Posted: October 16, 2019
The 'Wheel of Apps' is not comprehensive, but attempts to identify relevant, useful apps and to categorise them according to difficulties faced by people with dyslexia.
Posted: October 16, 2019
Supporting your child to develop confidence when reading
Posted: October 16, 2019
Welcome to new students and wishing all the best for Term 4.
Posted: October 16, 2019
The East Adelaide Career Expo was held on 15 August featuring a wide range of representatives from both tertiary education and career pathways.
Please join us for the OAC Awards Ceremony - Thursday 5 December 2019
Posted: October 13, 2019
The proposed Materials and Services schedules for next year can be found in the Documents & Downloads section at the bottom of this page. These schedules will be presented to Governing Council for formal approval on 30/10/19.
Posted: September 23, 2019
Every year, the major awards for our exceptional students are generously donated by businesses and members of the community. Help us reward our students!
Posted: September 05, 2019
This term the year 5/6 students have been focussing on science and technology learning as a means of expanding their curiosity and willingness to explore, ask questions about and speculate on the changing world in which they live.
Posted: September 05, 2019
Suttontown Primary School is one of OACs Language Partnership Schools. It is located in a picturesque country setting, only five kilometres from the city centre of Mount Gambier. The school community has just celebrated its 150th anniversary!
Posted: September 05, 2019
OAC is supporting delivery of statewide professional learning for Languages teachers
Posted: September 05, 2019
What an exciting Book Week! There were displays in the library including all the books shortlisted from each award category.
Posted: September 05, 2019
Stand Up Tall was an inspirational session for students and drew on diverse leaders in our world from hip hop artists to Nelson Mandela.
Posted: September 05, 2019
Invader Zim: Enter The Florpus is a PG rated, dark comedy, Sci-Fi, animated film targeted towards an older audience.
Posted: September 05, 2019
There’s a sea of apps and online resources out there and som
Posted: September 05, 2019
Thursday 29 August was a special event for senior students a
Posted: September 05, 2019
On Friday 5 July (the last day of term 2) the Primary students, TLC and Autism program had a ‘Discovering The Stars’ Come in Day.
On 12 September 2019, Open Access College is hosting an event all about inspiring everyone to ask that simple but important question “Are you OK?” and start a conversation.
Posted: September 05, 2019
1 in 5 Australians are affected by mental illness, yet many don't seek help because of stigma. We can all do something to help shed a more positive light on mental illness.
Posted: August 23, 2019
The 2019 Parent Conference is coming up in term 3 for parents or carers of children/young people/students with a disability.
Languages and Library Come in Day: Language is my Super Power
We invite you to our Term 3 Middle Years Come in Day. Students will be participating in a range of activities, including science experiments and cooking. The focus will be on consolidating the learning that has taken place this term in their lessons.
Posted: August 05, 2019
Carla Counts Allan, Ph.D. and ADDitude present this free web
Posted: July 31, 2019
On Friday 5 July some of the students from the Autism program visited the AIE (Academy of Interactive Entertainment) on Grenfell Street, Adelaide.
Ben Walden presents Stand Up Tall at Open Access College
Posted: July 26, 2019
Stage 2 Health student Ashlea O'Shaughnessy was recognised for her effort for raising money for Epilepsy SA. Read her full story from the Naracoorte Herald.
A fundraiser run by your Student Voice team to help with Open Access College senior jumpers
Posted: July 23, 2019
On Friday 31st May students in Reception to Years 6 and Alternative Programs attended a Come in Day at the Mars Gym
Posted: July 04, 2019
Looking for guidance on how much screen time is recommended? SA Health and OPAL provides facts about the effects of too much screen time.
Posted: July 04, 2019
Out of Bounds is an app created by the Law Society of South Australia, explaining the laws around issues like age of consent, sexting and cyberbullying.
Posted: July 01, 2019
Year 10, 11 and 12 students are invited to order a senior hoody. Make sure you place your order by 21 August.
Posted: July 01, 2019
At Open Access College, we acknowledge and celebrate the dedication of our students. Here is Piper's story...
Posted: July 01, 2019
Toy Story 4 is a G Rated, animated adventure-comedy film created by Pixar. It is the final film of the Toy Story franchise.
The Year 11 & 12 formal will be held on the evening of Thursday, 29 August 2019. We are looking forward to a great night!
Posted: June 20, 2019
One of our Japanese teachers has recently discovered a wonderful method of improving focus and behaviour in class, while incorporating cultural learning.
R-6 Primary and R-9 TLC and Autism Program students are invited to our Come in Day "Discovering the Stars" on Friday 5 July.
Posted: June 19, 2019
All schools are required to collect information about the numbers of students that they provide adjustments to under the Disability Discrimination Act (1992) and Disability Standards of Education.
Posted: June 07, 2019
Team Sonic Racing (2019) reviewed on Nintendo Switch by Luke R.
Posted: June 06, 2019
At Open Access College, we acknowledge and celebrate the dedication of our students
Our annual Careers Day will be held on Thursday 15 August from 11.30am to 1.30pm at Marden Senior College - Room F4
Posted: June 05, 2019
The term 2 forum for parents or carers of children and young people with disability is themed around ‘parents as drivers of change’ for their children or young person with disability.
Posted: June 01, 2019
Nominate before Friday 2 August for the Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Awards
Posted: June 01, 2019
You are invited to attend a consultation event for the review of the Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians.
Posted: May 16, 2019
OAC leaders and teachers were selected to showcase our work at the e-learning & Innovative Pedagogies conference.
This annual event will be held on Wednesday 22 May this year. We will be joining in with over 1 million others around Australia reading the same book at the same time!
Posted: May 09, 2019
On the last day of Term 1, the Primary and Targeted Learning Community met for our first face to face event for the year
Posted: May 09, 2019
TRIGGER WARNING - This article includes discussion of, and statistics relating to, self harm and suicide.
Posted: May 09, 2019
Participate in the 2019 Youth Survey! Mission Australia invites young people aged 15-19 to take part
Posted: May 08, 2019
Welcome back to Term 2! Resources for term have been sent out as they are organised by the teachers. If you have any queries regarding any of the items, please contact the library.
Posted: May 08, 2019
The Public Education Awards recognise and reward the achievements of teachers, leaders, allied health professionals, support and corporate staff across South Australia.
Posted: May 08, 2019
At Open Access College, we acknowledge and celebrate the dedication of our students. Here is Kiara's story...
Posted: May 02, 2019
Stage 1 and Stage 2 Japanese and Spanish students attended SACE Languages Come In Day on the 12th of April
Posted: April 11, 2019
A number of staff and students from OAC attended the Adelaide International Women’s Day (IWD) Breakfast on 8 March 2019.
Posted: April 10, 2019
I’m a year 12 student studying Photography and Graphic Design at Open Access College.
Posted: April 10, 2019
On the evening of Tuesday 2 April, seven OAC students competed in Round 1 of the Law Society of South Australia's Mock Trial Competition.
Posted: April 10, 2019
As we move to the end of a busy term 1 we are pleased to report we have been keeping the postie busy sending out a range of resources to students.
We invite R-9 students and families to join us for a Camp by the Murray River from 18-20 September!
Posted: April 05, 2019
At Open Access College, we acknowledge and celebrate the dedication of our students. Here is James' story...
Posted: April 05, 2019
Students visited Urrbrae Wetlands to conduct a field investigation as part of Stage 2 Earth and Environmental Science.
Posted: April 03, 2019
The Parent Engagement framework seeks to deliver the department’s vision of parent engagement in education. Comments on the draft Parent Engagement framework are welcome via a short survey.
Term 4 progress reports are available on 6 December 2019 thr
Term 3 progress reports are available on 27 September 2019 t
Term 2 progress reports are available on 6 July 2019 through
Posted: March 14, 2019
On Wednesday February 13th ATSI parents and students attended Apology Celebrations in Veale Gardens.
Posted: March 13, 2019
A successful Geography workshop was conducted on Friday 22nd February
Posted: March 08, 2019
Invitation to the parent forum for parents and carers of children and young people with disability
Posted: March 06, 2019
At Open Access College, we acknowledge and celebrate the dedication of our students
Posted: March 05, 2019
Reviewed on PS4. By Luke Russell, year 8.
Posted: February 28, 2019
Monash University is undertaking a study around their new program: Therapist Assisted Online Parenting Strategies (TOPS)
Posted: February 28, 2019
Sign up for Children's University! Offering educational experiences for children aged 7-14 and volunteering opportunities for 15-18 year olds.
Posted: February 27, 2019
South Australian students are entitled to free Meningococcal B Immunisations from SA Health.
Posted: February 26, 2019
Open Access College Annual General Meeting on the 27th of March at 2pm. Become actively involved in your child’s education and nominate now.
Please RSVP for the Open Access College Annual General Meeting on the 27th of March at 2pm.
This year Open Access will be attending the RAA Street Smart High Road Safety program on the 2nd of April at the Entertainment Centre.
Posted: February 14, 2019
Mary Poppins Returns is a 2018, PG-13, musical adventure film directed by Rob Marshal, and is a sequel to 1964’s Mary Poppins.
Posted: February 12, 2019
An opportunity exists for students of Spanish who would like to embark on a study tour in 2020
Posted: February 11, 2019
Welcome to the Library for 2019 A team of Library staff are
Posted: February 11, 2019
These programs aim to teach young people and their parent/carers how to better manage anxiety, by teaching clear and practical skills.
Posted: February 11, 2019
Open Access College celebrates the 11th anniversary of the N
Posted: February 11, 2019
On Tuesday 5 February, the outstanding academic achievements of South Australia’s Year 12 students were recognised at the SACE Merit Ceremony.
Posted: February 08, 2019
Open Access College was lucky enough to host a wonderfully entertaining guest speaker at our Awards Ceremony at the end of last year.
Posted: February 07, 2019
Protection produced by some vaccines will decline over time
Posted: February 07, 2019
Dear students and parents, Welcome to another busy and positive year at Open Access College. We look forward to working with you throughout 2019.
No classes for secondary years or languages on Wednesday 7 A
No primary or Alternative Programs classes on Thursday 8 Aug
No primary or languages classes on Wednesday 6 March 2019. S
Posted: December 13, 2018
On Friday 7th of December many Marden Primary and PLP stude
Posted: December 11, 2018
Last year several of our OAC Students were involved in the L
Posted: December 11, 2018
OAC congratulates Jessica and Crystal on their recent achiev
Posted: December 11, 2018
On the 10th of November, I did a Fun Run for the Royal Doct
Posted: December 10, 2018
Mikayla is a current student at Open Access College, and par
Posted: December 10, 2018
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2018 Awards Ceremony
Posted: December 07, 2018
"Success can be measured in many ways. Success is not just a
Posted: November 14, 2018
Open Access College is informing all interested students of
Posted: November 12, 2018
We are looking forward to a fantastic celebration at our Annual Awards Ceremony!
Posted: November 09, 2018
On Thursday November 8th students, parents and staff from OA
Posted: November 09, 2018
In Week 3, Term 4, as part of the Languages Partnership Prog
Posted: November 09, 2018
Student Luke reviews the 2018 film 'Christopher Robin'
Posted: November 09, 2018
Year 6 student, Tyler, has been growing his hair for people
Posted: November 09, 2018
All the best to our students as they are completing th
Posted: November 08, 2018
On Friday Week 10 of Term 3, the Certificate III in Music In
Posted: November 06, 2018
AFL SportsReady currently have a number of traineeship oppor
Posted: November 05, 2018
At Open Access College, we acknowledge and celebrate the ded
Posted: November 02, 2018
Languages Come in Day was held on Thursday September 27th. T
Posted: October 30, 2018
On Tuesday 25th September, a group of Year 9 Central Studies
Posted: October 30, 2018
Wednesday the 19th of September, staff and students set out
Posted: October 23, 2018
One of our year 12 students, Nikki Gore, has been playing fo
Posted: October 18, 2018
Every year, the major awards for our exceptional students are generously donated by businesses and members of the community. Help us reward our students!
In order to assist with student learning in 2019 the college has organised an induction program for students and parents.
Posted: October 17, 2018
It was World Mental Health Day on 10 October. The theme was
Posted: October 17, 2018
At Open Access College, we acknowledge and celebrate the ded
Posted: October 17, 2018
Well done to the 47 students from Rec- Year 12 who completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge by reading at least 12 books.
Posted: October 15, 2018
The target date for the 2018 SACE results release is Tuesday
Posted: October 01, 2018
RSVPs have now closed. If you need to change the details of
Posted: September 27, 2018
Governing Council has agreed to increase fees by $10 a year
Posted: September 27, 2018
On Tuesday, 30 October at 7pm Susan McLean will present "Gro
Posted: September 24, 2018
World Mental Health Day – 10 October – is a day for global m
Posted: September 19, 2018
Jaymes is a year 11 student who has been with OAC since 2008
Posted: September 14, 2018
Term 3 Reports will again be published on-line in Daymap. Th
Posted: September 14, 2018
C.A.S. Hawker Scholarships are valued at up to $60,000.00 ov
Posted: September 14, 2018
OAC participated in the Japanese Language Teachers’ Association of SA’s Year 6/7 Japanese Quiz Day
Posted: September 14, 2018
Our Year 10 students visited the Science Alive Expo at the Adelaide showgrounds.
Posted: September 14, 2018
Supporting And Linking Tradeswomen (SALT) started in 2009 and is a support network for tradeswomen, apprentices and women who wish to enter the trades.
Posted: September 14, 2018
SPIDER-MAN is a M-rated action/adventure super-hero game cre
Posted: September 14, 2018
Nearly 20 potential employers / agencies / departments atten
Posted: September 14, 2018
The 2018 OAC Formal attracted nearly 200 students this year!
Posted: September 14, 2018
Year 9 students wrote some Limericks for English.
Posted: September 13, 2018
Students at Penola Primary School immersed themselves in Japanese culture.
Posted: September 06, 2018
On Friday 24th August, Year 11 and 12 Media Studies students
Posted: September 06, 2018
As part of our continuous school improvement we will be involved in an external school review with a review panel.
Posted: August 30, 2018
Hosted by the Department for Education, Getting the right fi
Posted: August 29, 2018
At Open Access College, we acknowledge and celebrate the ded
Posted: August 23, 2018
It is important that we have your correct details on our systems. If any of your details have changed, please let us know straight away.
Posted: August 23, 2018
Telephone support for all students is available from the Help desk on 83093636. Support is available 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday.
Posted: August 23, 2018
We are proud to be a college of innovation and inspiration.
Posted: August 21, 2018
Year 9 Teachers wrote some Limerick examples to show their students.
Posted: August 21, 2018
Read about what the Marden Education Centre Library has been up to in August!
Posted: August 21, 2018
Friday 29th of June saw many Primary and Alternative Program students attending the OAC ‘All About Art’ Come In Day.
Posted: August 20, 2018
Are you an aspiring performer who would like to perform at our Awards Ceremony?
Posted: August 16, 2018
Secondary English students attended an excursion to the Meet the Writers Festival at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
Posted: August 15, 2018
Year 12 student Hannah created a web page to inform young people about the causes and risk factors of Teen Suicide.
Posted: August 15, 2018
Invitation to ALL staff and students On 13th September 2018
Posted: August 03, 2018
At Open Access College, we acknowledge and celebrate the ded
Posted: July 24, 2018
Mid-year results will be available in Students Online from 8.30am Tuesday 31 July 2018
Posted: July 23, 2018
Year 9 student Cam has created a fantastic character named Zerus, and it has been made into a Pop Vinyl.
Posted: July 23, 2018
Every year, many of our languages students participate enthusiastically in the Language Perfect World Championships.
Posted: July 23, 2018
It was amazing to get away from my computer screen and finally meet my teacher and peers in person!
The East Adelaide Career Expo will be on Thursday 16 August, 12.00pm - 1.30pm.
Posted: July 18, 2018
National Simultaneous Storytime, Book Week 2018, and Premier's Reading Challenge!
Posted: July 18, 2018
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett From the Global Digital Citizen Fo
Posted: July 12, 2018
This year we're holding the ceremony at Norwood Concert Hall
Posted: July 11, 2018
The OAC Mock Trial Team competed in their 3rd and last round of the Mock Trial Competition in June.
Posted: July 11, 2018
Students from Year 9 and 10 attend Meet the Writers Festival.
Posted: July 11, 2018
Movie review of the film: Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom by Luke Russell, year 7.
Posted: July 11, 2018
I want to share a profound outcome from one of my Stage 1 Health classes during Semester 1 2018.
Posted: July 11, 2018
Year 12 student, Max and why he enjoys Stage 2 Creative Arts.
Posted: July 10, 2018
By Lisa Hannaford, Psychologist, OAC Student Wellbeing Team
Posted: July 04, 2018
Hybrid World Interactive events July 21 & 22 Immerse your
Posted: July 04, 2018
During Term 2, some of our Stage 2 students came into Marden campus for a Chemistry workshop.
Posted: June 27, 2018
At Open Access College, we acknowledge and celebrate the ded
Posted: June 27, 2018
Congratulations to Julie Taylor on her reappointment.
We are inviting year 11 and 12 students to our 2018 Formal. The theme is: A Night in Paris – À la mode.
Posted: June 25, 2018
Please RSVP with the form below. RSVPs close 21 July 2018.
Posted: June 22, 2018
The term 2 forum for parents or carers of children
Posted: June 20, 2018
Student reports for term 2 will be published online in Daymap. Parents will access this through Daymap connect in week one of the July holidays.
Posted: June 18, 2018
The government is strongly committed to supporting schools to prevent, identify and respond to bullying for all students.
Posted: June 15, 2018
Stage 2 Earth and Environmental Science students from OAC participated in a field trip to Brukunga Mine.
Posted: June 08, 2018
Year 7 student, Luke, reviews 'Solo: A Starwars Story'
Posted: June 08, 2018
Some of our students had a visit from three Indonesian locals!
Posted: June 08, 2018
Year 10 student Talia took a study tour to Salamanca and Granada!
Posted: June 07, 2018
Read the latest news from the Marden Education Centre Library
Posted: June 04, 2018
On Tuesday 15th of May, Music students attended a Song writing workshop at the College.
Posted: May 25, 2018
In Term 2 we had a visit from members of the Vanuatu Ministry of Education.
Posted: May 02, 2018
The Positive Parenting team delivers the Triple P seminar program in a South Australian context.
Posted: May 02, 2018
Mission Australia conducts an annual online survey to give 15-19 year olds an outlet to raise their concerns.
Posted: April 27, 2018
Some of our students from around the State came to visit OAC to participate in a Music rehearsal!
Posted: April 27, 2018
Read the latest news from the Marden Education Centre Library
Posted: April 27, 2018
VET students attended OAC to participate in Responding to Abuse and Neglect Training.
Posted: April 27, 2018
A group of our Legal Studies students had the opportunity to participate in a Mock Trial. It was held at Torrens Valley Christian School and it overall was a fun night.
Posted: April 26, 2018
A group of our Year 9 Students went on an excursion to the State Library
Posted: April 26, 2018
R-7 students attended the Term 1 Primary Come In Day on April 6th
Posted: March 28, 2018
Ex OAC student Thanasi Kokkinakis beat Roger Federer at the Miami Open
Posted: March 28, 2018
Two schools in our Language Partnership Program had online lessons with students in Japan
Posted: March 28, 2018
Read the latest news from the Marden Education Centre Library
Posted: March 28, 2018
Mickster the Trickster visited the school on Friday 9th March
Posted: March 28, 2018
Mahayla was in year 12 at Open Access College last year. She started fundraising for the Cancer Council in 2016, and her efforts have resulted in her being awarded the Young Citizen of the year for 2018.
Posted: March 28, 2018
Stage 1 Physics Students designed and implemented their own mini parachute drop.
Posted: March 28, 2018
Are you interested in finding out more about career, training, education and employment opportunities?
Posted: March 28, 2018
Would you like to be involved in OAC's Middle School Student Leadership?
Posted: March 09, 2018
Parents or carers of children or young people with a disability are invited to attend the first Disability Policy and Programs 2018 Parent Forum.
Posted: March 07, 2018
Please RSVP for the Open Access College Annual General Meeting on the 28th of March at 2pm.
Posted: March 07, 2018
Open Access College Annual General Meeting on the 28th of March at 2pm. Become actively involved in your child’s education and nominate now. There are five vacant positions in 2018
Posted: February 15, 2018
Open Access College has a focus on "Bullying. No Way!". It is time for the annual review for OAC's Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy, and feedback is sought from our community.
Posted: February 14, 2018
Photos from the 2017 Awards Ceremony held on 7 December last year.
Posted: February 13, 2018
Congratulations to Lisa, a year 12 Open Access College student from last year, whose artwork was selected to be exhibited at the SACE Art Show this year.
Posted: February 13, 2018
A team of Library staff are available to assist students and parent/supervisors. We have an extensive range of resources you can access.
Posted: February 13, 2018
An OAC student made a traditional French Christmas cake after viewing how to make it in his lesson.
Posted: February 01, 2018
Vaccines delivered through the school program are made available at no cost under the National Immunisation Program.
Posted: February 01, 2018
Our 2017 Awards Ceremony, held on 7 December last year, was a wonderful celebration of the achievements of our students.
Posted: January 31, 2018
Parents, grandparents and carers are all welcome to join us for a chat & for group outings!
Showcasing Student work from Stage 2 CAD/Design, Photography & Graphic Design, Visual Arts
Posted: January 19, 2018
Resilient Youth have provided some excellent free resources for parents to assist with building resilience in their children.
In order to assist with student learning in 2018 the college has organised an induction program for students and parents.
Posted: November 22, 2017
Congratulations to the following students who completed the
Posted: November 22, 2017
On Thursday 2nd November 2017 Open Access College participated in the North East Hub Group’s Hiragana Competition at Redwood Park Primary School. Year 5 student Jade, Year 6 student Ollie and Year 7 students Taj and Isabelle formed our OAC team. Not only did they work very well together, they got into the spirit of the day and encouraged each other.
Posted: November 22, 2017
Congratulations to all of the students who completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge in 2017. It was wonderful to see an increase in students participating in the Challenge this year.
Posted: November 22, 2017
Recently, Tegan entered some of her Visual Art, Photography and Digital Image Manipulation in the Wudinna Show. Her work did very well indeed.
Posted: November 21, 2017
3rd December is International Day of People with a Disability. You can find events to attend and celebrate this day by visiting the IDPWD website.
Posted: November 16, 2017
Four Stage 1 Legal Studies students participated in the SA State Constitutional Convention.
Posted: October 26, 2017
On Sunday the 15th of October the OAC Youth Worker attended
Posted: October 26, 2017
On the 18th of October, Open Access College student Erin, al