Print feature page   Add to shortlist   The McDonald College     The McDonald College 17 George Street North Strathfield, NSW 2137 Tel: 02 9752 0500 Fax: 02 8765 0195 Email: registrar@mcdonald.nsw.edu.au Website: www.mcdonald.nsw.edu.au Key Details Type: Independent Level: Combined Gender: Coed Religious Affiliation: Non-Denominational Boarding: Yes International Students: Yes Performing Arts Academy: Yes Scholarships: Yes “Striving for excellence and quality in performance” The McDonald College is a centre for creativity registered and accredited by the NSW Board of Studies to offer courses from Kindergarten to the Higher School Certificate and Pre-School. The College is Australia’s only independent, co-educational, non-denominational day and boarding school from Pre-school to Year 12 providing 2 hours (Year 7 – 12) of specialist training on a daily basis in the Performing Arts with a rigorous integrated academic program. The College offers a breadth of cross training for all students, encouraging them to “strive for excellence” in a caring and tolerant environment. Academic and artistic development, creativity, self-discipline, passion, self-esteem, and tolerance are valued outcomes by the whole College community. Academic and Performing Arts At The McDonald College we aim for all our students to realise their full academic potential whilst pursuing their performing arts passions and goals. The McDonald College employs highly qualified and experienced academic and performing arts staff. Our staff encourage students to strive for their personal best in all they undertake. Outstanding performance over the last five years in the NSW Higher School Certificate validates the structured daily study program. While academic standards across the College are high we offer 2 hours per day in one of the chosen streams of Classical Ballet, Dance, Music, Musical Theatre and Acting to ensure our gifted and talented students are nurtured and prepared for life beyond school. We stage performances throughout the year at the Sydney Opera House, Riverside Theatres, Parade Playhouse, City Recital Hall our own Blackbox Theatre and other venues to showcase the talents of our students. Values Through the core culture of performance excellence, our students learn the values of respect, discipline and tolerance. Polite and respectful behaviour is expected of all students and the wearing of the College uniform demonstrates their pride for the college. Creativity is encouraged in all aspects of our education giving our graduates the essential assets for life in the 21st Century. International Students The McDonald College encourages diversity and welcomes international students. Boarding Boarding for up to 30 girls from Year 7-12 is offered on the College premises. Recent accreditation Inspectors commented that “The McDonald College has one of the best boarding houses they have seen”. Enrolment and Scholarships For enrolment enquiries please contact the Registrar: Mrs. Margaret White registrar@mcdonald.nsw.edu.au Tel: +61 2 9752 0500. Scholarships The McDonald College offers scholarships to gifted and talented children in academic and/or the performing arts. Testing and auditions from Year 5-11 are held annually. Visit our website for details www.mcdonald.nsw.edu.au   Announcements: New Performance Space The McDonald College is pleased to unveil its fabulous new Performance space to be opened in September 2010. Achievements In external academic examinations our students generally achieve results well over the State average. Our Graduates are confident communicators giving them the edge on their peers; they are sought after in performance companies and in the corporate, medical, legal and education professions. Current Students Some recent 2010 achievements include: Hannah Chung accepted into The Royal Ballet School, London. Serena Green accepted into National Ballet School, London. Holly Fraser (Yr 10) My Place – ABC TV, War of the Roses – STC, lead role as young Mary McKillop in the TV documentary. James Fraser (Yr 12) lead role in ‘The Boys’ a short film by Claire Booth, MacBeth – Darlinghurst Theatre Co, Michael Arvithis (Yr 11) 1st place in the NSW Anti-Discrimination Board ‘JUSTice do it’ Law Week Competition. Axel Nookadu (Yr 11) ‘Animal Shuffle’ the Disney Channel. Alumni Our esteemed Alumni include: Joshua Fischer, PhD Doctor of Philosophy School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney Janah Fischer, Doctor Chiropractics B.Chr.Sc.M.Chr, Macquarie University Louise Blyth, Airline Pilot Rewena Shaw, Medical Doctor graduated The University of Sydney Julian Shaw, Best Young Australian Filmaker of the year 2010 Sarah Murdoch, Model/TV Presenter Robert Curran, Principal Artist, The Australian Ballet Gina Brescianini, Soloist, The Australian Ballet Damian Smith, Principal Artist, San Francisco Ballet Terence Kohler, International Choreographer, 2010 Russia Benois De la Danse nominee Natalie Imbruglia, Singer/Actor/TV Host Bojana Novakovic, Actor Wes Carr, Singer/Songwriter/Winner Australian Idol 2008 Kathleen De Leon, Hi 5 Nikki Webster, Singer/Songwriter/Dancer Rhys Wakefield, Actor, AFI Nominee The Black Baloon, Starring in James Cameron’s 3D movie ‘Sanctum’ Open Days and School Tours We hold two Open Days each year in March and August: 2010 - Friday 27th August 2010 between 10am-12pm 2011 - March 2011 (date to be confirmed) You are also invited to contact the Registrar to arrange a personal tour of the College on a mutually convenient day/time. More information Please contact the Registrar by phone on: +61 2 9752 0500, or email registrar@mcdonald.nsw.edu.au or please use the form below. More Information: For general or enrolment enquiries please use the form below or contact the school directly. Name: * Email: * Phone: Enquiry: Location: