Kindergarten

At Bishop Druitt College, our Kindergarten program is designed to ignite a love for learning through play-based and inquiry-led education. With a nurturing environment, innovative facilities, and a focus on wellbeing, we set the foundation for lifelong, confident learners.

We are now taking enrolments for 2028 and beyond.

Due to expansion, we are also enrolling students in K-2 (Stage 1) for 2026 and beyond.

At BDC, we believe in supporting your child from their very first steps toward learning and growth. Begin your journey with us through our Preschool Little Movers Program for children aged 2-3 and 4-6 years old, or connect through our BDC Playgroup at one of our four locations: Valla Beach, Woolgoolga, Urunga, and Coffs Harbour.

As your child grows, our Kindergarten Engagement Coordinator will stay in contact (complete the online enquiry form below), guiding you through the transition to Kindergarten and beyond. We invite you to visit us at our BDC Open Day (26 May 2026) or attend a Kindy Pop-In (23 May 2026) to experience everything BDC has to offer. There is so much more to learn and explore about BDC, we invite you to come and be a part of our community.

BDC can be the start of your child's exceptional educational journey.

Kindergarten enrichment opportunities

Kindergarten Engagement Coordinator 
Ensuring a seamless transition and enriching experiences for our youngest learners.

Community Engagement Initiatives
Including signature events like the Picnic & Play to foster strong school-community connections.

Wellbeing
Wellbeing Hub, wellbeing dog, wellbeing programs, wellbeing specialised staff.

School Nurse
Providing expert health care and support for students’ wellbeing.

Adventure Playground
Promoting physical activity and adventurous outdoor experiences with a water play area, sandpit, ninja course and more.

Onsite OSHC (Out of School Hours Care)
Convenient and high-quality after school and vacation care for busy families.

Before School Care in the Library
A safe and welcoming environment for early arrivals.

Specialised subjects
Sports and PE, Japanese, Performing Arts, Music

Music, vocal tuition and instrument hire
Cultivating creativity through performance and instrumental learning.

Onsite Music Tuition
Professional lessons available within the school.

Dance Academy
A dynamic program for students to express themselves through movement.

Lunchtime Clubs
Social Club, Gardening Club, Performing Arts Club, Chess Club, Service Club, Joy Choir.

Enrichment programs
BDC Investigations, EYE Week (Express Yourself Everyone Week with creative arts and performances), MSL (Multisensory Structured Learning), Talk for Writing, DDL (Designing for Deeper Learning).

Religion (Chapel of St Francis and St Clare and Godly Play)

BDC Barracudas Sporting Club
Football

Facilities 

• Wellbeing Hub
• Performing Arts: BDC Theatre, Dance Studio, Branson Centre
• Primary Library
• Branson Centre
• Three ovals
• Investigations Centre
• Innovations Hub
• Vegetable gardens
• Adventure Playground
• Outside School Hours Care
• The Chapel of St Francis and St Clare

Resources 

• Direct bus service
• 1 GB network bandwidth - making us the fastest school on the Mid North Coast
• Latest technology in classrooms such as smart boards
• Climate-controlled classrooms
• On-campus Midford uniform shop outlet
• Modern canteen with a healthy menu and easy online ordering through Flexischools
• BDC App with direct Schoolbox access, Flexischools, Parent Lounge access and more
• Schoolbox Learning Management System

Schoolbox

Schoolbox is a learning management system that provides the tools required to build an online community of learners. The purpose of Schoolbox is to build an online community supporting rich collaboration, communication and learning, by providing access to the tools for the sharing of content, active collaboration and social learning.

The aim of Schoolbox for the primary school is to improve collaboration and communication between the college, students, parents and staff through:

• Placing the learner at the centre and providing students with opportunities to share their learning with others and reflect on their progress in real time
• Enabling quality online learning pedagogy in the classroom
• Improving progressive feedback and assessment for students and parents
• Regular communication to teachers, parents and students.
• Utilising a ‘flipped’ learning model to allow for more targeted teaching time within the classroom

Kindergarten Orientation

Our Kindergarten Orientation Program, commencing in October, is designed to support both parents and children as they prepare for the exciting transition to big school. Through engaging sessions, parents gain valuable insights into our school’s processes and routines, while children participate in activities that help them build confidence, form connections with peers and teachers, and develop a sense of belonging within our school community. This welcoming experience ensures a smooth and positive start to their journey at Bishop Druitt College.

Alongside our structured Orientation Program, our Picnic and Play events provide a relaxed, fun gathering for incoming Kindergarten families to connect. These social, play sessions give children the chance to explore their new school environment, interact with peers and teachers, and start building relationships in a comfortable and informal setting. By enjoying playtime and casual activities, children become more familiar with their surroundings, helping them feel a sense of belonging and comfort as they transition into big school.

If you would like to give your child more opportunities to connect with BDC you are welcome to join our BDC Playgroup.