From the Principal and Campus Co-ordinator It seems that one of the wettest summers on record has not dampened the spirits at Oran Park Anglican College. Students continue to thrive in the car-ing, nurturing environments that our classrooms provide. It has been pleas-ing to see the vast range of work produced, some of which can be found in the latter pages of ‘The Life’, and to hear the stories of learning and fun tak-ing place. At recent weekly assembly’s, that are held at 12.10pm on Fridays and which parents are more than welcome to attend, the students have enjoyed the visits from Rev. Stuart Starr who has spoken to us about being ‘ever ready’ and the fact that Jesus is our very own ‘Life Saver’ (Yes, I was listening). Both visits have been enjoyable and gave the students some ‘food for thought ‘ in the spiritual sense. Rev. Jono Squire and friends visited us to-day and spoke to us about Jesus having power and authority exampled in the fact that he calmed the storm. We value and look forward to these visits. During the Assembly’s I have also spoken about taking Pride in our Col-lege. As you would agree the grounds of our College look fantastic and it is important that students become proud of their College by keeping it clean, unfortunately the last couple of days the rubbish has become unsatisfactory around the grounds and students need to remember to use the appropriate bins that are in the playground. Students were also reminded about uniform and the importance of wearing their uniform appropriately in public. Students are a ‘walking advertisement’ for the College and it is important that they give a positive impression of our College. You may notice that there has been a lot of interest in the College and our numbers have grown during the first couple of weeks of term and we welcome those students and families to the O.P.A.C. family. We have nominated Wednesday 4th April as our Official Opening Day and will confirm this date as soon as Officials have replied. It will be a great event and will be one of the first times that our students get to ‘strut their stuff!’ I am really looking forward to it. in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:6 Mr Ross Whelan College Principal Mr Jonathan Beggs Campus Co-ordinator

Staff Profile 2

Sport 3

3-4-5 G 4

Office Messages 6

Important Dates 7

Term Dates 7

Inside this issue:

The Life Volume 1, Issue 2 Friday, 24 February 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

Parents & Friends

Assoication Meetings will be held on the first Thursday of the month. Inaugural Meeting: Thursday, 1 March 7.00 pm Oran Park Anglican College

Staff Profiles Name Ms Cathy Grant Place of Birth Sydney Qualifications Bachelor Arts Diploma of Education Certificate of Gifted Education Previous Position Thomas Hassall Anglican College Stage Co-ordinator Favourite Food Anything savoury; Thai; Pavlova with lots of fruit and cream Favourite Modern Band Coldplay Favourite Book Childhood - ‘Christy’ by Catherine Marshall Adulthood - Anything with complex relationships, mystery and a happy ending Favourite Sport Basketball, Netball, Soccer, Rugby Union Interests My children and grandchildren, Music, Gardening, Sewing, Sport, Reading. Name Ms Kristy Edwards Place of Birth Westmead Hospital Qualifications Bachelor of General Studies Bachelor of Teaching (major - PD/H/PE) Previous Position St Paul’s Catholic School Kindergarten Teacher Favourite Food Chocolate and Strawberries Favourite Modern Band Powderfinger Favourite Book “Captivating” by Stasi Eldridge Favourite Sport Dance, Gymnastics, Netball, Soccer, NRL Favourite Colour Green Interests Anything Creative

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Term One Fee Invoices

Due to a technical error, some invoices have been late in being posted. If you have not received your Term 1 invoice please contact the College Office.

Hassall Free Fees

Do you have trouble remembering when College fees are due? Why not consider using our Direct Debit system? College fees can be deducted from your bank account or credit card on a fortnightly, monthly or termly basis. The majority of College families already use this facility and find it a fuss free and convenient way of managing College fees. Contact the College Office for more information.

Before and After

College Care Bambino’s Telephone: 02 4647 8932 College Care Hours: 7.00 am - 8.30 am 3.20 pm - 6.00 pm

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Kindy - Year 2 Sport Students have enjoyed skipping, soccer skills, AFL skills, ten pin bowling and frisbee fun during their Sport time. Years 3 - 6 Sport Swimming Carnival Congratulations to the following students for gaining selection to represent the College at the Northern Anglican Schools Sports Association (NASSA) Swimming Carnival. Year 4 Angus Geoghegan Year 5 Claudia Howard Matthew Squire Information will be distributed shortly. College Sport Wednesday, 15 February 2012 Students travelled to Thomas Hassall Anglican College to participate in sport. Students had the option of trying out for an IPSSO Team or to participate in other sporting choices. Wednesday, 22 February 2012 IPSSO Sport Cancelled due to wet weather. IPSSO student’s attending training at Thomas Hassall Anglican College whilst other student’s participated in their chosen sports. IPSSO Sport Wednesday, 29 February 2012 vs Georges River GS

Wednesday, 7 March 2012 vs St Mark’s

Sport Game Time Venue

Girls Soccer 12.00 pm - 1.50 pm Coleman Park

Cricket 12.00 pm - 1.50 pm Gordon Parker Field

Oz Tag 12.00 pm - 1.50 pm Georges River GS

Basketball 12.00 pm - 1.50 pm Georges River GS

Sport Game Time Venue

Girls Soccer 12.10 pm - 2.00 pm Hoxton Park Reservce

Cricket 12.10 pm - 2.00 pm Powell Park

Oz Tag 12.10 pm - 2.00 pm Thomas Hassall AC

Basketball 12.10 pm - 2.00 pm Thomas Hassall AC

Coleman Park Rabaul Road, Georges Hall Gordon Parker Field Auld Avenue, Milperra Georges River Grammer School Georges Crescent, Georges Hall

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3-4-5 G - Marshmallow Movers In Science we are learning about simple machines. The whole class got into groups and made a marshmallow mover. For my machine I used such things as paddle pop sticks, straws, string and a marshmallow. I had lots of fun. When we were done we made it fly all the way across the room into a tray Mrs Grant was holding. Georgia Y4

I made a marshmallow mover. The marshmallow went in Mrs Grant’s tray and it was fun. At the end Mrs Grant gave us a marshmallow to eat, it was delicious. Daniel Y3

In Science we are learning about simple machines, how they work and what their purposes are. Our object was to fling one marshmallow across the room into a tray that Mrs Grant was holding. We made different types of simple machines using rubber bands, cardboard, masking tape and paper clips. Only a few made it into the tray and those that did, only just made it in. Mine was made of two pieces of string, several rubber bands and a few paper clips. My one didn’t work because the marshmallow stuck to it, it didn’t go in the tray either. Matthew Y5

In Science we are learning about machines. Last week we had to make a marshmallow mover. When our group of 3 had our turn with the marshmallow mover the marshmallow flung to our feet. Taylor Y5

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3-4-5 G - Marshmallow Movers During Science last week at our favourite school, Oran Park Anglican College, we were learning about simple machines. Our task was to create a machine that we called our marshmallow mover which had to fling a marshmallow into a tray that our teacher was holding. First we had to divide into groups of 2 or 3 and then we started constructiong our machines. It was great when It was time to represent our machines. Sadly ours didn’t go far but we learnt and had lots of fun doing this project. Claudia Y5

My class have been learning about simple machines so we decided to make our own. I partnered with Leah. Our machine broke so I just threw the marshmallow in to the tray that Mrs G was holding. At the end we all ate a marshmallow and said yum. Ellie Y3

I made a machine that would fling a marshmallow across the room. It was a science experiment for the whole class. Our marshmallow didn’t quite make it in to Mrs G’s tray but it was close. Our marshmallow mover had rainbow decorations. Leah Y3

Last week in Science we made a marshmallow mover that would fling a marshmallow into a tray that Mrs G was holding. Emily and Daniel got theirs in but mine was so close. My one was just a spoon and the marshmallow had two straws and a paddle pop stick. At the end we got to each some marshmallows. Jordan Y5

Student Medication

Students are NOT to keep medication in their bag. All medications must be kept and administered at the College Office. Medications must be labeled with the student’s name and class and must be in a plastic container or ziplock bag. A letter of permission for staff to administer the medication with a parent’s signature is also required.

Alternate pickup arrangements

If an adult (other than the parent or carer) is picking up a student, a note must be sent in with the student’s parent or carer’s signature on it. If this adult will be picking up the child on a regular basis, you can send in a note to the College Office stating this.

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Important Sport Dates Yrs 3-6 NASSA Swimming Carnival 06/03/2012 (3 pm—6 pm) Cross Country Carnival 16/03/2012 Please refer to the College website for updates. Enrolment Applications The College is now accepting Application forms for 2012 and beyond. Priority Placement for Siblings Siblings of children who are attending the College will be given priority for placement only if the application for the child's enrolment has been received by January 31 of the year preceding that in which enrolment is desired. The offer of placement will then be contingent on there being a place available. Letter of Offer Offers will be prioritised in accordance with attendance of siblings and then in order of date of receipt of application. Application forms are available on the College website or contact the College Office. Marketing Feedback A marketing feedback form was handed out last week. Please hand to the College Office as soon as possible. Student Banking Your child has been given a Commonwealth banking pack. The College will be commencing student banking in Term 2. If you would like your child to participate in the program, your child will require a Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account. Please see pack for options regarding setting up this account. The College Office has spare application forms available if you are unable to download the forms. The College will receive commission from accounts being opened and also the amount banked each week.

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2012 Dates For Your Diary NAPLAN (Yrs 3 and 5) Tuesday, 15 - Friday, 18 May Book Fair Tuesday, 21 - Friday, 24 August Grandparents Day Friday, 24 August OPAC Family Services Sunday, 1 April (4 pm) Sunday, 17 June (4 pm) Sunday, 16 September (4 pm) Sunday, 2 December (4 pm) Parent/Teacher Interviews Wednesday, 21 March (4 pm—7 pm) Mufti Days Monday, 2 April Monday, 18 June Monday, 17 September Thursday, 6 December College Term Dates

Please refer to our College website: www.opac.nsw.edu.au and the College Newsletter ‘The Life’ for main events, information

and dates published during the year.

2012 TERM DATES

T E R M 1

Monday, 30 January Wednesday, 1 February Thursday, 5 April

Yrs K-5 commence Prep commence Last day of Term 1

T E R M 2

Monday, 23 April Wednesday, 25 April Monday, 11 June Friday, 22 June

Students Return ANZAC Day Public Holiday Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday Last day of Term 2

T E R M 3

Monday, 16 July Monday, 20 August Friday, 21 September

Students Return Mid Term Break Last day of Term 3

T E R M 4

Monday, 8 October Tuesday, 9 October Monday, 12 November Thursday, 6 December

Staff Professional Development Students Return Mid Term Break—Students Only Last day of Term 4

Scholastic Bookclub

Issue 1 orders have been placed. Orders will be given to students to take home over the next few weeks.

Parent Helpers

Thank you to parents who have expressed interest in helping in various areas of the College. All parent helpers must sign a confidentiality agreement as well as the child protection paperwork before entering the Classroom etc. All required paperwork is available at the Col-lege Office. You are also required to have photo identification sighted by the College Office when returning your forms.