BRIGIDINE COLLEGE RANDWICK

Founded in 1901 by the Brigidine Sisters, this school aims to
develop well-rounded individuals through academic, cultural and sporting
pursuits in a framework of strong values and Christian faith.

Facilities: The school has a fully computerised library information
network linked to computing, music, design and technology, visual arts and word
processing. There are also specialist rooms, and a full range of design and
technology options including woodwork and plastics. The Cullen Centre is a
sports/assembly hall and 3 classrooms set in landscaped gardens.

Electives Years 9 to 10: Italian, Design and Technology, Food
Technology, French, Business Operations and Procedures, Sports Science, Visual
Art, Information Software and Technology, Elective History, and Drama are
offered in addition to all mandatory Key Learning Area requirements for Years 7
to 10.

Electives Years 11 and 12: Information Processes and Technology,
Economics, Business Studies, Geography, PD/H/PE, Community and Family Studies,
Music, Visual Arts, Legal Studies, French, Italian, Food Technology, Design and
Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business Services (VET) and
Hospitality (VET); as well as History, Mathematics and Science courses at all
skill levels.

Sport: Sports and physical education play an important part in
school life and encompass activities such as athletics, gymnastics, tennis,
netball, softball, water sports and touch football.

Extracurricular activities: Brigidine provides exceptional
opportunities in the area of music with a 70-piece orchestra, a concert band,
ensemble groups, recorder groups and two choirs, as well as offering individual
tuition in an extensive range of instruments. Debating, public speaking and
Mock Trial, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, science club and creative writing
club are also offered. Regular orchestral concerts showcase the talents of students
and teachers.

Welfare and personal development: A work placement program is
available in Year 11 for students completing VET courses in Business Studies
and Hospitality. A personal development program exists for each year level.

Famous ex-students: Helen Quach (conductor), Sarah Chadwick
(actress), Sonia Klein (model), Renee Stubbs (tennis).

School Information

Brigidine Randwick 2
  • Type: Catholic
  • Coeducational or single-sex: Single-sex, Girls

  • Faith-based: Catholic
  • Year: Year 8 - Year 12
  • Day/Boarding: Day School
  • Enrolment: 845 students
  • Interview Required Upon Enrolment: No
  • International Baccalaureate Programs offered:
  • ESL Support: N/A
  • Scholarships Available: No
  • Gifted and Talented Program: Yes
  • Preschool or Early Learning Centre: N/A
  • After School Care/ OOSH Options: None
  • Fees: as for catholic systemic schools
  • Address:Locked Bag No 11, St Paul’s, Randwick 2031
  • Phone:02 9398 6710
  • Fax:02 9398 4671
  • HSC/VCE Subjects offered:Information Processes and Technology, Economics, Business Studies, Geography, PD/H/PE, Community and Family Studies, Music, Visual Arts, Legal Studies, French, Italian, Food Technology, Design and Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business Services (VET) and Hospitality (VET); as well as History, Mathematics and Science courses at all skill levels.
  • Clubs and Extra-curricular programs:Brigidine provides exceptional opportunities in the area of music with a 70-piece orchestra, a concert band, ensemble groups, recorder groups and two choirs, as well as offering individual tuition in an extensive range of instruments. Debating, public speaking and Mock Trial, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, science club and creative writing club are also offered

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