Year 11

Your Best Senior Years Start Here – The BDC Advantage

At Bishop Druitt College, your senior school experience is elevated through a personalised journey of growth, achievement, and connection. Here's what makes our Year 11 offering one of the strongest in the region:

We are now taking enrolments for 2026 and beyond. 

Safe and caring community
Smaller class sizes, dedicated pastoral care, wellbeing and social-emotional learning programs, daily tutor check-ins through our Student-Teacher Mentor program, and a strong House system ensure your child is seen, heard, and supported.

The most subject options in the region
From Mathematics Extension 2 to VET Entertainment, and new additions like Agriculture and Hospitality, we offer the broadest subject range available for a school of our size including four onsite VET courses. For students needing greater flexibility, BDC Horizon Online provides access to a range of online learning options.

Outstanding teaching every lesson
Every class has a teacher in front of students, no teacher less lessons, ever.

Proven HSC success
BDC consistently delivers top results in the Coffs Coast region, backed by academic mentoring, holiday HSC workshops, and career-focused guidance.

Career pathways and Industry connections
Every student receives personalised one-on-one career planning with our dedicated Career Pathways Coach, along with access to university excursions, industry guest speakers, and elite admissions preparation for competitive fields such as law, medicine, and STEM. These opportunities are further strengthened by our rapidly expanding partnerships with leading universities and TAFE providers.

Leadership and enrichment
Students thrive through a rich blend of leadership and enrichment opportunities, including outdoor education, rites of passage, student-led clubs, Round Square service trips, and leadership roles across five key domains of art, sport, leadership, service, and academics. 

Performing Arts and Sport Academies
Our High Performance Programs in Sport and Performing Arts, along with dedicated Sporting Academies in Rugby, Football, Netball, Golf, Basketball, and AFL, offer students access to elite coaching and development pathways. Enrichment opportunities such as our annual snow trip also ensure every student has the chance to shine both on and off the field or stage.

Global focus and the Excelsior Journey
Senior years at BDC go beyond academic achievement, they are about shaping globally minded, future-ready citizens. Through meaningful rites of passage, global service opportunities like the annual Cambodia trip, and a strong culture of excellence, students grow in character and confidence. International tours and exchange programs further enrich their journey, expanding their global perspective and deepening cultural understanding.

Student Wellbeing Hub
Student wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated Wellbeing Hub provides a safe and supportive space where students can access a range of services, including onsite chaplains, counsellors, a psychologist, and our much-loved wellbeing dog. Complemented by mindfulness programs and flexible learning support, we empower senior students to thrive both emotionally and academically.

A community that supports and connects 
Our senior students thrive in a vibrant and supportive social and cultural environment, where meaningful connections are built through daily interactions with House tutor leaders and peers. The unique House system fosters a deep sense of belonging, leadership, and mentorship. Enriching experiences such as Foundation Day, senior camps, and community events further strengthen these bonds, creating lasting memories and a strong sense of identity within the college community.