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Mackillop College:
Welcome to MacKillop College, an all-girls Catholic boarding and day school of 600 students located in Bathurst, NSW, 100 km west of Katoomba and 200 km west of Sydney. Day and boarding places are available for girls in Years 7 to 12. At MacKillop we aim to educate the whole person - spiritually, academically, socially, physically and emotionally. For girls, a Catholic all-girl school is the optimum environment for such an education.
MacKillop has a proud academic tradition. Our students have achieved excellent results in the Higher School Certificate and in a wide range of external examinations and competitions. A large proportion of the graduating class consistently receive university entrance offers while many students are the recipients of scholarships at tertiary level. MacKillop College is listed as one of the top 150 HSC Performing Schools by the NSW Board of Studies and is one of six NSW Country Secondary Schools listed in the top 150 HSC Schools for 2008. MacKillop College was the top HSC Performing Secondary School and is the leading Diocesan, Central and Western NSW Catholic Secondary School.
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Library:
MacKillop library supports the aims and objectives of the College and is therefore essential to the planning and implementing of the teaching and learning programs for the College. It provides a wide range of resources and access to online information to assist with these programs.
Computers:
The College boasts a wide range of computers with various operating systems and different qualities. The computers have been continuously updated over the last several years with help from the National Secondary School Computer Fund for upgrading Information Technology across campus. Students have access to:
* 22 state-of-the-art Apple iMac computers with industry standard programs.
* 98 MacBook laptops which are organised into seven labs, one for each KLA (Key Learning Areas), and stored in easy to transport trolleys for use in general computing tasks anywhere throughout the College;
* 13 Pentium 4 PC’s are located at the Perthville Boarding House to enable boarders access to computers for out of school hours study.
Boarding:
The Sisters of St Joseph have traditionally provided boarding opportunities at St Joseph's, Perthville, 7km form Bathurst, following the spirit of Blessed Mary MacKillop's determination to offer young women the opportunity of a Catholic education.
Boarding at MacKillop College, will continue to provide a unique experience of residential community living for girls in the Josephite tradition. It is an experience that is based on care, respect and mutual trust, and a positive partnership between the student's family and the College. It is an experience that nurtures:
* Catholic education in the Josephite tradition
* Relationships based on respect and personal dignity
* Personal growth through the building of relationships
* Friendships developed in a family orientated environment
* Personal spirituality and a disposition to social justice
* A balanced education to meet the individual needs of young women
* Personal independence, self confidence and a personal best orientation in all aspects of life
* Growth towards maturity in a caring, happy boarding family
MacKillop College is also a member of the Australian Boarding Schools Association which serves to support and develop best practice in residential communities across Australia.
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Gormans Hill Road
Bathurst
NSW
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Bathurst
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Loreto Normanhurst
Courses / Programs
Loreto Normanhurst is an independent Catholic secondary boarding and day school for girls established in 1897 and situated in Normanhurst, Sydney, NSW. The school has an excellent reputation in all areas of achievement. The Boarding School is home to 188 boarding girls from NSW and other areas of Australia, with 905 students in total. The Boarding School of Loreto Normanhurst was set up as, and remains, primarily a service for country parents. Many of our boarders come from long distances and often cannot return home. It is especially important for them to feel that they are part of a community. For this reason, Loreto Normanhurst does not offer weekly boarding.
Secondary school education for girls in years 7-12. Students have the opportunity to participate in a diverse range of Co-curricular activities.
Oswestry School, Shropshire
Courses / Programs
Located in Oswestry, Shropshire in the West Midlands of England, Oswestry School is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 4 -18 with boarding facilities available for boys and girls from 11-18 years. Oswestry School is large enough to possess many first-class facilities, yet small enough for each pupil to be well known and make a really significant contribution. High quality teaching enables pupils to realise their academic potential and, equally significantly, acquire skills, confidence and leadership qualities through participating in a broad range of activities and taking on a variety of responsibilities.
We are a non-selective boarding school of over 400 girls and boys. Boarders at Oswestry School make up about one third of our community; they come from both the UK and overseas, with 23 nationalities represented.
Boarders are encouraged to play a full part in the life of the school, thereby developing their skills and interests and becoming confident young adults, ready to take their place in the world. Over the weekend there is plenty of free time to relax, or visit Oswestry and surroundings.
- Boarding programmes for boys and girls 11-18 years
- Day Programmes for boys and girls 4-18 years
- Prepcare Nursery Section
- Lower School
- Upper School
- Sixth Form
- Learning Support Department
- English as an acquired language (EAL) Lessons for international students
- Day Programmes for boys and girls 4-18 years
- Prepcare Nursery Section
- Lower School
- Upper School
- Sixth Form
- Learning Support Department
- English as an acquired language (EAL) Lessons for international students
Wesley College, Perth
Courses / Programs
Wesley College, South Perth, is a Uniting Church boarding and day school located on a picturesque campus close to the Swan River and directly opposite the Perth Central Business District Perth in Western Australia. We cater to approximately 1300 day and boarding (from year 8) students. The structure of the Wesley College is quite unique in comparison to most other Western Australian schools, with a co-educational Junior School (K-4) and boys’ only Middle (5-8) and Senior Schools (9-12). Wesley College seeks to be a warm, welcoming and supportive community. Boarding at Wesley College is designed to be an all round educational experience. We have a strong desire to see the young men in our care develop so that they enter the outside world with confidence and be contributors to our community. The Wesley College Boarding House has been refurbished to provide modern facilities, and is staffed by residential families, offering students a well-established support network. There are strong pastoral links between staff and students, formed around a pastoral care structure based on year group levels. Wesley College is a member of the Western Australian Public Schools’ Association (PSA).
Boarding Programs for boys from Year 8; Day Programs; Co-Educational Junior School (K-4); Boys´ only Middle School (5-8); Boys´ only Senior School (9-12). All courses are accredited by the Western Australian Curriculum Council and include secondary school graduation and qualification for admission to University, TAFE or other vocational education. Subjects include English, Math, Science, Society and Environment , Physical and Health Education.
Wenona, Sydney
Courses / Programs
Wenona is a global learning community, educating and empowering young women to serve and shape their world.Wenona is a non-denominational, independent boarding and day school for girls. Located in North Sydney, just 20 minutes from Sydney’s CBD, it provides an all-girls education for students from Kindergarten to Year 12.
The School is ideally placed to provide opportunities for community engagement and cultural learning experiences. While most Wenona girls are day students, accommodation is available for 55 boarders. Boarders are from country regions, overseas countries, and some from Sydney itself.
Established in 1886, Wenona offers girls the academic and personal support they need to develop into confident women. It is an exciting process to watch. Our girls learn in an environment where they are the focus.
A broad academic curriculum is available at all levels. Enthusiasm for all subjects is nurtured from the youngest age and the academic peer culture ensures that each girl is supported in striving to do her best. We are proud of our school, its history, traditions and values.
You will find Wenona a nurturing and supportive community, where girls are engaged and enjoy being with each other, learning from each other, and challenging themselves to be the best they can be.
Boarding (from Year 7) and Day Programs for girls; Kindergarten; Junior School; Middle School; Senior School; Enrichment Programs; Preliminary and Higher School Certificate Courses. In addition to core subjects we offer electives including Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Design and Technology, P.E., Textiles Technology, Drama, Music and Visual Arts. International students are welcome.
Calrossy Anglican School
Courses / Programs
Calrossy is an Anglican Day and Boarding Secondary School for girls located in Tamworth, Northern New South Wales. It has one of the largest boarding enrolments among NSW girls' boarding schools. There are full-time, fortnightly and weekly boarders. They arrive from overseas, Sydney, the NSW central and north coast but most from central and north-west NSW. The school's location in Tamworth means many families in central and northwest NSW have their daughters close to home. Students who live further away can travel quickly and easily using the regular daily services provided by air services, Country Link trains and buses. Calrossy is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). Calrossy requires overseas students to arrange a local guardian with whom to stay during free weekends and term vacations. Students cannot remain at school during these scheduled holidays. Calrossy requires overseas applicants, for whom English is NOT their first language, to complete an English proficiency test after their application is received.
A variety of courses from years 7-12 with subjects including Agriculture, Ancient History, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Christian Studies, Commerce, Computing, Design and Technology, Drama, Earth Science, Economics, English, French, Geography, Hospitality, Japanese, Mathematics, Modern History, Music, Physical Education, Photography, Physics, Studies in Religion, Visual Arts and more.
St Hilda's Anglican School For Girls
Courses / Programs
St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls, Perth, Western Australia is located on a beuatiful campus on Perth's Swan River. The school educates girls Kindergarten to Year 12 and has exceptional new, modern boarding facilities for girls in years 8 -12, with the possibility of junior school girls boarding in special circumstances. St Hilda's encourages girls to follow their dreams by offering opportunities for life. The School's supportive environment recognises and nurtures individual talents. Girls seek out challenges to enhance mind, body and spirit, while broadening their horizons in knowledge, skills and understanding.
Early Learning Centre is open to girls and boys for five full days with a three-day option for Kindergarten children. Junior School, Senior School