Principal's Message - Meaghan Cook

The internet and digital technologies are now a permanent feature in our lives and those of young people. We cannot ignore this fact or attempt to dismiss the internet, particularly as we have been so immersed in technology as a result of COVID-19.

COVID-19 demonstrated that we have access to and are accessible by millions of people worldwide. This adds an element of risk to all online communication. Smart devices and social media sites have become part of our children’s lives and they strongly influence how our children create, share and exchange information with others. As adults, we need to be there to guide and advise our children, even if there is some resistance. I believe that is our job – we cannot be casual observers in this space, we must be present.

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Stem Industry School Partnerships

The STEM Industry School Partnerships (SISP) is an initiative of the NSW Department of Education, delivered in association with Regional Development Australia. SISP is funded by the NSW Department of Education.

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Latest Covid-19 Advice 

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Read all the latest news from the Port Macquarie  Campus

  • New games in the Library - Read more 
  • Year 11 and 12 students joined live with NIDA for their first ever virtual open day - Read more 

Congratulations to winners of last week's challenge

Test yourself with Week 10 problems

It was great to see some new participants in Unlock the Box this week and even a couple of PC classes. This week is your last chance to get in the draw for the Zahara vouchers.  You can enter just one, two or all three levels. We had 2 students, Eva McKerrow and Aisha Sims, get all three levels correct this week. Well done girls.

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  • University of Sydney - HSC preparation (years 10-12) - Read more
  • QTAC Guide has been released - Read more 
  • YR 10 Subject Selection Webinar, Parent Info session - University of Newcastle -  Read more 
 

Essential Energy - recruiting 25 apprentices and 14 trainees  -

Calling all prospective apprentices for a February 2021 commencements.

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National NAIDOC Week 2020

Celebrations will be held from the 8-15 November 2020.

 

Nextwave film competition open for entries

Coffs Coast’s Screenwave International Film Festival (SWIFF) is again hosting the NEXTWAVE short film competition for young regional Australians and would like some short film entries from our school.

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The Great Art Recreation Challenge

 
 
  • July School Holiday Art Workshops
  • Port Macquarie Pirates Junior Rugby
  • HEM Real Estate - Sold Sticker Competition
  • Become a Foster Carer
  • Virtual Coding for Kids
  • Football Mid North Coast - Home Training Program
  • Bus Safety Information
 

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