More Hope As We Grow: Creative Writing

This year, the Senior School Creative Writing Service group proudly presents the next chapter in our creative writing journey: “More Hope as We Grow.” This second eBook builds on the foundation laid last year, offering a new collection of student works inspired by OPAC’s core values: Courage, Compassion, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Craftsmanship. Packed with fresh […]

Serving with Dusty Boots: Year 10’s Journey to Temora

Day 1 Year 10 has enjoyed some amazing adventures as they start their Temora – Dusty Boots Service. After arriving, we enjoyed games and a BBQ with the members at Crossway Youth at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Thanks to Derek, Anna, Phil and Melissa for sharing God’s word with us.  On Sunday, we went to St […]

Health and Wellbeing – T4 W8 2024

Confidence and Motivation This wellbeing newsletter article is designed to inform us about the positive impact parents and caregivers can have in building their children’s confidence and motivation. The information below is from SchoolTV and if you would like to explore the topic further, you can follow the link provided to access videos, short interviews […]

Junior School – T4 W8 2024

A Joyful End of Term and the Meaning of Christmas The final weeks of Term 4 have been some of the busiest of the whole term in Junior School. We have had our annual Christmas Concert showcasing our music and drama ensembles across the College and the Junior School Fun Day (kindly donated by our […]

Senior School – T4 W8 2024

A Year of Wonderful Moments and Wins! As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a year filled with growth, achievement, and cherished memories. It has been a privilege to journey alongside our students as they embraced challenges and celebrated triumphs. The year began with invigorating and challenging camps for Years 7–12, where students […]

Teaching and Learning – T4 W8 2024

A Year of Growing in our Learning As we approach the conclusion of another extraordinary year, we take a moment to celebrate the growth and development of our students. In every corner of the College, students have embraced opportunities to stretch their abilities, deepen their learning, and build character, making 2024 a year of remarkable […]

Principal – T4 W8 2024

2024 Reflections: A Year of Growth, Faith, and Community at OPAC As we draw to the close of another year at Oran Park Anglican College, it is with great joy and gratitude that I reflect on all we have achieved together as a community. This year’s theme, “Courage: Embracing Challenges, Inspiring Change,” has been lived […]

Music – T4 W6 2024

Christmas Carols and Band Tour Update! Christmas Carols! Join us for the third annual OPAC Christmas Carols! Dress up in Christmas bling as we sing classic carols together including Joy to the World, It’s beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, O Little Town, and many more. Featuring a humorous set of interviews with the […]

Duke of Ed Spotlight – T4 W6 2024

An Inspiring Journey to the Bronze Award This week we are highlighting one of our Year 9 Duke of Edinburgh students, Sienna B. Sienna has nearly completed her Bronze Award, and within the next few weeks will surely achieve this goal. Here is a summary of Sienna’s DoE participation in 2024. Sienna has been logging […]