Welcome to our Transition Hub. This page contains all the information you need as your child prepares to join CLC next year. Keep up to date with key dates, essential resources and important updates to ensure a smooth and successful transition for both you and your child.
Welcome to Catholic Ladies’ College! As Principal, I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to all parents and students joining us for Year 7 in 2026.
The transition from primary school to secondary school marks an exciting new chapter filled with growth, learning, and new opportunities. We also understand that it can be a daunting experience for your child. Our dedicated team is committed to providing a nurturing and empowering environment where each child can thrive, ensuring an education for the head, the heart and the hands.
We look forward to partnering with you in supporting your daughter’s journey and celebrating her successes along the way. Welcome to the CLC community!
Mrs Stephanie Evans
Principal
A Smooth Start: The Year 7 Transition Program at CLC
Starting Year 7 is a whirlwind of emotions – excitement for new beginnings, anticipation of possibilities and maybe even butterflies! We get it. Our aim is to provide a transition program which prepares our students for the changes and challenges they face as they undertake their new schooling journey.
At Catholic Ladies’ College (CLC), we want the transition from Grade 6 to Year 7 to be a warm welcome into our vibrant school community. That’s why we’ve tailored the Year 7 transition program to cater for our wonderful new CLC students.
Our unique, six week ‘Thrive’ program focuses on building confidence, academic success and facilitating the development of friendships. We’ll equip your daughter with the knowledge to confidently navigate the beautiful College grounds, learn essential study skills and time-management techniques, as well as experiencing a taste of the wide variety of opportunities that CLC has to offer.
We hope that through our extensive Thrive program, students will arrive to CLC on their first day of Year 7 feeling confident, capable and excited to begin this significant new chapter in their lives.
We value your partnership as a parent. We’ll keep you informed with regular updates and opportunities to connect with our dedicated Year 7 team.
Together, let’s make your daughter’s transition to CLC a smooth and enriching experience.
Mrs Kasia Pliszka
Transition Coordinator
The 2026 Year 7 Book List and ordering flyer are now available and are attached here. In partnership with Campion Education and integrated with our learning management system, CLC Connect, all digital resources are accessible through a single sign-in via the Campion platform, MyConnect2.
To ensure seamless access to eBooks and digital textbooks, families must order through Campion Education. Benefits include:
- One secure login for all digital resources
- Easy access to textbooks and learning tools
- Enhanced features like annotations and immersive reader via MyConnect2.
When ordering, please use your child’s CLC email address which has been emailed to you. This email will be activated during Device Activation days in late December.
Important: Most textbooks include digital components essential for classroom learning. Second-hand books often lack access codes, limiting functionality and access to required materials. To ensure full access and compatibility, we recommend purchasing all listed items through Campion.
We are finalising our bus service for the start of 2026. If you would like to secure a place on a Charter Bus for 2026 for your child, please complete the attached form and return it to charterbuses@clc.vic.edu.au by Friday, 28 November 2025.
Please note once you sign up, you are committing to the 2026 Charter Bus and the costs will be added to your first fee statement in late November 2025.
Please use the link to view further information on our Charter Buses.
To help ensure your child has a smooth start to Year 7, we require all Year 7 students to attend a device set-up session with our IT team. At this appointment, our IT Team will connect your child to CLC's Wi-Fi network, download Microsoft Office to their device, set up their CLC email address and CLC Connect Learning Portal, and install the CLC Printers.
Appointments are available on the following days:
Monday, 15 December 2025
Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Thursday, 22 January 2026
There are specific sessions for PC (non-Apple Products) and Apple computers, so please ensure you book the session that suits your child’s device.
Before your appointment, please ensure that the new device is unboxed, has completed the initial setup process and is fully charged.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our IT team at it@clc.vic.edu.au.
We are thrilled to announce that Catholic Ladies’ College will present Six: Teen Edition, licensed for performance onsite at CLC.
The production will take place in the College Hall from 11–16 May 2026, featuring three performances and a special community event. Over the summer break and Term 1 holidays, the Hall will undergo exciting sound and lighting upgrades to make this year’s show truly spectacular.
This musical will feature two casts of six principal performers (12 leads in total), supported by a vibrant ensemble of dancers and singers. We welcome all students to audition!
Being part of a production is a significant commitment and by auditioning, students agree to bring their best to every stage of the process. Our goal is to create a supportive, collaborative and close-knit ensemble throughout the journey.
We are delighted to welcome back Brooke McEvoy as Choreographer and Melanie Hillman as Director and Vocal Coach.
If your child is interested in auditioning, please read the attached information and complete the Audition Form linked to the right. If your child doesn't yet know their CLC email, please use a parent/guardian email for now.
Our school uniform is available for purchase at Academy Uniforms in Thomastown or through their website.
Additionally, the Parents' Association hosts a Second-Hand Uniform Sale to assist families looking for pre-owned uniforms. Stock availability can vary and not all items may be in stock at all times. The shop will run in the College Hall on Friday, 23 January from 10.00am - 12.00pm.
Our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) portal is now live and ready for your order. You will now be able to proceed with ordering your child's laptop through JB Hi-Fi Education via the button below.
The school code is: CLC2026
All pricing is subject to change and will be updated on the portal when required, as well as stock lead times and ETAs.
To avoid any potential delays or issues with your child's device arriving on time, we strongly recommend placing your orders as soon as possible.
Please note that using the JB Hi-Fi portal is optional; it’s simply offered for your convenience.
If you have any questions regarding the BYOD program, please do not hesitate to contact the CLC IT Department directly at it@clc.vic.edu.au.
At CLC, our attributes form the heart of our community and shape the character of our students. The core attributes of Courage, Responsibility, Excellence, Wisdom and Belonging reflect what we aspire to instill in every member of our College. Each of these values represents a distinct goal for our students, staff and parents, guiding their actions and fostering a strong, united community that thrives on these principles.