Latest News - August 2023

Posted: September 06, 2023

Science Week was a remarkable success this year, delighting both primary and secondary students at OAC Marden Campus with engaging practicals and activities, held in Week 4.

Posted: September 05, 2023

Marden Senior College will be hosting the Flinders uniTEST to current Year 12 students as an entry pathway for 2024 in Week 10, Wednesday 27 September from 1.30pm-4.00pm.

Posted: September 01, 2023

Highlighting the Primary Years Excursion held at 'Bounce Inc' in Term 2

Posted: August 30, 2023

Dear parents and client schools, I am writing to inform you that Open Access Co...

Posted: August 29, 2023

The Yarning Circle will feature engaging discussions with Aunty Freda, a Bush Tucker demonstration with Karen and a Mural Painting with Tracey.

Posted: August 29, 2023

All Open Access College students in Mount Gambier and the surrounding area are invited to join us for a day to connect with their school and peers on Wednesday 20 September 2023.

Posted: August 21, 2023

Open Access College will join in recognising the upcoming National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence on Friday, 18th August. Throughout the week, our school community will come together to acknowledge the impact of bullying and violence, and how we can work to prevent it – both in and outside of school.

Posted: August 25, 2023

Throughout the entire month of August, this festival encompasses a remarkable array of 692 events and exhibitions, showcasing the creations of over 150 gifted Aboriginal artists.

Posted: August 25, 2023

Congratulations to Anakin on the creation of this stunning work of art, and in so doing winning the Year 3 to 5 category in the 2023 Mary Anning Art Prize.

Posted: August 24, 2023

On Thursday 21 September, there is a free practical workshop is designed to enhance interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and help students discover diverse future opportunities, held at Flinders University.

Posted: August 22, 2023

The ATO are seeking motivated school leavers to join our 2024 School Leaver Program. Their 12-month full time program provides an entry pathway for recent school leavers to start their career in Government.

Posted: August 02, 2023

Ahead of 2024 SATAC applications opening on Monday, 7 August, a walkthrough video of the SATAC undergraduate application is now available here.

Posted: August 25, 2023

Happy Wear It Purple Day! At Open Access College, we stand united in support of diversity, acceptance, and inclusivity.

Posted: August 22, 2023

Supported Minds Psychology are excited to introduce our new group program designed specifically for parents with a child recently diagnosed with Autism, ADHD or intellectual impairment.

Posted: August 22, 2023

Emotions, both positive and negative, are not only a result of educational and work experiences, but also play a vital role in learning and personal development. Dr Michael Healy provides advice on how you can recognise and respond to different career-related emotions that your child might be experiencing.

Posted: August 17, 2023

The Statewide Inclusive Education Services (SIES), formerly SERU, holds regular parent forums to support and encourage parent engagement, capability building and networking with other families.

Posted: August 16, 2023

Cyber Security School Based Traineeships start in Semester 1 2024 and will finish by June 2025.

Posted: August 07, 2023

One of our Language Partnership Program (LPP) schools, Tea Tree Gully Primary Sc...

Posted: August 11, 2023

Our very first edition of the year, we proudly unveil Issue 6 of the Open Access College student newsletter.

Posted: August 01, 2023

We are immensely proud to announce that Open Access College produced three deserving winners in the competition

Posted: April 17, 2023

Please note the change in date this year to Wednesday 6 December 2023 held at Norwood Concert Hall.

Posted: February 07, 2023

Respect, Resilience, Responsibility, Inclusion.

Posted: March 10, 2023

On this page you'll find many wonderful stories from our students, both past and present.

Posted: January 22, 2023

Open Access College Psychologist Sasha Miles talks about why we procrastinate and gives some strategies and tools for tackling procrastination.

Posted: January 23, 2023

Would you like to improve your study skills? If so, watch this video where OAC Psychologist Sasha Miles shows you lots of great tips for becoming better at studying.

Posted: September 12, 2022

Welcome to this new video series where we ask your teachers important questions and get their unfiltered responses. Have you ever wondered what your teacher thinks when you email them a question? Or what they think if a student gets an answer wrong? It's time to find out.

Posted: March 04, 2020

Telephone support for all students is available from the Help desk on 8309 3500. Support is available 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday.

Posted: March 04, 2020

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