Volume Nine, Friday 20th June 2025

Greetings,

Marcus Aurelius once said “Because a thing is difficult for you, do not therefore suppose it to be beyond mortal power. On the contrary, if anything is possible and proper for man to do, assume that it must fall within your own capacity”. God has given all of us talents and as a Catholic Lasallian school it is our duty to inspire students of Oakhill College to aspire to greatness – to be the best that they can be in all aspects of their lives, any less is denying the possibilities of creation itself. Whether it be the upcoming HSC Trial or the End of Year 11 exams; classwork and assignments; the Allwell or NAPLAN assessments; rugby, dance or drama; the service of others, or as a Lasallian youth leader; the smile as we enter the door, or the honesty and respect we show to others; we are to do all things to the best of our ability.

At the College Assembly on Friday 30th May we recognised several hundred students in academics, sport, dance, drama and in co-curricular activities for their hard work, dedication, diligence and commitment – fine representatives of students of Oakhill College doing all things to the best of their ability.

As we end Semester One, I express my appreciation and gratitude to all the wonderful parents who contributed with items and/or with their generosity of time at the Gala Day, the Musical, as coaches and managers of teams, on the sidelines of fields, sports courts, theatres and classrooms. All research shows that parental engagement in whatever form correlates strongly with higher levels of academic achievement and personal success of their children. Parents being parents to the best of their ability.

We are all well aware that AI is bringing a tsunami of change. Today’s students will be the implementers of robotics, the Age where robots will work and walk alongside humans. I believe we need to prepare students for this most fundamental shift known as the ‘4th Industrial Revolution’, a new and emerging epoch, and ensure the survival of what is essentially human - compassion, empathy, civics, civility, honesty, trust and respect. For this, we need to develop leaders of the future; confident, articulate, collaborative men and women.

The Forbes magazine defines leadership as “a process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task", or in its ontological form, a leader is someone who gets people to realize their own future. Lao Tzu, a contemporary of Confucius, defines leadership as “when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves”. I describe this more simply and metaphorically as someone who plants seeds (ideas) and helps them grow (service). Leaders are people who do stuff and make stuff happen – a process of social influence.

Leadership that inspires and enables others to improve their lives is to be encouraged as it is a catalyst for growth. Quality, service oriented, entrepreneurial leadership doesn’t just happen. Leadership that moves a situation from good to better to best will happen more effectively when it is nurtured. Leadership that is compassionate and kind.

Kindness I believe is under-estimated – simple small acts of kindness can have a huge impact on our own mental wellbeing and that of others. Simply put, be kind to one another in all we think, do and say. Kindness is inclusive; kindness is respectful; kindness is accepting; kindness is empowering.

Finally, congratulations to Mr Domars, Ms Gauci, the drama and music staff, and all the students for a most amazing rendition of Jesus Christ Super Star which opened at the Pioneer Theatre, Castle Hill on Thursday 19th June. It is truly amazing. If you haven’t brought a ticket, I encourage you to do so. It is a must see.

Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday.

Br Steve Hogan fsc
Principal

The Divine Dance by Richard Rohr:

"Just like the Trinity, we are not a substance but a relationship.
Always in the process of being loved and passing on love". 

Br Patrick McCarthy
College Chaplain

We pray for Mr Noel Ross (Class of 1978) who passed away on Friday 13th June. The Ross family have deep roots and long connections with Oakhill College. Noel is John's brother (staff member, Class of 1980), all their siblings attended Oakhill College, his sister Philippa and mother Helen worked at the College for an extended period of time, and many nephews attended Oakhill College.

Please keep his family and friends in your prayers.

Eternal rest grant to him, O’ Lord.
May the celestial lights shine forever upon him.
May the angels come to greet him
And may he rest in peace.

As part of our Lasallians Without Borders fundraising initiative, every Friday in Term 2 and 3 is Cupcake Friday. Students can purchase cupcakes around the College for a gold coin donation.

All funds raised will support our service tours to the Philippines and India in September and October. Your generosity helps the College purchase materials and equipment needed for the projects undertaken overseas.

Wisdom Wednesday are student run, 10-minute moments of reflection/prayer, which takes place in our College Chapel every Week A Wednesday.

In Week 5 this term, Antonio Zeaiter led a reflection and prayer on Judas and Sin. Andrew Soosaipillai reflected on the importance of The Eucharist during our Week 7 Wisdom Wednesday.

These moments this term have been enlightening and inspiring, allowing our students to truly practice what it means to be faith-filled. We invite all to join in every Week A Wednesday.

Ms Jaimee Bocasan
Co-ordinator of Prayer and Liturgy

Walk the Talk is a program dedicated to fighting the struggle of domestic violence across Australia by focusing on respectful relationships and education about domestic violence. Oakhill's Year 10 cohort are volunteering to support the Walk the Talk program, aiming to raise $5,000 for The Sanctuary. 

Ms Roxanne Leopardi
Coordinator of Lasallian Ministry

80 Oakhill College students and staff are participating in the Act For Peace Ration Challenge. So far they have raised close to $17,000.

Donations will remain open until next week. If you would like to contribute please click here:

Please click here to donate.

Mr Chris Goodman
Director of Mission

The Year 7 Reflection Day, facilitated by Lasallian Mission Services (LMS) and Oakhill's Youth Minister Charlotte Newey, was a vibrant and faith-filled experience. Each session centered around building a strong Lasallian community within the grade, with a focus on celebrating one another’s gifts and talents. Music ministry played a key role, particularly through singing and shared moments of reflection. A variety of engaging games helped foster connection and joy among students. Both Year 7 participants and their Year 11 group leaders thoroughly enjoyed the day, creating lasting memories and deepening their sense of belonging.

Ms Roxanne Leopardi
Coordinator of Lasallian Formation

Lunch orders for Tuesday 24th June, Athletics Carnival Day, will be available for pre-order only via Flexischools.

Orders can be collected from the Rugby Canteen, located in the Benildus Undercroft. Times will be advised on the day.

The Canteen will only be open from 7:40am to 8:35am for beverage and breakfast trade.

Oakhill College proudly took nine students, competing in teams of three, to the RACI National Titration Competition held at UNSW. All three teams achieved outstanding results, placing within the Top 10 of all schools competing on the day. One of our teams placed first overall – Alex Corben, Bryan Kim and Jason Herbas. We now await confirmation on whether this team will advance to the State Finals, where they will compete against other first place teams from across the State.

The other two teams consisted of: Ananya Ghangurde, Vanessa Pachico and Eva Cooper, Zander Cheng, Goff Liu and Sahasra Puttaparthi Tirumala.

Below is a short reflection from some students:

Participating in the RACI titration competition at UNSW was an incredible experience. With the guidance of lab technicians and chemistry teachers, we achieved great precision in our measurements while preparing for the competition. Accuracy is vital in titrations, a chemical process used to determine the concentration of a substance. Our hard work paid off as we were able to come first in the competition, which was a pleasant surprise. Additionally, the tour of UNSW was enlightening, showcasing machines at the forefront of scientific knowledge. Overall, while challenging, the titration competition was both rewarding and eye-opening, making it a day we’ll never forget.

Alex Corban, Bryan Kim and Jason Herbas, Year 12

Please find the Term Dates for 2026 below:

The College congratulates Marianne Castor, Director of Student Learning, who was awarded the Rotary Excellence in Teaching Award for 2025. Marianne was acknowledged in front of colleagues, peers and her family last week and is an extremely worthy recipient.

During her time at Oakhill, Marianne has been the embodiment of Lasallian leadership — always placing students and families at the heart of her work. From leading a large, dynamic Religious Education Department to her recent role as Director of Learning, Marianne has driven meaningful change with wisdom, warmth and unwavering dedication.

She has played a pivotal role in supporting Academic Heads in rolling out new curricula, mentoring early-career teachers, streamlining student focused policies, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement and successfully introducing a new Data Management System to better support student learning

Marianne is admired not just for her exceptional leadership, but for the positivity, compassion and joy she brings to every challenge. Her tireless work, empathy, and good humoured spirit have made her a treasured colleague and a true inspiration within our community.

Thank you, Marianne, for your incredible contribution to Oakhill.

Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming Oakhill College musical – Jesus Christ Superstar at the Pioneer Theatre, Castle Hill.

Performance details are as follows:

Friday 20th June: 7.00pm
Saturday 21st June: 7.00pm
Sunday 22nd June: 2.00pm - Matinee
Wednesday 25th June: 7.00pm
Thursday 26th June: 7.00pm
Friday 27th June: 7.00pm - Closing Night (Sold Out)

Tickets are available through Trybooking

Ms Rebecca Madigan
Administration Assistant Performing Arts

Save the date - the Oakhill College P&F Golf Day will be on Friday 22nd August. Further details to follow.

The College welcomed two alumni, Mr Bowen Minett and Mr Jalen Metiere (Class of 2024) , who are the 2025 recipients of the UTS Bachelor of Information Scholarship and Co-operative program. Bowen and Jalen outlined the application process, key tips and information on how to become a successful recipient as well as their first hand experiences of this prestigious program opportunity.

As part of a wider enhancement to services which includes increased frequencies and extended routes, Busways and Transport for NSW will make minor timing changes to some school services to improve on-time running.

Please be aware that the new school timetable will be in effect from Monday 30th June 2025. 

Please view the new timetable effective from Friday 20th June 2025 below.

For further information, please contact Busways Customer Service on 1300 69 2929 or infoline@busways.com.au.

In Week 6, our College had the incredible opportunity to host students and staff from La Salle College High School in Philadelphia, USA. We first met our guests during Gala Day where we had the opportunity to get acquainted, show them around school, enjoy the festivities and give them a taste of Australian high school life and our Lasallian culture.

During Gala Day, our guests had the opportunity to experience firsthand the spirit of our Oakhill Community, attending many of our games and having the chance to witness our iconic Oakhill tunnels. We also took them across the venues during Gala Day, such as our Agriculture farm, and tried some iconic Aussie barbeque treats.

On the following Thursday, the guests spent the whole school day at Oakhill, starting off with a visit to our beautiful Chapel and a small prayer service there. Afterwards, we took them on a tour around Oakhill, before they had the opportunity to attend our chaperone’s classes for two periods. Our guests were able to have a first-hand experience of our classroom setting and talk to more of our students. 

During Period 4, led by Ms Isaacs and Mr Goodman, we gathered together to discuss our Lasallian connections and shared our Indigenous history and community. During this session, our guests and chaperones made Indigenous bracelets as a gift for them to take back home, whilst also discussing our Lasallian experiences.

During both recess and lunch, our guests got to try some iconic Australian “delicacies” such as our meat pies, sausage rolls, fairy bread, vegemite sandwiches, pavlova and Tim Tams, a fan favourite as usual. During our final session, we got into our sports gear and into competitive mode as the Year 11s and 12s versed it out in a friendly game of netball. 

Our students also had the opportunity to try the American game of corn hole (bean bag into a sloped board game), which was a unique experience. At the end of the day, we gave our farewells and some souvenirs to the guests, wishing them safe travels for the rest of their tour.

The most special part of this experience was the connections we made with our fellow American students. Even though we come from opposite sides of the world, we both have our shared and universal experience of being a Lasallian. The friendships and memories that we gained with each other during the two days continues to be a highlight.

A special thanks to Mr Hickey, Mr Goodman, Ms Leopardi, and all the teachers who took time out of their normal schedule to help make this amazing experience occur. We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity and hope to continue to work with La Salle College High School in the future.

Nethaya Mudiyanselage, Year 11


Earlier this term, I and a handful of other Oakhill students were lucky enough to be given the opportunity to meet a number of students from La Salle College, Philadelphia. By coincidence they arrived on Gala Day and were able to immerse themselves in our College's culture giving them firsthand insight into our College pride. 

We spent the day watching the rugby games and I did my best to explain what was going on as it was quite different to the gridiron football they were accustomed to. They all reported back to me that the highlight for them was getting to meet all the Oakhill students that had shown up to support our teams on Gala Day and to see how truly invested we were in the success of our peers. 

We exchanged stories and compared every aspect of our school lives, shocked by how many vast differences yet close similarities there were. We exposed them to the Australian delicacy of hot chips with chicken salt and by the time we saw them again on Thursday, we weren’t surprised to hear hot chips and chicken salt had become their main diet for the week.

On Thursday we started our morning in the Chapel and despite living on opposite sides of the world we realised how close our Lasallian values really connect us. This was followed by a tour of the College. Our American friends were big fans of how open and vast our campus was allowing us all to appreciate how truly lucky we are to be able to come to a school in such an amazing place every day. 

The student I was paired up with was Gabriel and he was fortunate enough to join me in my Society and Culture class. It was amazing to be able to show him how our classes operated what they looked like here at Oakhill. By the time the period was over he was raving about how amazing my friends and teachers were and what an interesting subject this was. I was so glad to be able to share in this experience.

We spent Period 4 with Ms Isaacs and Mr Goodman, learning about Aboriginal culture and how our Lasallian values aligned, letting us appreciate how being Lasallian can bring us into contact with Lasallian brothers and sisters from the other side of the world. 

After a sausage sizzle lunch, the real fun began in Period 5 with a game of netball, which our American friends were shockingly good at for beginners. It was an afternoon full of surprisingly competitive laughs on the netball court.

Overall, this was such an amazing experience and even though we were not the students who had travelled to another continent, just being able to meet and exchange stories with the students at La Salle College in Philadelphia left me feeling very lucky to be Lasallian and a student here at Oakhill.

Anastasia Dearden, Year 11

A reminder that the secnd instalment for 2025 fees (one third of your annual fees) was due on Sunday 15th May unless you pay in instalments via School Easy Pay. Fee statements were issued prior to the beginning of term and reminders have been sent.

Could you please organise payment if not already made or contact the Accounts Receivable Office on 9899 2288 if there are any matters relating to your statement that you need to discuss.

Ms Lisa Camilleri
Accounts Receivable Officer

On Monday 16th June we welcomed Dr Prue Salter from Enhanced Learning Educational Services (www.enhanced-learning.net) as our guest speaker for Year 7 parents and students. The event proved to be a valuable opportunity for families to explore practical strategies for optimising study habits and maximising academic potential.

Throughout the evening, families engaged in discussions that encouraged a thoughtful assessment of the changes that could be implemented to help students move confidently and efficiently toward achieving their personal best. Dr Salter's expertise provided valuable insights into key areas, including the home study environment, systematic organisation and management of resources, techniques for successful home-based learning, handling distractions, and managing the high school workload.

The session emphasised the importance of creating structure and routine in a student’s daily life. Families examined how effective time management and thoughtful planning can reduce stress and allow students to approach their workload with confidence. Practical tips on breaking assignments into manageable tasks highlighted how students can take control of their responsibilities, ensuring they meet expectations without feeling overwhelmed.

One of the key benefits of the evening was the meaningful discussions between parents and students about how to move forward in their high school journey with a shared understanding. By identifying areas for improvement and creating action plans together, families can support their students' journey toward independence and self-regulation. We encourage parents to review the session's slides and handouts with their students, focusing on the identified areas that may benefit from positive changes.

All families at Oakhill have access to a comprehensive study skills website aimed at further developing students’ academic skills. Simply visit www.studyskillshandbook.com.au, enter the username: foroakhillonly, and use the password: 41results to unlock a wealth of resources that can contribute to improving academic results.

Ms Deborah Gillis
Assistant Principal Pastoral Care

On the recent Vivid 2025 excursion, we were able to take tours of the Art Gallery of NSW, where we learned skills to improve the uniqueness of our photos. At night, we were lucky enough to have the Professional Photographer, Mr Christian Wright, take us around circular key and show us how to use the camera's settings to make our night photos the best we could, while still having the ability to keep our photos unique.

Blake Cromie, Year 10

The 2025 Vivid excursion was enjoyable, one of my favourite parts was visiting the museums and Art Gallery. There were some really interesting exhibitions, like in the Art Gallery of NSW, where there was a darkened room with a light which allowed us to take some amazing shots.

Chris Fleming, Year 10

This year, Year 10 Photography had the amazing opportunity to explore Vivid 2025 in the city. This experience was an amazing opportunity for us to develop, refine, and learn different photographic techniques while challenging ourselves in the low-light conditions. During the day, we travelled through the city, visiting key places like the Sydney Museum, State Library and the Art Gallery of NSW, learning about the history, techniques and new art types and ways to implement these styles into our art. As it got darker, we ventured down to Circular Quay, where we met Mr Christian Wright and he taught us the settings behind our DSLR cameras and how to capture the best possible low-light photos using new techniques and compositions. Overall, this experience was one I will never forget and was a terrific opportunity for us to refine our photographic techniques.

Fynn Grady, Year 10

We are thrilled to congratulate our Year 10 Artist of the Month for May, Tristan Cronshaw. 

His exceptional technical drawing has truly impressed both staff and students. His work demonstrates remarkable attention to detail, precision and a clear understanding of structure and perspective. 

Tristan has dedicated time and effort into perfecting his technique, resulting in a drawing that is both accurate and artistically striking. 

Tristan’s innovative use of shading and the clarity in his composition reflects his strong artistic ability. This recognition is a well – deserved celebration of his talent and hard work.

We look forward to seeing how he continues to develop as an artist in the future. Well done on this fantastic achievement – we’re all incredibly proud of your achievement!

Mrs Nadina Hazon
Visual Arts Teacher

The results of The Da Vinci Decathlon 2025 are in, and we are pleased to report some success with Oakhill College proving to be a formidable competitor amongst schools like James Ruse Agricultural High School, Trinity Grammar School, Sydney Girls High School and Sydney Boys High School. 

The teams work together to complete a range of challenging exam papers. Our Year 11 team came 4th in the English, 8th in Engineering and 12th in Mathematics. Our Year 10 team came 5th in Creative Producers, 9th in Engineering and 10th in Code-Breaking. 

We proudly commend all these students who represented Oakhill in this rigorous academic competition, against some of the most selective schools in the region.

Performing at this level takes more than strong subject knowledge; it requires critical thinking, resilience, teamwork, and the confidence to test your abilities against the very best.

Well done!

Ms Stella Papavasiliou
History, Social Science Teacher

Year 7 had the opportunity to visit Manly Dam for hands on fieldwork related to their studies. Below are some student recounts:

Year 7 had the privilege of visiting Manly Dam on Thursday and Friday last week. 

It was an exciting adventure where we learnt so much about Manly Dam. On this excursion, we learnt about water management at Manly Dam and why we still keep the dam even though we no longer drink water from it.

We got to test the water pH at two different rivers, the Manly River and the Golf Course River. Additionally, we also inspected the weed species to see how polluted each river was. We did this to see which river was cleaner.

Furthermore, we caught animals in the water because if there were certain species, it would mean that this area could be more polluted than the other. This was a thrilling excursion that would mark the start of many others to come over our years at Oakhill.

Ayon Senanayake, Year 7


The geography field trip was so fun. There were so many fun activities, my favourite thing that we did there, was to go to the second little area called Manly creek and we went looking for different creatures in the water. 

It was so fun because we were looking for different species. We got to go near a waterfall, and we also got to test the water in the different sources and what was in it. 

There were so many different opportunities to be a part of and just to be out there with my friends was the best day of my life. I would also like to say this would not be possible without all the amazing teachers on the trip and that made it 100 times better. BEST DAY OF MY SCHOOL YEAR SO FAR!

Sebastian Brook, Year 7

A range of holiday workshops will be offered across multiple courses during the upcoming July break. These sessions provide valuable opportunities for students to consolidate their learning and prepare for their HSC Trials.

We strongly encourage all Year 12 students to take advantage of these additional support sessions.

A sincere thank you to our dedicated staff who are generously giving their time during the holidays to support our students’ success.

Link Here to July Holiday Workshops

Mr Gavin Russell
Assistant Principal Curriculum

Walsh Library is open from 10.00am – 4.00pm in Week 3 of the school holidays (Monday 14th July - Friday 18th July) for Year 11 and 12 students preparing for their HSC Trial exams. 

Parents and Students, consider some holiday reading:

• 44% of regular readers said reading had improved their mental health and wellbeing.
• Studies have shown that those who read for pleasure have higher levels of self-esteem and a greater ability to cope with difficult situations

Reading isn’t just a fun way to pass the time. Studies show that reading books improves empathy, mental wellbeing, and even life expectancy

You don’t need to read for hours a day to be a real reader. Start small.

Set a timer for five or ten minutes a day

Create moments where reading naturally fits into your day

Choose books that make you want to turn the page – thrillers, short stories, poetry or even comic books and graphic novels. Not loving it? Drop it and pick another.

Books don’t only come in printed form- audiobooks and e-books are a great way to read.

• Read for 15 minutes after brushing your teeth.
• Bring a book with you on the bus.
• Listen to an audiobook while cooking dinner.
• Swap 10 minutes of scrolling for 10 minutes of story.

Reading is personal. Whether it’s one book a year or one a week, thrillers or graphic novels, poems or cookbooks… it all counts.

**Ideas taken from the Reading Agency article below.
https://readingagency.org.uk/small-steps-to-becoming-a-regular-reader/

Mrs Tania Moriarty
Academic Head of Library

ISA Round 6

After a week's rest over the long weekend, Oakhill College sport was back in action on Saturday 14th June. The College faced 15 different schools across multiple venues in Sydney and beyond.

The Oakhill-derby in the Tennis started proceedings with the 1st and 2nds doing battle in Division 1. It was the 1sts who prevailed in a great contest played in the true Lasallian spirit. The girls were on show inside the CSC, with the 1st VII Netball hosting Oxley College. It was an improved performance on their opening match of the season, as they comfortably prevailed by 10-points. All four of the Netball teams were successful in their matches on Saturday. To finish fixtures off at the College, the 2nds Girls Football team drew 0-0 with Central Coast Grammar School on Hermann Oval. While close to a win, the girls can be proud of how they performed, building on previous performances and developing their confidence.

It was a cold set of conditions which greeted some of our Football and Rugby teams at Oxley College and Chevalier College. Our Oakhill players performed remarkably well. Special mention to the 13Bs Rugby who defeated Chevalier College’s A’s 57-10 and the 3rd XV in their 25-20 defeat of Chevalier College’s 1st XV. The 15C’s Football closed out the trip south with a strong 2-1 win over Chevalier College 15A’s, while the 3rd XI Football defeated Oxley College’s 1st XI Football 1-0.

On the Central Coast, the First XI Boys Football put on a clinical win against Central Coast Grammar School, winning 9-0 against a team who had previously performed strongly against them. The First XI Girls Football held their own against Barker College 1, in a confidence-building 0-0 draw.

Several Rugby teams also ventured to St Gregory College’s Campbelltown. The 13A’s and 16A’s started the day strongly with pleasing wins. The 13’s really did well to absorb strong defensive pressure and took their opportunities when they came their way. The 2nd XV Rugby were dominant in their 80-nil win, while the First XV score of 53-0 didn’t accurately reflect the tenacity and strength of their opponents.

CIS Cross Country

The CIS Cross Country was held on Thursday 12th June at the same venue as the ISA event. Congratulations to the following students who finished inside the Top 10 and have qualified to represent the CIS team:

Carter Bergen
Luke Hoddinett
Zac Green
Alex Eason
Thomas Bielby

Notable mentions to Alex Eason (3rd - 16 Boys) and Luke Hoddinett (1st - 14 Boys) who finished on the podium in their age group. We wish these students the best of luck for their next event on Thursday 24th July.

CIS Netball

Congratulations to Hannah Knobbs who was selected in the CIS Netball team. It was a great day of competition and the girls performed strongly, finishing second after a narrow loss to the Combined Catholic Colleges in the final. 

Photo Day - Saturday 21st June

Some teams will have their photo taken this week prior to their match. Photos will take place in the CSC Foyer. Times for photos are located on the website, next to the fixture time. Families are reminded that players are to be dressed in their playing uniform, void of any taping (including head tape). Any student out of uniform, including with an inappropriate haircut, will not be allowed to participate in the photo. Injured players are encouraged to participate and should also be wearing their playing uniform.

ISA Rugby

The ISA trials were held over two days at Oxford Falls. Oakhill sent a strong group of players to trial for the U16’s and Opens, with selected teams participating in the NSW selection matches. Congratulations to the following students who were selected:

U16’s
Anthony Habkouk
Chris Brown
Jack Treak
Noah O’Keffee
Billy Tulloch
Lucian Bester
Jake Hutson
Mason Rawhiti
Lucas Bielby
Riley Paki
Levi Ellis

Opens
Flynn Farrell
Cyrus Bloomfield
James Kenna
Gary Roberts
Tobias Comito
Ben Visagie
Max Gioiello
Darcy Feltham
Callum Spooner

Athletics Carnival

The Oakhill Athletics Carnival will take place on Tuesday 24th June on the College grounds. This is a compulsory day and an email has been sent to all students outlining the expectations of the day. Students are encouraged to take note of the information as adhering to the expectations will facilitate a successful day of events, fun and enjoyment for staff and students.

Team of the Week - 6th VII Netball

If you ever want to see everything that sport is about at Oakhill, the 6th VII Netball is your team. The pure enjoyment they take in training and playing would suggest that this group of girls have been together for several years. However, most had only met one another for the first time at the start of the season. Coached by Mrs Madigan and Mrs Youell, the girls have been playing well. Their most recent game against St Spyridon College saw them at their best, recording a dominant victory.

Upcoming Dates

Saturday 21st June - ISA Round 7

Tuesday 24th June - Oakhill Athletics Carnival

Monday 21st July - Training resumes for all students this week

Thursday 24th July - Special Interest Photos

Saturday 26th July - ISA Round 8 (Football & Netball) ISA/CAS Rugby Round 1

Special Interest Photos
Teams who were unable to have their photo taken so far this year will be required to bring their playing uniform on Thursday 24th July. Teams impacted are:

Rugby:
1st XV

Football:
3rd XI
4th XI
15B
15C
15D
13B
Girls 1st XI
Girls 2nd XI

Tennis:
Oakhill 3

Cricket:
All cricket teams

Mr Murray Fisher
Head of Sport

Congratulations to Cooper Shand (Year 9), who has been selected to represent Australia in the U15 Flag Football International Team. Cooper will travel to Los Angeles in June for a four day State Tournament Cup. He was selected following a successful trial recently in Canberra.

Congratulations to Logan Bubb (Year 11) who recently represented Australia in U18's Touch Football and was part of the winning Championship team, the Australian Emus in May.  

The Australian team took out the title, defeating New Zealand in the Grand Final.

Below is an initiative from Gemma Haynes (Year 11) supporting the community:

An important part of Oakhill College is service. A young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary school in Mount Druitt is holding a charity event to raise money for the children to be able to access pediatricians. 

My textile piece is inspired by the dreamtime story ‘the rainbow serpent’ where a large snake-like creature creates the mountains and rivers of the land but overall, the Aboriginal culture. The main idea of the piece is a game for young children.

Snakes and ladders is a popular game that most ages enjoy, by changing snakes into rainbow serpents and ladders into kangaroo tracks it not only captures the game but incorporates the Indigenous culture. 

Overall, this piece was not only to explore my creativity but to respectfully honour the traditional owners of Australian land and it being able to raise
money for the next generation is a massive bonus.

On behalf of the Oakhill College P&F we are continually thankful for your generosity and support in our fundraising endeavours. This year, funds raised will go towards outdoor furniture, the large AV screen in the Commons and a Hermann Oval scoreboard.

We were able to raise over $103.290 with a net profit of over $61,000. In keeping with our mission to support those beyond our immediate community, 10% of all profits will be donated to The Breakfast Club at La Salle Technical College Hohola in Papua New Guinea.

A massive thank you to everyone who helped make it a huge success. You might be pleased to know that two of our sponsors have also extended their offer to our Oakhill Community - please see below.

Ms Carina Morales
P&F President

Congratulations to Mr Jordan Thompson (Class of 2012) and Mr Matt Ebden who won the ATP grasscourt title the ‘s-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands.

The Australian Grand Slam doubles champions proved an unbeatable combo as they captured an ATP title in their first tournament together, winning the weekend’s final 6-4 3-6 [10-7] over Brits, Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool.

You can read more here: https://www.tennis.com.au/news...