Welcome

About us 

Oakhill / Cherrybrook Physical Culture Club was founded in 2012 by The Cole Family to cater for the need for a Bjelke-Petersen Physical Culture Club in the Castle Hill / Cherrybrook area.
Over the past 11 years, OPCC has grown immensely to be the strong and striving Physie club it is today.
Michele & Steph Cole, bring with them experience spanning 45 years with Bjelke Petersen School of Physical Culture. ​
You can redeem your Active Kids and Creative Kids vouchers with us, saving you $200! 
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Meet our Teachers
Michele Cole 
“Miss Michele”  (Master classes) 
Co-founder/ Club President
​Michele began her Physie career at the age of 7 and in her first year was placed 4th at the National Finals. Michele has been teaching Physie for 14 years and boasts a string of successes in both Individual & Teams competitions. ​​

Steph Cole 
"Miss Steph" (5 years- Seniors) 
Co-founder/ Principal Teacher 
Steph started Physie at the age of 3 and has been doing Physie ever since. Steph has a passion and love for teaching which flourished when she and her mum opened the Club in 2012. She has loved watching the club grow and her students' passion for Physie develop. 
Steph is now working as a kindy teacher and is the Creative arts Coordinator at her school. Steph has participated in a number of Physie events including the Darling Harbour Christmas Pageant, Dance Expo and the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Steph also enjoyed participating in the Netball World Cup Opening Ceremony. Steph had the honour of choreographing the Pennant Hills Zone segment of the BJP 125 year Spectacular in 2017 which is a memory she will never forget. Steph is so proud of the achievements of all of her students and is very excited to see what this year will bring!
Kylie Hare 
"Miss Kylie"  (Tiny tots and 5-8 Years) 
Vice President 
Miss Kylie was a 'Physie girl' as a Tiny Tot through to her late teenage years, achieving zone places at the ages of 9 and 13 years. She has been a member of Oakhill Physie since 2013, enjoying our ladies class. 
Miss Kylie has been our Tiny Tots teacher since 2017, which she has enjoys immensely. She is a loving mother of two who enjoys a day out on the boat and spending time with the family. 
Rachel Hornstra 
"Miss Rachel" (9 Years-1st Year Seniors and Ladies) 
Rachel has been involved in physie for over 20 years. As a junior Rachel's goal was to reach national final level, she used hard work and dedication to finally reach this at 14 years old. This motivation has been instilled in her teaching for Oakhill for the past 7 years.  In 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2016 Rachel represented Oakhill/Cherrybrook Physie at the Sydney Opera House.
​Rachel has obtained a Bachelor of Dance Education from the Australian College of Physical Education. Alongside her physie commitments Rachel is also the Choreographer for a theatrical company, Cumberland Gang Show. Rachel is working as a Primary School Teacher. 
Tess Pesavento 
"Miss Tess" (9-1st Year Seniors) 
Tess comes from a physie loving family, starting physie alongside her cousin when she was five and she has never looked back. She has completed her HSC and is about to attend University to study High School Science teaching. Friendships are an important aspect in Tess’ enjoyment of physie, teams being a highlight of each physie year. Tess is looking forward to sharing her passion for performance with our members and encouraging all individuals to discover the joys that physie can bring. Tess' achievements include being presented 2nd Place at the Sydney Opera House in 2018 and 2019 and 2nd Place at State in 2020.  
Alicia Calabria 
"Miss Alicia" (Assistant Associate)  
Alicia’s physie career began from the moment she was able to walk. Following in the footsteps of many generations in her family, she grew up in the world of physie. Alicia’s proudest moments include being awarded junior zone champion 3 years in a row, as well as placing 5th at Nationals in 2018. Alicia loves being alongside other young girls as they flourish into their own skin and passion towards doing what they love, as well as celebrating all their team successes and personal achievements. One of Alicia’s strongest joys in physie is sharing the excitement and devotion with her loved ones around her, in hope it encourages others to find that same joy in doing what we all love, physie!
Gabrielle Ryan 
"Miss Gabby" (Assistant Teacher 5-8's)  
Gabby is a 2nd generation Physie girl who commenced at the age of 5 with a couple of childhood friends. Over the years she has enjoyed participating in Physie competitions alongside cousins and friends from other clubs – Physie friends are an integral part of Gabby’s life. After years of practice, Gabby first achieved a place at zone when she was 10, and has competed at Nationals several times since. Through Physie, Gabby has had the privilege of performing in the Opening Ceremony of the Netball World Cup (2015), the BJP 125 year Spectacular (2017), and the Royal Easter Show.  She is looking forward to sharing her love and passion for Physie with the new generation of Physie girls.

Ali Basden
"Miss Ali" (Assistant Teacher)  
Ali’s Physie career began in 2004 when she was invited to class by a school friend who needed numbers for her team. She was only meant to do Physie for that year so that the team could hit the floor, but she loved it and hasn’t stopped since! Ali began her Physie teaching career 5 years ago and has found the opportunity to empower girls and women in her community very rewarding. She completed a Bachelor of Medical Sciences in 2016 and now works as a Sales Rep, but loves taking time away from the office to jet set around the world!
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Hannah Cook  
"Miss Hannah" (Assistant Teacher)
​Hannah has been doing Physie since she was 5, and is a 3rd generation Physie girl, loving performing all her life. She is most proud of being junior zone age champion 5 times, and reaching her biggest goal in 2019 - performing on the Opera House stage! In 2020 Hannah placed 5th in the State. Hannah is passionate about sharing her Physie love and seeing kids grow in their abilities and reach their goals. When not doing Physie, Hannah is often found hanging off a hoop in the air, enjoying the aerial arts!