Community
Students at Catholic College Bendigo enjoy a vibrant community life. Active faith and justice groups, sports, music and cultural organisations are part of the college experience. Please see the news articles or the newsletter for some examples, check the web pages, or contact the school.
Some community groups include:
Justice in Motion Group (now V-JIM)
School Students making a difference here & overseas; more info
37th Marist Cricket Carnival
CCB will host this cricket season, played on ovals around the city. Dates are 9th Dec - 14th Dec. Visit the Cricket info page
Spring Arts Festival
Catholic College Bendigo's first Spring Arts Festival runs from 9th September to 11th November, & features performers from all year levels & multiple arts disciplines. Click to visit the Spring Arts site, or download the flyer (pdf, opens in a new tab/window)
RACV Energy Breakthrough Team
Every year thousands of students go to Maryborough to compete in a variety of energy-saving challenges. CCB sends a team to race in the 24-hour endurance cycling event. Visit the special site created by our multimedia students.
"The Wiz" 2009 Production
Our Year 9s produce the major musical each year, with most of students involved, in all facets of the production. This year we present a new take on the Wizard of Oz story, The Wiz. We are also excited to present the concert band as the production orchestra. Visit the Wiz web site.
Visit the web team's 2008 site, Grease
Alumni
Alumni from CCB & its founding schools can keep in touch with the school & each other. Barb Lomas is the alumni officer. Visit the alumni site.
Music
CCB offers a growing collection of music experiences for students & community members:
La Valla Singers, the junior contemporary choir, conducted by Alannah Darmody
Coolock Singers, the senior group, conducted by Cathy Moore.
Voice Choir, our award-winning "speaking choir". You have to see this to experience the full effect. Leader is Ian McArthur
Concert Band, a symphonic wind group of about 20 members, conducted by Stephen Briggs.
Private and small-group lessons for a broad range of instruments are available through the school. Please inquire.
Soup Van
Every Friday a group of senior students is driven to Melbourne by one of the staff, to assist the St Vincent de Paul Society with their nighttime meal program. A demanding but very satisfying activity, co-ordinated by Amanda Williams. Please contact the office for details.
Sport
Our athletes compete in a huge range of sports, both team and individual, in all seasons. CCB fields many representative teams across the region, state and even overseas, and supports individuals in their own endeavours. We are active members of the Catholic All Schools sports network, as well as the Marist associations.
Sports details are often in our newsletter.
A full list of the 24 representative sides we support is on Moodle (you need your CCB password). Please contact the sport co-ordinators, Mrs Maree Pearce (Coolock), or Miss Rachel Crow (La Valla) for more information.
Parents & Friends
The "P & F" meet regularly to hear & advise the principal, and strengthen the link between family and school. Go to the P & F page
Wellbeing
The Wellbeing team supports all members of the college with the challenges life presents. Consultations are free and confidential. Visit the Wellbeing site.
