Teaching and Learning – T4 W8 2024
A Year of Growing in our Learning As we approach the conclusion of another extraordinary year, we take a moment to celebrate the growth and development of our students. In every corner of the College, students have embraced opportunities to stretch their abilities, deepen their learning, and build character, making 2024 a year of remarkable […]
Principal – T4 W8 2024
2024 Reflections: A Year of Growth, Faith, and Community at OPAC As we draw to the close of another year at Oran Park Anglican College, it is with great joy and gratitude that I reflect on all we have achieved together as a community. This year’s theme, “Courage: Embracing Challenges, Inspiring Change,” has been lived […]
Music – T4 W6 2024
Christmas Carols and Band Tour Update! Christmas Carols! Join us for the third annual OPAC Christmas Carols! Dress up in Christmas bling as we sing classic carols together including Joy to the World, It’s beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, O Little Town, and many more. Featuring a humorous set of interviews with the […]
Duke of Ed Spotlight – T4 W6 2024
An Inspiring Journey to the Bronze Award This week we are highlighting one of our Year 9 Duke of Edinburgh students, Sienna B. Sienna has nearly completed her Bronze Award, and within the next few weeks will surely achieve this goal. Here is a summary of Sienna’s DoE participation in 2024. Sienna has been logging […]
Senior School – T4 W6 2024
Bubble-wrapping Quite a few years ago, as a staff member on a Year 8 camp, we hiked along a trail that crossed the path of a parade of bull-ants. These ants were around 2cm in length. A Year 8 lad, quite uncomfortable with the great outdoors, became very anxious, bordering on panicked at the prospect […]
Junior School – T4 W6 2024
Online Safety First: What the New Social Media Bill Means for Families Today, the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024, was introduced to parliament today. If passed, this Bill will require social media platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent under 16’s from having accounts. The law places the onus on social […]
Teaching and Learning – T4 W6 2024
Collaboration Across the Classrooms In the Junior School, we know that collaboration is a vital skill that fosters a dynamic learning environment. Our teachers have been intentionally creating diverse opportunities for students to work together, helping them understand that collaboration is not just beneficial for learning but also essential for building confidence and independence. By […]
Principal – T4 W6 2024
A Look Ahead: Staff Updates and Supporting Our Students In recent months, our broader community has been deeply affected by tragic stories highlighting the devastating consequences of bullying, particularly in the digital space. These events are a sobering reminder of the critical role we all play in guiding and supporting our young people to navigate […]
Principal – T4 W4 2024
Embracing Our Future: A Vibrant Learning Community As we reflect on the OPAC journey over the past 13 years, it’s inspiring to see how our college has evolved into a vibrant learning community dedicated to delivering quality Christian education. Our vision—to impact every member for Jesus through life-changing, caring experiences—remains at the heart of everything […]
Health and Wellbeing – T4 W4 2024
More than Words: The Impact of Disrespectful Language The article below comes from SchoolTV and is written around the prevalence of the disrespectful language that our children are exposed to through online gaming and social media platforms. It aims to enlighten parents to this issue and the negative impact the use of such language has […]
