51Ç鱨վ

How quickly time flies. Tempus Fugit. These past ten weeks have passed so fast. It is the 11th April already and when we return, the first Week of Term Two, it will be almost May. Do not be surprised if you see the Christmas decorations soon.

However, we must not let the season of Easter pass without recognition. In the southern hemisphere it is somewhat difficult at Easter time to comprehend the sense of anticipation, hope and new life that one does in the northern hemisphere where days are getting longer, spring is in abundance, and the long summer holidays are temptingly close. In Australia, Easter comes as days are shorter and the trees more barren, not the sign of new life as in the northern hemisphere. This is an experience similarly shared with many religious traditions such as Judaism, Hinduism and Islam where our southern season does not always reflect the symbolism of the festival with its origin in the northern hemisphere.

The Lenten journey concludes with hope and new life expressed in Easter Week. The message of Easter is that having reflected on our suffering, disappointment, loss or diminishment during Lent we learn that we can and do live in hope for change and betterment and that we also depend on others to do so. We are not in this alone. In an age where we are charged with ensuring happiness and avoiding pain, grief, suffering, disappointment, loss or diminishment we are missing the opportunity to reflect and grow.

Our young people need the gift of hope, but they also need to realise it occurs through acknowledging some form of loss, or struggle, or disappointment. We all need help to gain the resilience required to live fully this hope. We need each other; we need strong supportive, consistent communities such as family and school.

Thank you to all students, staff and parents for being that community for each other this term. You are all amazing and together we achieve amazing things.

Have a wonderful holiday break and I look forward to seeing students returning happy and ready for some hard work in Term Two and I look forward to seeing parents and friends alongside the courts, and fields, and in the theatres.

Happy and Holy Easter.

Br Steve Hogan
Principal

Good Friday our thoughts turn to death. Some tombstone gems.

Here lies an theist. All dressed up and nowhere to go.

Carve your name on hearts and not tombstones.

Thanks to Laurie Woods for the quotes.

In Term 2 the College will be collecting donations for the Oakhill Winter Appeal. We are collecting donations of excellent condition rain and winter jackets, thermals, blankets, sleeping bags, yoga mats, heat packs, beanies and scarves. In addition, we will be collecting brand new bed socks, gloves, soaps, brushes and combs.

We will be collecting in Term 2, Weeks 2 and 3.

Collection at Benildus Roundabout and DE Roundabout every morning.

All donations will go to St. Vincent De Paul, YourTown and Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation.

Today, we came together as a College community to celebrate our Holy Week Liturgies, to help us reflect on the end of Lent and the beginning of Holy Week. We focused on Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, the day we now know as Palm Sunday. We thank Brother Pat for leading our reflection on our own triumphs through our relationships and faith. These prayers and reflections were made even more special through our musicians. On behalf of the Mission Team, thank you for all of your support throughout this term and wish everyone a Happy and Holy Easter.

Ms Jaimee Bocasan
Coordinator of Prayer and Liturgy

51Ç鱨վ works in partnership with parents to ensure that all students are well cared for. To assist the College, all parents and guardians are asked to ensure that there is an emergency contact person, other than a parent or guardian, listed in your child’s details in TASS. This could be the aunt or uncle, grandparent, or neighbour of the child. 

All parents and guardians are asked to up-date the emergency contact for their child ensuring it is an alternative to a parent. The College will always reach out to a child’s parents/guardians first but, in an emergency if parents/guardians are not available the College needs to reach an alternative carer.

Ms Deborah Gillis
Assistant Principal Pastoral Care

Please be reminded that starting Term 2 all students are required to wear full winter uniform. 

For boys: long sleeve shirt, navy pants and socks, black belt, College blazer, either junior or senior tie, and jumper (optional).
For girls: short sleeve shirt, kilt, blazer, bow tie, navy tights and jumper (optional).

Ms Suzanne Haskins
Uniform Shop Manager

A few years ago, 51Ç鱨վ recognised the need for students to have the opportunity to address the interests and concerns of the entire student body, from a student perspective. Those in the Student Representative Council (SRC) have the responsibility of being a voice for their 51Ç鱨վ Lasallian brothers and sisters; to create activities and events that foster connections and a sense of belonging within the community; to promote active citizenship by being leaders in the classroom, yard and in the wider community; and in being a conduit for improvement and change, for the good of the students, the College and the wider community.

Earlier this term, the call went out for interested students to apply for the 2025 Student Representative Council (SRC). The response was impressive with many outstanding students wanting to be part of the SRC submitting an application, complete with three essay responses. Each student was then interviewed by a panel consisting of Mr Hickey and several Year 12 College leaders. The selection process was extensive and finally 42 students were selected.

Each member of the SRC was given a badge as a symbol of their dedication to leadership and their commitment to representing the needs of their peers. We are confident that this group will do a fantastic job in representing the interests of the student body and we encourage others to support them in their role and the initiatives they introduce. Congratulations to the SRC for 2025.

Year 8
Krish Barua
Ben Fogarty
Aldrin Kumar
Suveer Sehgal
Markus Zhou

Year 9
Jaydan Chan
Moses Chan
Pratyush Dawadi
Matthew Gendy
Kabir Singh

Year 10
Ethan Elsley
Rishabh Joshi
Neel Modi
Timothy Reshanov
Ishaan Sharma

Year 11
Kasey Bolt
Marlee Deane
Anastasia Dearden
Stephanie Este
Brinleigh Grosvenor
Ashlyn Kumar
Talia McDonald
Sam McKinnon
Nethaya Mudiyanselage
Angela Natoli
Jude O’Donnell
Mischa Saheb
Buddy-Ray Saliba
Aarav Serpaul
Andrew Soosaipillai
Lara Wendell
Antonio Zeaiter
Joshua Zeaiter

Year 12
Cooper Bell
Yeurissa Chetty
Charlotte Gibson
Kristijan Magdic
Ava McCosker
Jaden Pather
Mahak Sadeghi
Jacob Welch
Radheen Wettasinghe

Mr Aaron Hickey
Director of Student Wellbeing and Management

There were many happy faces today as the Class of 2025 received their Year 12 jerseys. The Year 12 jerseys symbolise tradition, pride, memories and camaraderie among students in their final year of high school.

Students were given several designs to choose from, including the collar emblem for this year, the acorn. The collar emblem goes back to the Class of 2019, who were looking for a way to honour and remember their classmate, Nathan Gremmo, who passed away in 2015. So began the tradition of the collar emblem on the Year 12 jersey. Each year, a new symbol is chosen with a special meaning for the graduating class. Previous emblems have acknowledged Indigenous connections, Faith, Service and Lasallian heritage.

Mr Aaron Hickey
Director of Student Wellbeing and Management

This week, 51Ç鱨վ welcomed esteemed educator and leader Elizabeth Stone to speak with College Middle Leaders. A Rhodes Scholar with a career spanning law, academia, and educational leadership across Australia and the UK, Elizabeth has held senior roles including Vice Principal at Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Principal of Queenwood School, and now serves as the Headmaster at the prestigious Winchester College.

Drawing on her vast experiences, Elizabeth shared valuable reflections on what makes a great leader — from courage and clarity of vision, to humility, adaptability, and the importance of influence. Her message to our leaders was clear: leadership is not about titles, but about values, service, trust and impact. Its about making the hard decisions and sometimes having to give negative feedback to friends.

Elizabeth’s talk was thought provoking and motivating, and we thank her for sharing her time and expertise, inspiring our team to continue shaping Oakhill’s culture of leadership, growth, and excellence.

Mr Gavin Russell
Assistant Principal Curriculum

51Ç鱨վ recently hosted a Health Industry Careers Breakfast, offering students valuable insights into careers within Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health.

Students heard from a range of professionals, including alumni, parents, industry experts, and university representatives, who shared their career journeys, pathways, and advice.

Alumni Guests
Ms Shobha Jayamohan (Class of 2008) – Certified Practising Speech Pathologist and Director of Silver Lining Speech & Health Services. Shobha is passionate about the power of communication and building social skills, particularly within culturally diverse communities.

Mr Ben Eisenhuth (Class of 2010) – Owner and Director of H2H Physiotherapy, with a strong focus on musculoskeletal and sports injuries. Ben founded his practice during the COVID-19 pandemic and now operates two successful clinics in the Hills District.

Ms Jessica Spurr (Class of 2016) – Senior Neurological Occupational Therapist at Advance Rehab Centre, specialising in stroke recovery and neurological rehabilitation.

Parent Guests
Dr Ruth Parsell – Emergency Physician and Deputy Medical Director of the CareFlight Rapid Response Helicopter. Dr Parsell also works across Emergency Departments in Western Sydney and trains future doctors in retrieval medicine.

Mr Brian Tait – Nurse Practitioner and Director of TCP Healthcare. With over 30 years in the industry, Brian has extensive experience in wound care, education, and state-wide healthcare policy development.

Industry Guest
Mr Johnson Lee – Chief Pharmacist at the Pharmacy Guild of Australia (NSW Branch), overseeing regulatory compliance, clinical governance, and pharmacy education.

University Representatives
From the University of Sydney:
Miss Emma Hyslop – Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology)
Mhd Louai Kanaan – Doctor of Dental Medicine
Mr Sean Douglas – Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)

From Western Sydney University:
Miss Katrina Millar – School of Nursing and Midwifery
Miss Amy Ferguson – Future Student Engagement

With employment in the healthcare sector expected to grow substantially over the next decade, this event provided students with a valuable opportunity to explore rewarding and meaningful career pathways. We thank all our presenters for generously sharing their time and expertise.

Mrs Gabby Russo
Head of Marketing & Communication

There is a substantial amount of lost property in Student Services. If your child is missing items please ask them to go to Student Services to collect their items.

All items are unnamed. We ask that all College uniform items are clearly marked with student names so that Student Services can ensure their return to the owner.

Below is a list of the items in lost property:

Pants – 23
Shirts – 21
Jumpers - 13

Ms Joanne Lenane
Administration Assistant - Student Services

51Ç鱨վ's annual Greatest Hits Night is chance for families to get a table of friends together and be entertained by some of our amazing performing arts students. With performances from some of our Choirs, Ensembles, Elective Dance and Music students, it is a night not to be missed.

Friday 23rd May
Benildus Hall
7.00pm

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased individually or in tables of 8. Grab some friends, BYO food and drink and enjoy the talent our amazing College has to offer.

For tickets, please go to

Ms Rebecca Madigan
Administration Assistant - Performing Arts

51Ç鱨վ is excited to announce Jesus Christ Super Star as the 2025 College Musical. 

Save the Date! 
Thursday 19th, 20th, 21st, 25th, 26th and 27th June 2025 
Pioneer Theatre, Castle Hill

Tickets go on sale Friday 9th May. 

Ms Rebecca Madigan
Administration Assistant - Performing Arts

51Ç鱨վ is part of a wider community. Parents who have a child who drives to school are asked to speak to them about showing respect for our surrounding neighbours. Students who drive to the College are again, asked to be considerate when parking in surrounding streets, not obstructing driveways when parking. Students are also reminded to drive to the speed limit in surrounding streets which is 50kmh in most areas. It is extremely important that students drive cautiously in the surrounding streets.

Ms Deborah Gillis
Assistant Principal Pastoral Care

In Term 1, Year 7 students engaged in a variety of fun and educational science investigations that focused on building observation and inquiry skills. They explored space through scaled modelling of the solar system and learning about the planets and how far they are from the sun. Students also conducted a practical experiment to test how far paper planes could fly, making predictions, measuring distances, and analysing their results. These hands-on activities encouraged curiosity, teamwork, and critical thinking, helping students develop a deeper understanding of scientific methods and the world around them through observation and experimentation.

Ms Grace Flaihan
Teacher

How Music Can Transform Your Study Sessions?

For many students, studying feels like a solo journey through a mountain of books and notes. But what if the right background music could make the process more enjoyable, focused, and productive? Creating a study playlist tailored to your needs can enhance concentration, reduce stress, and even help you retain information better. Let’s explore how to use music strategically to boost your study game.

1. Choose the Right Genre for the Task

Different types of music work better for different study activities. For tasks requiring deep concentration, classical or instrumental music is ideal. The absence of lyrics ensures you won’t get distracted while reading or writing. Lo-fi beats are another excellent option, providing a steady rhythm that helps maintain focus without overwhelming your senses.

For brainstorming sessions or creative work, try upbeat instrumental tracks or even light jazz. These genres can spark ideas and keep you energised.

Tip: Experiment with nature sounds like rain or waves if you prefer a completely distraction-free environment.

2. Keep the Volume Low

While music can be motivating, it’s important to remember that too much stimulation can have the opposite effect. A loud, fast-paced song might be great for a workout but can be distracting when studying. Keep your playlist at a low volume, allowing it to serve as background noise that enhances focus rather than competing for your attention.

Tip: Use noise-cancelling headphones to block out other distractions and immerse yourself in your study zone.

3. Avoid Lyrics When Reading or Writing

Songs with lyrics are notorious for disrupting focus during tasks that involve reading or writing. It’s hard to analyse Shakespeare or draft an essay when your brain is processing the words in a pop song. Instead, save lyrical tracks for tasks like organising your desk, planning your week, or taking breaks.

Tip: If you’re drawn to lyrical music, consider songs in a language you don’t speak fluently, so the words become more like sounds than distractions.

4. Build a Custom Playlist

Creating a dedicated study playlist is key to avoiding distractions. Instead of spending time skipping tracks, curate a list of songs that fit your study style. Apps like Spotify offer pre-made playlists for studying, such as ‘Focus’, ‘Deep Focus’, and ‘Lo-Fi Beats’, which can serve as inspiration.

Tip: Arrange your playlist to start with calming tracks for focus, add more energetic songs for motivation, and end with slower tracks for winding down.

A Soundtrack for Success

Music is more than just entertainment—it can be a powerful ally in your study routine. By selecting the right genres, controlling the volume, and tailoring your playlist to your tasks, you can create an environment that keeps you motivated and focused. Experiment with your playlist, refine it over time, and discover the tunes that turn studying into a more enjoyable and effective experience. So, grab your headphones, press play, and let the music work its magic.

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Mr Gavin Russell
Assistant Principal Curriculum

On Wednesday 9th April, Year 12 Geography participated in a mandatory field trip to Stockton Beach to explore and measure the function and management of the Stockton Sand Dunes.

Students took part in a guided tour of the dunes to identify key species within the ecosystem. The tour included a catch-and-release activity involving pipis to highlight their role in the food web. The experience continued with four-wheel driving and sandboarding, allowing students to observe human modifications and their impacts on biodiversity. The excursion concluded with data collection around the primary dune, emphasising the significance of management strategies—enabling students to compare these to the case study explored in class. 

Students thoroughly enjoyed themselves and were able to experience real life application of the management of biodiverse ecosystems. Students thoroughly enjoyed themselves and gained valuable insight into the real-life application of managing biodiverse ecosystems.

Ms Katie Kovacevic
HSIE Teacher

In the lead-up to Easter, our Year 9 Food Technology students have been busy in the kitchen, baking and decorating festive bunny-themed treats. This activity not only celebrated the season, but also allowed students to practise their creativity and refine their culinary skills.

Ms Heidi McKay
Academic Head of VET

To wrap up their Agriculture unit, Year 8 students proudly harvested the lettuce they grew themselves - ready to enjoy as part of their own hamburgers. As a final celebration, Mr O'Sullivan organised a sausage sizzle, bringing the paddock-to-plate journey full circle. A great initiative that combined learning, collaboration, and a well-earned treat!

On Tuesday 8th April, Oakhill's Year 11 students had the opportunity to learn and contemplate life's choices as they listened to the powerful presentation by Melissa McGuinness, the founder of the YouChoose Program. The presentation had a huge impact on the students as reflected below. 

This week Year 11 students were given the opportunity to take part in an eye-opening presentation delivered by Melissa McGuinness from the YouChoose program. The initiative advocates for young people to be responsible drivers and change Australia’s driving culture. What makes this message so unique though is the connections Melissa is able to make with the audience through her personal experiences, recounting the tragic death of four innocent people alongside her son Jordan, who is revealed as the cause of this horrific tragedy. His decisions to consume drugs and alcohol and then drive led to immense loss, for both his family and the bereaved families of the others involved. What must be an incredibly difficult story to tell was presented so thoughtfully, with Melissa being extremely heartfelt and genuine in describing the impact that her son's life and death had on everyone who knew him and the legacy of his final choice.

While there were many take away messages, one that stuck was Melissa reinforcing the meaninglessness of intention when actions lead to harm, pushing the message of how one reckless decision can create a lifetime of hurt; not only for ourselves and our families but also to others and their families. A standout moment from the presentation was when Melissa shared a video of her younger daughter Montana speaking at Jordan’s funeral. The video was incredibly impactful, with many students shedding a tear as they envisioned the heartbreaking image of their own younger sibling delivering a eulogy at their funeral, if they too made a similarly bad choice.

During the presentation, Melissa imposed upon us the responsibility to ‘own the choice, own the outcome,’ allowing us all to reflect on the responsibilities we hold every time we get behind the wheel. As we reflected upon the talk today, we were left with the confronting reality of how irresponsible we can be at times in both our impulsiveness and our passivity, given the situation. The YouChoose presentation left an indelible mark on all of the students, with many students giving friends the ability - and responsibility - to ensure they never partake in any reckless driving behaviour themselves. Through the presentation, Melissa reinforced the equal significance of the right intentions, the right choices and the right actions, reminding us that ‘a rising tide lifts all boats.’ Responsibility doesn’t end with ourselves – it extends to everyone around us.

Thank you Melissa and the YouChoose program.

Jude O'Donnell and Talia McDonald (Year 11)

Following the Year 7 Camp, one student from each Tutor Group is recognised with the Young Man of Camp award — an honour given to those who exemplified initiative, pride, and the Lasallian spirit throughout their camp experience.

This week, we acknowledged these students for their outstanding contribution to the positive spirit of the camp. Congratulations to all recipients. Award recipients were:

Nicholas Bieman
Matthew Faulkner
Fernando Higuchi
Jack Ward
Oscar Barone
Jackson Halliday
James Watson
Jack Jupp
Aaryan Thakkar
Xavier Eason
Archie Hankel
Tobias Butler
Hayden Broome
Parth Khatri
Sebastian Bale
Jack Leahy

Mr Matthew Rath
Assistant Dean of Year 7

Last week, Tuesday 1st April - Friday 4th April, Year 7 ventured on their first 51Ç鱨վ Camp. Camp offered the boys a great opportunity to bond and grow as a cohort as reflected below. A huge thank you to all our teachers and Deans Ms Marokakis, Mr Rath and Mr De Alwis.

Camp was an awesome experience for all Year 7. We were able to spend three days with our friends to grow our relationships and Lasallian spirit through a wide range of activities. Every student did eight different activities which were surfing, paddle boarding, a lighthouse walk, BMX, high ropes, crate climb, bush initiatives and the giant swing. Every night we also participated in two different night activities. The four night activities were outdoor games, indoor games, night walk and a campfire. Every day we were also able to have two hours of free time where we could spend time with our friends either outside on the ovals, ping pong tables, playground or basketball court.

On our first day we did three activities and got into the groove of camp. My first activity was bush initiatives. In bush initiatives we did team building activities such as balancing a large seesaw and going across a ‘river’ using three wood planks. The leaders encouraged us to work as a team as it would make all the challenges easier. We also had to try to walk past each other on an extremely small beam. Bush initiatives taught us to work collaboratively to achieve our goals. During the lighthouse walk, we were able to experience nature as a group. The lighthouse walk then led us into surfing, where we were able to rip it up on the waves. Another water activity we had was paddle boarding where everyone hopped on a board and we paddled down the lake. While not everyone was able to stand up on their boards, we encouraged each other to try their best and this helped to bring our Tutor Group together.

Many of our activities forced us to face our fears. This was the case for the giant swing! We all had a go going past at least halfway to the top of 18 metres. We had to work as a team to pull the person on the swing to where they wanted to go. Then the swinger would pull a string and start swinging through the air. Even though some of us were afraid of heights, most people got up there and gave it a go. Everyone down on the ground cheered them on and even some teachers went up the course. The crate climbing activity was a major team building activity as we needed five people to belay a climber and at least two people to build the tower. Everyone had a go climbing and building which helped us learn how to work well as a team. At BMX we all had a go riding the bikes on a track but if we were not great at riding we could just ride on the grass. Some of us taught our peers to ride a bike for the first time. All the Tutor Groups had a time trial competition with someone coming out on top. 

On Wednesday evening, the Oakhill Year 12 leaders came to visit us for our free time and night activities. They chose to come and give us a more memorable experience at camp. But there were some more important people that took time away from their families to give us an awesome camp experience. The teachers and camp staff were the backbone of our Year 7 camp. Without them we wouldn’t have gone to this amazing camp. Thank you to all the teachers who came along with us and to the CCC Central Coast staff for making this an awesome time. Everyone had an amazing time thanks to all these amazing people helping us do all these activities.

Hamish Smith (Year 7)

The 51Ç鱨վ Show Team had a fantastic day at the Castle Hill Show on Saturday 29th March, despite battling the rain. The students showed incredible resilience, loading and preparing animals in the wet, all while maintaining a high standard of presentation—even when it was bucketing down!

The team competed strongly across the board, presenting steers and taking part in parading and judging events. A special congratulations to Arthur White, who was awarded Reserve Champion in Grain Judging and has now qualified for the NSW State Final at the Royal Easter Show. Well done also to Andrew Boys for placing 2nd in Sheep Judging.

A big effort from all involved—well done, Show Team!

Ms Stellina Trestrail
Coordinator of Agriculture

The Agriculture Show Team has been working hard preparing 10 steers for competition at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. It’s been a hectic lead-up, but we’re excited to hit the ring! The show is open to the public on Friday 11th April, and you’ll find Oakhill in the Cattle Pavilion on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th April - come and say hello!

Ms Stellina Trestrail
Co-ordinator of Agriculture

Winter Sport - Saturday 5th April

Oakhill celebrated an Indigenous Round with fixtures against Barker College in Rugby, Football, Netball and Tennis. The event began on Friday with a seminar held to explain the meaning and symbolism behind each of the jerseys worn by the first teams. Ms Isaacs and Mr Stewart shared their insights into this, highlighting the cultural significance and importance of our program. The day also included a smoking ceremony prior to the 1st XV fixture. 

In sporting action, the 1st Netball and 1st Boys Football captured strong victories, setting themselves up for a successful year ahead. The netballers were well supported by the 2nds, who were also strong in their matches and set the tone for the day. 51Ç鱨վ won all but four of the Football games, with the 7-nil and 6-nil victory by the 14As and 14Bs notable highlights. At Oakhill, the 15As, 15Bs and 3rd XV Rugby all recorded strong victories.

ISA Swim Team

Following the ISA Swimming Carnival, a team was selected to compete at the NSWCIS Secondary Schools Championship in May. Congratulations to the following students on their selection:

Suzanna Andrews
Jayden Barker
Aiden Boga
Zane Brown
Ned Cane
William Cornish-Brown
Anastasia Dearden
Alexander Eason
Liam Havron
Oliver Havron
William Hopkins
Luke Jin
Edward Kim
Ruben Langley
Grace Liddle
Jacob Makdessi
Memphis Malong
Nicholas Merry
Gavin Pang
Austin Payne
Nicholas Pretorius
Hannah Price
Blake Scanlan
Samuel Tieste

Barefoot Water Skiing Champions

While not a mainstream sport offered at the College, the achievements of two Oakhill students are worth noting. Gerry Hanckel (Year 12) and Archie Hanckel (Year 7) competed at the IWWF Oceania Barefoot Waterski Championships at the end of March and performed strongly. Gerry came 1st overall in the U23 category while Archie placed 4th overall in the U17, with his highlight coming with a 1st place in the Slalom event. 

Great to see these young men making the most of their talents in their chosen sport. 

Alex Eason - Triathlon Nationals

Alex has previously featured in the Newsletter for his achievements in this field. He travelled over to Perth to compete at the Australian Schools National Carnival and impressively won the intermediate age group category. Such was Alex’s dominance, he won by 18 seconds. You can view Alex’s results, including his times for each leg of the event, by . Well done, Alex!

ISA Girls Rugby 7’s

On Wednesday 26th March, Oakhill had five girls participate in the ISA Rugby 7’s trials. On a hot day, the girls were put through several skill drills, including rucking and tackling, before playing two games. Congratulations to the following girls on their selection:

Open Girls
Hannah Knobbs
Jade Potuzanski

U16 Girls
Gwyneth Vernon

CIS Baseball

Oakhill had five students feature in the CIS team at the All Schools Baseball Tournament in Week 8. Liam Worne, Cameron Howay, Coen Ryan, Jack Hanretty and Mitchell Howay played fantastically well in their games. 

Cameron and Liam were successful in being selected in the NSW team to play in the National School Sports Australia tournament in Perth at the start of Term 2.

ISA Touch Football 

The ISA Touch Football trials were held on Thursday 3rd April. It was a competitive day of action at Macquarie University playing fields in humid conditions. Oakhill sent a strong team of players to the trials, and the high standard between players made the task of finalising teams a challenging one for selectors and coaches. 

Congratulations to the following students who were successful in making the ISA Touch Football team:

Callum Spooner
James Fitzhenry
Logan Bubb
Thomas Bielby 
Archie Brisot

Team of the Week - U16’s Rugby

It is unusual to name five teams, but their achievements and resilience recently are worth mentioning. After several challenging years of results, players in this age group would have been expected to walk away from the game altogether. It has been the opposite, with this age group proving to be the largest in our Rugby program. Several players began participating in pre-season training in Term 4, 2024 and were rewarded for their hard work and persistence with improving results against Barker College. Their efforts over the past few years typifies the resilience that we challenge our students to display on a daily basis. All students should be proud of their efforts and contribution to this.

St Andrews Cup

Best of luck to the First XI Boys and Girls Football teams who will be participating in the St Andrews Cup in the first week of the holidays. The girls will have fixtures on Monday 14th April, with the boys featuring on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th April. Games will be played at the Macquarie University playing fields and supporters are encouraged to attend.

Term 2 Training

Winter sport training will resume on Monday 28th April. All players are encouraged to work on individual skills and their general fitness during the holiday period to ensure a strong start to the ISA season, which will begin on Saturday 3rd May.

Winter Fixtures

Fixtures are being finalised by the ISA. These will be communicated to families at the earliest possible time to assist with planning for Term 2 and 3.

Notable Term 2 Dates

Some dates have been omitted from the College Calendar. Notable Term 2 dates are:

Thursday 1st May - Touch Football, Rugby 7’s and Golf Presentation at 7.00pm in the Miguel Lecture Theatre.

Monday 5th May - Oakhill Cross Country event. Information will be provided to students via their Tutor Teachers and Deans.

Saturday 10th May - Women in Sports Round. Stay tuned for special events to be held at the College in this week.

Tuesday 13th May - Swim Team Presentation at 7.00pm in the Miguel Lecture Theatre.

Thursday 22nd May - Winter Sport Prayer Service for all First sporting teams. This will begin at 6.00pm in the College Chapel, followed by a presentation in the CSC Foyer.

Friday 23rd May - Winter Sport Mass at 8.00am in the College Chapel. Mass is celebrated every Friday at Oakhill and this event will be dedicated to all winter athletes. Students from all sports are encouraged to attend this event ahead of the 2025 winter sport season.

Saturday 24th May - Rugby fixtures in Bathurst. The majority of students will be travelling across the mountains for fixtures this weekend.

Saturday 31st May - Gala Day

Tuesday 24th June - Oakhill Athletics Carnival

Friday 20th June - Oakhill Sports Lunch

Mr Murray Fisher
Head of Sport

Tickets are now on sale for the Oakhill Sports Lunch on Friday 20th June. 

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon featuring special Oakhill alumni guests and incredible entertainment. 

All proceeds from the lunch will support ongoing upgrades to Oakhill's sports facilities and the Andrew Wisemantel Sports Fund. 

To purchase tickets visit: 

What an unforgettable night! Our Through the Decades welcome event was a total hit, taking us on a journey from the 70s all the way to the 2000s. Each era was celebrated in style, and we couldn't have asked for a better way to welcome new and current families to our Oakhill Community.

The live band, Soundproofed was phenomenal, with our very own, Laurainne Marshall (teacher) on lead vocals bringing the best of each decade to life with incredible energy. Whether it was the funky rhythms of the 70s, the electrifying hits of the 80s, the grunge vibe of the 90s, or the pop anthems of the 2000s, they kept everyone dancing and grooving all night long!

Our talented MCs, Sonny and Cher, Ali G and Cher Horowitz were on fire, keeping the crowd pumped and moving through the decades with humour, fashion parades, and some trivia.

And let's not forget the costumes! The variety was epic—from bell bottoms and disco fever of the 70s to the glam and neon of the 80s, the flannel and grunge of the 90s, and the early 2000s styles that brought us back so many memories. It was like a living, breathing history lesson in fashion, with everyone showing off their favourite decade-inspired looks.

Congratulations to our raffle prize winners:

1st Prize – a $1500 credit to an 51Ç鱨վ School Fee Account won by Angus Roughley
2nd Prize – a $400 Thomas Sabo Necklace donated by Commercial Property Matters won by Kristy Haynes
3rd Prize – a $150 Voucher donated by Dural Squash and Fitness won by Johan Roberts

A big thank you to everyone who supported our event, joined in the fun and made the night such a success! We can’t wait for the next one - here’s to more music, memories, and a celebration of our strong Oakhill bond.

Ms Carina Morales
P&F President

Plans are well underway for our 17th annual 51Ç鱨վ Gala Day on Saturday 31st May. Gala Day is a community day for the whole family full of sports, rides, food and market stalls, books, baskets and so much more. This year, funds raised will go towards upgrading the outdoor seating around the College and the installation of an electronic scoreboard for Hermann Oval. Additionally, 10% of proceeds will go to The Breakfast Club, La Salle Technical College Hohola in Papua New Guinea.

There are many ways to contribute to making Oakhill’s Gala Day the success it has always been. Please click here to find out how you can help: 

Ms Carina Morales
P&F President

Calling the Class of 1995. It's time to get together to celebrate your 30-year reunion. Your cohort will be catching up on Saturday 25th October, 7pm at the Castle Hill Country Club. Save the date!

Calling the Class of 1985. Take a step back in time to celebrate your 40-year reunion. Your cohort will be catching up on Saturday 23rd August at The Treehouse, North Sydney. Please visit the following link for details

If other year groups are interested in organising a reunion this year, please get in touch via alumni@oakhill.nsw.edu.au. The College will help you through the straightforward process.

Mrs Lisa Foulstone
Marketing Officer

We are currently gathering stories for the next edition of the Oakhill Drive. The Oakhill Drive is our alumni magazine, published with articles from alumni for alumni. 

If you are an 51Ç鱨վ alumni, we would love to share what you've been doing since you 'walked down the drive'. Please email stories/achievements/weddings/births to lfoulstone@oakhill.nsw.edu.au.

Lisa Foulstone
Marketing Officer

Please find below the upcoming Uniform Shop roster. 

H2H Physiotherapy works closely with several Oakhill sports teams. H2H have offered Oakhill students a discounted rate for their services. Please see below for further information.

The Hills Youth Fall Festival is a free-ticketed event on Thursday 17th April dedicated to raising awareness about ending youth homelessness. The event normally has 300+ young people attend. 

Hosted by Youth Rezolutions, this event offers an exciting day filled with free food, drinks, and goodie bags for all young attendees, along with fantastic prizes and giveaways from businesses like Taronga Zoo, Treetops Adventure Park, Flip Out, Raging Waters, LSKD, AFL, NRL, and more! To register please visit: