Principal's Message
Only two weeks into this term and students and staff have all been actively engaged in a wide variety of activities within classrooms as well as across sporting and cultural activities.
Last week I welcomed our new staff. This week, I wanted to let our parent community know who our amazing Year Advisors are for 2020 and also the Head Teachers overseeing each Key Learning Area. I trust this may help you in seeking their support if you require assistance or have a question to ask.
Awards of Distinction
Hastings Secondary College once again congratulates all our students who will be receiving recognition at the Hastings Secondary College Awards of Distinction. These awards will celebrate their exceptional performance in the academic year 2019 and will be held on Monday 10 February at Port Panthers, 6pm.
Important Information 2020
- Student expectations for all students - Read more
- School Term dates for 2020 - Read more
- New school pool shirts are available - Read more
- Second hand uniforms - Read more
- School photos - Read more
- Parent and carer guide to HSC years - Read more
- Uniform/Shoes guidelines & School policies/expectations - Read more
Check out dates and important dates Term 1 2020 for Port Macquarie Campus.
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.
Letters will go home this week to Year 7 and 8 students.
College Dance Auditions
College Dance Company auditions took place this week. The standard was extraordinary and students will be advised of their acceptance to the program this week.
Safe on Social Media
Last week students heard from social media expert Kirra Pendergast. Kirra presented some hard truths about the hidden dangers of the online world.
Sessions have also been arranged for Years 8, 9 and 10 over the coming weeks with Senior Constable Steven Jeffery, Police Liaison Officer.
- THURSDAY 13 February- Year 8 – Social Media (sharing of images).
- MONDAY 24 February – Year 10 – Driver Education
- TUESDAY 3 March – Year 10 – Domestic Violence.
- TUESDAY 3 March – Year 9 – Domestic Violence.
See what is happening in your community. In this newsletter we update you on summer sports registrations, community grants and school holiday activities.
Port Macquarie Campus P&C Association has been working with our Local Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams in relation to the mounting concerns of our parents and citizens and the wider school community regarding the deteriorating condition of our Campus.
As a result of Mrs William’s hard work and persistence in dealing with the Minister of Education and the Department of Education, we find ourselves in a position where we have been offered an information session to ask questions and understand the process regarding the remodeling infrastructure projects at both the Port Macquarie Campus and Westport Campus to make them fit for educational purpose.
INVITATION
An invitation is extended to attend an information session on the infrastructure and remodelling of Port Macquarie Campus and Westport Campus.
The main speaker of the evening is a Senior Project Manager for the Department of Education, Mr Noble Haddad.
Mr Haddad will be the Project Manager for the redesign to our Campus and should be the perfect person to answer the many questions raised, such as, how much money will be invested?, can we see the plans?, start date?, finish date, what the renovations/remodelling will look like? and when we will get a solid commitment on time and money from the Department of Education?
The information session will be held at Port Macquarie Campus at 6:30pm, Tuesday 18 February 2020.
The invitation is extended to anyone who is concerned about the condition of our Campus and the future teaching/ learning conditions for our students and teachers.
Spread the word and see you there.
The monthly P&C meeting will be held afterwards, time permitting.
Colour Splash and Dash
Port Macquarie Campus is working with our P&C Association and will hold a Colour Splash and Dash event on 8 April 2020.
The aim is to raise money for the redevelopment and beautification of the front entrance to the campus, which is currently old and uninviting and much in need of an upgrade. We are also looking to implement solar panels for the campus.
The event is a fun run with colour and students will be encouraged to raise money for their campus. We want to provide incentives for the fundraising by offering prizes for students who fundraise to beautify their community.
If you are a business or know a community member who would like to donate prizes and/money for the event we would be very appreciative of any donations.
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