BUS INFORMATION

Notre Dame College students can travel to school by a Public Transport Victoria bus (Conveyance Bus) or a School Bus Programme (Country Bus).

For bus information and local routes please visit our website https://www.notredame.vic.edu.au/ndc-community/bus-travel

Please note:

Shepparton / Mooroopna travellers – if you do not have a bus card or you are inelligible for free travel the cost of the bus each way is $1.50.

Country Bus Travellers (School Bus Programme) – must have completed a form and received approved to travel from the Shepparton Bus Coordinator. No students can travel without prior approval this includes one off passes. If you require travel on these buses please email bus@notredame.vic.edu.au.

Lost cards: Replacement bus passes for either Local or Country Traveller can only be obtained by contacting the appropriate bus company directly and paying the replacement fee. The replacement fee is set by the Bus Company.

College Opening Mass

We held our Opening Mass last Thursday - officiated by Bishop Shane Mackinlay with support from Father Adi Indra and Father Joe Taylor.

The new College theme 'Pilgrims of Hope’ was reflected throughout the Mass. Congratulations to our College leaders who were presented with their leadership badges after having been blessed by Bishop Shane.

Army STEM Engagement Programme

Students from Years 8-12 and a few staff members had an unforgettable hands-on experience with the Army STEM Engagement Programme visiting NDC. From piloting helicopters in a flight simulator to stepping inside an artillery tank with immersive VR technology, this programme brought science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to life like never before.

With real-world insights from professionals in cyber, engineering, aviation, and defence roles, our students explored exciting career pathways in the Australian Defence Force.

A huge thank you to the Army STEM Team for providing this interactive, engaging, and inspiring experience.

Year 7’s First Month at Notre Dame College

Last Monday, our College Captains Will Clurey and Gracielle Igat and College Vice Captain Angela Baxter roamed south side of the Knight Street Campus interviewing our Year 7 students to hear about how their first month at Notre Dame College has been.

Shrove Tuesday was celebrated this week

Shrove Tuesday is the day before Lent.

It comes from the custom of ringing the Shriven Bell to summon people to Church to be “shriven”- that is to confess their sins at the beginning of Lent. At that time certain foods were given up for the duration of Lent. Those foods included egg, milk, meat and rich buttery dishes.

So on Shrove Tuesday they used up these foods. It is from this that the tradition of making pancakes on Shrove Tuesday began. ...and we are all about honouring traditions at Notre Dame, so many pancakes were consumed.

2025 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAMME

For further information or to complete an application please visit the College website: https://www.notredame.vic.edu.au/.../instrumental-music...

Notre Dame College Thrift Shop

Have the kids grown a little over the holidays?

Would a spare uniform or two reduce the daily washing pressures?

Is last year's uniform looking a bit wild and woolly?

The Thrift Shop is open every Wednesday from 3:30PM to 4:15PM and is located where the old school uniform shop used to be (Corio Ave, enter the College gates and it is on the right hand side, beside the oval).

Email phillip.guthrie@notredame.vic.edu.au with any inquiries.