Music – T2 W8 2024
Even More Opportunities to Perform In the Music Classroom Congratulations to our Year 5 students who have been busily making music this semester. Year 5 students split into four separate groups during Music class every Friday. One group is our 27-piece Junior Concert Band conducted by Mr Miller. Another is our 11-piece Junior Strings Orchestra […]
Duke of Ed Spotlight – T2 W8 2024
Dance, Choir and Community Service, Oh My! This weeks Duke of Edinburgh Spotlight features Year 9 student Emily-Jane D. Emily-Jane begun her Bronze award this year and has already made impressive progress in the past two terms. Emily-Jane has been using her dance classes as her physical recreation component of the award. She set the […]
Health and Wellbeing – T2 W8 2024
Grief & Loss for Young Children Grief is a natural response to loss. It might be the loss of a loved one, relationship or even a pet. The more significant the loss, the more intense the grief is likely to be. Children and adults grieve differently due to their developmental stage, and this can prove […]
Principal – T2 W6 2024
Why the Duke of Edinburgh International Award matters At OPAC there are a wide range of extra-curricular activities on offer to students to enhance their college experience and broaden their skills. I’d like to highlight one of them this week. From Year 9 students can register to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s International […]
Senior School – T2 W6 2024
Culture Clash? More Like Cultural Celebration at OPAC The last two weeks in the Senior School have provided an opportunity to shine a light on the rich culture of our OPAC families and our Australian heritage. Our Australian Heritage It profoundly saddens me to hear of the racial abuse that still stains our society. On […]
Junior School – T2 W6 2024
Fostering Empathy Through Multicultural Exploration Over the past two weeks in Junior School, we have been thinking and wondering about what school life is like for children who are growing up in a variety of different cultures. We thought about the different cultural groups represented in each grade, chose one culture and then spent some […]
Teaching and Learning – T2 W6 2024
Empowering our students for their future Guiding senior students towards career success It’s a pivotal time for Year 12 students as they begin their UAC (Universities Admissions Centre) applications. They have been well-prepared for this through Pastoral Care classes, where they learned the intricacies of the application process. With university offers still a few months […]
Health and Wellbeing – T2 W6 2024
Cultural Diversity from a Health and Wellbeing Perspective In Week 5, our College celebrated the rich cultural diversity that is woven together to make our College community. Cultural diversity encompasses the variety of cultures, beliefs, and traditions present globally, contributing to a rich tapestry of human experiences and perspectives. By valuing every child’s cultural background, […]
Music – T2 W6 2024
https://www.opac.nsw.edu.au/newsletter/music-t2-w6-2024/(opens in a new tab) See us at the Podium! In the Music Classroom Students in Year 8 Music are learning how to play the guitar, bass, and drums as part of the Rock Music Assessment Task. They will form little rock bands and choose from a list of classic rock songs including ACDC’s TNT, […]
Year 9 Students Shine in Debating Competition
Throughout Semester 1, our Year 9 students have actively participated in the MISA Debating Competition, showcasing their exceptional skills and dedication. Finishing as quarterfinalists, they have grown in confidence, mastering the art of constructing rigorous arguments on topics such as the impact of social media and the role of sport in shaping Australia’s national identity. […]
