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CMC Open Day & 2026 Enrolments
Catherine McAuley College Bendigo
YMCA Before or After School Care
Before School 7 am to 8.45 am After School: 3.20 pm to 6 pm
If you have any questions, please speak to our friendly team:
Email: stthereses@ymca.org.au
Central Customer Service Team: (03) 8371 0500
FREE - Growing Cricket for Girls Program
The program is 4-weeks of 1-hour sessions. Held straight after school on the school oval starting Wednesday 12th March, but participants can join at any stage. Participants can be any age from Prep – Grade 6 and will go through the introductory skills to cricket in a girls-only environment while playing small-sided games.
The cost for the program is FREE! That's right FREE!
AND all registered participants receive a cricket pack!
Henry Edwards (Past St Therese’s student and current LSO) will run the sessions. He has extensive cricket knowledge having represented Victoria at a National level recently.
If you think your child would be interested in this, please scan the attached QR Code and sign up.
What's On in Bendigo!
St Therese's SHARKS Junior Football
Player registrations are now open for the 2025 Season. We welcome all past and new players (Boys and Girls). Registration for new players can be completed online: https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/5bfaac
Scholastic Book Club
St Therese's School Scholastic Book Club Coordinator is Marcene Haythorpe
Canteen
The Parents and Friends Association runs the canteen service, following a healthy food plan. Our onsite canteen operates every Friday for lunch and over-the-counter sales and Thursday for recess snacks.
Orders must be placed by Thursday at 11:00 AM through the office, or online by 3:00 PM.
To cancel a lunch order, please contact Mary Piltz by 9:30 AM on Friday.
Text: 0421 068 471
The Friendly Brew
Join us on Fridays for your *FREE caffeine fix, located outside the Rocketship stairway.
Come and say hello to our friendly coffee crew, made up of wonderful volunteer parents.
*Donations accepted - proceeds to our School Welfare Team
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: If you would like to be added to our roster of volunteers, please come along Friday and see one of the beautiful baristas or contact the school office.
It’s a fantastic way to get to know families and it’s easy peasy…
A shift goes from 8.30am-10ish.
One shift a term would be an amazing commitment to our school community
At St Therese's School, we are incredibly grateful for the dedication and kindness of our volunteers, their contributions make a lasting impact.
Volunteers are unpaid, but the time, love, and patience they give to our children are truly priceless. They help shape young minds, foster a sense of community, and create a positive environment for learning.
To all our volunteers—thank you for your generosity, your commitment, and your heart. Our school is a better place because of you! 💙✨