Principal's Message
I would like to welcome everyone back to what will be another amazing year at Westport Campus. Year 7 looked marvellous in their new uniforms as they arrived for their first day on Wednesday.
Important Information 2020
Book Packs
Pre ordered book packs are now available for collection from Mrs Simpson in the Front Office.
Book packs will continue to be offered throughout the year from Page 5 Port Macquarie.
Calculators and Hospitality Aprons and Hats
Available at the Front Office:
Calculators $15.00, Aprons $10.00, Hospitality Hats $2.00
On Thursday 20 February, Year 7 and Year 8 students from both Port Macquarie Campus and Westport Campus have been invited to join together to celebrate the beginning of Term 1. This disco will be hosted by Westport Campus in their school hall.
The disco is a glow in the dark themed disco, with glow sticks provided as part of the entry fee for students to glow their best.
There will be a DJ with games and prizes to be won.
Online ticketing details will be provided next week to all Year 7 and 8 students. Parents can choose entry only or entry and food. The canteen will operate with small snacks and drinks.
Safe on Social Seminars
Kirra Pendergast from “Safe on Social” will present to students Year 7 - 10 at Westport Campus on 6 February.
Topics likely covered will include, using social media with awareness, keeping personal information private, online grooming, posting photos and sexting, safe social networking, cyber-bullying, privacy settings, what your posts say about you, identify theft, legal responsibility, gaming dangers, learning to read tween/teenager behaviour online and managing a digital footprint.
Swimming Carnival - Wednesday 12 February - 8.15am to 2.15pm
All students are required to attend the carnival (normal school day) so come along and have fun. Race, cheer on your team or enter one of the novelty events.
All students to be at the pool by 8.15am for roll call. If catching the bus from school, a ticket can be purchased from Mr King on the day ($3 return, $2 one way). Dress in your house colours Bukari (Blue), Wirea (Yellow), Talwong (Red), Kula (Red).
Note: No footballs, shade tents, hair dye (if swimming).
2020 Activities - Whole of School - Term 1
- 6 Feb - Safe on Social Years 7 - 10
- 10 Feb - Hastings Secondary College Awards of Distinction
- 12 Feb - Swimming Carnival
- 17 Feb - School Photos day
- 23 Mar - Australian Futsal Assoc. Under 14's Boys Competition
- 26 Mar - Australian Futsal Assoc. Under 16's & 19's Girls Competition
- 27 Mar - Australian Futsal Assoc. Under 16's & 19's Boys Competition
- 31 Mar - Parent/Teacher afternoon
- 06 to 10 Apr - P&C Hot Cross Bun Fundraiser
Activities (by year group)
Year 7
- 06 Feb - Safe on Social Media student seminar
- 20 Feb - Get Your Glow On Disco - Year 7 & 8
Year 8
- 06 Feb - Safe on Social Media student seminar
- 20 Feb - Get Your Glow On Disco - Year 7 & 8
Year 9
- 06 Feb - Safe on Social Media student seminar
Year 10
- 06 Feb - Safe on Social Media student seminar
Year 11
- 28 Feb - Last day for Year 11 subject changes
Year 12
- 30, 31 Mar & 01 Apr - Mid course examinations
The HSC and Careers Advice
A complete Parent and Carers Guide to the HSC. Click here.
Westport Campus Careers
All the latest information to help you make decisions about your future career and life beyond school. Click here.
See what is happening in your community. In this newsletter we update you on summer sports registrations, community grants and school holiday activities.
The Westport Campus and Port Macquarie Campus P& C Associations invite parents and community to attend a presentation by the State Member for Port Macquarie, Leslie Williams on Tuesday 18 February, 6.30 pm at Port Macquarie Campus.
Mrs Williams will provide an up-date to the community on the plans for the intended infrastructure to the campuses. There will be opportunity for questions and answers.
This presentation is open to the whole community regardless of membership.
Community Business Directory
The Hastings Secondary College Port Macquarie Campus P&C Association and the Hastings Secondary College Westport Campus P&C Association invite all members of the Hastings Secondary College community to advertise their business enterprises online.
To register your business, please complete and submit the online registration form.
Keep connected with happenings around the campus on our Facebook page.
Search our website and find out more about extra-curricular activities, positive behaviour for learning, your campus year advisers and much much more.
Year in Review - Highlights
