Parent Announcements - 1 May 2026

POLICY UPDATES 

Our Executive Team have recently reviewed the following policies as part of our Registration process with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). This process, conducted every five years, ensures that schools meet the required standards and maintain compliance across the NSW education system.

These policies can be found on our College website and are also linked below for your reference:

• Anti-Bullying, Harassment & Discrimination Policy 

• Behaviour Management Policy

• Child Protection Information for Parents & Students 

• Complaints Management Policy 

• Enrolment Policy 

• DE Enrolment Policy

• Attendance Policy

• DE Attendance Policy

If you have any questions regarding our College’s policies linked above, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. 

COMMUNITY SAFETY

We are committed to respecting the properties around us and seek to create a smooth, safe drop-off and pick-up experience for everyone. To help us achieve this, we kindly ask for your support.

Please CLICK HERE to find out how you can help us achieve this!

ANNOUNCEMENT: EXTENDED LIBRARY HOURS FOR YEAR 11 & 12

Great news! To further support our senior students with study time and access to College resources, we are extending our Library opening hours.

From Monday 4 May, the Library will be open for Year 11 and 12 students from 7.30 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Thursday.

We are hopeful that these extended hours will provide greater flexibility for students to make use of College resources both before and after school, supporting focused study and academic progress.

Please note that, to accommodate these changes, the Library will no longer be open for student access during recess.

MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONS AT ACC

We are excited to celebrate Mother's Day at ACC next week!

Please CLICK HERE to find out what events and activities we have planned for our College community, including a final celebration on Friday 8 May.

UPCOMING PARENT SEMINAR: BUILDING RESILIENCE IN KIDS

Our College will soon be hosting a 'Building Resilience in Kids - Supporting Independence & Perseverance' Parent Seminar, happening on Thursday 14 May at 6.30 pm. This seminar will be hosted by Collett Smart, psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker and internationally published author. 

Discover practical strategies to help your child develop confidence, perseverance, and independence. The seminar will explore when to step in with boundaries and when to step back, and how everyday experiences can strengthen your child’s confidence and coping skills.

Please CLICK HERE to book your ticket!

'THE FIRST FIVE MINUTES' ARTICLE BY MRS VAN BENTUM

We are proud to acknowledge the exceptional work of our English Faculty Leader, Mrs Emily Van Bentum, whose recent article, ‘The First Five Minutes’, has been published by the English Teachers Association NSW. This piece reflects not only Emily’s outstanding expertise and clarity as a writer, but also offers a thoughtful and comprehensive insight into ACC’s pedagogical practice. Her work captures the intentionality and depth that underpin effective teaching and learning in our classrooms, and we commend her for this professional contribution.

You can read Mrs Van Bentum's full article by clicking this link.

FACEBOOK PARENT GROUPS

We are pleased to share that our College has a range of parent Facebook groups available for families to join. These groups provide an opportunity to stay connected with College updates, events, and community information. The links to each group are included below for your convenience:

• ACC Marsden Park Parents Group (for parents of On Campus students)

• ACC Marsden Park Parents Group - Distance Education (for parents of Distance Education students)

UPCOMING EVENTS 

• Monday 4 May - Primary Mother’s Day Assemblies 

• Friday 8 May - Mother’s Day Celebration 

• Thursday 14 May - Parent Seminar: Building Resilience in Kids (6.30 pm)

• Friday 15 May - Primary Athletics Carnival 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

We have a number of job opportunities available at ACC Marsden Park due to our ever growing College community! Please see the list below, more information is available at acc.edu.au/careers/ if you click 'Marsden Park' from the drop down menu.

We are currently seeking the following roles:

• Secondary English Teacher (5 Terms Maternity Cover) - Commencing Term 2, 2026

• Casual Relief 

If you or someone you know would be interested in any of these positions, please encourage them to visit our Careers page or reach out to us at hrmp@acc.edu.au.