Parent Announcements - 23 October 2026
MADDD NIGHT 2026
We are pleased to provide you with information about our upcoming MADDD Night (Music, Art, Drama, Dance, Design), being held on Thursday 19 November (5.00 pm - 8.00 pm).
For those of you who have not attended MADDD Night before, this is your notice to be ready for an amazing evening of creativity! Our theme for this year is 'Created to Create' and we are full steam ahead in planning a wonderful program, featuring students from all year levels. All On Campus and Distance Education families are invited to attend.
A wide array of food trucks will be open from 5.00 pm (you can see the list of vendors here), with doors to performances and exhibitions opening at 5.30 pm. The evening will finish at approximately 8.00 pm. A detailed program will be provided closer to the event so you can plan your evening.
A few important notices:
Students will not be able to stay on campus between the end of the school day and the start of MADDD Night (unless they are performing or involved in setup). Students will need to travel home as usual after school, and return at 5.00 pm.
Primary-aged (and younger) children must be supervised at all times. Please accompany your child to the bathroom and be vigilant at all times as to their whereabouts. A Lost & Found tent will be onsite, and safety wristbands will be issued at the Entry for younger children.
To ease traffic and parking congestion, a Shuttle Bus service will be operating on the night (click here for more information)
Look out for more information leading up to MADDD Night. You can also check the event page, which will be updated as more details are locked in.
We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting and creatively charged event!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD 2026
This term, Australian Christian College is partnering with Samaritan’s Purse through Operation Christmas Child, a project sharing God’s love with children in need around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes.
Our College community will be involved through class and Homeroom shoebox donations, Christmas Shirt Day and lunchtime fundraising activities.
Key dates:
Friday 13 November (Week 5): Christmas Shirt Day and Lunchtime Fundraiser. Students may wear a Christmas shirt or sweater with their regular sports uniform and bring a monetary donation. Primary students will participate in a fruit ice block fundraiser, while Secondary students can purchase food and drinks at a lunchtime BBQ.
Friday 20 November (Week 6): Deadline for all Christmas shoebox donations. Each Primary class and Secondary Homeroom is working towards packing 3–5 shoeboxes, with students also welcome to pack an additional shoebox of their own.
Families are also invited to contribute to the wider initiative through our GoFundMe page, with all proceeds going towards the delivery of the shoeboxes.
For further information about shoebox donations, allocated age groups, fundraising arrangements and participation requirements, please refer to the full parent letter sent on Wednesday 21 October.
Thank you for partnering with us to bless children in need this Christmas.
UPCOMING PARENT SEMINAR: GROWING UP ONLINE
Parents and carers of Kindergarten to Year 12 students are warmly invited to attend our upcoming Parent Seminar, titled ‘Growing Up Online’. This event is an informative parent seminar presented by Susan McLean, Australia’s foremost expert in cybersafety and young people.
The session will explore the realities of the online world, helping parents understand both the benefits of technology and the risks young people may encounter. Topics include online grooming, cyberbullying, explicit images, problematic gaming and exposure to harmful content. Susan will also share practical tips to help parents keep their children safe online, with time for questions at the conclusion.
With extensive experience advising schools, government and sporting organisations, Susan brings valuable expertise to this important topic.
Date: Tuesday 10 November, 2026
Time: 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm
Please note: This is a parent-only event due to the nature of the content.
Seats are limited, so CLICK HERE to book your ticket. To view the full event flyer, please CLICK HERE.
WITHDRAWAL NOTICE FROM ACC MARSDEN PARK
As families plan for the 2027 school year, we would like to remind you to notify the College by Wednesday, 28 October 2026, should you anticipate any changes in circumstances that may affect your child’s enrolment at ACC Marsden Park.
As outlined in the Enrolment Terms and Conditions, the College requires six term weeks’ notice of withdrawal. If the required notice is not provided, six weeks of school fees will be charged.
NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION WORKS
We would like to advise families that Blacktown City Council have engaged Jay and Lel Civil Contractors Pty Ltd to undertake construction works along Farm Road and Park Road. These works are scheduled to commence on Monday 26 October with works being carried out from 7.00 am - 5.00 pm Monday to Friday, and 8.00 am - 1.00 pm on Saturdays.
The works will involve the construction of:
New kerb and guttering
New concrete footpath
Raised threshold and pedestrian crossing (wombat crossing) including lighting
New road pavement
For any questions, concerns or comments, families are encouraged to contact Jay & Lel Civil Contractors Pty Ltd's Office on 02 9625 7000 or via email to construction@jaylelcivil.com.au.
Please continue to follow normal protocols for dropping off your children and further communication will be delivered as appropriate.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Weeks 3-5: Operation Christmas Child Campaign
Friday 30 October: World Teachers’ Day
Tuesday 10 November: Parent Seminar with Susan McClean
Friday 13 November: K-12 Christmas Shirt Day
Thursday 19 November: MADDD Night
Monday 23 November: Years 7-12 Christmas Assembly
Friday 27 November: Year 6 Celebration Assembly
Monday 30 November: Primary Nativity Performance
Monday 7 December: Primary Presentation Assembly
Tuesday 8 December: Secondary Presentation Assembly
Wednesday 9 December: Last Day of Term 4