Discover Bishop Druitt College

Our purpose is to transform the lives of our students every day, with the aim of Bishop Druitt College being the foremost K-12 college on the North Coast of New South Wales.

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Discover the BDC Advantage

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Meet our Principal

'The student journey at BDC is more than a collection of exciting educational opportunities. It is a transformative experience.'

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“At Bishop Druitt College we see the balance between an outstanding academic environment and a safe and caring pastoral community as being the key to producing world prepared citizens.“

Our Vision & Values

Bishop Druitt College was founded on the pursuit of excellence, with the vision of creating a premium K-12 independent educational experience.

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Our Philosophy

Learning should be innovative, adaptive, resourceful and collaborative.

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The BDC Advantage

Learning & Teaching

Our mission is to ‘light fires not fill buckets’.

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High Performance & Athlete Development

A program designed to be supportive, flexible and responsive to individual student needs, and will help provide our students who are at elite levels in performance, composing, dance and sports to continue to strive at the highest level.

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Enhancing Wellbeing

A supportive and caring environment where students can reach their intellectual, spiritual, physical, emotional and social potential.

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“As a graduate engineer at Cochlear, it is with great pride that I reflect on Bishop Druitt College as an open door to the world that I know and love today. The value I place on community, my respect for education and my closest friendships are all anchored here.“
— Hugh Chan | Dux of Bishop Druitt College 2012

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Latest News

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Wed, Mar 27 2024

Chaplain's Chat and Wellbeing

On behalf of all here at BDC, let me wish you a holy and peaceful...

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Wed, Mar 27 2024

Acting Principal's New Term...

Fred Hollows, our patron of Hollows House has many memorable quotes that exemplify service, character...

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Wed, Mar 27 2024

Campus News - Harmony...

Harmony Week 2024 Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together...

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Wed, Mar 27 2024

Sports News - MTB...

Round 2 CIS Football Cup Match Reports The BDC Open Girls and Open Boys teams...

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Wed, Mar 27 2024

The Little Mermaid Musical...

Welcome to the last newsletter article for the term. What a busy term we have...

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Wed, Mar 27 2024

BDC Alumnus: Abbey Farlow,...

Celebrations abound at Bishop Druitt College as alumnus Abbey Farlow secures a coveted spot as...

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Upcoming Events

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Thu, Feb 8 2024

BDC Playgroup Locations

9:00am

Valla Beach Community Hall, Emerald Beach Cherry Haven, Urunga Neighbourhood Centre, Coffs Harbour Bishop Druitt College

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Thu, May 9 2024

Mother's Day Breakfast

7:00am

111 North Boambee Road, Coffs Harbour, 2456

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Thu, May 9 2024

The Little Mermaid Musical

5:30pm

Bishop Druitt College Theatre

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Tue, May 28 2024

Open Day

9:00am

111 North Boambee Road, Coffs Harbour, 2450

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