Junior School – T4 W8 2025
A Joyful End to a Year of Growth It is almost the end of the Term 4, and it feels like the time has flown – there have been so many things happening in Junior School this term! As I have read though the Semester 2 reports for each student, I am proud of how […]
Senior School – T4 W8 2025
Celebrating an OPAC Christmas and Community As the year draws to a close, OPAC has been alive with festive spirit and meaningful moments. Our SRC Christmas Week was a highlight, featuring a lively carols competition that even saw teachers stepping up with choreographed dance routines! Students embraced the season by arriving in festive clothing and […]
Principal – T4 W8 2025
Celebrating All We Shared in 2025 As 2025 draws to a close, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to every family in our Oran Park Anglican College community. This year has been filled with learning, laughter and growth, and none of it would have been possible without your support, encouragement and partnership. Reflecting on […]
Teaching and Learning – T4 W8 2025
A Year of Wonder and Growth in Junior School As we reach the end of another vibrant year in our Junior School, we celebrate the remarkable growth of our students, not only as learners but as individuals created in God’s image. Throughout the year, our young learners have embraced curiosity, creativity and resilience, developing the […]
Music – T4 W8 2025
A Year of Harmony What a year it has been in the Performing Arts department at Oran Park Anglican College. From our second-ever school musical to Band Jam, the Choral Festival, studio concerts, student-led lunchtime concerts, the Stage 5 Performance Evening, the annual Capturing Creativity concert, and the MISA Theatre Sports Day—just to name a […]
Duke of Ed Spotlight – T4 W8 2025
Exploring the Duke of Ed Award: What’s Next at OPAC 2026 has been a big year for the Duke of Edinburgh Award with nearly 50 students actively completing either Bronze, Silver or Gold Awards. Our students have been busy practicing valuable skills, getting physical and serving their local communities. Looking toward 2026, our Year 8 […]
Health and Wellbeing – T4 W8 2025
Faith in Action Through Service Learning While Ms Menzies is currently away and busy with the Mudgee team, I am pleased to share a glimpse into the Year 10 Service Learning experience across all four locations: Vietnam, Temora, Mudgee and our local area. When students return, I’m sure they’ll have plenty of stories to tell; […]
Duke of Ed Spotlight – T4 W6 2025
Pushing Limits, Finding Strength At the end of Week 5 our Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award participants embarked on a challenging and memorable three-day Adventurous Journey through the stunning Royal National Park and Heathcote area. Our 36 students set off together from the Wattamolla Picnic Area, beginning a 12 km hike along the […]
Senior School – T4 W6 2025
Why Camps Fast-Track Confidence and Growth Did you know that students who attend school camps often show a 20–30% increase in resilience and confidence compared to their peers who don’t? Research consistently highlights the transformative power of these experiences—and I’ve seen it firsthand. As we prepare for Term 1, 2026 camps and notice some early […]
Music – T4 W6 2025
Christmas Carols Bring your picnic rugs and join us outdoors on Thursday 27 November for our annual Christmas Carols, a joyful celebration of Jesus’ birth and the hope He brings. Students from Year 2 to Year 12 will share a range of musical items as we gather as a community to sing, reflect and enjoy the festive season together. A sausage […]
