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Latest News - June/July 2025

Wellbeing Day Respect

Wellbeing Day 2 - Highlights

July 04, 2025

Our recent Wellbeing Day, themed “Respect: Strength in Kindness,” was a vibrant celebration of community and connection. Students participated in a diverse range of activities designed to support and enhance their wellbeing.

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NAIDOC 2025

NAIDOC Week 2025 – Celebrating Strength, Vision and Legacy

Posted: July 04, 2025

NAIDOC Week 2025 celebrates 50 years of honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, highlighting the strength of the next generation and encouraging all Australians to reflect, learn, and participate in community-led celebrations.

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Autism Inclusion Newsletter Issue 2

Autism Inclusion Newsletter - Issue 2

Posted: July 01, 2025

We are happy to provide you with another issue of the Autism Inclusion Newsletter. This newsletter continues our commitment to providing helpful information, strategies, and resources to support your child’s development and well-being throughout the school year.

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OAC Raises Over $16,000 in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout

Posted: June 24, 2025

On Thursday night, June 19th, a group of Open Access College Executive leaders, calling ourselves “OAC Nightshift”, participated in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout at the Adelaide Zoo. This annual event raises vital funds and awareness to support the thousands of Australians, including around 7,500 South Australians, who are without safe and secure housing on any given night.

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Students Selected to Spend a Day with the Chief Executive

Posted: June 30, 2025

Two students, Nkwali N and Ashala K, have been selected to spend a day with the Department for Education Chief Executive, Professor Martin Westwell. Their applications stood out among many, and we look forward to hearing about their experience.

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Primary Come In Day Aboriginal Cultural Awareness

Primary Come In Day – Aboriginal Cultural Awareness

Posted: July 04, 2025

Students deepened their understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture through hands-on activities like dot painting, clay imprints, and storytelling, guided by our ACEO and AET teacher.

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Student Arts Spotlight

Term 2 Arts Spotlight – Shadow Puppets & Short Films

Posted: July 04, 2025

Year 9/10 students creatively explored storytelling through shadow puppetry, while Year 11 students produced original short films showcasing their skills in acting, filmmaking, and narrative development.

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Exploring Careers

Exploring Careers Through Experience - VET & Work Experience

Posted: July 04, 2025

Open Access College students have been gaining real-world experience through work placements and VET courses, building practical skills, confidence, and career insights.

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Year 10 Creative Poetry

Showcasing Year 10 English – Creative Poetry

Posted: July 04, 2025

This term, our Year 10 English students have been crafting original poems that either dive into important issues they care about or provide a creative escape from everyday life.

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Year 9 History Excursion - Army Museum Highlights

Posted: July 02, 2025

On Thursday 26 June, Year 9 History students visited the Army Museum in Keswick. The excursion was a wonderful opportunity to do some hands-on learning about World War 1 and hear from expert guides.

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Oaklands Wetlands Field Investigation Excursion Highlights

Posted: June 19, 2025

Year 12 Earth and Environmental Science students travelled to Oaklands Wetlands as part of their Investigation Folio.

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Years 7 and 8 Plaster Fun House Excursion Highlights

Posted: June 17, 2025

Last Friday the year 7/8 Art students of OAC had the opportunity to attend an ex...

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SATAC Qn A

SATAC Question and Answer Sessions – July 2025

Posted: July 03, 2025

Following the release of our Year 12 Information Videos on our YouTube channel, SATAC is offering a series of Q&A sessions throughout July to support Year 12 students and their families.

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Flinders University Open Days

Posted: June 12, 2025

Flinders University Open Days are a great opportunity for students to speak with experts from different study areas and explore course options and career pathways. Click to check out the dates to attend.

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Bakery Butcher

Expression of Interest: 4-Day Bakery & Butchery Taster Program

Posted: July 01, 2025

Students have the opportunity to participate in a 4-Day Bakery and Butchery Tast...

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Notify Us

Notifying your Change of Details

Posted: January 15, 2024

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.

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OAC Values

Open Access College Values

Posted: January 29, 2024

Respect, Resilience, Responsibility, Inclusion.

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