The McDonald College
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OPEN MORNING12 October
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We are an independent, non-denominational, co-educational K – 12 school.
We offer performing arts & performance sports streams with an equal focus on academic rigour.

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      • We are unique in our offering of performing arts and performance sports streams, integrated into the course of a normal school day.
      • Why choose us Find out why families wish they had enrolled earlier.
      • Open Days & Mornings Find out when you can see the College in action.
      • Auditions Held 4 times a year for students entering Years 5 – 12.
      • Principal's Tour Meet Maxine Kohler, co-founding partner & Principal of the College.
      • How to apply All the answers to your questions about the application process.
      • Boarding A home for 45 boarders: all genders, Years 7 – 12.
      • International students We welcome K – 12 students from all over the world.
      • Fees Find out more about our fees, scholarships & payment plans.
      • Facilities Nine fully equipped dance studios, Olympic tennis courts & much more.
      • Wellbeing Promoting a safe, inclusive & positive experience for all.
      • Bring your own device Where to buy our recommended laptops for Years 5 – 12.
      • Forms Open Days, Auditions, Enrolment, Private Tuition & more.

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  • K – 12
      • We are unique in our offering of performing arts and performance sports streams, integrated into the course of a normal school day.
      • Academic highlights A quick look at the last Year 12 students’ achievements
      • Kindergarten – Year 2 Small class sizes. Personalised attention. Strong academic foundations. Nurturing creativity.
      • Years 3 – 6 A holistic approach and a structured transition to Secondary School.
      • Years 7 – 10 The perfect place for students to prepare for their HSC.
      • Years 11 – 12 Ensuring each student is supported to optimise their own performance.

      K – 12

  • Streams
      • We are unique in our offering of performing arts and performance sports streams, integrated into the course of a normal school day.
      • Acting Our alumni have performed alongside the world’s best.
      • Classical Ballet At the forefront of ballet training in Australia since 1926.
      • Commercial Dance Including contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, tap & ballet.
      • Senior Contemporary Dance Years 10 – 12. A unique partnership with Sydney Dance Company.
      • Music Taught by staff with years of experience as practising musicians.
      • Musical Theatre Our alumni perform in best-selling productions in Australia & overseas.
      • Technical Production Gain practical expertise in the end-to-end process behind the scenes.
      • Elite Tennis For those already demonstrating a strong level of play.
      • Rhythmic Gymnastics For those performing at an elite level in rhythmic gymnastics.

      Streams

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      • We are unique in our offering of performing arts and performance sports streams, integrated into the course of a normal school day.
      • After Hours Ballet. Dance. Music. Acting. Open to everyone. Mon-Sat during term.
      • ATYP Saturday Drama classes Acting classes for everyone every Saturday during term.
      • Private Tuition Open to everyone. Find out more & send an enquiry.
      • International Summer School 2024 A 5-day program for junior – pre-professional dance students.

      Open to all

      We have several programs and events that are open to the public – not just students of The McDonald College – that run throughout the year.

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      • We are unique in our offering of performing arts and performance sports streams, integrated into the course of a normal school day.
      • Latest news Read up on the latest happenings & the occasional thought-piece.
      • What’s on Find out what’s on & buy tickets to our shows.

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Year: 2017

New York

The McDonald College US Tour

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Bojana Novakovic in CBS’ Instinct

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Alumni Spotlight | Mojean Aria

Walkley Award Nominee | Dimity Clancey

Walkley Award Nominee | Dimity Clancey

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Alumni Spotlight | Jack Mainsbridge

Open-Ended Maths

The benefits of a growth mindset, open-ended maths

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Interview | Cynthia Harvey

Most Outstanding School | Tennis NSW Awards 2017

Most Outstanding School | Tennis NSW Awards 2017

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Junior School writing anthology

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