Orange Christian School Prep to Year 12

Very proud of Year 12 Music student Max representing the Orange Regional Conservatorium at this very special event.

PRIMARY & SECONDARY DANCE EISTEDDFOD

Last week, our Primary and Secondary Dance teams participated in the City of Orange Eisteddfod .

Both teams danced beautifully, gave their very best, and represented Orange Christian School with enthusiasm, teamwork and great sportsmanship.

It was wonderful to see our students involved in this local community event and sharing their talents on stage alongside other schools and dance groups from across the Orange region.

We are incredibly proud of the effort, commitment and courage our student showed in both performances. Well done to every student involved and thank you to the staff and families who supported them.

YEAR 8 ENGLISH – BOOK TASTING

Year 8 English students recently took part in their first Book Tasting in the Learning Hub.

With tables filled with books from a variety of genres, including Fantasy, Mystery, Historical Fiction and Comedy, students explored new reading options in an engaging and interactive way. Guided by our librarian, Mrs St Julian, students used a menu-style brochure to sample different books, selecting an appetiser, main and dessert to record and reflect on.

It was a wonderful opportunity for students to discover new genres, broaden their reading interests and enjoy the connection between books and creativity.

Our Year 12 Advanced and Standard English students recently attended an HSC English workshop with Peita Mages from Clever Cookie Academy, gaining valuable insights and practical strategies to support their preparation for the HSC.

YEAR 12'S LAST FIRST DAY

Yesterday marked another milestone for our Year 12 students as they celebrated their last first day of term at Orange Christian School.

From their very first days in the classroom to the countless memories made through learning, friendships, camps, sport, performances and everyday moments, they are now one step closer to the end of an incredible journey at OCS.

As they begin the countdown to graduation and prepare for their HSC Trial examinations, we invite our OCS community to keep our Year 12 students in your prayers. Please pray for wisdom, peace, perseverance and confidence as they study, and that they would know God's presence and encouragement throughout this important season.

We are so proud of each of you and look forward to celebrating the milestones still to come.

101 DAYS OF KINDERGARTEN

Our Kindergarten students recently celebrated the milestone of 101 Days of Kindergarten.

Inspired by the classic Disney story 101 Dalmatians, students came dressed in black and white as Dalmatian puppies and enjoyed a day of fun, learning and celebration. Throughout the day, they explored the number 101 through engaging literacy and numeracy activities, marking just how much they have learnt and grown over the past 101 days.

The celebrations concluded with students enjoying the animated Disney classic together, making for a memorable way to celebrate this special milestone.

Congratulations to our Kindergarten students on reaching 101 days of learning, growth and achievement. We look forward to all that they will continue to accomplish throughout the rest of the year.

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT!

We're incredibly proud to celebrate Thomas's outstanding performance at the NSW All Schools Cross Country Championships.

Read more about his fantastic achievement and selection as a reserve for the NSW All Schools Team here:
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Congratulations, Thomas!

CONGRATULATIONS THOMAS!

Congratulations to Thomas on an outstanding achievement at the NSW All Schools Cross Country Championships this week!

Thomas produced a fantastic performance, finishing an impressive 10th against some of the state's best runners in his age group. As a result, he has been named as a reserve for the NSW All Schools Team that will compete at the upcoming School Sport Australia Cross Country Championships.

We are incredibly proud of Thomas's hard work, dedication and determination. What a fantastic achievement! Well done, Thomas!

MADAGASCAR - A MUSICAL ADVENTURE JR! – OPENING NIGHT MEMORIES

We're excited to share these professional photos from the Opening Night of Madagascar Jr!

From the behind-the-scenes moments filled with anticipation to the bright lights and energy on stage, these photos capture the heart of an unforgettable production.

We are incredibly proud of every student who performed, sang, danced, worked backstage and helped bring this story to life. Thank you to our staff, volunteers and families for supporting our students every step of the way.

Enjoy looking back on the magic of Opening Night!

JUNKYARD BEATS WORKSHOP HITS THE RIGHT NOTE!

What an incredible experience for our Primary and Secondary students as they took part in an interactive Junkyard Beats workshop!

Students discovered that music can be made from almost anything, using everyday recycled items to create exciting rhythms and performances. The room was filled with energy, laughter and creativity as they worked together, explored new sounds and experienced the joy of making music as a team.

It was fantastic to see students across both Primary and Secondary fully embracing the experience, encouraging one another, stepping outside their comfort zones and having so much fun along the way. Workshops like these provide wonderful opportunities to build confidence, foster creativity and celebrate the power of collaboration through music.

A huge thank you to the Junkyard Beats team for sharing their passion and inspiring our students to see the extraordinary possibilities hidden in ordinary objects. It was an experience our students will be talking about for a long time!

WINTER HOUSE DAY ENDS TERM 2 ON A HIGH!

What a fantastic way to finish Term 2!

Our Winter House Day was filled with energy, laughter, friendly competition and incredible house spirit as students from Kindergarten to Year 12 came together to celebrate the end of another wonderful term.

One of the highlights of the day was our spirited War Cry Competition, with Shadrach taking out the win after delivering an outstanding performance full of enthusiasm, creativity and house spirit.

The excitement continued with the Just Dance Competition, where Abednego danced their way to victory in both the Primary and Secondary divisions, impressing the judging panel with their energy, participation and team cohesion.

It was wonderful to see students of all ages supporting one another, embracing the fun and demonstrating the strong sense of community that makes Orange Christian School so special.

A huge thank you to our staff for organising such a fantastic day and to our students for bringing their enthusiasm, encouragement and house spirit. It was a wonderful way to celebrate another successful term together.

We wish all of our families a safe, restful and blessed holiday break and look forward to seeing everyone next term!