BEDE POLDING COLLEGE

This Catholic co-educational school was founded in 1986 and strives
to be a “dynamic, harmonious Catholic community that values and encourages each
member to strive for personal excellence, and encourages individuals to believe
in their self-worth”.

Facilities: Modern classrooms and specialist blocks, hall, library,
oval and multi-purpose courts.

Electives Years 9 and 10: Commerce, Dance, Drama, French, Food
Technology, Geography, Graphics Technology, History, Italian, Industrial
Technology Metal, Industrial Technology Timber, Japanese, Music, Physical
Activities & Sport Science, Photography & Digital Media, Textile Technology,
Visual Arts.

Electives Years 11 and 12: Ancient History, Biology, Business
Studies, Community & Family Studies, Chemistry, Construction, Drama, Design
and Technology, Earth & Environmental Science, Food Technology, Geography,
Hospitality Operations — Commercial Cooking, Information Processes &
Technology, Industrial Technology, Italian, Japanese, Mathematics, Modern
History, Music, PD/Health/PE, Physics, Photo, Video and Digital Media, Religion
Studies, Software Design and Development, Studies of Religion, VET Training,
Visual Arts, Visual Design.

Sport: Netball, rugby league and union, volleyball, touch football,
cricket, soccer, cross-country, and a number of individual and recreational
sports are offered.

Extracurricular activities: Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme,
musical, Mock Trial, public speaking, debating, retreats for Years 10 and 12,
Year 7 orientation days, Year 9 camp.

Welfare and personal development: The school seeks to instil a
strong sense of self-discipline. There is an effective pastoral care program
and a qualified full-time counsellor. Peer support is part of the Year 11
contribution to school spirit and the student council is involved with student
welfare and activities.

School Information

Bede
  • Type: Catholic
  • Coeducational or single-sex: Coeducational

  • Faith-based: Catholic
  • Year: Year 7 - Year 12
  • Day/Boarding: Day School
  • Enrolment: approximately 1200 students
  • Interview Required Upon Enrolment: No
  • International Baccalaureate Programs offered: N/A  
  • ESL Support: N/A
  • Scholarships Available: No
  • Gifted and Talented Program: N/A
  • Preschool or Early Learning Centre: N/A
  • After School Care/ OOSH Options: None
  • Fees: as for catholic systemic schools
  • Address:Rifle Range Road, Windsor South 2756
  • Phone:02 4577 6455
  • Fax:02 4577 4538
  • HSC/VCE Subjects offered:Please contact the school
  • Clubs and Extra-curricular programs:Creative and performing arts, school sport, social justice, camps and retreats, debating and public speaking, STEM.

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