Discover Bishop Druitt College
Welcome to the Bishop Druitt College website, a discovery into our school community.
My personal mission is to promote equality through the power of education, we call this the BDC Advantage.
I am fortunate to be part of the caring community at our K-12 coeducational school, where Anglican traditions have been a foundational part of our values since 1994.
Principal Simon Doyle
Learning Curriculum
Discover the unique opportunities at every stage of education.
The Bishop Druitt College Advantage
We are a community. We are innovative. We are inclusive and we prepare children for an exciting, dynamic life.
Featured Programs at BDC
High Performance in Performing Arts
Our opportunities in Performing Arts allow students to learn and flourish through exploring a love of music, dance and drama. BDC offers an amazing instrumental music program from K-12. Performing Arts students enrolled in the High Performance Program will be presented with opportunities to further enhance their knowledge and skills in their chosen area of expertise. A flexible framework will focus on assisting our high performing students to meet the demands of their busy lives and schooling requirements, as well as providing access to mentors.
High Performance and Athlete Development
Unlock Your Potential at Bishop Druitt College. At Bishop Druitt College, our High Performance and Athlete Development Programs are designed to empower students to reach their full potential and pursue their dreams. These programs offer a supportive and flexible environment tailored to individual student needs. With access to elite-level mentors like Olympic medallist Nat Titcume, masterclasses, and specialist guidance, students are equipped to thrive in high-performance settings now and into the future.
Sport Academies
Our Academy Programs at Bishop Druitt College prepare student athletes for success by fostering a positive sporting environment that promotes high expectations, teamwork, leadership, organisation, and pressure-management. With specialised pathways in Basketball, Football, Golf, Netball, and AFL, students develop both on and off the field, gaining the skills and mindset needed to excel in elite sport.
Career Pathways
The Bishop Druitt College Career Pathways Program equips students from Years 5 to 13 with the skills, experiences, and guidance needed to become world prepared. Through career workshops, internships, work experience, industry visits, and guest presentations, students explore a wide range of career and study options. The program supports individual career counselling, university and TAFE access, VET pathways, and school-based apprenticeships, empowering students to make confident, informed decisions about their futures.
Round Square
Sport
Sport plays a central role in the college’s mission to support and nurture students with diverse needs and to create dynamic, caring and optimistic individuals. Involvement in sport develops students’ confidence and resilience through physical, technical and mental stimulus, and provides exposure to teamwork and leadership opportunities. Sport at Bishop Druitt College encourages participation, respect, inclusivity and enjoyment, and promotes positive health choices, self and social awareness, and leadership. At the core of our sport program is participation, with every student involved in sport at Bishop Druitt College.
Let's start a journey of opportunity & adventure
As we all gather and stand upon Country, may we acknowledge and respect Gumbaynggirr Land and the thousands of years’ worth of both physical and spiritual connection to Country, culture and teachings embedded forever within these Lands.