Principal's Message - Meaghan Cook
I am very excited to have school life return to a relatively 'back to normal' mode, mostly because I have missed seeing all of the smiling faces and energy our students bring onto campus.
As we prepare for the full time return to school on Monday 25th May, it's not hard to reflect on the last couple of months and the lessons we have learnt.
NESA - Updated COVID-19 Advice
The New South Wales Education Standards Authority a COVID-19 advice page has been updated with detailed information about:
- K to 10 curriculum requirements for 2020
- HSC performance exams
- VET work placements
- School-based assessments for Year 11 and 12
A guide to NSW school students returning to face-to-face learning
The Premier and Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning announced all students will return to full time on-campus teaching and learning from Monday 25 May (Week 5 Term 2). Read more
Positive Behaviour for Learning
The Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Positives Scheme aims to recognise and reward students who consistently display excellent attitude and application. The merits are a combination of online positives from teachers who wish to acknowledge a students' positive behaviours along with those who achieve high rankings in their COAL scores (College Ongoing Attitude to Learning).
Read information and recipients of Port Macquarie Campus PBL Scheme
Return of School Laptops
Please ensure that your child returns their computers, iPads and chargers once they return to school next week. These computers must be returned to the library and signed back in.
School Uniforms
Uniform supplies are available for sale and fittings through the main office from 7.30 am - 8.30 am on Monday and Thursday mornings.
Does your child require a warmer school uniform now that the weather is changing? Jumpers cost $25.00 and Jackets are $35.00 each.
Higher School Certificate Examination Timetable 2020
Year 12 can access a personalised exam timetable in their NESA Students Online account. Students require their NESA number and will need to activate the account first.
Visit: https://studentsonline.nesa.nsw.edu.au/go/access/... See more
Busways School Travel Update
Current Status - All school and bus route services are continuing to run as normal.
Congratulations to winners of last week's challenge. Test yourself with Week 5 problems
It was great to see an increase in the number of participants in the 'Unlock the Box Challenge' this week. Special mention goes to the following students who answered all three levels correctly - Issac Barry, Hannah Stewart, Julian Reed and Imogen Lunn. Remember each correct entry for each level puts you in the draw for the weekly chocolates and the Zahara voucher at the end of term.
Virtual Careers Expo's
As you are aware with the current COVID restrictions in place there will unfortunately be no University Open Days or Career Expo excursions to assist Year 12 students with their career exploration. The good news is that many institutions are working overtime to produce online and virtual career information sessions.
- HSC & Beyond, Virtual Careers Expo - Read more
- National Careers Week - Read more
- Would you like a career in the Police Force - Read more
- How to become a Web Designer - Read more
- Discover your path in a ADF GAP Year - Read more
- Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) applications open for 2021 - Read more
- Mr Ian Ross, Executive Principal, Hastings Secondary College - listen to Mr Ross's chosen career path experience
Creative Kids
Did you know you can use your creative kids voucher to buy Art Supplies for Home? - Read more
