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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Wed, Mar 6 2024

Careers at BDC Term...

We have hit the ground running this term and have achieved many things so far,...

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Wed, Mar 6 2024

BDC Alumnus: Zac Freuden

A Q&A with Zac Q: What aspects of your education at BDC led you to...

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Wed, Mar 6 2024

Performing Arts News Term...

Bravissimo On Wednesday 14th February, Ms Sandra Smith and myself had the absolute pleasure of...

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Wed, Mar 6 2024

Sport News Term 1...

NCIS Secondary Touch Trials - Thursday 29th February The NCIS Touch Trials took place on...

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Wed, Mar 6 2024

Secondary Matters - iHub...

Term 1 is moving along very quickly and a few signature events have been across...

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Wed, Mar 6 2024

Chaplain's Chat and Wellbeing

Giinagay, ngujawiny! I hope this newsletter finds you well, and that you have found a...

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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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Fri, Feb 9 2024

Little Movers Preschool Program

9:30am

111 North Boambee Road, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450

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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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