About Redfield

Redfield College is an independent boys’ school teaching the Catholic faith, situated on 10 hectares in Dural, in the north-west of Sydney. The College was founded in 1986 by a group of parents and teachers, the PARED (Parents for Education) Foundation, on the principles that parents are the primary educators and that schools exist to give parents every support. This support is found in the quality of the academic curriculum, in the way that staff work with students and parents in the unique tutorial system, in the emphasis on character development and virtues in the curriculum, and in the concern that staff and peer example be fully positive and supportive of parents. Home and school are united. There is ongoing input to parents through a variety of programs all designed to assist parents to be more effective. Students at Redfield work hard, with responsibility in studies seen as a key to character development.

The College places importance on the development of virtues seen as good habits, the building blocks of character. By developing strengths of character such as sound judgement, self control, courage and responsibility towards others, students are better able to use their freedom to make the right choices in life. Human and civic virtues are fostered.

The education at Redfield is personal. Each boy receives a personal mentor, or tutor, selected from the teaching staff of the College. The tutor is a constant source of support for the student through his attention, friendship, example and advice. He meets regularly with the student during the term, and meets with his parents at least once each term, reviewing progress, and helping with goal setting. The tutor takes a personal interest in the progress of the boys whom he tutors, acting on the parents’ behalf, and coordinating the services of the College for the family. In addition parental values receive reinforcement from a positive peer environment present through the College.

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Enrollment
Currently there are 472 students enrolled at the College from Year 2 to Year 12 inclusive. The annual intake Year 2 students proceed predominantly from the feeder infants schools administered by Tangara School for Girls located at the Cherrybrook and Wahroonga campuses. At the commencement of Year 3, students from Retaval Belfield enter Redfield.

Elective subjects
Elective subjects in Years 9-10 include Spanish, Latin, Visual Arts, Music, Commerce and Design & Technology. In addition, Secondary students in Years 7-10, who are interested and motivated to do so, have the option of undertaking additional studies via the College's Academic Extension Program in English, Mathematics, Science and History, which operate during Terms 1-3 of each academic year.

Elective subjects in Years 11 and 12 include English and Mathematics at all levels, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Senior Science, Ancient History, Modern History, Business Studies, Economics, Geography, Spanish, Latin, Music 1, Music 2, Visual Arts, Design & Technology, PDHPE, Religion, and the possibility of study of external courses such as TVET courses or Open High School Languages. Actual subjects on offer vary from year to year according to the needs of the senior classes. In addition, all students study Philosophy in Year 11.

Religious Education
Religious education aims to give students a solid knowledge of the teachings of the Catholic faith as the basis for love of God and service to others. Students are encouraged to practise their faith with freedom and conviction. The full-time chaplain of the College is a priest of Opus Dei.

Computer Facilities
Redfield boasts an optic fiber Internet connection and a state of the art network system. ICT is incorporated throughout the syllabus and IT facilities are available through the use of computer labs and Ipad and Laptop trolleys. A special focus is given to digital media and enhanced web research skills.

Sports
Principal sports include Rugby (ISA, IPSHA and Eastwood district competitions), Football (ISA and GHFA competitions), Cricket, Basketball (ISA and Hills District competitions), Swimming and Athletics. Ten hectare campus features extensive sporting facilities including home fields for rugby and soccer. The College is a member of the ISA (Independent Sporting Association) and IPSHA (Independent Primary School Heads of Australia). 

Extracurricular activities
Co-curricular activities for all students include the Human Virtues Program, study skills workshops, annual career interview programs, leadership education, class camps and outdoor education, visits by guest speakers, and media workshops. Optional activities include extensive international exchange programs, band and musical ensembles, instrumental tuition, competitions in debating, public speaking, and mock trial, drama, father and son camps, and Saturday sport. The College also has its own in-house Martial Arts Club, which runs all year-round and where student and staff participants learn the traditional Okinawan Karate style of Isshinryu.


Acting Headmaster: Mr Expo Mejia
Address: 855 Old Northern Road, Dural 2158
Phone: (02) 9651 4066  Fax: (02) 9651 3789
Email: info@redfield.nsw.edu.au