Teaching and Learning – T2 W8 2026
Motivation Matters Last December, my teenage son decided he wanted to win his next school cross country. It wasn’t a passing thought, he had a clear sense of purpose. He had spent many years coming second or third, not having trained or put the effort into improving. From that moment, his actions began to align […]
Senior School – T2 W8 2026
Showcasing Student Talent Across the College There is a palpable energy across the College at present, driven by an abundance of co-curricular opportunities and a highly active Student Representative Council (SRC). Increasingly, our students are not only participating in College life but shaping it—designing initiatives, building community, and creating moments that reflect the vibrant spirit […]
Junior School – T2 W8 2026
Understanding Your Child’s Semester Report and Celebrating Growth As we approach the end of the semester, Junior School teachers are carefully preparing student reports to provide families with a clear picture of each child’s learning journey so far this year. Throughout each semester, teachers gather a range of evidence to understand how students are progressing. […]
Principal – T2 W8 2026
Learning, Creativity and Community in Action As we approach the final weeks of Term 2, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the significant effort being invested by our staff in preparing Semester 1 reports. This process is much more than an administrative task—it is a thoughtful and professional reflection on each student’s learning […]
Senior School – T2 W6 2026
Guiding Choices and Growing Character As we move through a busy and exciting point in the term, there is much happening across the school, from important decisions about future pathways to meaningful classroom discussions and upcoming performances. Below are a few highlights and reminders for our community. Subject Selection Our students are currently in the […]
Teaching and Learning – T2 W6 2026
Class of 2025 Alumni Profile: Choosing Courage Joshua Davison Currently at ADFA Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra Degree Bachelor of Cyber Security & Computing Service Branch Australian Army LIFE AFTER OPAC – From the classroom to the parade ground Since graduating at the completion of 2025, Joshua Davison was accepted into and sent to the […]
Junior School – T2 W6 2026
When AI Sounds Like a Friend: How Our Words Shape Children’s Thinking In both classrooms and homes, conversations about artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming more common. Children are encountering AI through apps, games, and digital assistants and they are forming ideas about what it is based on how the adults around them talk about it. […]
Principal – T2 W6 2026
The Power of Real Connection In an increasingly connected world, it is somewhat paradoxical that many children and teenagers are experiencing growing levels of loneliness. While technology has opened extraordinary opportunities for communication, it has also reshaped how relationships are formed—and not always for the better. We are seeing a growing trend of young people […]
Music – T2 W4 2026
Podium Performances Many OPAC ensembles will be performing at the Podium shopping centre over the next few months. We’ll be providing dates and times soon. Our upper concert bands and stage bands are first up: Intermediate Concert Band, Senior Concert Band, Intermediate Stage Band, and Senior Stage Band will perform outside Coles on June 4th […]
Teaching and Learning – T2 W4 2026
Letting Go of Myths and Building Strong Study Habits As children move through the junior years, they begin to develop beliefs about themselves as learners. Some of these beliefs help them persevere and grow. Others, while sounding logical or comforting, can quietly hold them back. As a Christian learning community, we believe that every child […]