Senior School – T4 W6 2024
Bubble-wrapping Quite a few years ago, as a staff member on a Year 8 camp, we hiked along a trail that crossed the path of a parade of bull-ants. These ants were around 2cm in length. A Year 8 lad, quite uncomfortable with the great outdoors, became very anxious, bordering on panicked at the prospect […]
Junior School – T4 W6 2024
Online Safety First: What the New Social Media Bill Means for Families Today, the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024, was introduced to parliament today. If passed, this Bill will require social media platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent under 16’s from having accounts. The law places the onus on social […]
Teaching and Learning – T4 W6 2024
Collaboration Across the Classrooms In the Junior School, we know that collaboration is a vital skill that fosters a dynamic learning environment. Our teachers have been intentionally creating diverse opportunities for students to work together, helping them understand that collaboration is not just beneficial for learning but also essential for building confidence and independence. By […]
Principal – T4 W6 2024
A Look Ahead: Staff Updates and Supporting Our Students In recent months, our broader community has been deeply affected by tragic stories highlighting the devastating consequences of bullying, particularly in the digital space. These events are a sobering reminder of the critical role we all play in guiding and supporting our young people to navigate […]
Principal – T4 W4 2024
Embracing Our Future: A Vibrant Learning Community As we reflect on the OPAC journey over the past 13 years, it’s inspiring to see how our college has evolved into a vibrant learning community dedicated to delivering quality Christian education. Our vision—to impact every member for Jesus through life-changing, caring experiences—remains at the heart of everything […]
Health and Wellbeing – T4 W4 2024
More than Words: The Impact of Disrespectful Language The article below comes from SchoolTV and is written around the prevalence of the disrespectful language that our children are exposed to through online gaming and social media platforms. It aims to enlighten parents to this issue and the negative impact the use of such language has […]
Teaching and Learning – T4 W4 2024
Diving into Student Passions A day in the Middle Ages To bring the history of the Middle Ages to life, our Year 8 students recently took part in an immersive Medieval Day experience. In honour of a special visit from the king and queen of Oran Park Village, students transformed into knights, plague doctors, peasants, […]
Junior School – T4 W4 2024
Becoming Confident Learners Next week we will start to welcome new students for 2025 to the Junior School. We have students starting in grades 1-6, Kindergarten and Prep, who will be visiting classrooms and meeting those they will be learning alongside next year. It is often a mixture of excitement and nervousness for these students, […]
Senior School – T4 W4 2024
2025 Camps We have camps planned for Years 7-12 in the second week of Term 1 2025. The superb set of camp experiences are: Year 7 – AGH Camp at Douglas Park Year 8 – Youthworks at Port Hacking Year 9 – Somerset on the Colo River Year 10 – Urban Challenge in the city […]
Discovering Japan: A Transformative Student Exchange Experience
This past school holidays, some of our students embarked on a memorable journey to Japan as part of our student exchange program with Tachibana High School. Over two transformative weeks, they delved into Japan’s unique culture, stunning landscapes, and bustling city life, forming bonds with local families and immersing themselves in daily Japanese routines. Through […]
