Redfield College is an independent boys' school teaching the Catholic faith, situated in the north-west of Sydney. Redfield was founded in 1986 by parents and teachers, forming 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 outstanding academic results, in a unique mentoring program, in character development, in parenting programs, and in the concern that staff and peer example be positive. Parents meet each term with their son's mentor. The College places importance on the development of virtues seen as good habits, the building blocks of character. With strengths of character such as sound judgement, self control, courage and responsibility towards others, students are better able to make the right choices in life. Co-curricular activities include study skills workshops, leadership education, class camps and outdoor education, visits by guest speakers, media and interview 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 sport in ISA and regional competitions.