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This week the College marked the beginning of Lent with the College Leaders and Lasallian Youth Leaders attending the Ash Wednesday service in the Chapel at 8:00am. Later in the day, these leaders ran Ash Wednesday para liturgies in Year Level and House Assemblies for the staff and students. What keeps amazing me about 黑料社区 is the depth and breadth of faith and service that comes so naturally to our young men and women. Families ought to be proud and praised for the tradition of faith they have nurtured in their children.

Mardi Gra/Shrove/Pancake Tuesday and Lent

On Wednesday the Christian Church celebrated Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent. Lent is a time of renewal (renewal in its many forms, health and wellbeing, as well as spiritual, moral, and for Christians, one鈥檚 baptismal renewal) through prayer, penance, repentance, almsgiving, atonement, and self-denial; a time of self-reflection and self-purification. A time to revise, rework, and redo our priorities and attitudes so that at Easter we can celebrate a renewed commitment to deeds and actions for the coming year.

This reminds us of our theme, Think 鈥� Give 鈥� Get  RESPECT.

The Tuesday before Ash Wednesday is called Shrove or Pancake Tuesday. The word shrove is a form of the English word , which means to obtain  for one's  by way of  and doing . Thus, Shrove Tuesday gets its name from the custom for Christians to be 鈥榮hriven鈥� before the start of Lent. 

From the 16th century in the Anglican tradition, and later throughout British colonies, the custom of Pancake Tuesday developed as a form of fasting and penance before Lent and as a means to clear the pantry of the last of any rich foods that could not be kept for the 40 days of Lent.

In the Latin cultures of Portugal, Spain (Latin and South America) and Italy the custom evolved somewhat differently into what is called 鈥楩at Tuesday鈥� or Mardi Gra鈥� or Carnival from the Medieval Latin carnelevamen meaning 鈥榯he putting away of flesh鈥�. Although as you can see the two events, Pancake Tuesday and Mardi Gra are quite different they have the same origin and meaning.

Lenten Reflection: Seeing in a Deeper Way
I would like to share a reflection from Fr Ron Rolheiser, OMI, an Oblate Father from San Antonio Monastery, Texas. I share it with you all as Lent is a time of reflection and prayer, a time of self-renewal:

One of the many kinds of healings Jesus performs in the Gospel is the healing of people who are blind. He is giving them more than just physical sight, he is opening their eyes so that they can see more deeply making the necessary changes in their lives so that they can be the change in their communities. How can the grace and teachings of Jesus help us to see in a deeper way this Lent and be the change in our families and in the 黑料社区 community particularly in how we think 鈥� give 鈥� get RESPECT? Here are some suggestions:

1. By shifting our eyes from seeing through familiarity to seeing through wonder.
   G.K. Chesterton once affirmed that familiarity is the greatest of all illusions and that the secret to life is to learn to look at things familiar until they look unfamiliar again. We open our eyes to depth when we open ourselves to wonder and awe of the beauty and goodness and kindness around us.
2. By shifting our eyes from seeing through jealousy to seeing through admiration.
   Our perception becomes distorted whenever we move from the happy state of admiration to the unhappy state of envy and jealousy. Our eyesight is clear when we look for and delight in goodness and kindness.
3. By shifting our eyes from seeing through bitterness to seeing through eyes purified and softened by grief, compassion and mercy.
   The root of bitterness is woundedness from hurtfulness and the way out of bitterness is grieving, compassion, mercy and kindness. Tears, goodness and kindness clear our eyesight because they soften a heart hardened by woundedness.
4. By shifting our eyes from seeing through anger to seeing through forgiveness.
   Nothing taints our eyesight as much as anger. It is the most debilitating of all cataracts. And nothing cleanses our vision as much as forgiveness. Nobody holding a grudge sees straight.
5. By shifting our eyes from seeing through longing and hunger to seeing through gratitude.
   Longing and hunger distort our vision. Gratitude restores it. It enables insight. The most grateful person you know has the best eyesight of all the people you know.

Fr Ron Rolheiser, OMI

These coming two weeks are busy weeks in the College calendar with Drama, Sport, and assessments. I encourage you to drop in and stay connected to your child鈥檚 learning by attending some of these events. There is much academic research that indicates that such connectivity even though indirect has a significant positive impact on your son or daughters learning. 

Over the coming weeks we have:

• Pink Stumps Day, Saturday 27th February
• Year 12 Play Rehearsal for Murder from Tuesday 2nd - Saturday 6th March 
• Open Day, Sunday 7th March
• International Women鈥檚 Day, Thursday 11th March 
• CSSDA Zone Final, Friday 12th March 
• ISA Basketball Finals Saturday, 13th March at Penrith 
• Greatest Hits Night, Friday 19th March
• P&F Welcome to 2021 Social Event, Saturday 20th March

Br Steve Hogan fsc
Principal

We pray for Mrs Rebecca Hughes and her family, who are mourning the sudden death of her brother David, who passed away from an undiagnosed health condition. In his love and service of others we know that he has done his full, his job on earth complete, and now called to eternal rest.

May the eternal light shine upon him.
May he and all the souls of the departed rest in His peace.
Amen.

Last week over 190 Year 11 students signed up to our Lasallian Youth Leaders (LYL) Programme and attended LYL training. Once again record-breaking numbers of students have responded to the call to 'serve'. These students alongside our Year 12s will undertake and assist in a number of initiatives at 黑料社区, and help people in the wider community who are less fortunate than us.

We are Lasallian.

Mrs Gabby Russo
Marketing and Community Liaison Co-ordinator

Every Friday 黑料社区 holds Mass in the Chapel from 8.00am. All staff and students are welcome for some calm and quiet reflection to finish the week. A reminder that during COVID-19 restrictions we are unable to have parents come to these Masses, but look forward to the time we can come together as a whole community.

On Friday 26th February, we will celebrate a Mass for Hope. This theme is linked to our Pink Stumps Day which will be held at the College on Saturday 27th February, where we raise funds for the McGrath Foundation.

We extend a special invitation to those students and staff who need a little hope in their lives at present. 

Mrs Laurainne Marshall
Co-ordinator of Prayer and Liturgy

Mission@黑料社区 with the support of our Lasallian Youth Leaders will be collecting donations every morning for Project Compassion at entry points to the College; the 黑料社区 Drive, Damian Oval turning circle and the DE drop off point in the Year 11 Yard. 

Every Friday during Tutor Group our students are encouraged to make weekly donations to support Caritas and the great work they do around the world.

In his message for Lent 2021, Pope Francis calls on the faithful to 鈥渞enew our faith, draw from the living waters of hope, and receive with open hearts the love of God.鈥�

Lent is an important time in our Catholic tradition to experience God's Mercy and to extend God's Mercy to others. May our College come together during this Lenten Season acting generously to live out the inspirational words of Saint Oscar Romero - "Aspire not to have more, but to BE MORE."

Mr Chris Goodman
Director of Mission

黑料社区 is holding its annual Pink Stumps Day on Saturday 27 February.

Each year this event raises money for the McGrath Foundation to help fund Breast Care Nurses to care for those fighting breast cancer.

Pink Stumps Day isn't all about cricket - as well as our Firsts Cricket playing, our Basketball teams will be on the court, there will be cake stalls and raffle prizes, so come along and join in the day, wear pink and donate. 

Our target for 2021 is $5,000.00. If you can鈥檛 make the day, you can donate online at: 

On Friday 12th February Miguel House held their Miguel House liturgy. Saint Miguel Febres Cordero was born Francisco Luis Febres-Cordero y Mu帽oz on the 7th November 1854 and died on the 9th February 1910. Miguel studied hard, became a great teacher and Brother and was Ecuador鈥檚 first canonised saint. At 15 years old Miguel was already teaching religion and Spanish in the Brother's school in Quito. By age 20, Miguel was well known in the Spanish world for producing textbooks. He was seconded to Belgium in 1905 to translate texts from French to Spanish including work for governments and universities. Miguel died from pneumonia on 9th February 1910. In 1937 his remains were returned to Quito the capital of Ecuador where he was still revered very much. Pope John Paul II canonised Miguel a saint in 1984.

Br Steve Hogan fsc
Principal

On Friday 19th Mutien House held their Mutien House liturgy. Saint Mutien Wiaux was born Louis Wiaux on March 20th 1841 in a small village in French-speaking Belgium where almost everyone was a devout practising Catholic. His father was a blacksmith, while his mother helped to run a small cafe from part of the family home. Louis proved neither physically nor emotionally suited to his father鈥檚 trade; he was convinced that the Lord was calling him to a different kind of work. Louis joined the De La Salle Brother鈥檚 in Malonne where he spent fifty-eight years teaching. He had difficulties at first coping with the demands of teaching. He eventually found his niche in teaching Music and became a tremendous influence on the students by his patience and evident piety. After his death at Malonne in 1917, his fame began to spread throughout Belgium, where many miracles were attributed to him. Mutien was canonized saint in 1989.

Br Steve Hogan fsc
Principal

Our Open Day is Sunday 7 March from 10.00am - 2.00pm. If you know of any prospective families who would like to attend, please ask them to book  Bookings are essential so we may keep families informed of any COVID-19 updates.

Mrs Gabby Russo
Marketing and Community Liaison Co-ordinator

If you are interested in enrolling your son for Year 7, 2023 and haven鈥檛 already done so, please complete an Expression of Interest Form  before Friday 12th March 2021. Applications for enrolment into Year 7, 2023 close on Friday 12th March 2021. Interviews will take place on Friday 26th and Monday 29th March. 

Applications are also being taken now for girls for Year 11, 2022. You may complete an Expression of Interest Form The girl's enrolment information evening is on Thursday 29th April and you can register for that 

For all enrolment enquiries, please contact the College Registrar at: registrar@oakhill.nsw.edu.au. 

Mrs Nicole Beamish
College Registrar

Congratulations to Samantha and Murray Fisher (Year 8 Dean) on the safe arrival of Indiana Rae on Sunday 14th February. They are all doing well! 

A reminder that the 1st instalment for 2021 fees (one third of your annual fees) was due on Monday 15th February, unless you pay in instalments via School Easy Pay. Fee statements were emailed prior to the beginning of Term 1.

Could you please organise payment of your fees, 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.

Liam Bowden has been announced as our new Drama Captain for 2021. Unfortunately Trinity our 2021 Drama Captain had to return to her country of origin recently. 

Congratulations Liam.

Much excitement this week as we presented the Class of 2021 with their 黑料社区 Year 12 Jerseys.

From a small but enthusiastic meeting at the start of September last year came three design ideas which were then presented to the cohort. Our final 2021 jersey, created by Emma Brahe, was the overwhelming favourite, chosen by more than 70% of the students. 

Over the past three years, our Year 12 students have added a small piece of embroidery to the collar of their jersey. In 2019, the Southern Cross was in memory of friend and classmate Nathan Gremmo. The 2020 jersey featured a small maroon boomerang to pay respect to our Indigenous connections. For 2021, our Year 12 student jerseys acknowledge the strong links to our founder and community with the Lasallian Star.

A very big 鈥榯hank you鈥� to Steve and the team at Fisher Matthews Sports for once again undertaking the daunting task of delivering over 370 individualised jerseys to our 黑料社区 Year 12 students.

A reminder to all that Wednesday is our designated 鈥榡ersey day鈥� each week and students are only to wear their jerseys on this day. Later in the year, other opportunities to wear their jerseys may be offered and students should listen for such information.

Wear them well Year 12!

PS. advice is to wash in cold water and add a little salt to the first few washes to help prevent possible colour runs.

Mrs Donna Findlay
Head of Senior School

黑料社区's annual International Women's Day event is on Thursday 11th March from 9.30am in the CSC. Please save the date. This year's theme is #ChooseToChallenge. Invitations will be sent next week to our community.

Mrs Gabby Russo
Marketing & Community Liaison Co-ordinator

黑料社区 is committed to academic excellence and gaining the best from our students. One of the ways we are able to do this is by offering accelerated courses. The accelerated Studies of Religion (SOR) programme has many advantages beyond the course and Studies of Religion classroom. Each year students have reported that they have learned many transferable skills, particularly around the rigours of HSC courses and assessments, their essay writing skills are enhanced and they know how the actual HSC examinations work in October and November. 

I have seen the students form strong bonds for social and academic support. The programme starts in August when students are in Year 10. Hence, when the girls commence Year 11 they have already had six months of coming to the College each week, finding their way around, learning how we do things at the College and forming new friendships, which often last throughout their senior studies. The programme also allows them to 'bank' 2 units of HSC study in Year 11, allowing them to move into their HSC year with those 2 units completed, allowing more time to focus on their other subjects.

We are very proud of our results in the programme. In our first three years over 80 students have participated, we have a rate of minimum 80% of students achieving a Band 5 or 6, ie, a mark of 80% and above. It is a demanding programme and certainly most students rise to the challenges and thrive.

Some reflections from past and current SOR students ….

In August 2019, a group of Year 10 黑料社区 boys and soon to be Year 11 黑料社区 girls began the Accelerated Studies of Religion II course. Once a week, our class would meet after school on the 黑料社区 campus for our lessons. For the girls, our class doubled as an opportunity for us to make friends before the new year commenced. For the boys, we welcomed new minds to collaborate with and also experienced the challenges of senior studies, traversing unknown territory. Finishing 2 units of our HSC in Year 11 has allowed us to gain a sneak peek of what the HSC is like, teaching us how to use our time productively and proactively. We also get additional study periods in Year 12 to work on our other HSC courses. 

Genevieve Nehme and Quinlan Gooley, Year 12

Accelerated religion was a beneficial experience for me when starting a new school as it enabled me to meet new people and be able to experience the Year 11 experience early. Looking back at starting an accelerated course, I have met some of my closest friends in the course and this gave me a great introduction to being in the 黑料社区 learning environment. I can honestly say that the class has a special bond with each other and now that we have started school together, the class has become a familiar environment where each person is able to learn. I developed a new perspective of a diverse range of religious worldviews through learning the content of the course.

Olivia Russo, Year 11

As a Year 10 student, I was very unsure about accepting the invitation to the Accelerated Studies of Religion pathway. However, I am grateful that on the final day before submission, I chose to apply. Coming from a public school, religion in an educational context was extremely unfamiliar and I was concerned my inexperience would affect my performance in this course. It hasn鈥檛! Taking the Accelerated Religion course has been a really interesting journey and I have valued the social element with my peers. I have learnt so much about a diverse range of traditions and subsequently developed a new, unique lens through which to view the multicultural world within which we live. I cannot recommend this course enough. 

Sophie Walsh, Year 11

Mrs Marianne Castor
Academic Head of Religious Education

Over the next couple of editions of our newsletter, we will be sharing some of the stories from our Class of 2020 high achievers. These remarkable young men and women have inspirational and valuable stories to share with our community. We hope you enjoy these reflections.

Mrs Gabby Russo
Marketing and Community Liaison Co-ordinator

I had always expected that my senior years at 黑料社区 would be demanding, especially as I approached the HSC. However, when I was diagnosed with a medical concern in Year 10 in 2018, I was suddenly confronted with more challenges than I鈥檇 ever imagined.

Having always strived to do my best in my junior years, I was proud to be named DUX in Year 9. However, as a result of my health challenges, I often felt very frustrated and disheartened when I couldn鈥檛 study or focus properly due to ongoing fatigue and the many regular appointments that disrupted my Year 10 studies and which caused me to lose a significant amount of time at school.

However, with the help of my parents, teachers and friends, I tried to focus more on what I wanted to achieve from my studies and felt better when I began to view school not just as a challenge, but as a great way of taking my mind off all the things that were happening. It was very comforting to know that my teachers were always prepared to spend time to find out how I was and to help me catch up on lessons that I had missed. I put in extra effort and worked consistently on days when I felt better. I also decided to focus on each assessment task as it came, rather than worrying about work for the whole year. This attitude allowed me to do my very best in each assessment task and I eventually attained DUX in Year 10. This achievement helped me to understand that I could actually reach my goals if I kept working towards them. It also motivated me to continue working consistently and at my own pace in Years 11 and 12.

The regular appointments continued throughout Year 11, so I decided to focus on my Accelerated HSC Studies of Religion II subject, while also doing as much as I could on my other Year 11 subjects. It was difficult balancing my Year 11 studies with a HSC subject considering the amount of time that I had lost at school. Once again, however, my teachers went above and beyond to help me catch up on anything I had missed and my parents acted as a powerful source of encouragement, helping me to achieve great results in Year 11. Furthermore, at the end of Year 11, I was greatly honoured to be elected as one of the 2020 Lasallian Captains, in which role I sought to serve others both within and outside the 黑料社区 community.

In Year 12, I aimed to do my best in all of my subjects while also making the most of my final year at 黑料社区. I also decided to set aside equal time for each of my subjects in preparation for the HSC exams. After all of my experiences in the past few years, I just wanted to aim to get a Band 6 in as many of my HSC subjects as possible. I was thrilled, thanks to the amazing support and encouragement of my parents and teachers, to receive a Band 6 in all of my two-unit subjects and become an HSC All-Rounder.

I was also honoured to receive the Bishop of Parramatta Award for Student Excellence, which to me symbolises overcoming all of the challenges that I had faced over the past few years. This award also means so much to me because my relationship with God grew stronger and I always feel that He is with me.

I have learnt that life can take you in unexpected directions. However, by maintaining faith in God and graciously accepting help when you need it, the load can certainly be lightened. Under Br Steve鈥檚 guidance, the entire 黑料社区 Community was unstinting in its support and mere words cannot convey the gratitude I feel. 黑料社区 truly is my second home and I will always be proud to say, 鈥淚 am a Lasallian鈥�.  

Nathaniel Deitch, Class of 2020

Our wonderful Year 8 French students have totally immersed themselves in our Languages Incursion. They were taken through the process of making crepes while learning and practising French. 

This interactive incursion was a winner with the boys who enjoyed it immensely 鈥� especially being able to sample their work. They were so impressed with their creations, I'm sure there will be some chefs in the kitchen very soon!

Mrs Gabby Russo
Marketing and Community Liaison Co-ordinator

As we commence another year of learning at 黑料社区, here are some suggestions for assistive technology options that may be available for your daughter or son to set up on her/his laptop; these suggestions are appropriate for all students in all years.

Please note that the availability and functionality of these features depends on a range of factors including your hardware and your version of the software. Some of the features mentioned below may NOT be available on your laptop or may have a different name or may be sitting under a different menu. The guide here works for most MacBook Pro laptops.

This could be a starting point for students to explore some accessibility features for themselves; students can experiment with having text read from the screen or try the Dictation option to convert their speech to text.

Please ask ICT to assist you with your personal laptop if you are unable to switch on any of these assistive technology options.

Monica Watts
Academic Head of Learning Support

This week our Year 9 Design and Technology boys have been developing their skills in sketching and producing orthogonal drawings. They've been using balsa wood block shapes to assist them in visualising the different views of a 3D shape.

Ms Jessica Farrugia
TAS Teacher

Year 11 Hospitality students have been learning the different types of precision cuts required when preparing food in the Hospitality industry. They have quickly learnt how hard it is to cut vegetables precisely and have acquired a new appreciation for the food that is prepared for them at restaurants.  

Ms Jessica Farrugia
TAS Teacher

As you would no doubt be aware, the NSW Government has made it mandatory for anyone travelling on public transport to wear a mask. 

黑料社区 has been contacted by an inspector from the CDC bus company who has asked that we reinforce to all students travelling on buses that mask-wearing is mandatory. 

Please ensure that your child has a mask at all times and is encouraged to wear it when travelling to and from the College on transport, or fines will apply. 黑料社区 has been giving students masks at the bus stop, but from Monday 8th February all students need to supply their own mask.

Thank you for your support,

Ms Deborah Gillis 
Assistant Principal Pastoral Care

Information has been sent to our Year 8 parents outlining the parent seminar on bullying which is being held on Tuesday 23rd February in the Miguel Lecture Theatre. Please confirm your attendance by booking a ticket here:

A gentle reminder for parents, that we are still on alert for any health concerns. We do therefore ask that you please don't send unwell students to school. We appreciate your assistance in this matter.

Mrs Pauline Hunt
College Nurse

Library Clubs have commenced this week (Week 4) with many students joining in with the different lunchtime activities:

Monday - Coding Club 

During Coding Club students work on their laptops in small groups to program using a variety of languages. This term we are focusing on drone flying and how to get them moving where we want them to go. 

Tuesday - Virtual Reality Club 

On Tuesday lunchtimes the 'Create' area in the Library is transformed into a virtual reality zone with students putting on a VR headset and being transported to a 3D world. It is lots of fun to follow along on the screen as students battle blocks in time to music with a lightsaber. 

Wednesday - Reading Club

We have many students who love to curl up with a good book. This club meets at Wednesday lunchtime and brings like-minded students together. They get sneak previews of our latest arrivals, get to suggest books to add to our collection and share about some of the great books they have read or are reading. We have this blog that helps the club 鈥榤eet鈥� between meetings

Thursday - Writers Group

If students have an interest in writing then this club meets every Thursday. Students are in the process of writing their own book, a chapter each. Every week there are writing games and fun activities. 

All students are welcome to come along to any or all of these clubs at any time throughout the term. 

Visit the for more information.

Is it a bird?  Is it a plane…….?

No, it鈥檚 a classic whodunnit murder mystery set in New York in the late 1940s.

An all-time great actress, Miss Monica Welles - is found dead. 

She was young, beautiful and talented, yet……..

Find out or guess for yourself what actually happened that night. Amidst the romantic backdrop of theatre, music, decadence, ego and DECEIT, watch Year 12 Drama students at their best.

Four performances only: Tuesday 2nd March, Thursday 4th March, Friday 5th March and Saturday 6th March commencing at 7.30pm in the Drama Theatre.

Tickets are limited and on sale from Saturday 20th February via Trybooking: 

Mrs Donna Findlay
Head of Senior School

Registrations are now open for 黑料社区's winter sports:

• Netball
• Rugby
• Football
• Hockey
• Tennis

Please register through Trybooking:  Registrations close Monday 8th March.

This weekend we have most of our Girls Sport teams at home with the two big games at 10.00am on BC Oval (Girls 1sts Touch) and 11.00am in CSC (Girls 1sts Basketball). The 1st XI Cricket team are also at home with the first ball being bowled at 10.00am on Damien Oval.

Spectators and Protocols for Saturday 20th February 2021

黑料社区 sports venues are allowing one parent/guardian spectator per player. All spectators, staff and coaches need to sign in via Service NSW QR code.

Away Venues for Saturday 20th February 2021

脴  All 黑料社区 home venues 鈥� one parent / guardian spectator during their game

脴  Macquarie Uni Playing fields (Touch Football) - one spectator per player touch football

脴  St Augustine鈥檚 basketball (NBISC and Dee Why PCYC) - no spectators

脴  St Andrew鈥檚 basketball 鈥� one parent / guardian spectator at the venue during their game

脴  Oxley College basketball 鈥� one visiting spectator for outside venues. No spectators inside.

脴  St Patrick鈥檚 venues - one spectator per player for basketball

脴  Redlands venues - No spectators basketball

脴  St Pius (Oxford Falls) 鈥� one parent spectator per player for basketball. 

脴  St Spyridon - No spectators basketball

脴  BMGS 鈥� one parent / guardian spectator at the venue during their game

脴  CCGS - one parent / guardian spectator at the venue during their game

黑料社区 Swimming Carnivals

The 黑料社区 Swimming Carnivals were held over two days and six Carnivals. The Championship Carnival commenced with our best swimmers competing against each other, battling for Age Champion and a spot in the 黑料社区 Swim Team.  After some outstanding individual performances at the Championship Carnival, the House Carnivals took to the pool. Benildus House and La Salle House were battling for top spot throughout all six Carnivals.  La Salle jumped ahead of Benildus in the final leg to take the shield. Congratulations to La Salle House Dean, Mr Ellwood and House Captains Noah Hoyle and Paige Ellison.

Age Champions 2021

路       12 years 鈥� Cohan Sommer

路       13 years 鈥� William Hopkins

路       14 years 鈥� Nicholas Pretorius

路       15 years 鈥� Matthew Ashcroft

路       16 years boys 鈥� Liam Sankey

路       16 years girls 鈥� Olivia Howse

路       17 years boys 鈥� Jye McLachlan

路       17 years girls 鈥� Veronica Fuccenecco

路       Open Girls 鈥� Elizabeth Kitcher

路       Open Boys 鈥� Jake Marsden

House Points 2021

1.     La Salle 鈥� 1161 points

2.     Benildus 鈥� 1126 points

3.     Mutien 鈥� 1042 points

4.     Turon - 959 points

5.     Miguel - 958 points

6.     Solomon 鈥� 844 points

Student Achievements

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

脼    ISA Cricket 鈥� Matthew Hurst, Hayden McDonald and Kieran Jackson.

脼    CIS Cricket 鈥� Isabella Hurst

脼    ISA Basketball 鈥� Patrick Nicholson, Daniel Pratt, Daniel Paino and Saxon Orsini

脼    ISA Girls Basketball 鈥� Chelsea Hudson

脼    ISA Tennis 鈥� Steven Mitchell, David Mitchell, Adam Tomka and Ritviyah Uppal

脼    CIS Baseball 鈥� Joshua Nati, William Edwards, Callum Lambert, Zak Elvy and Edward Noy

脼    ISA Water Polo 鈥� Ella Price

脼    U16s ISA Cricket team - Riley McDowell, Nicholas Fischer, Naden Cooray and Sebastian Akle.

From these representative teams, Steven Mitchell has advanced through to compete at the NSW All Schools Championships in Bathurst from 21st March 鈥� 23rd March. He will be representing the NSWCIS team.

Winter Sport Registration

Registration for all Winter Sports is now open through Trybooking on the 黑料社区 website:

路       Rugby -

路       Football (Soccer) Boys and Girls -

路       Netball -

路       Hockey (girls only) -

路       Tennis -

黑料社区 Sports Lunch

Save the Date for this year鈥檚 Sports Lunch 鈥� Friday 4th June.

The 黑料社区 2021 Welcome Event, The Greatest Trivia Night Out on Earth tickets are now on sale.

We promise you a night of fun, laughter, great prizes and some friendly competition. 

When: Saturday 20th March
Time: From 6.30pm
Where: Centenary Sports Centre, 黑料社区
Price: $15 per person
Tickets: On sale now 

You can book a table of 6, or when booking tickets there is an option to request to be allocated to a table with your child鈥檚 year group, sports team, tutor or friendship group. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents at the College.

All proceeds from the night will be used to upgrade the outdoor sound system at 黑料社区 which will improve communication at our events.

Sponsors are an essential part of 黑料社区鈥檚 P&F events and we thank you in advance for your support. We have a range of sponsorship packages available now. Please click on the links below to see how you can be part of our event:

Trivia Night Sponsorship Form Gold Silver Bronze is here: 

Trivia Night Sponsorship Form Food, Drink and Prizes is here: 

If you need any more information or have any questions, please contact Event Co-ordinator, Carina Morales on 0414 412 422 or email pandf@oakhill.nsw.edu.au. This is a Covid safe event, tickets are limited and won鈥檛 last long.

You can also check our P&F web page for further updates and information which is: .

We look forward to you joining us.

*BONUS eGift Card Offer

You will have the option to choose either a BONUS Woolworths Store eGift Card or a JB Hi-Fi eGift Card in the denomination assigned to the Membership product purchased. You must redeem your choice of BONUS eGift Card within 60 days from the date of purchase from the Entertainment portal. Your BONUS eGift Card will be sent by email within 30 days after choosing your BONUS eGift Card in the Entertainment portal. The link to the portal to choose your BONUS eGift Card will expire on the 14 June 2021.

Choose a BONUS $10 Woolworths Store eGift Card or $10 JB Hi-Fi eGift Card when a Single City Membership product is purchased or choose a $20 Woolworths Store eGift Card or $20 JB Hi-Fi eGift Card when a Multi City or Multi Plus Membership product is purchased between 12:00am Tuesday 16 February 2021 and 11:59pm Monday 15th April 2021 AEST. One eGift Card per product purchased. Offer excludes Entertainment merchant waitstaff offers and Corporate Partner offers.

Woolworths Store eGift Card Terms: View Gift Card FAQs here - . Your BONUS Woolworths Store eGift Card does not expire. Lost or stolen cards cannot be replaced. If you request a refund on your Entertainment Membership within 30 days of your purchase and it is after receiving your eGift Card, the amount of the eGift Card will be deducted from the original value of your Membership purchased.

BONUS JB Hi-Fi eGift Cards Terms. View JB Hi-Fi eGift Card FAQs here - . JB Hi-Fi eGift Cards do not expire. Lost or stolen cards cannot be replaced. If you request a refund on your Entertainment Membership within 30 days of your purchase and it is after receiving your eGift Card, the amount of the eGift Card will be deducted from the original value of your Membership purchased.

*All member offers are subject to terms and conditions. Check individual offers on the Entertainment Membership App or for more information. For all dining offers, it is optional for participating businesses to accept your Entertainment Memberships on all official Australian and New Zealand public holidays, Mother鈥檚 Day, Father鈥檚 Day and Valentine鈥檚 Day. © 2021 Entertainment Publications of Australia Pty Ltd.

Lachlan O'Brien (Class of 2003) will play the role of Javert in the Noteable Theatre Company's production of Les Miserables at the Concourse Theatre in Chatswood in March. Lachlan played the role of Valjean in the 2002 黑料社区 production of Les Miserables.

Break a leg.

Sydney Drug Education and Counselling Centre are holding a webinar on Wednesday 24th February. The cost is $10. The topic is - Parents: Starting the conversation with young people about alcohol and drugs.

Hornsby Shire Council will be holding a virtual workshop via ZOOM for parent/carer supervising drivers (and their learners) who are teaching a learner driver through the NSW Graduated Licensing Scheme on the evening of Thursday 4th March. 

Bookings: Bookings can be made online by visiting:  or via phone (02) 9847 6856.

Date: Thursday 4th March
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Via ZOOM 
Log-in details: Log-in access details to the Zoom presentation / workshop will be emailed to those that register.
Cost: FREE 

Parents can now book online by visiting: .