Head of College
It has been wonderful to see the College come alive with activity and energy over the last five weeks. I am sure you will join me in congratulating the wonderful student performances in the Senior performance of “The Book of Everything” and those students in the Senior School that have now completed a wonderful season of Summer Sport. We wish our teams all the best as they compete in the ISA finals this weekend.
We’re grateful for the feedback we’ve received regarding the new College Newsletter. It appears that people have found value in having a distinct Newsletter while maintaining Pin Oak’s emphasis on student perspectives. Should you have any suggestions for improvement in this regard, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at the College.
In the upcoming term, we will initiate the development of the school’s next Strategic Plan. This endeavour will kick off with a comprehensive whole-school survey early in the term. We are looking forward to refining our practices to sustain our vibrant, respectful, and inclusive community while nurturing character development and ensuring holistic care for every child.
Advancement Department at Oxley
Over the last 6 months we have been re-evaluating our Marketing, Communications, Enrolments and Development team at the College to ensure that the wider Oxley community is cared for and that we ensure that Oxley is in a positive position for the future.
I am pleased to present to the community this new department in the school.
Amberley Guilly – Community and Marketing
Following 20 years in the media, producing network television and managing sponsorships and brand integrations, Amberley moved across to work in events at the Royal Agricultural Society and then discovered her love for working in schools as the Development Manager at Santa Sabina College in Sydney. Her family’s move to the Highlands saw Amberley as the Account Director at a local marketing agency and she joined Oxley College in 2022. Amberley’s new role will see her work towards taking the news of Oxley out into the community and marketing Oxley to new families in our local region and beyond.
Claudia Johnson – Communications and Events
After studying hospitality and working in events for 5 years, Claudia spent 12 years as a Teachers Aid across the Catholic system, Pymble Ladies’ College Junior School and Oxley. Since 2021, while studying for a Certificate IV in Marketing & Communications, Claudia has worked as the PA to the Junior School and then Senior School Administrator, providing Claudia with a unique perspective on both the Junior and Senior School requirements. In Claudia’s new role of Communications and Events she will work to keep all our families abreast of key information from the College, and to encourage their engagement with the school whether through the P&F, attendance at the many and varied key events each year or by volunteering.
Amelia Morgan-Hunn – Development and Foundation
Amelia has lead development teams in both large and small Arts organisations. Her experience includes working with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Musica Viva and Australian Plays Transform. Amelia has successfully launched multiple new fundraising projects and her role at Oxley will see her focus on philanthropy and fundraising for the Oxley College Foundation. Oxley has a wonderful history of giving and Amelia is looking forward to meeting many of the current and Old Oxleyan families, connecting with our Alumni and working to sustain and strengthen the College through support of building and facilities and to broaden and enhance our community through Foundation Scholarships.
Lucy Welsh – Registrar
With a background in customer service and an interest in education, Lucy began at Canberra Grammar School in 2013 and took on diverse administrative and pastoral roles. Eight of those years were in Admissions, including being Head of Admissions in 2023. She found her passion for schools and people-focused work, with a particular interest in what the school experience means for young people. As a former Oxley student and daughter of former Head, being immersed in Oxley life led to a great passion for the College. In returning to Oxley, she has found that the commitment to holistic education and lived values, a genuinely respectful student body, connection between staff and students, and a warm community. In facilitating their commencement at Oxley, Lucy hopes all future students come here and find a love for our school.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend and good luck to the teams playing their ISA Grand Finals this weekend.
Yours sincerely
Mr Scott Bedingfield
Head of College