Oakhill College

Join us in congratulating Nickie Wickert, who has received the 2026 Castle Hill Rotary Club Excellence in Teaching Award.

With 31 years of dedicated Lasallian service to Oakhill College, Nickie has consistently demonstrated outstanding commitment to students, colleagues and the broader community. As a teacher, coach, mentor and Academic Head of PDHPE, she works tirelessly to foster a strong student focus, empowering young people to strive for excellence in and beyond the classroom.

Nickie's impact extends far beyond teaching. As the first captain of the Australian Women’s Rugby Union team and a respected coach, she has modelled leadership, perseverance, talent and integrity at the highest level. She has represented Australia on the national stage and has been a powerful advocate for girls’ sport, championing participation and leadership opportunities for students.

Her ability to translate these qualities into education has made a lasting contribution to the formation of students, particularly in promoting respect, teamwork and leadership through sport.

Highly regarded by colleagues, Nickie is known for her professionalism, empathy and collaborative approach, which has built a culture of excellence within Oakhill and the wider College community.

This recognition reflects not only her exceptional contribution to education, but also her influence as a role model in sport and leadership. A truly well deserved and humbly received honour.

Calling the Class of 1996! Your 30-Year Reunion is here.

Can you believe it has been three decades since you walked down the Oakhill drive? The time has come to get the cohort back together to catch up, reminisce, and celebrate this incredible 30-year milestone.

When: Saturday 12th September at 6:30pm
Where: The Governor Hotel (Macquarie Park)
RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBZndcnAc8WHBoZtyp9z9gPeXQqcD83UjCGATCCXSPnIOQ5Q/viewform

Please help spread the word by tagging your fellow 1996 classmates.

Oh what a night! Opening Night is here for Jersey Boys.

The months of hard work behind the scenes are over, the stage is set, and tonight the curtains finally go up on Oakhill College's production of Jersey Boys!

Benildus Hall has been completely transformed, ready to transport you straight back to the rockin' 1960s. The energy on campus today is electric, and our incredibly talented cast and crew are ready to blow you away.

CHOOKAS to the entire cast, crew, and creative team for Opening Night.

Seats are still available for some shows, book here: https://www.trybooking.com/1580733

Thursday 18th, Friday 19th, Saturday 20th, Friday 26th and Saturday 27th June at 7.00pm and Saturday 27th June at 2.00pm.

Our Intermediate Theatresports team has taken 1st Place at the Semi Finals, winning by a single nail biting point against some of Sydney's toughest competition. This means they are heading to the Sydney Grand Final at the Enmore Theatre this Sunday.

Congratulations to the team: Angelo Chichizola, Zac Sommerton, Aiden Rimes, Harrison Tanner, Martin Vorster, and Angus Wood. Your skill, quick wit, and teamwork were outstanding.

A huge thanks to our incredible Drama staff, Mr Thoroughgood, Mr Turbott and Mr Flanagan and our brilliant new coach, Miss Tara Bishop (Class of 2025), for guiding the team to success.

You can watch the team compete at Enmore Theatre, on Sunday 21st June, 2:00pm. Tickets via: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=THSPGF26

Benildus Hall was absolutely electric for the annual Greatest Hits Night! Year after year, this event sells out and proves why it’s one of the highlights on the Oakhill calendar. Our elective music and dance students, alongside our premier College ensembles, left everything on the stage with a spectacular showcase of pure talent.

Guided by our fabulous hosts, College Music and Drama Captains Aidan Johnson-MacRae and William Abouhamad, the night took on special meaning as we celebrated '90 Years Lasallian' through a musical journey spanning nine decades of hits.

It was a phenomenal night that reminds us of the incredible creative depth we have in our community.

Class of 1986 - your 40 Year Reunion is here!
From celebrating the College Golden Jubilee in 1986, to your 40 Year Reunion in 2026, its officially time to get the class back together.

On Saturday 10th October from 6.30pm
At The Tree House Hotel, North Sydney

Bookings and details are via: https://www.trybooking.com/DMYNK.
Please share with Class of 1986 members.

All alumni can keep updated with College news, reunions and more via: https://www.oakhill.nsw.edu.au/community/alumni

As part of our 90 Year celebrations, Oakhill held a Recreate a Past Photo Competition and our Tutor Groups rose to the challenge!

The creativity and effort on display were outstanding, with staff and students going above and beyond to recreate original images. From carefully chosen locations to clever props and impressive attention to detail, the response was fantastic.

Entries were judged across three categories: Best Overall Recreation, Most Accurate Lookalike and Most Creative Interpretation. Winners are announced in our Newsletter: https://www.oakhill.nsw.edu.au/community/newsletter

A great example of community spirit and a willingness to get involved.

A great result for Zachary Olic (Year 7), who competed at the NSW State Championships for Men’s Artistic Gymnastics. Zachary delivered outstanding performances across all apparatus - pommel, high bar, floor, parallel bars, vault and rings, earning medals in every event.

He was crowned Overall Gold Medallist and named NSW MAG Senior Level 7 Under Champion.

Zachary has also qualified for Nationals, where he will proudly represent NSW. An exceptional achievement.

The Agriculture Show Team proudly represented the College at the 2026 Hawkesbury Show, delivering outstanding results.

Congratulations to Isla Smith, named 2026 Hawkesbury Youth Rural Ambassador, and to alumni Mr Conor Daly (Class of 2020) awarded Hawkesbury Rural Ambassador.

Across the three days, students demonstrated exceptional teamwork, skill and sportsmanship, showcasing confidence, leadership and a high standard of agricultural excellence.

Junior Judging Results

Fleece Judging
Grand Champion – Isla Smith
Reserve Champion – Jack Griffin
4th place – Riley Seipolt
6th place – Rory Tunks

Junior Beef Judging
Reserve Champion (15–17 years) – Emma Dreeves
Reserve Champion (11–14 years) – Brae Hughes
4th place (15–17 years) – Lachlan Broomes
5th place (15–17 years) – Rory Tunks

Team Achievement
3rd Overall – Zac Conasch, Oscar Widdup and Aidan Kafkis

Sheep Meat Breed Judging
Champion Senior Judge – Riley Seipolt
4th place – Jack Griffin
3rd place (Junior Age Category) – Will Ryan

Poultry Judging
2nd Overall (Poultry) – Lorelei Graham

Baking
3rd place (Honey Biscuits) – Oscar Widdup

Parading Results

Junior Paraders (Years 12–14)
2nd / Reserve Champion – Brae Hughes
1st U14 Heat – Brae Hughes
2nd U14 Heat – Kevin Johnson
2nd U14 Heat – Owen Lane
3rd U14 Heat – Hayden Sherwood

Intermediate Paraders (Years 15–16)
1st U15 Heat – Luca Compton
3rd U15 Heat – Liam Boys
1st U16 Heat – Jake Conasch
2nd U16 Heat – Spencer Robson

Senior Paraders (Years 17–25)
2nd U17 Heat – Isla Smith
4th U17 Heat – Oscar Widdup
6th U17 Heat – Zac Conasch

Led Steer Competitions

Lightweight Steer
Champion Lightweight Steer (Led) – ‘Keith’ (Galloway)
Reserve Champion – ‘Irwin’ (Murray Grey)

Midweight Steer
3rd Overall – ‘Russel’ (Shorthorn)

School Steer Competition
4th – ‘Minto Keith’ (Galloway)
5th – ‘Glanmire Irwin’ (Murray Grey)
6th – ‘Tregoen Russel’ (Shorthorn)

Carcass Competition Results:
Champion Lightweight Steer Carcass – ‘Minto Keith’ (Galloway)
3rd Lightweight Steer Carcass – ‘Glanmire Irwin’ (Murray Grey)

This week, Oakhill was privileged to attend the Young Lasallians Evening at Holy Spirit Catholic College, Lakemba. Senior students from De La Salle schools across Sydney came together in a shared mission, centred on the theme Social Justice - Beyond Left and Right.

In a time when conversations around justice can feel divided, the evening challenged students to look deeper, grounding their understanding in dignity, compassion and our Lasallian heritage.

Oakhill students were invited to reflect on the role they can play in responding to social justice issues with courage, purpose and empathy. The challenges are significant, but our shared values continue to guide and inspire meaningful action in a world that needs it.