From the Principal and Campus Co-ordinator Strength in Numbers What a wonderful couple of weeks it has been at Oran Park Anglican College. The term has flown by and one might think that we are winding down for the final couple of weeks, but nothing could be further from the truth! The first week in April, which is the last week of College, is one of our busiest thus far in the College’s short history. On Sunday, 1 April is the inaugural Oran Park Family service, at which the students are performing. A Mufti day on Monday, 2 April (Gold coin donation). On Wednesday, 4 April is the College’s official opening which will be a wonderful event marking the beginning of the College proper. We will also be holding our Easter hat parade and Easter egg hunt on Thursday, 5 April commencing at 2 pm. No wonder that we have deemed this week our ‘Celebration’ week.

On Wednesday, 21 March Thomas Hassall held its annual Cross Country Carnival. Oran Park had 19 students from Yr 2 to Yr 5 compete. We were so proud of all the students and their efforts. All the O.P.A.C. students finished their event and represented the College with resilience and pluck.

We had several top ten finishes and two podium finishes – congratulations to Gabrielle Coleman and Josiah Beggs who both finished second in their respective events. Along with these students, three others qualified for the NASSA Cross Country to be held next term: Lochie Stewart; Daniel Squire and Natasha Barlow. Once again these are our first ever Cross Country representatives to qualify for NASSA, more to add to College ‘Legend’. This past weekend saw the College’s first involvement in Camden Show, and ‘boy, what a show’ it was for O.P.A.C. Not only did our K,1,2 E ‘Spikeasuarus’ scarecrow achieve 3rd place in its category, the O.P.A.C. exhibit achieve 3rd place in the Educational exhibits (special thanks to Mr Moynan, Mrs.Lynch and staff for their hard work, as well as the P&F committee members who assisted!) but we also had over fifty expressions of interest. It seems that our ‘small’ College will only remain that way for a short period of time. This is certainly an answer to prayer and a joyous reminder to: Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments. Deuteronomy 7:9 Mr Ross Whelan Mr Jonathan Beggs College Principal Campus Co-ordinator

The Life

Volume 1, Issue 4 Friday, 23 March 2012

Peter Brock Drive, Oran Park NSW 2570 PO Box 1293, Narellan NSW 2567 Telephone: 4604 0000

Website: www.opac.nsw.edu.au Email: admin@opac.nsw.edu.au Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8.00 am - 4.00 pm

Prayer Points Praise for The rain which

has made the grass grow.

Keeping students safe at the Camden Show excursion.

Easter. May all families at O.P.A.C. know the real meaning of Easter.

Parent/Teacher interviews. May parents/carers feel confident in their child’s teacher.

Prayer for Sunny weather

for our Easter Hat Parade and Easter Egg Hunt.

The College Official Opening planning.

The O.P.A.C. Family Service planning.

Prep - Year 5 Assembly

Parents are invited to attend the College weekly assembly held on Fridays at 12.10 pm.

Notes

A note regarding SMS and Grandparents’ email addresses will be handed out next week. If you do not receive the note, please contact the College Office.

Emails Explained in the above note, the College would like to correspond with parents using technology. The majority of correspondence will be emailed to parents. Parents are to contact the College Office to change your email contact details. Please check your spam if you are not receiving emails.

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Cross Country Carnival Congratulations to the following students for achieving representation at NASSA: Natasha Barlow, Gabrielle Coleman, Josiah Beggs, Lochie Stewart and Daniel Squire. On Wednesday, 3/4/5G went to Thomas Hassall Anglican College for the Cross Country race. I was in a race with about 40 people and I came 27

th. Our age group had to run 3 laps of the course – it was really

tiring but I had lots of fun! Josie Dagosto (Yr 5) At the cross country race on Wednesday, the younger kids had to run 2 laps of the course. I came 2

nd! At the end I was so puffed out – I was

really tired! Gabrielle Coleman (Yr 3) Yesterday we went to Thomas Hassall and raced. I was at the front and slipped over, but I still came 14

th. It was fun! One of the tents blew

over in the strong wind. It was scary and we all ran away. The tent just missed us but we still had fun! Baeley Recchia (Yr 4) On Wednesday we went to the Cross Country Carnival. We ran 2kms and I came 37

th. It took me 30 minutes to run around the whole oval

and the basket ball courts twice. We had our hands marked with a texta every lap. I had fun! Georgia Gibson (Yr 4)

Enrolment

Applications The College is now accepting Application forms for: 2012 Prep - Year 5 2013 Prep - Year 6 2014 Prep - Year 7 If you have friends or family interested in the College, please ask them to contact the College Office to arrange a tour. Application forms and more information can be found on the College Website.

Direct Debit

If you would like to pay College fees using direct debit, please contact the College Office for more information.

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Prep - Year 2 Sport Students continue to develop their motor skills of catching and throwing.

K - Year 5 Orienteering K-1-2E have been studying maps. As part of their program, students enjoyed an afternoon of orienteering with 3-4-5G. Students used maps to find and record different coloured stars that were hidden all over the playground. Students had lots of fun!

Years 3 - 5 Sport Wednesday, 14 March 2012 Students went to T.H.A.C. to tryout for IPSSO winter teams. IPSSO students then went on to play William Carey Christian School whilst other students participated in their chosen sports. Wednesday, 21 March 2012 After a huge morning of cross country, students reenergised and went to participate in training with their IPSSO team or participated in their chosen sports. IPSSO Sport Wednesday, 28 March 2012 vs All Saints Grammar

Wednesday, 4 April 2012 vs William Carey

Sport Game Time Venue

Girls Soccer 11.55 am - 1.45 pm Parry Park

Cricket 11.55 am - 1.45 pm Parry Park

Oz Tag 11.55 am - 1.45 pm Parry Park

Basketball 11.55 am - 1.45 pm All Saints GS

All Saints Grammar 13-17 Cecilia Street, Belmore

Parry Park Punchbowl Road, Lakemba

Sport Game Time Venue

Girls Soccer 12.20 pm - 2.10 pm William Carey CS

Cricket 12.20 pm - 2.10 pm Edwin Wheeler Oval

Oz Tag 12.20 pm - 2.10 pm William Carey CS

Basketball 12.20 pm - 2.10 pm William Carey CS

William Carey Christian School Bumbera Street, Prestons

Edwin Wheeler Oval 147-153 Cartwright Avenue, Sadlier

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K-1-2E - Harmony Day

On Wednesday, 21 March students invited their parents and friends to join them in celebrating Harmony Day. Harmony Day is a day where we recognise Australian Multiculturalism. Student’s enjoyed sharing different types of food and playing sports from countries such as Africa, Turkey and Ireland.

Thank you to all the families who supplied food and helped out on the day. Right: Mr Beggs senior cooked up a big Irish feast for us to

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Prep - Year 5 Camden Show Excursion On Friday, 23 March 2012 Prep - Year 5 students enjoyed a day at the Camden Show. Staff would like to thank the parents who volunteered their time to walk around with our students. It was a very successful venture. Miss Edwards is proud to announce that K-1-2E received third place in the Category 2: Kindergarten - Year 2, Scarecrow competition. The prize consisted of 4 educational books. The College is also delighted to announce that the O.P.A.C. stand received third place in the Education Category. A big thank you to Mr Moynan from T.H.A.C. who organised the majority of the stall.

ABOVE: O.P.A.C. wins the loudest cheering at the

Duck Fashion Parade.

Parents & Friends Assoication

Meetings will be held on the first Thursday of the month. Next Meeting: Thursday, 5 April 7.00 pm

Scholastic

Bookclub

Issue 1 orders have been handed out. Your Issue 2 order has been placed. Orders should arrive within the next 2 weeks.

Term 2 Fees

Your invoice will be sent to you during the College holidays. If you have not arranged a direct debit, full payment of fees is due by the end of Week 1. Please contact the College Office if you have any questions.

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Prep - Year 5 Camden Show Excursion

A message from the P&F Thank you to those who assisted with the O.P.A.C. stand at the Camden Show. It was a great opportunity for the P&F to partner with the College in promoting the College.

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2012 Dates For Your Diary OPAC Family Service Sunday, 1 April 4.00 pm Mufti Day Monday, 2 April A gold coin donation is required by students which will be donated to Anglican Aid, Projek Bali Kids. Dress regulations

College rules apply for jewellery. Sensible clothing must be worn, any student wearing inappropriate clothing will be asked to go home. NO midriff shirts, singlets or thongs (enclosed footwear is compulsory)

College Official Opening Wednesday, 4 April 10.00 am - 12.00 pm Oran Park Anglican College College Photo Day Monday, 28 May (DATE CHANGED)

Important Sport Dates Yrs 3-6 NASSA Cross Country Carnival Friday, 4 May Macarthur Anglican School

ANZAC Day March The College would like to invite students to represent the College at the Camden ANZAC Day March. Date Wednesday, 25 April 2012 Meeting Time 9.45 am Meeting Place Elizabeth Street, Camden Teacher Mr Beggs Dress Full College Winter Uniform March Assemble 10.00 am Elizabeth Street, Camden March Commences 10.30 am ANZAC Day Service 10.45 am Camden Bicentennial Equestrian Park (opposite Camden RSL) Please register your attendance at the College Office.

Easter Hat Parade and

Easter Egg Hunt

Prep - Year 5 student are encouraged to take part in our Annual Easter Hat Parade and Easter Egg Hunt. Parents/Carers are encouraged to attend and watch the stunning display of craftsmanship. Date: Thursday, 5 April Time: 2.00 pm What to Bring: An outdoor chair

If you do not wish for your child to participate in the program above, please contact the College Office.

Student Banking

REMINDER First banking day Monday Week 1 Term 2. Please complete deposit slip in full and include notes/coins being banked.

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You’re Invited

to the first

OPAC Family Service on

Sunday, 1 April 2012 at

4.00 pm

Open to all Oran Park Anglican College families

and the Oran Park Town community.

The Service will be

hosted by and held at Oran Park Anglican College.

.