Principal's Message
We are half-way through our school term. The weeks are flying as we approach the upcoming school holidays.
The last day of school for students in 2020 is Wednesday 16 December 2020. Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for uniform shop opening hours for each campus, book pack information and back to school dates.
Mobile Phone Policy Changes
Mobile phones will be banned for all students at Hastings Secondary College from Term 1 2021, to help reduce distraction, tackle cyber bullying and improve learning outcomes for students.
From Term 1, 2021 there will be a new mobile phone policy.
NAIDOC Week - Its all about Education
NAIDOC Week is a time to reflect and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of the First Nation Peoples – recognising them as the traditional custodians of the land.
We have had a wonderful week filled with education and learning and a little bit of fun along the way. The week kicked off with our Sista Connections Launch, and what a proud moment that was
Year 12 Graduation Port Macquarie Campus
What a journey? We have had floods, drought, fires. We have had the introduction of Minimum Standards, we have had a new principal. And then COVID. You are the only ones here who understand your experience today. In many ways, even though you are all part of this HSC community, you are experiencing it in a unique way – because each of you are quite unique, and this has been one hell of a ‘unique’ year.
Read all the latest news
Think2050 Minecraft Competition Stage 4 Winner: Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie - Read more
- 2020 RockFest Aus Best Bassist, Jorjabelle Munday - Read more
- Two Hastings Secondary College teams took part in the First Lego League Replay Challenge - Read more
- Hastings Valley Community of Schools Commemorate Remembrance Day - Read more
- Aboriginal Education in the Hastings - Read more
- Charlie Maher supports Indigenous Marathon squad in Alice Springs marathon Read more
- NSW Premiers Debating Challenge, Year 7 and Year 8 - Read more
- Summer Upskilling for Year 12 students leavers - Read more
- eLibrary at Port Macquarie Campus - Read more
- Naidoc Week Photo Competition 8 - 15 November - Read more
- School Immunisation Program - Thursday 26 November 2020 - Read more
Year 6 into Year 2021
Information for student and parents regarding Orientation Day Read more
2021 Book and Equipment Requirements
There are two easy ways to purchase your school books for your child. You can order online and your book pack will arrive at Port Macquarie Campus ready for the first day or you can choose to purchase your book pack and stationery and bring on your first day.
Raising funds for Hastings Education Fund
Two ways you can help HEF support as many local young study grant applicants as we can in 2021. Enter a team in this 17 November
GOLF CLASSIC (see flyer - proceeds to HEF) and/or make a small tax deductible donation via our webpage https://cef.org.au/foundations/hastings/. Donors of $20+ go into a draw for a $100 voucher donated by Bunnings, Port Macquarie.
Calculators for sale
Calculators can be purchased from the front office at a cost of $25.
All students in Years 7 to 10 will require a calculator for their Yearly Exam in Week 6 (Next week). The Maths Department does NOT have enough calculators for every student. Students will be required to provide their own calculator.
Year 7 to 10 End of Course Examinations
End of year examinations are taking place from Monday 9 November through to Friday 19 November.
- 'Seek' - Trainee Medical Receptionist - Greenmeadows Medical Centre - Read more
- Year 12 - Early Entry offers have started from all NSW Universities. - Read more
- Boilermaker and Metal Fabrication Apprenticeship, HF Hand Constructors - Read more
- Scum Master. Take a look at how to become a Scrum Master in our latest job spotlight. - Read more
Splash and Dash
All raffle tickets will be due back on Tuesday 17th November - so we can work out the winners of the $150 vouchers for the students selling the most tickets.
On Wednesday, don’t forget a gold coin donation and to bring some white or black clothes ready to have some fun!
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
- Headspace - National Youth Mental Health Foundation - Newsletter
- Nominate a community champion for the 2021 Port Macquarie-Hastings Australia Day Awards
- Hastings Education Fund - Annual Charity Golf Day
- Rainbow Youth Social and Support Group
- Become a Foster Carer
- Ramsay Art Prize - Supporting Contemporary Artists under 40
- Girls on Fire - Fire & Emergency Services - Applications now open!
