Volume Two, Friday 24th February 2023

At Oakhill College, we strive for excellence in all areas of our lives. As we approach Lent this week we are given the opportunity yet again to reflect, refocus, refresh, and recommit our lives to goodness and the pursuit of our potential.

In a bulletin I read recently, it spoke of an author who was trying to learn what distinguished good architects from the mediocre ones. It was not the fact that good architects did things right the first time, it was their willingness to revise, rework, and redo. This is what determines excellence in almost any field, whether architecture or acting, music or cooking, literature or athletics. In general, people are not born excellent; they become excellent largely through their willingness to work hard at what they do. A goal kicker only improves by the long hours day after day practicing; a swimmer only after long hours morning and evening in the pool. It is the same regarding maths, physics, spelling, etc; revise, rework, redo.

In a way, we are all architects - architects of ourselves. Jesus referred to himself as a building when he said to the religious leaders, “Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up” (John 2:19). We are all fashioning ourselves into a temple from the materials life sets before us. How hard are we willing to work at this fashioning? Are we prepared to revise, rework, redo? Are we eager to settle for nothing less than our best? Jesus encourages revisions. His call is nothing less than the call to revise our behaviour, to rework our attitude, to redo our priorities (adapted from De La Salle Auckland from ‘Rummaging for God’ by Melannie Svoboda, SND).

These past several weeks at the College, I have been reminding students to strive for excellence for as Marianne Williams says, “Who are we not to be. For we are children of God”.

As we approach the season of Lent, this is a great opportunity to reflect on ourselves, our gifts and talents, and recommit to aspire to greatness and be the person that God has envisaged us to be.

We are now halfway through Term 1, and I would like to thank all staff, students and parents for such a wonderful start to the year, each working to support the other. We have all heard the Indian proverb, “it takes a village to raise a child”. Oakhill College is such a village, and I encourage parents to continue to be involved and stay connected to their child’s learning. Adrienne Alton-Lee, in her work the ‘Best Evidence Synthesis’ has identified that parent engagement in school is the second largest contributor to improved student outcomes. Parents of teenagers can help by attending sports, drama, music events, and P&F meetings. Parents can help by asking how things went today (a grunt in reply is often typical and OK). Parents can help by ensuring that during the week, there are still those opportunities for the family to have a meal together. Parents can help by having homework done on the kitchen table or at least under some supervision. Parents can help by having down-time from their mobile phone, WhatsApp or Snapchat. Parents can help by ensuring students are now well settled into routines. Parents can help by creating space for Year 12, who have their Mid-Year exams in a few weeks and Year 7 and 8, who need to practice and drill the basics taught each day; and everyone needs time and space to read.

Lent reminds us it is time to reflect, revise, rework, and redo.

Wishing you the blessings of this very special season.

Br Steve Hogan fsc
Principal

Lent is the 40 days from Ash Wednesday to the Saturday before Easter. Lent is often described as a time of self-reflection and renewal: a preparation and an opportunity to be kind and to do good to others such that it becomes a habit, a norm. It is also a time for personal reflection on the love of God for us through the events of Good Friday and Easter, so that we may also be moved to be compassionate, loving and forgiving as Jesus is compassionate, loving and forgiving. Lent and Easter will help us enhance our theme of strive for excellence, through acts of goodwill this year.

Kindness is a virtue. It is an excellence of character that drives ethical decisions. People who are kind act that way not for any reward or even recognition but because it is the right way to behave and the way a person wishes others would act toward them. Oakhill College we are a city on the hill; we are the guiding light as Lasallians. 40 Acts of Kindness over the next 40s days, this is the challenge our community was given on Ash Wednesday.

Imagine if our College started the trend towards kindness - Over 2,000 of us. This would surely change the world for the better.

Looking forward to seeing what our community does over the next 40 days.

Mrs Laurainne Marshall
Co-ordinator of Prayer and Liturgy

At our Ash Wednesday service this week, Ms Alice Hann, Class of 2008 and College staff member, addressed the College community with her inspiring journey since she walked down the drive. We wanted to share it with you:

My journey as a Lasallian began when I came to Oakhill College in Year 11. It was probably even earlier as my Mum, or as my Year 11s tell me, “The real Mrs Hann” taught at Oakhill, well before my time here. 

When I completed Year 12 at Oakhill, I took a leap and applied for a Lasallian Volunteer Trip out to a tiny community in Western Australia called Balgo. And as the locals would describe it, “it's a little bit long way”.

After a 10 hour drive up the corrugated Tanami track, we arrived in a tiny little community. The community surrounds a red dirt AFL field and is situated on Kukatja, Walmatjarri, and Warlpiri Land. 

On a normal day, the population would be around 400 people. In saying that, there's rarely a normal day. 

Balgo Community has one shop, a  school, a clinic and a church. 

Here the De La Salle Brothers served the community by providing education for the beautiful kids at Luurnpa Catholic School. 

In the short two week trip, I absolutely fell in love with the children, the elders and the beautiful surroundings. I went on to do two more volunteer trips after this, and on my 2015 visit, something changed within me. I wanted to strive for better. I wanted to use my passion for teaching and children somewhere it was truly needed. 

2016 came around, and I’d been given the opportunity of a lifetime. To teach in Balgo at Luurnpa Catholic School. But it was way more than that. 

I lived with and learned from the Kukatja People, where the culture and language were still so rich and where the land was untouched. 

I experienced cultural ceremonies and women's initiation, Saturday night Masses with the elders and hunting trips for goanna, bush turkey, snake or frogs. Things that so many people would never experience in their lifetime. 

Most afternoons we’d sit at the lookout to watch the sun go down and on Sundays, we’d chase wild brumbies on our dirt bikes. 

I lived out there for close to three years. I became part of the community. I learned enough of the language to know when the kids were teasing each other (or me). And most importantly, I felt at home. 

Among the incredible highs, living in one of the most remote communities in Australia came with many challenges. One of these challenges was the irregular attendance of the children in school. The children fought through a lot of hardship every day, to show up to school and strive for excellence.

I’ll use my little friend Delilah as an example here: when I arrived to teach there, Delilah was completely disinterested in school and ran away back to her home every day. Fast forward to my last few weeks there, and I was waving goodbye to her as she got on a tiny plane to head off to boarding school in Perth. I saw a photo of Delilah the other day at her Graduation Ceremony, having completed Year 12. Proud is an understatement. 

Some of the children make it to boarding school, but very few complete high school. 

When the only proper high school is 2,000 kms away from your family and culture, when you're learning in your second and third language and you’re sitting in a classroom learning the ‘katiya’ or the white way, it is a very difficult task. 

We forget how fortunate we are to put on a clean school uniform every morning, come to school on a full stomach, and go home every night to a warm bed. We forget how privileged we are, to come to such an amazing College with teachers who truly care and so many opportunities for us all. 

For the children of Balgo, some of these basic things were a privilege. 

I wouldn't have had the opportunity if it weren't for being Lasallian or for coming to Oakhill. Something so small as a two week trip turned into an incredible connection with such a special place that I've been a part of for over 10 years now. 

When my time living up there came to an end, the elders told me that the Luurnpa (the magical kingfisher)would be watching over me, and that he would bring me back one day. 

This year I was so lucky to have landed the opportunity to come back and teach at Oakhill College. I aim to keep giving back to the Lasalle community in every way I can.  

I noticed a banner the other day here at the College, that sums up my journey in a few words. That is “Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve”. 

In this time of LENT,  we are called to reflect deeply on our journey so far and on our path ahead. 

Do you want to be remembered as the student who made minimal effort in class? Who walked past fellow peers who were lost or lonely? 

This is a time for us to look within, look up, and strive for excellence. I challenge all of you to find a way to give back.

There is something so special about being Lasallian and having somewhere to call home in different parts of the country and world. 

Treasure your time here knowing how truly privileged you are, and leave to serve those who aren't as lucky. 

Ms Alice Hann
TAS Teacher

Oakhill College Cricket will host their annual Pink Stumps Day 2023 on Saturday 25th February. The First XI will be playing against St Augustine’s College at 10.00am.

We have many fundraising events that you can participate in:

• Year 12 carwash will be open from 10.00am-1.00pm
• Students will be selling pink cupcakes
• Donations can be made by clicking on this link: https://www.pinkisthecolour.com.au/fundraisers/oakhillcollegecricket/pink-stumps
• You can buy raffle tickets to win a pink hat signed by Glenn McGrath. Sales close on Monday 3rd April at 3.00pm and will be drawn at Cricket Presentation on Wednesday 5th April. Tickets on sale here: https://www.trybooking.com/102...

Since 2016, Oakhill has raised approx $20,000 to help breast care nurses provide vital support and assistance. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Mr Murray Fisher
Dean of Year 10 and Cricket Convenor

On Thursday 23rd February, College leaders Ruby, Pearl, Michael and Jessica attended the Lifted Leaders seminar, hosted by Bishop Vincent Long Nguyen OFM Conv and Mr Jack de Groot, CSPD Executive Director and facilitated by Mr James Camden (Class of 2003). 

The day brought schools from all over the Parramatta diocese together, allowing them to build connections and bonds with students in similar leadership positions. In addition to networking, sharing leadership initiatives, goals and music, there were ice breakers and inter-school competitions to strengthen leadership skills.

Mrs Gabby Russo
Head of Marketing & Communications

Oakhill is holding its annual Open Day on Sunday 5th March from 10.00am-2.00pm. Please share with any prospective families that you may know. We are currently enrolling boys in Year 7, 2025 and girls in Year 11, 2024. Parents can complete an online Expression of Interest form for their child, from birth to remain on our database here: https://oc-au-nsw-340.app.digi...

Bookings are essential and can be made here: https://www.oakhill.nsw.edu.au...

Oakhill has commenced the enrolment process for girls for Year 11, 2024. Our Girls Enrolment Evening will be held on Monday 27th March at 7.00pm in the Miguel Lecture Theatre. Please register for this event here: https://oc-au-nsw-340.app.digi...

Please pass this on to any families who are interested in applying to Oakhill College.

Important dates for the enrolment process:

• Monday 27th March - Girls Enrolment Information Evening 
• Friday 31st March – Girls Enrolments Close
• Friday 28th April – Attend an interview at Oakhill College
• Early Term 3 – Offers of Enrolment will be made.

Expression of Interest forms can be completed here: https://oc-au-nsw-340.app.digi...

A reminder that the first instalment of the College's 2023 fees (one third of your annual fees) was due on Wednesday 15th February unless you pay in instalments via Direct Debit School Easy Pay.  Fee statements were issued prior to the beginning of Term 1.

If you have not already made payment, please do so or contact the Accounts Receivable Office immediately on 9899 2288 if there are any matters relating to your statement that you need to discuss.

Ms Lisa Camilleri
Accounts Receivable Officer 

The College needs more buses, particularly to and from Castle Hill Metro Station, Parramatta and Round Corner, Dural. We have met with Transport for NSW and their data tells them that there are more than enough buses, particularly on those routes. We need your help to get more buses by tapping on and off with your Opal Card.

If students do not have an Opal Card or do not use their Opal Card to tap on and off, inaccurate data is collected, and the need is not known by Transport for NSW and is therefore not met.  

Bus services will not be improved if students do not use their Opal Card. In coming weeks priority to board buses will be given to students who have and use their opal card to tap on and off. Parent assistance in ensuring their children have and use an Opal Card to tap on and off is both encouraged and requested.   

Mr Robert Munday 
Deputy Principal

We are excited to share with you below the latest Master Plan Newsletter, which highlights the progress made to date and showcases the ongoing projects that will further enhance Oakhill College: https://bit.ly/3EjUBxW

Mrs Gabby Russo
Head of Marketing & Communications

The safety of our students and staff is paramount. We are fortunate to have three roundabout areas that we can utilise as safe kiss-n-drop areas. All other areas are unsafe to drop off or pick up students. Parents may drop off and/or pick up students at the two roundabouts, accessible by the two entrance gates on Old Northern Road and one roundabout via Foley Place only. There is no through traffic permitted on the College campus. Parents are not allowed to drop students at the top of the hill near the Liesse building.

Students use all driveways, particularly at the beginning and end of the day, and often will not be seen and appear suddenly; therefore we urge drivers to keep to the three kiss-n-drop routes. 

All cars that park beside the BC Oval for swimming and training are required to reverse park only to minimize risk to our students.
 
There are many modes of transport available for students to and from the College. As we move into Week 3, it is timely to encourage students to utilise bus and train transportation.

For the safety of all, your cooperation is imperative.

There were many happy faces today as the Class of 2023 received their Year 12 jerseys. The Year 12 jerseys symbolise tradition, pride, memories and camaraderie among students in their final year of high school. 

Students were given several designs to choose from and chose one designed by Joshua Maisetti, Year 12, including the collar emblem for this year, a dove. The collar emblem goes back to the Class of 2019, who were looking for a way to honour and remember their classmate, Nathan Gremmo, who passed away in 2015. So began the tradition of the collar emblem on the Year 12 jersey. 

Each year, a new symbol is chosen with a special meaning for the graduating class. Previous emblems have acknowledged Indigenous connections, Faith, and Lasallian heritage. In 2022, the anchor represented hope. This year’s emblem, the peace dove, continues the theme of hope, by adding a wish for peace in the year ahead. Peace in our hearts and homes, in our community, our nation and, most importantly, the world at large.

Students are able to wear the jerseys over their College uniform on Wednesdays and during exam blocks.

Mrs Donna Findlay
Teacher

On Friday 17th February, students from Years 10 to 12 met with Mr Johnson Lee – Chief Pharmacist at the Pharmacy Guild Australia and university lecturer, to learn more about a variety of career opportunities available in the Pharmacy field.

Mr Lee enthusiastically talked about the general community's respect and trust for the profession; the diversity of career opportunities in the retail community, hospital government and industrial pharmacy roles; and the excellent employment and salary outcomes for pharmacy graduates.  Mr Lee also provided some insight on the expansion of Pharmacists in 2023 and the future.

The powerpoint presentation has been uploaded to the Careers Google Classroom pages for interested Year 10, 11 and 12 students. If you are unable to access the presentation, please contact Mrs Quattrocchi marisaq@okhill.nsw.edu.au to forward a copy.

Mrs Marisa Quattrocchi
Careers Advisor

Oakhill College Careers Advisors would like to extend an invitation to parents, relatives or alumni, currently serving or ex Defence Force employees to join us for the Defence Force Careers Breakfast on Wednesday 22nd March, from 7.00am to 8:45am to discuss with current students their experience in the Forces. If you are interested, please contact Mrs Marisa Quattrocchi marisaq@oakhill.nsw.edu.au or Ms Gabrielle Seaton gseaton@oakhill.nsw.edu.au.

Areas covered include Defence Force 12-month GAP Year Programs; General Entry: Defence Trade Careers, and Officer Entry via the Australian Defence Force Academy. This event is open to students in Years 9-12. To book, please click here

Ms Marisa Quattrocchi
Careers Advisor

Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated Oakhill College Sports Lunch 2023 on Friday 16th June at Doltone House, Darling Island.

Join us for a day filled with fun, laughter, and great food as we hear from some incredible icons in the sporting world.

On Tuesday 14th February, Dr Prue Salter from Enhanced Learning Educational Services ran a study skills session with Year 11.  The session focused on helping students identify changes and improvements they could make to their approach to study to maximise their results in their final years of school. 

The main areas covered with Year 11 were working effectively in the evenings and dealing with distractions, managing time efficiently, planning for assessments, making brain-friendly study notes regularly and using a wide variety of active study techniques to suit individual learning preferences. 

Parents are encouraged to review the handout from the session with students. Parents can also find additional study skills tips on the following website: http://studyskillstoptipsparents.com/. 

Ms Deborah Gillis
Assistant Principal Pastoral Care

Oakhill subscribes to Enhanced Learning Education Services and students can access study tips and notes via: www.studyskillshandbook.com.au. Oakhill College's access details are: 

Username:        foroakhillonly
Password:         41results (the 1 is a number)

Mr Gavin Russell
Assistant Principal Curriculum 

Connecting and Communication with my Young Person

Date: Monday 6th March
Time: 12:00 – 1:15PM AEDT
Location: Online webinar

Register Here
 
The session aims to: 

• Strengthen knowledge and understanding of the mental health challenges facing young people today.
• Increase awareness of your young person’s emotions, thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
• Identify opportunities to connect and enhance conversational approach.
• Introduce skills and strategies to encourage and support help-seeking.

Ms Chloe Princic
School Social Worker

Ensuring road safety in school is crucial to prevent accidents that can cause injuries to students, staff, and other pedestrians. Implementing road safety measures such as pedestrian crossings, speed limits, and traffic signals can reduce the risk of accidents and create a safer environment for everyone.

In addition to physical infrastructure, promoting road safety awareness among students through education and campaigns can also instill responsible behavior and encourage vigilance when crossing the road, riding bicycles, or driving in the future. This can be done through classroom discussions, posters and flyers, or community outreach programs.

Attached is a brochure from the Local Council that outlines important school zone safety, safety tips and active travel. 

Let's prioritize road safety in schools and work towards creating a safer community for all.

Ms Deborah Gillis
Assistant Principal - Pastoral Care 

Year 8 have been invited to the PJ Walsh Library to test their origami skills. Our professional paper folders were put into pairs and challenged with folding our PJ Walsh Library Genre Chatterbox.

With this engaging lesson, Year 8 students revisited the 21 genres in our library collection and some origami experts even searched for our chatterbox books, using the Library Catalogue.

This fun, tactile lesson received positive feedback from our students and English teachers. We hope the rest of Year 8 enjoy making their chatterboxes over the next two weeks.

Ms Tania Moriarty
Academic Head of Library

In 2023 we have some amazing opportunities for our students to participate in co-curricular music activities. Below is an outline of our music ensembles and we welcome all students to participate:

VOCAL ENSEMBLES

All vocal ensembles are run by Mrs Gauci and are free for students to join. Rehearsals are held in Room 201 in the Adrian Building and are a fantastic way to meet new students as well as being a good starting off point for students wishing to be part of our wonderful College Musicals.

JUNIOR CHOIR: A wonderful introduction to the Choir at the College. Open to all students in years 7 and 8, no prior experience necessary, all singing levels. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday's at lunchtime.

CHAMBER CHOIR: For the more experienced singers who have either auditioned or been invited to attend. Rehearsals are held on Monday mornings before school starting at 7.30am.

GIRLS CHOIR: Our Girls only choir – all welcome, no experience necessary. Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays at lunchtime.

COLLEGE CHOIR: Our whole College Choir is made up of members from Junior, Chamber and Belle’s Choirs. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday mornings before school starting at 7.30am.

INSTRUMENT ENSEMBLES

Our instrument ensembles are run by our dedicated Music teachers and are free for students to join. Students currently taking part in our private music tuition through the College are encouraged to take part in their relevant ensemble group. 

GUITAR ENSEMBLE: Open to beginners right through to more experienced guitarists. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday at lunchtime in AD204.

SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLE: All levels and abilities welcome. Rehearsals are held every Monday at lunchtime in AD301.

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE: All passionate percussionist’s welcome – rehearsals are held every Friday morning before school at 7.30am in AD206.

ELECTRONIC MUSIC ENSEMBLE: Open to keyboard players, drummers, vocalists, guitarists and aspiring producers – rehearsals are held every Wednesday morning before school at 7.30am in AD206.

KEYBOARD ENSEMBLE: Calling all talented keyboard players – beginners to the more experienced. Rehearsals are held every Monday at lunchtime in AD303.

DRUM SQUAD: This is a new ensemble for 2023 – any student interested in participating should speak to Ms Furnari in the Music Staffroom. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday at lunchtime in the Adrian level 3 band room.

OAKHILL COLLEGE BANDS

The Band program at Oakhill College has something for everyone – whether you have just started playing an instrument or have years of experience, we have something to suit you. Joining our band program is free of charge to our students with rehearsals held before school in the Adrian Building Band Room. Storage is available for instruments during the day to avoid students having to carry them to their regular classes (instruments need to be clearly labelled with the student’s name).

CONCERT BAND: For students in Year 7/8 or anyone who is new to playing an instrument. Rehearsals are held every Wednesday morning at 7.30am in the Adrian level 3 band room.

COLLEGE BAND: For the more experienced musician by invitation. Rehearsals are held every Wednesday morning at 7.30am in the Adrian Level 3 Band Room.

STAGE BAND: Stage Band is a smaller ensemble for the more experienced player and is joined by invitation only. The style of music performed has traditionally been Jazz, but we are keen to introduce some other genres. Rehearsals are held every Thursday morning before school at 7.30am in the Adrian Level 3 Band Room.

For further information please speak to Mrs Madigan in Performing Arts - rmadigan@oakhill.nsw.edu.au.

Mrs Rebecca Madigan
Administration Assistant Performing Arts

Tickets are now on sale for our annual Battle of the Bands competition being held in Benildus Hall on Wednesday 15th March at 7.00pm.

Come along and watch our amazing student rock bands battle it out for the title of either Junior or Senior band of the year. Tickets are on sale via Trybooking here, with limited tickets available at the door on the night.

This weekend is the final round of the Home and Away games for ISA sports. Next week Semi-Finals commence and Oakhill will have a large number of teams in the knock-out stage of the competition. We wish all players and coaches good luck for the weekend.

Swimming

The Oakhill College Swimming Carnivals were held over the last two Tuesday's with six very energetic Carnivals. The race for the 2023 House Champion started with the Championship Carnival where our top swimmers competed to become Age Champions and for a spot on the Oakhill College Swim Team. The Year group Carnivals followed with true Oakhill House spirit on display. After two days and six individual Carnivals, Mutien House was crowned Champion House for 2023. Congratulations to House Dean, Mr Mark Domars, and to the Mutien House Captains, Sebastian Akle and Patrick McMurrich.

House Points 2023 Swimming:

1.     Mutien – 1145 points

2.     Benildus – 1076 points

3.     La Salle - 1020 points

4.     Miguel - 972 points

5.     Turon - 904 points

6.     Solomon – 813 points

Student Achievements

Congratulations to the following students that have been selected in an ISA or CIS representative team recently:

• ISA 1st XI Cricket – Joshua Strefner (Year 11) and Luke Boland (Year 12)
• ISA Barbarians Cricket team – Krishan Murugathasan (Year 11) and Joshua Wright (Year 12)
• ISA 1sts Tennis – David Mitchell (Year 10), Ritviyah Uppal (Year 10), Adam Tomka (Year 11)
• ISA 1st V Basketball – Ethan Quimpo (Year 11)
• ISA 2nd V Basketball – Sam Bacon (Year 12), Ethanael Lorenzo (Year 12), Bryan Sto Domingo (Year 12), Zane White (Year 12)
• ISA Girls 1st V Basketball – Caitlyn Bacon (Year 12) and Joanna Sebastian (Year 12)
• CIS Opens Baseball – Joshua Nati (Year 10), Callum Lambert (Year 12), Bailey Parcel (Year 11), Luke Hayhow (Year 12) and Edward Noy (Year 11).

Winter Sports Registration Week - Last Week to Register

Winter Sports registrations have been open during February and close on Monday 6th March. Next week is registration weekend and is your last chance to register for a winter sport. Registrations via the Trybooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/eve...

Winter Sports available - Rugby, Football (soccer), Tennis, Netball and Hockey (girls only).

Oakhill Sports Lunch

Save the Date - Friday 16th June. Tickets go on sale Saturday 1st April.

Mr Andrew Wisemantel
Head of Sports

The Oakhill P&F is thrilled to welcome all parents to our annual Welcome Event Trivia Night on Saturday 18 March from 6:30pm at Benildus Hall. We have a night of fun and laughter planned.

As part of the Trivia night, we are asking for donations, that can be used in a raffle or as prizes throughout the night.  Nothing is too big or small and can be anything from goods or services that will promote your business to boxes of chocolates, bottles of wine, or gift vouchers.  

All businesses that contribute will be acknowledged. If you are unable to attend the event, this is a great way to support the event. 

Please click the link below to register your donation: 
Donate here

 You can Book your tickets here.

We look forward to meeting all our new and current families at this event.

A Reminder that this is an 18+ only event.  This event will have some catering options when purchasing your tickets, however it is BYO drinks and you are free to bring your own food.

Ms Carina Morales
P&F Secretary  

Gala Day 2023 preparations have begun, and we need your help. We are looking for volunteers to join the 2023 Gala Day Committee.   

Many hands make light work, and with a huge array of jobs on offer, we are sure you’ll find something to suit you.   

Gala Day is about community spirit and is the major fundraising event on the P&F calendar. This day has always been successful because of the generosity of our school community.   

Being part of Gala Day is also a great way to meet new parents of the College and make friends, all whilst having fun.  

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Our first meeting was on Monday 20th February, and all subsequent meetings will be done via zoom.

Please reach out to pandf.galaday@oakhill.nsw.edu.au and see how you can help.  

Laura Saxby  
P&F Gala Day Coordinator
0410 472 962  
Pandf.galaday@oakhill.nsw.edu.au 

Congratulations to Mr Thomas Whiffen (Class of 2020), who has secured a professional football contract with Slezsky Football Club in Opava in their men's side. Slezsky FC is a professional Football Club in the second league, playing in the Czech National Football League.

Attention all 1973 Oakhill Graduates! It's time to catch up and reminisce. We are happy to announce the upcoming reunion of the Class of 1973! Come join us for a fun day of laughter and memories on Friday 17 November at Oatlands House. All alumni on our database have been emailed an invitation with further details. Please spread the word and share this with your connections to make sure everyone knows about it.

We would also like to keep in touch with all Oakhill alumni. So, please update your contact details to stay connected and informed about events, reunions, news and more: https://www.oakhill.nsw.edu.au/alumni-change-of-details-form.

Mrs Gabby Russo
Head of Marketing and Communications 

Is a big reunion on your horizon? All Oakhill College reunions require organisers from the cohort to make the event happen. To facilitate the reunion, the organiser for each cohort must volunteer and co-ordinate a venue, date, time, and RSVPs. If a year group does not have a representative, it is not possible for the College to assist.

Oakhill College will support the event by sending out invitations, relaying any communication, and promoting the reunion on our social media pages, newsletter, and The Oakhill Drive. After the reunion, the College will feature a brief article with a few photos in The Oakhill Drive.

If you would like to be your cohort's reunion organiser, please email drive@oakhill.nsw.edu.au. Oakhill has alumni all over the world, we request that organizers set a date with at least three months' notice to ensure everyone has the opportunity to attend.

We're excited to hear from you!

Mrs Sam Watson
Marketing and Communications Officer

Please note that Flexischools orders are available for students to collect uniform items from the Uniform Shop on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at recess and lunch. 

Please allow time to process your order - available on the collection day after the due date on your invoice.

Winter long sleeve shirts will be stocked and ready to order week commencing 27 February. Blazers are not arriving until mid-end of March but we have a sample size to try on so orders can be placed. Blazers are off the shelf stock sizes.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours are:

Mondays - 8.00am-11.30amThursdays - 1.30pm-5.00pm1st Saturday of the month - 9.00am-12noon

Ms Suzanne Haskins
Uniform Shop Manager