The Oxley Update - Term 4 Preview

I do hope you can join us.

To allow us to manage numbers, please register your interest to attend here: https://www.trybooking.com/DGKCB

For more information regarding the Student Device Policy, please see the page below:

School Managed Devices | Oxley College

Kind regards

Mark Case
Deputy Head of College

We’re pleased to share that the resealing of the Junior School turning circle was successfully completed and best of all, it was carried out during the school holidays to ensure zero disruption to families.

This upgrade brings several important improvements:

No more mud after rain: The newly sealed surface will prevent the muddy conditions that previously followed wet weather.

Stormwater pit rerouted: As part of the works, the stormwater pit has been rerouted to improve drainage and reduce pooling.

Cleaner, safer access: We expect the turning circle to remain clean and safe, even during heavy rain.

We’d like to thank our school community for their ongoing patience as we rectified this problem.

Kind regards

Em Cassin
Business Manager

The Empowerment Group is currently raising funds and collecting mobile phones to support women affected by domestic violence, through the organisation DV Safe Phone. This simple yet powerful initiative provides a vital lifeline and giving women access to a phone means they have a way to reach out for help when they need it most.

Donating an old mobile phone may seem small, but it can make a huge difference in someone’s life. If you have a device you no longer use, please consider contributing. Your support helps create safer pathways and empowers women to take that crucial first step toward safety and support. Send your phone to school with the old phone and they can deposit it the collection box in the Library. We have been fundraising to pay for the refurbishment of these phones. We appreciate any help you can offer.

Find out more about DV Safe Phone here: https://dvsafephone.org/

Thank you
The Oxley Empowerment Group

A reminder that students will return to school in Week 2, in full summer uniform.

Uniform Expectations

Maintaining uniform expectations helps in fostering a sense of belonging and pride within the student body. A consistent dress code helps to minimise distractions, promote equality, and instil a sense of discipline. It ensures that students represent the school positively both within and outside the campus, reinforcing the values and standards that Oxley has upheld for many years. Parents' support in ensuring their children adhere to the uniform guidelines is invaluable in sustaining this tradition. A quick reminder of a few areas for parents and students to be aware of as we approach the break.

Hair length and colour

Students should have no radical change of hair length or colour. Recently students have arrived after holidays with drastically changed hair colour and haircuts that do not fall within our guidelines published in the College Diary. This means that the first conversation we have with students at the start of the term is a negative one. Please can you support us, by ensuring that any changes to hairstyles over the holiday are such that they are within guidelines by Day 1 of Term 4. One trend that does not meet guidelines is a fade that starts from shaved. A Grade 4 haircut for the shortest part of the hair is an appropriate starting length.

Make-up for girls 

From a wellbeing perspective, I have no issue with girls using a small amount of concealer; however, school is not a fashion parade and the limits of what is uniform for girls is being pushed recently, particularly in the following areas that students should not be using:
Mascara or eye liner
Lipstick
Excessive fake tan

Kind regards

Tristan Bevan
Head of Senior School

Term 4 is always a vibrant and busy time in the Junior School. It is a season of both celebration and reflection, celebrating the growth and achievements of our students and reflecting on the friendships, learning and memories they have created throughout the year. We look forward to many highlights, including end-of-year events and community gatherings that bring us all together.

Our staff are committed to ensuring that every child finishes the year feeling proud of their progress, confident in their abilities and excited for the next step in their journey. I am grateful for the ongoing support of our Parents and Carers, whose partnership makes such a difference in the life of our school community.

Co-curricula will commence in Week 3 and further information will follow in Week 1.  I wish everyone a wonderful Term 4, filled with joy, growth and celebration.

Term 4 Uniform

A reminder that all students return to Term 4 in full summer uniform.  Please see the link below for a reminder of the summer uniform requirements.

Year 6 Gym Sessions

We hope our students are continuing to enjoy their Tuesday afternoon gym sessions. Please note that due to OLE! Week, our sessions will recommence in Week 3, Tuesday 28 October. We will continue with the earlier start time of 3:15pm, finishing at 4:15pm each week.

Year 6 students - Change of Uniform for Year 7

As the end of the year is fast approaching it is now also time to start thinking about ordering your Senior School uniforms for 2026. All items are currently in stock, but we need you to please contact the Oxley Shop regarding your size to enable us to order additional stock if required.

 The changes to the uniform between Junior and Senior school are not extensive but as the end of the year is traditionally a very busy time with bookings for new student fittings, please contact the Oxley Shop via nicky.moran@oxley.nsw.edu.au as soon as possible or place your order via our online shop: Oxley Uniform Shop | Oxley College

Girls uniform changes: Year 6 – Year 7

Senior dress

Bucket hat, cap or visor

Sports bag

House Hoodie

Boys uniform changes: Year 6 – Year 7

Grey shorts with belt loop

Black belt

Long sleeve white shirt

Long school socks

Bucket hat or cap

Sports bag

House Hoodie

Kind regards

Heidi Shvetsoff
Head of Junior School

Term 4 Summer Sport - Training & Game Start Dates

Training
The following teams will begin training on Wednesday, Week 1 (Term 4):

K–1 Sports Development Program (Cricket Blasters)

All Cricket Teams (U10s and U12s)

All Basketball Teams (U10s, U12s and U14s)

Matches
Games will commence on the following dates:

Basketball – Moss Vale Basketball Centre

U10s – Monday 13 October (Week 1)

U12s – Wednesday 15 October (Week 1)

U14s – Friday 17 October (Week 1)

Cricket

U10s – Saturday 18 October (Week 1)

U12s – Saturday 18 October (Week 1)

Important Reminder – No Training or Games in Week 2

Due to OLE Week, there will be no Junior School sport training (including K–1 Sports Development, Basketball teams, or Cricket) and no matches in Week 2, Term 4.

Cricket matches will still go ahead on the Saturday.

No basketball matches will be played during that week.

The Basketball Development Program will commence from Wednesday, Week 3.

2025 String Spectacular 

A reminder that the Oxley String Spectacular will take place on Sunday 26 October from 9.00am – 4.00pm, with a concert at 3.30pm for parents and carers.

For those attending, please ensure payment is made via the Payment Form below to secure your place.

We can’t wait to welcome the wonderful Loreta Fin back for what promises to be a vibrant and enriching day.

Payment Forms

Save the Date!

‘Twas the Strings Before Christmas

Our co-curricular and curriculum String students are proud to present our Christmas concert for 2025, ‘Twas the Strings Before Christmas. 

Date: Tuesday 25th November 2025

Location: Orchestra Room

Time: 5.30pm start

All welcome for a night of Christmas cheer.

P&F Annual General Meeting - Tuesday 4 November, 5.30pm

This is the final P&F meeting of the year and everyone is welcome.  If you would like to get involved in the P&F by stepping into an Executive role -Secretary , Treasurer , Vice Pres we’d love to hear from you .

If the treasurer role sounds daunting , rest assured there will be a well supported handover so please reach out if bean counting is your forte.

Happy for anyone interested to give me a call on 0414 894 544 .

2025 Major Fundraiser - Whole School Trivia Night, Saturday 8 November 2025 

As Term 3 draws to a close , we are looking forward to our major fundraiser on November 8th - Whole School Trivia Night, which is always a highlight on the parent calendar.  Book via the button below.

If anyone in the school community would like to donate an item to our raffle or auction please contact Emma on emmalawford86@gmail.com.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday.

Sincerely,

Sooz Heinrich
P&F President

The families will have the opportunity to discuss their child, work through a planning tool and learn about the home school partnership. 
Interested families can learn more about the workshop and register here: Positive Partnerships - Registrations

Purchase tickets here: Emma – Highlands Theatre Group