Principal Message
These are unprecedented times, with the effects of drought, bushfire and now coronavirus having a significant impact on all of us. I know that many people are concerned about conflicting messages about COVID-19 and that many of you are worried about your children and families.
In light of the current health pandemic and the need for self-isolation, I understand some students cannot currently attend school. I respect this decision and appreciate each family’s personal situation.
Our families should be confident that decisions have been and will be made regarding the impact of COVID-19 on our school community are based on the concern and compassion for every person.
Message from Executive Principal Hastings Secondary College - Ian Ross
I personally would like thank all of our families and students who are working in supermarkets, chemists and others retail suppliers and in the medical and health care professions who are dealing with unprecedented demands.
I have been overwhelmed by how the staff at Hastings Secondary College have pulled together. They have been working hard to support our students.
- Keep calm – there are lots of things outside our control. Let’s remember to focus on what really matters. Hastings Secondary College will continue to focus on being a calm place where our students feel they belong and can learn.
- Be kind – we are all in this together. Reach out to help others who may be in need. Know that nearly everyone is feeling stressed and when we are on edge, we can be sharp when we do not mean to be.
Below is a message with specific advice from our school counsellors for you as a parent and carer.
Online Learning
Hastings Secondary College is operational. For students who are currently absent from their campus or in self isolation we have an online model to support our student learning.
Teachers are currently creating resources for students to use in a variety of modes; this includes booklets of work, online learning links and direct contact via email. These resources focus on improving Literacy and Numeracy and will be updated regularly.
The intention is that students work through the activities. The links can be used as a self paced learning or to facilitate current assessment tasks which students are encouraged to continue working on.
Important Information 2020
Students Technology Options From Home
Dear Parents and Carers
Could you please answer the questions at the below link to inform us how we can best continue your child's learning in the event that schools are closed or you choose to keep your child isolated at home.
Hastings Secondary College Upgrade Project Community Engagement - POSTPONED
The NSW Department of Education has introduced proactive measures, including social distancing and travel restrictions, to limit the impact of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in our schools.
We have postponed all information sessions for the Hastings Secondary College upgrade project scheduled for Wednesday 25 March 2020.
We are working on alternative ways to gather feedback from the community about the project. Hastings Secondary College will inform its community via Facebook, newsletter and website of the alternative community engagement sessions.
To stay updated on the Hastings Secondary College upgrade please email us at schoolinfrastructure@det.nsw.edu.au or go to www.schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au
To stay updated on Department of Education news please go to education.nsw.gov.au/news
Term One Important Dates
- Film by the Breakwall submissions due
- Thursday 9 April - Last day of Term 1, 2020
Splash and Dash Day
Port Macquarie Campus P&C Association Splash and Dash Day has been postponed but the Mega raffle will still go ahead. Raffle tickets have been sent home with your child and are due to be returned to the front office by Monday 6 April.
- Charles Sturt University has moved their Medicine Information Night online - Read more
- College Concert Band - Read more
- Year 6 into 7 Open Night postponed - Read more
- Shiana Waites selected in Mid North Coast Axemen and Tomahawks teams Read more
- Taree Health Career Excursion - Read more
- Regional Swimming Carnival - Read more
- Rugby League Carnival - Read more
See what is happening in your community. In this newsletter we update you on summer sports registrations, community grants and school holiday activities.
2020/2021 Port Macquarie Campus P&C Executive Announced
Congratulations to the new executive voted in this week at Port Macquarie Campus P&C Association AGM.
- President: Belinda Green
- Secretary: Meredith Wyatt
- Treasurer: Jenny Nalder
- Vice President 1: David Boswell
- Vice President 2: Drusi Megget
Joining our P&C is one of the best ways to show your children how much you value their education and how interested you are in what they do.
Keep connected with happenings around the campus on our Facebook page.
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The Coronavirus Explained & What You Should Do
