School photos will take place on Monday 3 February and Tuesday 4 February. To order individual, class and family photos please got to www.advancedlife.com.au and enter the code 86P AZG PJ9. This should be done prior to the photo day. Family photos will take place during lunchtimes on Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 February, depending on student availability.
All Pre-K students are very welcome to drop in on Thursday 30 January in casual clothes to see their classroom, enjoy their new playground and meet their teacher, at a time convenient for your family between 1.30pm and 3.00pm.
The invitation is extended to all Pre-K students, no matter the days they will normally attend.
If you are unable to make it on Thursday, you are welcome to contact Lucy Welsh, our Registrar via enrol@oxley.nsw.edu.au or 4861 1366 to arrange a drop-in on Tuesday 28 or Wednesday 29 January to see the space, should you wish.
Term 1 commences on Friday 31 January at 8.45am.
For Pre-K this means those students who attend 5 days and those who attend Wednesday – Friday will be at School. For those attending Monday – Wednesday, they will commence on Monday 3 February.
Students are to wear full Pre-K Summer Uniform.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the College and we will be able to help.
office@oxley.nsw.edu.au or call on 4861 1366
There is a teacher on duty at 8.20am each morning for student supervision. Pre-K students are supervised outside in their play area from 8.20am. Classrooms are not open until 8.40am to allow teachers to prepare for the day and attend meetings. Students should not be dropped off before 8.20am as there is no supervision provided.
Two family name signs will be issued on Friday 31 January via your eldest child. One of these will need to be visible on the passenger sun visor when you arrive each day at the campus for pick up. Should you require additional signs, please email studentservices@oxley.nsw.edu.au Please do not arrive in the Junior School Turning Circle before your allocated time.
Pre-K: pick up time is 3.00pm
Kindergarten to Year 2: pick up time is 3.05pm
Year 3 to Year 6: pick up time is 3.15pm
Parents & carers will be asked to move around if their child is not ready to be picked up so arriving a few minutes later is often the best practice. Detailed information on the Traffic Management Plan can be found by following this link: Oxley College Traffic Management Plan 2025. Please read this carefully to ensure you are up to date with pick up arrangements.
Please ensure your child has their hat and a drink bottle each day as these are the basic essentials required, especially for a hot start to the term. Unfortunately, due to health and hygiene reasons we are not able to provide any spares for lost or missing hats. Please remember that if a student does not have their hat at recess or lunch, they will need to remain under cover.
The Elvo building, which is the white building where our P-12 College Reception is located, also houses Student Services P-12 and the Clinic. If your child is late to school, you need an early pick up or you need further information, please contact Student Services. student.services@oxley.nsw.edu.au.
You are welcome to access Student Services and The Clinic during the school day via the second driveway for your convenience.
Our After School Care service is situated in the grounds of Oxley College. They are open Monday to Friday during school terms from 3.15pm until 6.00pm.
Website: CareBookings – Home Booking Code: UCDRS
If you require any additional information, please email: afterschoolcare@oxley.nsw.edu.au.
The After School Care phone number is 02 4862 7773
Each year we distribute a Parent Contact List. This list includes names, mobile phone numbers and email addresses. If you do not wish to include your details in this Parent Contact List, please contact Alex Stone on 4861 1366 or office@oxley.nsw.edu.au by Friday 16 February. We would like to distribute this list as soon as possible. We will only distribute your child’s year group contact list.
Important Note: The Parent Contact list is not to be used for marketing or publicity purposes. This is a list only to be used within the Oxley community. (Please select BCC when emailing a group.) It is a serious breach of confidentiality if a parent uses it for their own business distribution.
All Junior School students are very welcome to drop in on Thursday 30 January, in casual clothes, to see their classroom and meet their teacher, at a time convenient for your family between 1.30pm and 3.00pm.
Term 1 classes commence on Friday 31 January at 8.45am.
Students are to wear their full Junior School Summer Uniform.
Lunches can be ordered from the Canteen from the first day of school using Flexischools.
Local school buses commence Friday 31 January 2025.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the College and we will be able to help.
office@oxley.nsw.edu.au or call on 4861 1366
We ask that our new Year 1-6 families meet outside Junior School Office on Friday 31 January at 8.35am where teachers will come and collect new students to settle them in at their new rooms. Kindergarten and Pre-K students should go directly to their classroom areas. Parents are welcome to stay with their children and then, once your child is settled, you can leave them knowing they will be looked after.
There is a teacher on duty at 8.20am each morning for student supervision. Pre-K students are supervised outside in their play area from 8.20am. Classrooms are not open until 8.40am to allow teachers to prepare for the day and attend meetings. Students should not be dropped off before 8.20am as there is no supervision provided.
Two family name signs will be issued on Friday 31 January via your eldest child. One of these will need to be visible on the passenger sun visor when you arrive each day at the campus for pick up. Should you require additional signs, please email studentservices@oxley.nsw.edu.au. Please do not arrive in the Junior School Turning Circle before your allocated time.
Pre-K: pick up time is 3.00pm
Kindergarten to Year 2: pick up time is 3.05pm
Year 3 to Year 6: pick up time is 3.15pm
Parents & Carers will be asked to move around if their child is not ready to be picked up so arriving a few minutes later is often the best practice. More information on the Traffic Management Plan can be found by following this link: Oxley College Traffic Management Plan 2025. Please read this carefully to ensure you are up to date with pick up arrangements.
Junior School Photos will occur Monday 3 February. Please ensure students wear full summer uniform and tidy hair as per details below. School Photos must be ordered through Advanced Life prior to the photo day. Please go to www.advancedlife.com.au and enter the code 86P AZG PJ9. Sibling photos will be taken during lunch breaks on Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 February depending on student availability.
Junior School students will be advised in Week 1 what day they should wear their sports uniform.
Please ensure your child has their hat and a drink bottle each day as these are the basic essentials required, especially for a hot start to the term. Unfortunately, due to health and hygiene reasons we are not able to provide any spares for lost or missing hats. Please remember that if a student does not have their hat at recess or lunch, they will need to remain under cover.
The Elvo building, which is the white building where our P-12 College Reception is located, also houses Student Services P-12 and the Clinic. If your child is late to school, you need an early pick up or you need further information, please contact Student Services: student.services@oxley.nsw.edu.au
You are welcome to access Student Services and The Clinic during the school day via the second driveway for your convenience.
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Girls choosing the shorts option will need to wear the uniform as a whole (that is, blouse and correct grey socks) as opposed to white socks/ long sleeve shirt.
Hair needs to be neat and tidy and off the face. Boys with hair below their collar will need to put it into a tidy ponytail. Girls with hair below their collar need to have their hair up in a ponytail or plaits. They are only to use blue, yellow, or white ribbon. Jewellery for girls is a gold or silver sleeper or stud, no coloured stones, no necklaces, bracelets, rings or anklets unless it is a bracelet required due to illness or allergy. Both boys and girls can wear a watch.
All students in the Junior School will need an Oxley library bag in order to borrow books from the library. These can be purchased from the uniform shop. Please ensure the library bag is clearly labelled.
A reminder to update your child’s class on the Flexischools website or App. Pre K students are able to order from the Canteen and their lunch orders will be delivered to the classroom.
Our After School Care service is situated in the grounds of Oxley College. They are open Monday to Friday during school terms from 3.15pm until 6.00pm.
Website: TheirCare | Where Kids Love To Be
If you require any additional information, please email: afterschoolcare@oxley.nsw.edu.au. The After School Care phone number is 02 4862 7773
The clubs for Semester 1 are currently being organised and information will be sent out as soon as they have been confirmed, along with information on when and how to sign up. Please remember these clubs are filled on a first come, first served basis. In the interest of fairness, we are limiting clubs to one per student, per semester.
Our Assemblies take place on Tuesday mornings at 9.00am in the Peter Craig Centre (PCC). These will begin in Week 2 (Tuesday 4 February) and families are welcome to attend. At our Assembly we celebrate our student awards and share musical performances and student achievements in sport and other activities.
Each year we distribute a Parent Contact List. This list includes names, mobile phone numbers and email addresses. If you do not wish to include your details in this Parent Contact List, please contact Alex Stone on 4861 1366 or office@oxley.nsw.edu.au by Friday 14 February. We would like to distribute this list as soon as possible. We will only distribute your child’s year group contact list.
Important Note: The Parent Contact list is not to be used for marketing or publicity purposes. This is a list only to be used within the Oxley community. (Please select BCC when emailing a group.) It is a serious breach of confidentiality if a parent uses it for their own business distribution.
A helpful ‘What to do if…’ flyer can be found by following this link: What-to-do-if-JS-1.pdf
Please feel free to contact the College Reception on 48 611 366 if you have any questions.
We look forward to welcoming all new Senior School Students and all of Year 7 and 11 only on this day. Please note that Berrima Buslines are not operating school buses on this day.
All students (including those who are new to Oxley in 2025) will have a Meet the Mentor Session via MS Teams on Thursday 30 January to discuss aspirations and goals for the year ahead. It will be beneficial for returning students to review their previous school report in preparation for the session.
Appointment times will be sent to families via email.
Welcome Day Schedule:
Year 7
8.45am – 9.00am: All students should gather in their House groups on Founders Field in front of the Peter Craig Centre (PCC). Please wear full summer uniform.
The students will spend time in their Houses, have an IT induction session and learn about Oxley life with Ms Whiteley.
2.30pm: Students should be collected from the Junior School Turning Circle. Please note that Berrima Buslines are not operating school buses on this day.
3.00pm – 4.00pm: ‘Meet the Mentor’: 10-minute meeting via MS Teams for students and parents. Families will be emailed with their times.
Students should bring:
Laptop (already unpacked out of the box and basic start up completed). It is important that your child is the administrator of the device and knows all passwords to access the settings.
Recess, Lunch and water bottle (the Oxley Canteen will be open for orders)
Pencil case, books etc.
New Students in Years 8-10
8.30am: Arrival and meet in the David Wright Library. Please wear full summer uniform and bring laptops.
Students will be involved in House induction, IT induction and a school tour.
10.00am: Parents to collect students from the Senior School Pick Up Zone. Please note that Berrima Buslines will not be operating school buses on this day.
11.00am – 3.00pm: ‘Meet the Mentor’: 10-minute meeting via MS Teams for students and parents. Families will be emailed with their times.
New students in Year 11
8.30am: Arrival and meet in the David Wright Library. Please wear full summer uniform.
Students will be involved in House induction, IT induction and a school tour.
10.00am: Join the rest of the Year 11 Year Group for Burn Bright, followed by a curriculum session.
11.00am – 3.00pm: ‘Meet the Mentor’: 10-minute meeting via MS Teams for students and parents. Families will be emailed with their times.
2.00pm: Parents to collect students from the Senior School Pick Up Zone. Please note that Berrima Buslines will not be operating school buses on this day.
Students should bring:
Laptop (fully charged)
Recess, Lunch and water bottle (the Oxley Canteen will be open for orders)
Pencil case, books etc.
Year 11 Students
8.45am: Arrival and meet in the PCC. Please wear full summer uniform. Students will attend the Burn Bright sessions with a break for Recess and Lunch. orders. The Burn Bright program aims to support the students transition to Stage 6 and the HSC.
1.15pm Curriculum session
2.00pm: Parents to collect students from the Senior School Pick Up Zone. Please note that Berrima Buslines will not be operating school buses on this day.
Students should bring:
Laptop (fully charged)
Recess, Lunch and water bottle (the Oxley Canteen will be open for orders)
Pencil case, books etc.
Year 11 students will leave the Burn Bright sessions for 10 minutes to complete their Meet The Mentor appointments. Families will be emailed with their times.
Term 1 classes commence on Friday 31 January at 8.45am. Students will have a whole school assembly and spend time in Mentor Groups before timetabled classes from Period 3 onwards. Students are to wear full Senior School summer uniform.
Lunches can be ordered from the Canteen using the Flexi-Schools app.
Local school buses commence Friday 31 January 2025.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the College and we will be able to help.
office@oxley.nsw.edu.au or call on 4861 1366
Senior School photos will occur Tuesday 4 February. Please ensure students wear full summer uniform and have tidy hair. School photos must be ordered through Advanced Life prior to the photo day. Please go to www.advancedlife.com.au and enter the code 86P AZG PJ9. Family photos will take place during lunch breaks on both Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 February, depending on student availability.
Two family name signs will be issued on Friday 31 January via your eldest child. One of these will need to be visible on the passenger sun visor when you arrive each day at the campus for pick up. Should you require additional signs, please email studentservices@oxley.nsw.edu.au. Please do not arrive in the Junior School Turning Circle (Years 7 & 8) or Senior School Drop Zone (Years 9 – 12) before 3.25pm. Parents & carers will be asked to move around if their child is not ready to be picked up so arriving a few minutes later is often the best practice. Detailed information on the Traffic Management Plan can be found by following this link: Oxley College Traffic Management Plan 2025
The start of the school year is an opportunity to re-establish standards and expectations regarding uniform and appearance. Uniform rules can be found in the Student Diary. Whilst uniform rules remain unchanged, I would like to draw your attention to particular elements:
Hair: Must be clean, neat and groomed. If long, it must be tied back and out of the face [please note: mullets are not permitted – students attending school with a mullet will likely be sent home on day one]. Hair colour should be natural and not be a significant change from previously.
Students must be clean shaven.
Earrings: Girls are permitted to wear only one sleeper or plain stud in each earlobe. All other piercings must be removed.
Skirts/dresses: Hems must be to the knee. These may need to be adjusted at the beginning of the school year.
Socks: Boys must wear their socks up. They should be of sufficient length to be folded to just below the knee.
Blazers: Students must wear (or carry, if hot) their blazer to/from school, when on public transport and when in town. They should have their blazer at school every day.
PE Uniform: should be worn correctly and not mixed with forms of College uniform.
Students attending Saturday sport matches who are not playing must wear school or PE uniform. Students have the option to wear sports uniform on Thursdays. Students are to arrive at school on all other days in full school uniform, unless they have a practical PE lesson in Period 1.
All students can access their timetable via a link to EDVAL. The students will be emailed a web code to their school email address which will allow them to access the 2025 timetable. The timetable is still being finalised and there may be minor changes in Week 1 as necessary.
Year 7 Orientation Camp will be on Monday 10 to Tuesday 11 February. Further details will be sent to Year 7 Parents and those whose Year 12 student leaders are involved.
Over the counter sales are returning to the Canteen. However, please note that:
• There will be no cash transactions at this stage
• Orders for recess and lunch can still be placed via Flexischools, the over-the-counter option is for students who may have forgotten their recess/lunch or are still hungry!
• Students are to use their student cards which will be scanned for payment and if they do not have one, they will be directed to Student Services to obtain a replacement.
Each year we distribute a Parent Contact List. This list includes names, mobile phone numbers and email addresses. If you do not wish to include your details in this Parent Contact List, please contact Alex Stone on 4861 1366 or office@oxley.nsw.edu.au by Friday 14 February. We would like to distribute this list as soon as possible. We will only distribute your child’s year group contact list.
Important Note: The Parent Contact list is not to be used for marketing or publicity purposes. This is a list only to be used within the Oxley community. (Please select BCC when emailing a group.) It is a serious breach of confidentiality if a parent uses it for their own business distribution.
A helpful ‘What to do if…’ flyer can be found by following this link: What to do if…Senior School
Please feel free to contact the College Reception on 48 611 366 if you have any questions.
Please follow the link above to familiarise yourself with the Traffic Management Plan.
Pick up times are:
Pre-K: 3.00pm
Kindergarten to Year 2: 3.05pm
Years 3 – 6: 3.15pm
Years 7 – 12: 3.25pm
Please do not arrive to the Junior School Turning Circle or the Senior School Pick Up Zone before your allocated time.
You can also view the video by following this link:
Oxley College’s Policy regarding Mobile Devices has changed. The new policy is as follows:
Years K-8
Years 9-12
Parents/carers are encouraged to discuss the importance of this policy and its procedures with their children to foster understanding and cooperation.
The full Student Use of Mobile Devices Policy can be found by following this link: Student Use of Mobile Devices Policy
Student medical information should be updated regularly through the Oxley College Parent Portal. Full details on how to update your personal details, including your child’s medical information can be found by following this link: Oxley-College-Portal-Parent-Instructions-Final-Update-Oct-2023.pdf
If your child requires medication to be taken throughout the school day, please complete the form in the following link, print and hand in to The Clinic with the relevant student medication. Parent Request to Administer Medication
The following form is to be completed for students with high-risk medical needs e.g. anaphylaxis, severe asthma etc. Any queries please contact Nurse Bec via clinic@oxley.nsw.edu.au Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
If you have any questions regarding your child’s medical information, please contact Nurse Rebecca Rodgers via clinic@oxley.nsw.edu.au
ICT Induction Sessions will take place for all Year 7 students, as well as new 8-11 students on Welcome Day (Thursday 30 January).
PRE-REQUISITES
Before attending the Welcome Day IT Induction session on Thursday 30 January, we ask that families please ensure their child has a device matching the specifications listed at Technology @ Oxley – Oxley College.
Minimum Recommended Device Specifications
Device Requirements
Recommended
Oxley has negotiated a special education deal for parents purchasing their child’s new device, through one of its partners, EduCom IT. You can visit their Oxley portal here: Oxley College Landing Page – EduComIT
Parents of course still have the option to purchase from any retailer of their choice however we have selected EduCom IT as they provide education pricing and good servicing options.
PREPARATION
Before attending the IT Induction session, please ensure that the following steps have been completed for your child’s device:
If you are unboxing your device for the first time, please follow the onscreen instructions for the initial configuration.
Ensure that the device is connected to a power source and a secure and reliable internet connection.
Please ensure your child knows their computer name and password for onboarding.
The Oxley Uniform shop is open through the holidays.
The Oxley Shop opening hours are:
Tuesday: 8.30am-4.00pm
Wednesday: 8.30am-4.00pm
Thursday: 8.30am-4.00pm
Our online shop is also available for orders: Oxley Shop Online Store (company.site)
Warm regards
Nicky Moran
Oxley Shop
The Oxley College Canteen is committed to providing fresh, interesting, nutritious food for the entire school community. We are guided by the recommendations of the state government’s Healthy School Canteen Strategy: “Fresh Tastes at School”.
The majority of food for sale at the canteen is prepared and cooked on site. We use fresh vegetables and fruit, lean meat and chicken, free-range eggs and fresh local bakery products. When available, we use the produce from the school vegetable garden. We regularly provide vegetarian and gluten-free meals and do not use nuts or nut products in the canteen. Ongoing offerings for lunches include toasted panini, sandwiches, salads, soups, pastas.
Junior School students must bring their recess from home but may order their lunch from the canteen. There is currently no provision for K-6 students to purchase food across the counter at recess or lunchtime.
Senior School students may purchase items over the counter.
We are partnered with Flexischools who to provide an online ordering service for the whole school. Students in Years 7-12 are also issued with a Flexischools cashless card which can be used at the Canteen once it has been linked to a Flexischools account.
We encourage all parents to set up an account with Flexischools to experience the quick and easy way to order your child’s lunch. You can even order for the whole term and then cancel any days not required.
The first step is to register and create an online account. You will receive a confirmation email which then directs you to the Oxley College Canteen page. Set up your individual children’s details then go ahead and order. Orders must be received by 9.00am on the day. Similarly, cancellations must be made by 9.00am.
If your child has been issued with a student card you will need to link the card number to your account before it can be used at the canteen.
Ordering for Junior School students:
Ordering for Senior School students:
Welcome to the New School Year!
The P&F would also like to extend a warm welcome to all students, parents, and staff as we embark on another exciting school year. Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we are thrilled to have you as part of our school community.
I’d like to thank the following parents who have volunteered as Year Reps for 2025 , please reach out to them with any questions big or small and keep an eye out for year group related catch ups.
Junior School
Pre K: Emma Hutchinson, Lucy McGarva
Kindy: El Settle, Kat Aleksandric, Bee Perkins, Alisha Herrman
Yr 1: Jess Winkler, Emily Palmer, Sophie Price, Lucy McGarva
Yr 2: Rhys HJ, Peach Robb
Yr 3: Emma Lawford, Rachel Horne
Yr 4: Laura Horne, Amelia Goff
Yr 5: Ani Williams, Rebecca Goddard, Alana Winn, Sonya Divall
Yr 6: Teresa Fisher, Felicity Cadwallader, Jessica Rahme, Vanessa Cowper
Senior School
Year 7: Belinda Burton, Jess Saviana.
Year 8: Sally Kean, Karen Reynolds
Year 9: Gail Denington, Lyndal Wheeler
Year 10: Kirrily Zupp, Emma Sheezel
Year 11: Edwina Carter, Annabell Robinson
Year 12: Megan Moore, Peta Maree Watkin, Lisa Greenfield, Sooz Heinrich
Oxley’s community spirit is something we pride ourselves on and we encourage you to get involved, share your ideas, and join us in making this year a successful and enjoyable one, our first P&F meeting for 2025 will be on Tuesday 18 February at 5.30pm .
In the meantime we look forward to seeing you at Welcome Drinks on Thursday 13 February at 6pm.
Sincerely
Sooz Heinrich
President of the P&F
Parent Information Sessions for each year group will be held in Week 2 per the timetable below.
These sessions are an opportunity to gain valuable information about the year ahead.
| Date | Time | Year | Rooms |
| Monday 3 February | 4.00pm – 4.45pm | Kindergarten | 36, 37 |
| 4.00pm – 5.00pm | Year 7 | 29/30 | |
| 5.15pm – 6.15pm | Year 11 | 29/30 | |
| Tuesday 4 February | 4.00pm – 4.45pm | Year 1 | 41, 42 |
| 4.00pm – 4.45pm | Year 2 | 38, 39 | |
| 4.00pm – 5.00pm | Year 9 | 29/30 | |
| 5.00pm – 5.45pm | Year 3 | 34, 35 | |
| 5.15pm – 5.45pm | Duke of Ed Information | 29/30 | |
| 5.45pm – 6.30pm | Year 10 Trips Information | 29/30 | |
| Thursday 6 February | 4.00pm – 4.45pm | Year 4 | 32, 33 |
| 5.00pm – 5.45pm | Year 5 | 43, 44 | |
| 5.00pm – 5.45pm | Year 6 | 45, 46 |
Please register your attendance at our Welcome Drinks via this link: https://www.trybooking.com/CYLDO
This is a modified version of events. Please see the Calendar icon on the Oxley App for the full College Calendar.
| Week 1A | Thursday 30 January | Welcome Day | |||
| Friday 31 January | Term 1 starts for all students | ||||
| Week 2B | Monday 3 February | School Photos – Junior School | |||
| Year 7 Information Evening | |||||
| Year 11 Information Evening | |||||
| Kindergarten Information Evening | |||||
| Tuesday 4 February | School Photos – Senior School | ||||
| Year 9 Information Evening | |||||
| Year 1 Information Evening | |||||
| Year 2 Information Evening | |||||
| Year 3 Information Evening | |||||
| Year 10 Trips Info Evening | |||||
| Duke of Ed Information Evening | |||||
| Thursday 6 February | Year 4 Information Evening | ||||
| Year 5 Information Evening | |||||
| Year 6 Information Evening | |||||
| Week 3A | Monday 10 February – Tuesday 11 February | Year 7 Camp | |||
| Wednesday 12 February | Year 12 Student Parent Teacher Interviews | ||||
| Thursday 13 February | Welcome Drinks | ||||
| Week 4B | Tuesday 18 February | P&F Meeting (all welcome) | |||
| Wednesday 19 February | Junior School Swimming Carnival | ||||
| Thursday 20 February | Senior School Swimming Carnival | ||||
| Centre for Ethics – Jennifer Robinson |