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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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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Tue, Oct 15 2024

Teachers recognised with World...

Bishop Druitt College is proud to announce that three of its dedicated educators—Ben Andrews, James...

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Wed, Oct 2 2024

The Crucial Role of...

The first few years of a child's education are undeniably pivotal, with the initial year...

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Thu, Sept 19 2024

Principal's News Term 3...

EYE Week This year is the 24th annual Express Yourself Everyone celebration and the 2024...

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Thu, Sept 19 2024

Chaplain's Chat Term 3...

As Term 3 draws to a close, we prepare to say goodbye to the class...

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Wed, Sept 18 2024

Primary Matters Term 3...

Scratch Junior This term our Year K-2 students have been learning to use the program...

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Wed, Sept 18 2024

Secondary Matters Term 3...

Term 3 has moved along quickly and we have enjoyed a very vibrant and busy...

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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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Wed, Oct 30 2024

BDC Sports Awards Dinner

5:30pm

Pacific Bay Resort

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Sun, Nov 10 2024

BDC Golf Day

11:15am

Bonville Golf Resort

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Thu, Nov 14 2024

BDC Awards Night: Celebrating...

5:45pm

111 North Boambee Road, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450

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