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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 and 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
      • 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
      • 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.
      • 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.

      Streams

      We offer a range of programs in performing arts and performance sports with an equal focus on students’ academic studies. What sets us apart from any other school is that our performing arts and performance sports streams are integrated into the course of a normal school day with students usually spending up to two hours a day in their chosen stream.

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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.
      • International Summer School A 5-day summer program of dance classes and workshops.

      • Private Tuition Open to everyone. Find out more & send an enquiry.

      • After Hours Ballet. Dance. Music. Acting. Open to everyone. Mon-Sat during term.

      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 happening at the College throughout the year.

      • Upcoming Events Discover our performing arts productions & buy tickets.

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Month: April 2024

Acting students read script for new theatre play by Louis Nowra

A Night with Louis Nowra

Maxine Kohler - McDonald College principal - School of Performing Arts

Reflecting on 2024’s 1st Term

Fiona Webster teaching poetic techniques in English class - The McDonald College - School of Performing Arts

English classroom creativity

McDonald College legal studies classroom - academic and performing arts school

Year 11 Students Engage in Mock Trial

McDonald College science class - School of Performing Arts with academic rigour

Reaction rates + titration and gravimetric analyses

MCD college sports people of the year

Excellence in Sports: NSW CIS Awards Night

McDonald students at Bundanon Visual Arts camp

Visual Arts and Technology: first-hand experience

McDonald College Junior School at Grip leadership conference - academic performance

Celebrating achievements and embracing unity

McDonald College Easter Hat parade - Kindergarten and Junior school

Busy bees at kindy

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  • NSW 2137
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