Colleges in Bathurst New South Wales

All Saints College Bathurst

Established in 1874 all Saints' College Bathurst is a school in the Anglican tradition with a proud history of providing a high-quality education in a stunning rural setting.

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Located a mere two and a half hour’s drive from Sydney and recognised for consistently achieving outstanding HSC results all Saints’ College aims to foster the best in every student. As a non-selective Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 co-educational school, all Saints’ College offers encouraging and dynamic programs to both boarding and day students of all abilities and backgrounds within a safe picturesque country setting. Maintaining a wide range of subjects and co-curricular activities this beautiful College gives every child in its care the opportunity and resources to grow – spiritually academically culturally and socially.

PASTORAL CARE

Providing a values-based educational experience the core philosophy of All Saints’ College is the recognition and fostering of the strengths of each of its students. With the services of a full time Chaplain and with a beautiful Historic Chapel the College operates very successful pastoral care and peer support programs specifically created for both day and boarding students from Pre-K to Year 12. In the Junior school the class teacher is central to a child’s pastoral care and cultivates not only a supportive relationship with each child but also close links with each family. The Senior School employs a formal Pastoral Care Programme with the aim to ensure that every Senior School student is assigned through the House System to a staff member (Tutor) who oversees the wellbeing of this student from Year 7 to Year 12. From Tutor Group meetings to whole of House activities with close links to the family the aim is to nurture and mentor each student and promote a sense of belonging and security.

JUNIOR AND SENIOR CURRICULUM

At All Saints’ College we believe that an excellent education must begin with the development of sound literacy and numeracy skills. Hence the study of English (incorporating both reading and writing) and Mathematics form the core of our Junior School teaching programmes. These basics are then enhanced by four additional Key Learning Areas (KLAs) to encourage well-rounded individual development. The Senior School curriculum builds on the Junior School experience and is designed to cater for a great diversity of interests and needs. As students progress through Years 7 to 12 a greater degree of subject choice and flexibility is introduced. This enables students to develop patterns of study that are highly appropriate to their career ambitions and future needs. Distance Education and extension courses at the local TAFE are also encouraged. At All Saints’ College the uniqueness of every child is respected and individual assistance is equally available to those who may be experiencing difficulties with school work or who may require extension and enrichment opportunities.

TECHNOLOGY

Information technology is rapidly evolving and will provide an inescapable context for our graduates. To better equip each of our students as they take up the challenges of a rapidly evolving technical world all Saints’ College is constantly developing teaching and learning programmes which utilise the latest developments in Information Technology. From the state of the art Information Hub of the new junior and senior libraries to universal Wi-Fi connectivity across the campus all Saints’ College teaching and learning programmes are being constantly revised to incorporate these powerful new tools which speak so strongly to our students. The introduction of an integrated iPad Programme for all high school students is progressively being implemented to complement the use of more traditional research activities.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTGIVITIES

At All Saints’ College we believe that what occurs outside the classroom is equal in importance to the instruction given within. All Saints’ students are encouraged to experience fully the vast spiritual cultural musical and sporting opportunities offered by the College. The study of instrumental music is internationally recognised as producing substantial benefits for young students in many cognitive motor and social areas. The Instrumental Music Programme at All Saints’ College is based on this research and is widely acknowledged as one of the most comprehensive in the State. Small group instrumental tuition is provided to students in strings brass and woodwind instruments. Students are then encouraged to continue with co-curricular instrumental tuition in an instrument of their choice. A wide variety of sports is offered to all students and participation in Saturday team sport is strongly encouraged. Students are able to choose from cricket, football, rugby, swimming, tennis, , athletics, cross country, basketball and netball. The extensive co-curricular program also includes debating, public speaking, outdoor education, choirs and vocal ensembles, stage band, jazz band, string ensemble and orchestra. All students have the opportunity to be involved in dramatic productions either on stage or behind the scenes. The College Literature Festival regularly features visiting authors. A week of co-curricular activities annually concludes the school year.

BOARDING

The College offers boarding accommodation for up to 150 Year 7 to 12 students in on-campus houses. Watson House is the boarding residence for boys. Marsden House is the boarding residence for girls. Each House provides residential and study facilities with Internet and Wi-Fi access common rooms with a small kitchen and a pleasant outdoor area. Residential staff and university-aged student tutors provide a caring and nurturing environment for students. Communal meals, chapel services outings and other activities assist in building a strong family and community spirit.

TOURS OF ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE

All Saints’ College Tours All Saints’ College offers a range of personally guided tours throughout the year to provide prospective and current families the opportunity to view our beautiful campus. Our experience has found that these tours are best taken where possible on a school day in order to get a more accurate sense of our wonderful community and better appreciate the All Saints’ College approach to education. Bookings for a tour can be made by contacting the office of the College Registrar.

SCHOLARSHIPS AT ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE

All Saints’ College proudly participates in the ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research) Scholarship Cooperative Programmes. The College awards a significant number of scholarships each year on the basis of outstanding academic achievement and musical ability. In addition a number special Head of College Awards for all round merit are made annually.

Scholarships are offered to Australian students entering Years 5, 7, 9, 10 and 11 in the following categories:

Academic scholarships: are offered to Years 5, 7, 9, 10 and 11. Academic Scholarships are awarded primarily on the basis of the results obtained in the ACER scholarship examination. Applicants should have a commendable academic record supported by a personal resume or folio showing academic and co-curricular achievements.

Head of College Awards: are offered to Years 7, 9, 10 and 11. Head of College Awards are made on the basis of the results obtained in the ACER examination. In addition, the applicant’s co-curricular and other notable achievements are taken into account. Head of College Awards will be earned by students who are genuine “all-rounders” and who will make a valuable contribution to the life of school. A comprehensive folio or resume which demonstrates the candidate’s achievements is required as part of the application process. NB All scholarship applicants sit for the ACER tests and a separate application for Head of College Awards will not be necessary.

Music scholarships: are offered to Years 7, 9, 10 and 11. Music Scholarships are awarded to students who have attained a very high level of performance achievement for their age level. Students seeking music scholarships should have completed AMEB or Trinity College music practical exams or their equivalent. For more detailed information on music scholarships is available from the Music Scholarship Placement Procedures (see below).

ICPA (Isolated Children’s Parents Association) Scholarships: are awarded on the basis of results obtained in the ACER examination as well as the applicant’s co-curricular achievements. A comprehensive folio or resume to demonstrate these achievements is required. Families applying for an ICPA Scholarship must be financial members of the organisation and remain so until the applicant leaves the College.

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Applications are now open for all scholarships for 2014. Please apply via the All Saints College website: www.saints.nsw.edu.au  or contact the Office of the Registrar: +61 02 6331 3911or by email: admin@saints.nsw.edu.au

All Saints' College

Download Prospectus

Applications are now open for all scholarships for 2014. Please apply via the All Saints College website: www.saints.nsw.edu.au  or contact the Office of the Registrar: +61 02 6331 3911or by email: admin@saints.nsw.edu.au

All Saints' College