Redfield College was founded in 1986 by a group of parents and teachers — the PARED (Parents for Education) Foundation — on the principles that parents are the primary educators and that schools exist primarily to give parents support. At Redfield College, this support is found in the concern that staff and peer example be fully positive and supportive of parents.
Facilities: Include computer and science laboratories, specialist teaching areas for music and art, and extensive sporting grounds. The chapel and library are centrally located.
Electives Years 11 and 12: Elective subjects include English and Mathematics at all levels, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Modern and Ancient History (and Extension), Business Studies, Economics, Geography, Music (all levels), Visual Arts, Spanish, Religion, Philosophy, PD/Health/PE. VET courses are also offered.
Co-curricular activities: These include the “Human Virtues” Program, study skills workshops, annual career interview programs, father-son camps, class seminars, a wide array of sports, choir, concert band, big band, debating, public speaking, Mock Trial, drama, and overseas exchange programs.
Welfare and personal development: Religious education aims to give students a solid knowledge of the teachings of the Catholic faith. The full-time chaplain is a priest of Opus Dei. The unique tutorial system sees that each boy receives a personal mentor or tutor selected from the college’s teaching staff. The tutor takes a personal interest in the progress of the boys whom he tutors, acting on the parents’ behalf and co-ordinating the services of the college for the family.