The BDC Advantage

Our College

'It is not really about the BDC difference - it is the BDC advantage. We are a community. We are innovative. We are inclusive and we prepare children for an exciting, dynamic life.'

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Student Wellbeing

A caring and inclusive Christian community
Our K-12 Student Wellbeing HUB with chaplains, a school psychologist and a family therapist
A hands-on, meaningful service-learning program
Targeted and proactive wellbeing programs
An innovative rites of passage focus
Wellbeing Dog

Educational Outcomes

Top school on the Coffs Coast using NAPLAN and ATAR benchmarks
Inspirational specialist teachers working across the K-12 campus, including in languages, technologies, physical education, drama, music, learning support and library
Known for our academic focus and innovative practices
Career education and pathways coach from Year 5 to Year 12
Acceleration and extension opportunities across the campus
HSC and vocational education opportunities - with 40 course options in the senior school

Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

Extensive outdoor education and camps program from Year 1 through to Year 12, building student empathy, resilience, leadership and determination
Highest performing Performing Arts program in the region with over 300 students involved in the instrumental music program and a High Performance Program
Excellent sporting opportunities and resources across all independent school sports, High Performance Program and Athlete Development with specialist sporting academies in basketball, netball, golf, rugby, and football
Member of the International Round Square network with 180 sister schools - access for students to attend national and international conferences and exchanges

Resources & Facilities

Wellbeing Hub
Innovations Hub
School-farm - 'Farnworth'
STEAM Lab
Trade training Centre with a commercial kitchen
Performing Arts faculty with 17 music tutors and 6 performing arts teachers
Indoor international-standard basketball centre
Three full-size football fields
1 GB network bandwidth - making us the fastest school on the Mid North Coast
Latest technology in classrooms, such as laser cutters and 3-D printers
Climate-controlled classrooms
Creative Arts Gallery
On-campus Midford uniform shop outlet
Modern canteen with a healthy seasonal menu
Extensive primary and secondary (iHub) library resources, services and facilities; a dedicated senior study area and comprehensive online assignment support
Senior Centre - The David Ford Centre
Margaret's Field and Adventure Playground
Theatre
Hoys High Performance Gym
Dance Studio

Value-Added Education

Partnerships with TAFE and universities that are growing quickly
After-school homework club
Outside school hours care from 7.45 am to 6.00 pm daily
Bus service to the Coffs Coast Northern Beaches
Annual international tours and exchange programs
Stationery, incursions and excursions included in primary fees
Years 7-8 sport costs included in fees
Foundation Day, swimming carnival, and college picnic included in fees
On-site speech therapy and occupational therapy support
Online LMS for students, parents and staff that provide access to calendars, diaries, timetables, notices, school reports and more
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