Principal's Message - Meaghan Cook
Planning for Year 12 Term 4 2020
The Department of Education requires the school to continue to provide lessons until the last day of Week 1, Term 4 (Friday 16 October 2020). My expectation is that all Year 12 students attend this week.
We wish to advise the Higher School Certificate (HSC) exams commence on Tuesday 20 October 2020 and continue until Wednesday 11 November 2020.
Attendance and Absenteeism
The Public Attendance Act requires each student to be at school each day. If a student is unable to attend, the campus requires that you notify and confirm in writing, the absence, and its cause. This should be done immediately upon the child's return to campus.
If a student is absent, parents or carers may be notified by SMS. Where a student is absent for whatever reason(s), it is compulsory for the campus to examine attendance and progress and determine whether the learning requirements have been met. Parents will be notified in advance of our concerns in this matter.
The following advice for parents assists in limiting students’ exposure to harmful online content:
Engage in your child’s online activity and discuss the types of apps, websites and games they are viewing to ensure content is age-appropriate
Make use of parental control on devices to help limit your child’s online exposure
Help your child report and block inappropriate content on social media or apps
Encourage your child to talk to you about anything upsetting they view online
Visit www.esafety.gov.au for further advice on apps, social media and online safety issues.
Read all the latest news
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- Stay healthy through HSC - Read more
- Four teams from Hastings Secondary College competed in the Mid-North Coast Virtual Tournament of the Minds (TOM) challenge, with 'The Other Team' winning the regional competition. - Read more
- Competition cuts through Racism - Read more
HSC written exams guidelines
Schools across NSW have received guidelines to support planning for the Higher School Certificate (HSC) written exams that start on 20 October.
Year 12 Students COVID-19 Testing
If you need to take a COVID-19 test, let the health workers know that you are a HSC student, and your results will be fast-tracked. Share this with friends and family members to spread the word.
HSC Study Days
Year 12 students
If you are currently studying any of the following courses;
- Mathmatics Standard
- Mathematics Advanced
- English Standard
- English Advanced
- Chemistry
Then you are eligible to sign up for FREE online HSC study days through CSU during the school holidays.
Boys gain confidence on Unicycle
Mr Godson runs a community program after school for interested community members to learn how to unicycle.
Congratulations Max (Port Macquarie Campus) and Jarrod (Westport Campus) who both passed their 10 minute test and get to keep their unicycles!
Next test is a 5km ride. Despite only joining the One Wheeled Wackadoos three weeks ago, Max can ride backwards now as well! Well done boys.
Recognising our 'Team' Uniform
Well done to Year 9 students Mason Peell and Maizy Maslen who received this week's prize for students continually wearing full school uniform. Well done Mason and Maizy (pictured here with their Connect teacher Mrs Spurway).
Regional Youth Taskforce
Submissions are now being accepted. Close at midnight 18 October 2020
If you want to help make a difference for young people living and working in Regional NSW you are encouraged to apply to become a member of the second NSW Government Regional Youth Taskforce.
Hastings Education Fund
Calling all golf tragics or anyone dreaming of a free weekend for four at a luxury Hunter Valley resort.
Hastings Education Fund has supported many of our past students with scholarships to assist with study at university and TAFE. Now the young people that HEF supports need our help more than ever! Please help HEF plug the fundraising gap caused by COVID cancelling our annual golf day and raffle draw. Tickets are just $5, even cheaper in multiples.
Sustainable School Grant
Year 7 commenced implementation of their Sustainable School Grant with the first seeds planted today. The student-led program provides the delivery of agriculture to students to enable them to showcase to our community the full life cycle of planting, growing and harvesting.
2021 Instrumental Ensembles
Available to public school students in Years 5-12. Interested students are to speak with their Music Teachers before applying.
The Arts Unit offers six instrumental ensembles that rehearse on a weekly basis in Lewisham. We have
two wind ensembles, two jazz stage bands, one string ensemble and one symphony orchestra. Our ensembles are open to public school students in years 5-12.
How to Apply
Applications will close on Friday 30 October 2020. For more information about weekly instrumental ensembles and to apply visit our website https://www.artsunit.nsw.edu.au/weekly-instrumental-ensembles
For further enquiries please contact Lindsay Pringle lindsay.pringle2@det.nsw.edu.au or phone (02) 8512 1188.
Tell Them from Me Student Survey
Parent FAQ document for the student survey:
Hastings Secondary School, Port Macquarie Campus is delighted this term, that our school like many other public schools in the state, will participate in a Department of Education initiative: the Tell Them From Me student feedback survey. The survey measures factors that are known to affect academic achievement and other student outcomes. The focus of the NSW-wide survey is on student wellbeing, engagement and effective teaching practices.
Keep up-to-date with latest NSW Education Department guidelines
- School attendance
- School activities/school site usage
- Activities/site usage that can take place
- Activities on hold for Term 3
- Activities that are cancelled
- Physical distancing
- School cleaning and hygiene supplies
- Reporting and assessment
Important dates for Term 3 and Term 4 including link to timetable for HSC Examinations
- Nextwave Online Film Workshops
- ANSTO STEAM Club - fun experiments from home
- Get set for our FUTUREthink online symposium- Port Macquarie Hastings Council Think2050
- Dementia Action Week - 21 to 27 September 2020
- Spring Book Sale - 03 to 11 October 2020
- Junior State Cup Trials - Touch Football
- Junior Oz Tag School Holidays Clinic
- Senior Oz Tag Competition - 15+ years
- Become a Foster Carer
- Bus Safety Information
