Senior School – T1 W5 2025

The College year is now in full swing, with students and staff settling into a productive rhythm. The new building and Amphitheatre are outstanding additions to our College environment, enriching the learning experience and fostering a stronger sense of community. In the Senior School, our focus this term is on courage and living honourable lives—qualities […]

Junior School – T1 W5 2025

Building Strong Partnerships At our College, we believe that a strong partnership between home and school is essential for the success and well-being of your child. As we continue our journey through the term, I want to emphasise the importance of open and regular communication between you and your child’s teacher. Together, we can create […]

Health and Wellbeing – T1 W5 2025

Empowering Friendships with URSTRONG If you were able to come to our recent ‘Meet the Teacher’ nights in the Junior School, you would have heard that we are using the URSTRONG friendship program this year as part of our Personal Development and Health units. We are using this to help empower our students with a […]

Music – T1 W5 2025

Exciting Music Events Year 4 Students Chose Their Instruments – Week 4 In Week 4, Year 4 students had the exciting opportunity to choose the instrument they would learn throughout the year. From trumpets to flutes, and clarinets to percussion, there were plenty of options to explore. It was a wonderful chance for young musicians […]

Teaching and Learning – T1 W3 2025

Being Courageous in Learning and in Life At OPAC, we believe that courage is a cornerstone of personal growth and success. Courage is not only about facing our fears; it is also about persisting in the face of challenges, managing distractions, taking risks, trying new things and remaining open to new learning. According to Guy […]

Senior School – T1 W3 2025

OPAC Camp Adventures I had the pleasure of joining Year 10 on their 3-day Urban Challenge through the city—a whirlwind adventure across buses, light rail, ferries, and plenty of walking, stretching from Bondi to Manly. We camped on Cockatoo Island and stayed at the Youth Hostel in The Rocks. In essence, it was an ‘adulting’ […]

Junior School – T1 W3 2025

Thriving Together: A New Year at OPAC As we step into a new school year at Oran Park Anglican College, I extend a warm welcome to all our students, parents, and staff—both returning and new. The start of a new year is filled with opportunities, fresh challenges, and the chance to build on the strong […]

Health and Wellbeing – T1 W3 2025

Teaching Kids to Be Brave A warm welcome to our new families joining OPAC! Starting at a new school and making new friends takes courage, and we commend you for taking this important step toward building resilience. Courage is one of OPAC’s five core values and plays a key role in our learning framework. This […]

Principal – T1 W3 2025

How to Thrive at OPAC in 2025: Strength, Learning & Community Welcome to the start of a new and exciting school year at Oran Park Anglican College! I trust that you and your families have enjoyed a refreshing break and are ready for the opportunities, challenges and growth that 2025 will bring. I shared at […]