform early and not waiting until just before the new school year starts. Click below for full information in the Noone uniform fitting letter and prices.
Travel
Travel by car
Parents, carers and staff must adhere to road rules and regulations when dropping off and collecting students.
Motorists must not perform U-turns over unbroken or continuous dividing lines.
At Coolock, drop students in either the Visitor Carpark (enter Gate 3, then turn left) or the Trade Training Centre Carpark (enter Gate 5). Students should not be dropped off in the Staff Carpark.
At St Mary’s, motorists must observe 2-minutes pick-up/drop off areas, not stop in ‘No Stopping’ zones and approach the pedestrian crossing prepared to stop.
Bikes and scooters
Suitable places are provided at both campuses for the safe storage of bikes. Students must stow their helmet in their lockers and provide their own locking device to secure the bike.
Students at Catherine McAuley College Bendigo are not permitted to ride e-scooters to or from school, or at any time while wearing the CMCB uniform.
Bus travel
Catherine McAuley College Bendigo is well-served by the urban and country bus networks. Students have access to four bus networks:
- Urban Bus Travel (suburbs of Bendigo)
- Country Bus Travel
- CMCB Charter Bus Service
- Castlemaine Bus Travel
General Information
All enquiries regarding bus travel are directed to the Bus Coordinator Miss Erin Varker on 5445 9100 or email evarker@cmcb.vic.edu.au. Other useful contacts are:
- Christians Buses – 5447 2222
- Regional Country Bus Coordinator – Country Bus Network – 4433 4317
- VLine – 5440 2739
Conveyance Allowance
Travellers who reside more than 4.8kms from the College may be eligible for Conveyance Allowance. This allowance is only available to those travellers who have purchased a bus pass.
To claim the allowance please see form below. This form is to be completed, along with the receipt for the bus pass, and returned to the Finance Office, St Mary’s, Barkly Street, Bendigo.
Conveyance Allowance Application Form 3 - Public Transport Travel
Conveyance Allowance Application Form 1 - Private Car Travel Only
School Fees 2026
Catherine McAuley College Bendigo provides a comprehensive curriculum, experienced and dedicated staff and contemporary resources and facilities to meet the educational needs of students.
To support the provision of outstanding educational service to the community, the College, governed by Mercy Education Ltd, sets an appropriate fee level. Justice to all requires that fee levels be equitable, while in the tradition of Mercy compassion is shown to those in need.
