Growing Together Through Peer Support
As we settle into Term 3, our Junior School continues to thrive on the values of kindness, collaboration, and community. One of the ways we nurture these values is through our Peer Support Program – a program designed to strengthen student wellbeing and leadership development.
Peer Support is a structured program where our Year 5 are trained by teachers to guide younger peers through activities that promote friendship, resilience, and positive communication. These sessions are designed to be fun, inclusive, and meaningful, helping students build strong relationships across year levels.
Peer Support offers a range of benefits for both older and younger students. Our Year 5 students develop confidence and responsibility as they lead activities and model positive behaviours. Every student learns to express themselves clearly, listen actively, and collaborate respectfully. Younger students feel supported and connected within the Junior School community, reducing feelings of isolation. Through shared experiences, students build resilience and learn strategies to manage emotions and challenges. The activities planned for Peer Support time are designed to be enjoyable, helping students associate school with positive experiences. We have run this program for a number of years now, and each year we notice the way our Year 5 students step up to take responsibility and show leadership. Peer Support provides a fabulous opportunity for all our students to grow together and support one another.
This term, our Peer Support sessions will focus on helping students think through the ideas and strategies we have been introducing in our URStrong friendship skills program. I would encourage you to ask your children each week what they have been learning during Peer Support. If you are keen to find out about the URStrong program and how it supports children, please contact Mr Przydacz for more information.
We are looking forward to another term of exciting events and celebrations. We are celebrating 100 Days of Kindergarten, Multicultural Day, Father’s Day and Book Week in the coming weeks. Please ensure that you are checking the Parent App for details as the term progresses.
God bless,
Mrs Jenny Squire
Deputy Principal – Head of Junior School
Sport
Welcome back to Term 3! At the conclusion of last term, we had many exciting events occur with some fanatic student achievement. We also look forward to all of the exciting events that are ahead in Term 3.
K–6 Gymnastics Program with ZING
Students from Kindergarten to Year 6 will be participating in a structured gymnastics program delivered by ZING during Weeks 1 to 6 of this term. The program is designed to support the development of fundamental movement skills, coordination, and physical confidence in a safe and supportive environment. Led by experienced instructors, each session will focus on age-appropriate activities that align with the PDHPE curriculum.
CSSA State Gymnastics Success
Charli M and Maisie D proudly represented our school at the CSSA State Gymnastics Competition, held at the Sydney Gymnastics and Aquatic Centre in Rooty Hill. This prestigious event brought together talented gymnasts from across the state to compete in a range of apparatus events, showcasing strength, skill, and dedication. Both girls performed exceptionally well, demonstrating great sportsmanship and school spirit throughout the competition.
Congratulations to Charli who achieved outstanding results!
Charli placed 1st Overall in Level 6, Division 1, showcasing her incredible talent and dedication.
Her individual results were just as impressive:
• 1st on Bars
• 1st on Floor
• 2nd on Vault
• 3rd on Beam
Well done, Charli! We are so proud of your amazing achievement and the way you represented our school with excellence and grace.
A big congratulations to Maisie who competed in Level 4 at the CSSA State Gymnastics Competition. Maisie had an absolute blast on the day and delivered a fantastic performance, placing 2nd on Bars and finishing 4th Overall in her division—an achievement she was very proud of! We’re so pleased to see Maisie enjoying the experience and giving it her all. Well done, Maisie!
CIS Football Success
We are thrilled to share that four of our talented students recently represented CSSA at the CIS Football Gala Day, competing against the best school footballers from across New South Wales.
The girls’ event was held at Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood, where Ishna M and Kimberley displayed excellent skill and determination. Both girls impressed selectors and were rewarded with selection into the CSSA Girls Team—a fantastic achievement and recognition of their hard work and passion for the game.
The boys’ event took place at Lake Macquarie, where Ryan O and Liam L competed strongly throughout the day. Ryan was selected for the Barbarians Team, a newly created side comprising talented players from multiple associations across NSW—an exciting opportunity and a credit to his performance. Liam represented the CSSA Boys Team, who went on to win the entire event and were named CIS Gala Day Champions. Congratulations to Liam for his hard work and dedication.
Congratulations to Ishna, Kimberley, Ryan, and Liam on their outstanding efforts and for representing our school with pride, sportsmanship, and excellence.
NSW State Equestrian Interschool Championships
Over the school holidays, Jazlyn P proudly represented Oran Park Anglican College at the NSW State Equestrian Interschool Championships, held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre. This prestigious event ran over five days and brought together student riders from across the state.
Jazlyn competed in Combined Training, which includes both Dressage and Showjumping, and delivered a strong performance throughout the competition. She placed an impressive 12th overall in NSW in the Primary School 60cm Combined Training division.
Congratulations to Jazlyn on this outstanding achievement and for representing OPAC with dedication and determination!
Hayley Selected for NSW State Gymnastics Team
We’re excited to share that Hayley P has been selected to represent the NSW State Gymnastics Team at the Australian Gymnastics Championships during the school holidays. Competing in the International Youth division for Aerobic Gymnastics on 16–17 July, Hayley will showcase her skills on the national stage.
This achievement is the result of Hayley’s incredible dedication—she trains in two Gymsports and commits over 30 hours of training each week to reach this level. We wish her the best of luck as she competes against Australia’s top young gymnasts and proudly represents both NSW and our school.
Term 3 Upcoming Sporting Events
Week 3
Monday 4th August
- CSSA Zone Athletics Carnival @ Campbelltown Athletics
- K-6 Gymnastics Program
Wednesday 6th August – Winter IPSSO
- Training 7:45am
- Home Game against Broughton Anglican College
- Netball and Necomball @ College
- AFL and Soccer @ Doohan Reserve
- Juniors 11:35pm
- Seniors 1:00pm
Thursday 7th August
- CSSA State Netball Gala Day @ Jamison Park Netball Courts
- CSSA State Football Gala Day @ Bernie Mullane Sporting Complex
Week 4
Monday 11th August
- K-6 Gymnastics Program
Wednesday 13th August – Winter IPSSO
- No Training – BYE
Week 3
Monday 4th August
- CSSA Zone Athletics @ Campbelltown Athletics
Thursday 7th August
- CSSA State Netball Gala Day
- CSSA State Football Gala Day
CSSA and CIS Nominations
From time to time, the College is able to nominate some of our exceptional athletes to trial for CSSA or CIS representative teams. These teams are selected for high level representative competitions, drawing from almost 100 schools across NSW. If you would like the College to nominate your child for one of these events, please follow the procedure below:
- Go to CSSA website to see the list and dates of these trials (cssa.net.au)
- Email me (swright@opac.nsw.edu.au), expressing your child’s interest, background and skills in the sport
- If they fit the requirements of the trials, I will nominate them to attend
- Attend the trials with your child
God bless,
Mrs Stephanie Wright
Sports Coordinator
