Head of College

It has been a joy to end the term celebrating with the Class of 2024. Following their graduation last week, our students have been diligently preparing for the upcoming HSC exams, including participating in this week’s study camp. I want to extend my gratitude to the parents for their unwavering support and to our dedicated staff, particularly Year 12 Academic Master, Mrs Molly Simpson, for their tireless efforts in guiding the students through their preparations. I also wish all our students the very best in their exams. 

Congratulations to the students nominated for ENCORE and SHAPE 20234 HSC Showcases. It was particularly pleasing that all students were nominated for On-Stage, the HSC Drama Showcase. This is the first time this has happened at Oxley, and I would like to thank the incredible work of our English and Drama department, notably Mr Phil Cunich for his work with this group of students. 

Strategic Planning 

This term, the Board of Governors and the College Executive have been working on the development of the new College Strategic Plan. With the support of the Association of Independent Schools (AISNSW), we have been closely reviewing the results of the MMG survey conducted in April. I would like to extend a special thanks to the parents who participated in the session earlier this term, where we began exploring Oxley’s identity and priorities for the future. For those who couldn’t attend, rest assured that your survey feedback is playing a vital role in shaping our next steps. 

In the coming Newsletters, I will be sharing insights from the survey, along with how we are responding to the valuable information we’ve gathered. 

This week, I’d like to focus on the topic of communication. The graph below highlights the results from this section of the survey: 

As you can see from the results, while there are many positives, there are also areas where we can improve. 

Over the next six months, Oxley will be developing a new website and a secure, password-protected Parent Intranet. We will also be working on enhancing the College App to better meet your needs. 

I hope you all have a wonderful and restful break ahead! This time of year is perfect for recharging and spending quality time with loved ones. Whether you’re traveling, enjoying some downtime at home, or making the most of the spring weather, I encourage you to relax and take a well-deserved pause. We look forward to seeing everyone refreshed and ready for Term 4. 

Yours sincerely

Mr Scott Bedingfield
Head of College