Red Bend Catholic College

The boarding unit at Red Bend Catholic College provides accommodation and care for girls and boys in Years 7 -12. Boarders come to the Collefe from country areas throughout New South Wales and regional areas from other states.

The boarding unit adds great richness and diversity to the life of the school, and provides boarders with a wide range of choices and opportunities that may not be available in rural areas or in smaller country schools.

When students come to Red Bend Catholic College, they join a family where an inclusive community and grounded culture create a sense of belonging. Respect for our Marist/Mercy heritage and a spirit of service and social justice encourages College students to become valuable contributors to their communities.

Families value the opportunity to send both their daughters and sons to the same school. The boarding culture is an important part of Red Bend Catholic College's identity and tradition. Many of the boarders have parents who were educated at the College, so there is a strong sense of community and family involvement with the school.

An excellent Catholic Secondary Education is available at the College at a most reasonable cost which is very competitive with other private schools. There is also the provision for weekly boarding.

Boarding Facilities

Our boarding facilities are continually being updated to meet the changing needs of the students. The residence areas are equipped with single private rooms for each student and large gathering areas where students can relax, read and watch television. There are full kitchens in each residence where the students breakfast, have afternoon tea and supper and can cook in their recreational time. Washing facilities are available in each residence in addition to our commercial onsite laundry. All residences have full internet service.

The College also has a large number of cultural and sporting facilities available on campus including a Multi-Purpose Hall, large covered outdoor area with netball, volleyball and basketball courts, swimming pool, football ovals, cricket pitches, working farm – all available to the boarding unit.

Boarding Information

Supervised Study

Students have supervised study in the boarding residences in their rooms in the evening. Teaching staff are employed to assist with study. There is also a Study Centre operating after school Monday to Friday in the Marcellin Library for students to take advantage of.

Afternoon Activities

After school the students have recreational time until 5.45 pm when they prepare to go to tea. During this time there are organized activities and the college sporting and recreational facilities are available for use.

Recreational Activities and Sports Available

Netball, Basketball, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Touch Football, Cricket, Hockey, Little Athletics, Squash, Karate, Swimming Club are a few of the sports available to the boarders. There are local dance studios and music lessons through the Conservatorium of Music and a STEM group.

Town

Boarders have access to town one afternoon each week. There are other opportunities to visit town over the weekend with their supervisors.

Medical

We have a Health Centre coordinated by a Registered Nurse and assisted by an Enrolled Nurse Monday to Friday. They are responsible for making all medical appointments. The College transports students to and from local appointments.

Transport

Student attending activities away from the College in the local community are transported to and picked up from these activities. Where large numbers are involved in activities off the property on weekends a supervisor drives the bus and is with the students the whole time Any time a student leaves the College for an activity or excursion packed meals or money is provided.

Exeat Weekend and Term Holiday Travel

Where possible we use the Boarders Trainlink Boarders Travel services for Exeat and term travel. Students are transported to and from the nearest rail centre to their hometown by the free governments service. For those parents who are required to provide their own transport there is a Private Vehicle Conveyance subsidy available.

Boarding Fee