Principal's Message - Meaghan Cook
Hi, and welcome to my final newsletter for Term 3 2020.
Year 11
Final course examinations were completed this week. These exams will give valuable feedback to students on individual course content knowledge and skills. My advice is that students use this feedback to inform them on how to improve their results as they transition to Year 12. Classroom teachers, Year Advisors or the Career advisor are available for support if required.
Term 4 Updated Guidelines - COVID-19
Hastings Secondary College along with all other NSW Schools continues to be safe and operations are in line with Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHHPPC) and NSW Health guidelines.
All students are expected to attend their respective campuses unless they are unwell or have a medical certificate to support their absence.
The following advice for parents assists in limiting students’ exposure to harmful online content:
Engage in your child’s online activity and discuss the types of apps, websites and games they are viewing to ensure content is age-appropriate
Make use of parental control on devices to help limit your child’s online exposure
Help your child report and block inappropriate content on social media or apps
Encourage your child to talk to you about anything upsetting they view online
Visit www.esafety.gov.au for further advice on apps, social media and online safety issues.
Read all the latest news
- Best wishes to the Hastings Secondary College Year 12 cohort 2020 - Read more
- 2020 Youth Summit - Read more
- John Bell Scholarship - life-changing opportunity for budding performers - Read more
- Premier's Debating Challenge - Read more
- Year 12 formals have been approved - Read more
- Attendance and Absenteeism - Read more
- Stay healthy through HSC - Read more
- 'Me, My Culture and NSW' Competition cuts through Racism - Read more
ArtWalk 2020
Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie students are taking part in ArtWalk 2020!
The ArtWalk’s Longest Footpath Art Gallery will held in the CBD businesses of Port Macquarie, Wauchope and Laurieton. Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus student sculptures will be displayed in the window of HEM Property on the corner of Horton and William Streets.
HSC written exams guidelines
Schools across NSW have received guidelines to support planning for the Higher School Certificate (HSC) written exams that start on 20 October.
Year 12 Students COVID-19 Testing
If you need to take a COVID-19 test, let the health workers know that you are a HSC student, and your results will be fast-tracked. Share this with friends and family members to spread the word.
HSC Study Days
Year 12 students
If you are currently studying any of the following courses;
- Mathmatics Standard
- Mathematics Advanced
- English Standard
- English Advanced
- Chemistry
Then you are eligible to sign up for FREE online HSC study days through CSU during the school holidays.
Regional Youth Taskforce
Submissions are now being accepted. Close at midnight 18 October 2020
If you want to help make a difference for young people living and working in Regional NSW you are encouraged to apply to become a member of the second NSW Government Regional Youth Taskforce.
Hastings Education Fund
Calling all golf tragics or anyone dreaming of a free weekend for four at a luxury Hunter Valley resort.
Hastings Education Fund has supported many of our past students with scholarships to assist with study at university and TAFE. . Tickets are just $5, even cheaper in multiples.
Closing soon.
2021 Instrumental Ensembles
Available to public school students in Years 5-12. Interested students are to speak with their Music Teachers before applying.
The Arts Unit offers six instrumental ensembles that rehearse on a weekly basis in Lewisham. We have
two wind ensembles, two jazz stage bands, one string ensemble and one symphony orchestra. Our ensembles are open to public school students in Years 5-12.
How to Apply
Applications will close on Friday 30 October 2020. For more information about weekly instrumental ensembles and to apply visit our website https://www.artsunit.nsw.edu.au/weekly-instrumental-ensembles
For further enquiries please contact Lindsay Pringle lindsay.pringle2@det.nsw.edu.au or phone (02) 8512 1188.
Tell Them from Me Student Survey
Parent FAQ document for the student survey:
Hastings Secondary School, Port Macquarie Campus is delighted this term, that our school like many other public schools in the state, will participate in a Department of Education initiative: the Tell Them From Me student feedback survey. The survey measures factors that are known to affect academic achievement and other student outcomes. The focus of the NSW-wide survey is on student wellbeing, engagement and effective teaching practices.
- Are you looking for a part-time or full time job? Check out 'Careers Central - Hastings Secondary College' for the latest employment options - Read more
- Looking for a career in Engineering? - Read more
- 'Sue Mid Coast Connect' is a facebook page for apprenticeships and part time and full time positions - Read more
- Check out LifeLauncher to explore over 5,500 careers and course options and find what suits you: Read more
- Basair Pilot Career Webinar - Read more
Keep up to date with events and activities in our Port Macquarie-Hastings Community. School holiday activities, sporting clinics, workshops, community groups and creative competitions
- Ramsay Art Prize - Supporting Contemporary Artists under 40
- Nextwave Online Film Workshops
- ANSTO STEAM Club - fun experiments from home
- Get set for our FUTUREthink online symposiuM - Port Macquarie Hastings Council Think2050
- Girls on Fire - Fire & Emergency Services - Applications now open!
- Creative Citizen Program - 2 Day Workshop
- Drawn to Art School Holidays Activities
- Spring Book Sale - 03 to 11 October 2020
- Foster & Kinship Carer Information Session - 15 October 2020
- Junior State Cup Trials - Touch Football
- Junior Oz Tag School Holidays Clinic
- Senior Oz Tag Competition - 15+ years
- Become a Foster Carer
