The McDonald College, North Strathfield

At The McDonald College, we fully understand that a passion for performance means that children are creative and think laterally. We harness and develop this trait for our students as they strive for excellence academically.
School Founded
1984
Student Numbers
500+
Affiliation
Non-Denominational
Gender
Co-Educational
Year Levels
KINDERGARTEN to YEAR 12
Boarding
Yes

www.mcdonald.nsw.edu.au
02 9752 0507

17 George Street
North Strathfield
NSW
2137

This is exactly what we’ve been doing for over thirty years. We strongly believe that our legacy of successful students stands as a testament to both our approach and our philosophy.

It is our intention that all students have the opportunity to discover and develop their talents within a supportive school environment.  The vitality, diversity and creativity that we can offer through our educational programmes will help foster true Australian and world citizens.

Our history that has shown that only The McDonald College has been able to simultaneously achieve a high level academic education and solid Performing Arts training for our students. Continuing this unique immersive approach students today enjoy on average ten hours or more a week in dedicated Performing Arts tuition. Further, they are surrounded by like-minded students, teachers and industry specialists who all share a passion to perform and gain new opportunities.

 

Students choose a High Performance stream of their choice across Acting, Ballet, Dance, Music, Musical Theatre or Elite Tennis. With 2.5 hours dedicated to the stream of their choice each day, students engage in a full academic program, which is tailored around their Performing Arts/Elite Sport timetable. This ensures that students are prepared academically whilst pursuing their passion.

Music
Performing Arts
Boarding House
Library
Dance Studio
Performing Arts Centre

Entry Scholarships are offered to exceptional applicants and are typically awarded in the format of a partial fee reduction on Tuition Fees, that is the Combined Academic and Performing Arts Fees.

Friday 13 March – OPEN DAY

Tuesday 17 March – KINDY EXPERIENCE DAY

Friday 27 March – AUDITIONS

Thursday 7 May – OPEN MORNING

Wednesday 13 May – KINDY EXPERIENCE DAY

Wednesday 20 May – TENNIS OPEN DAY

Friday 12 June – AUDITIONS

Tuesday 28 July – KINDY EXPERIENCE DAY

Friday 31 July – OPEN DAY

Wednesday 12 August – YEAR 7 PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES, INFORMATION EVENING

Wednesday 19 August – TENNIS OPEN DAY

Friday 4 September – AUDITIONS

Thursday 15 October – OPEN MORNING

Wednesday 21 October – TENNIS OPEN DAY

Thursday 12 November – OPEN MORNING