Principal's Message

I spend some time with students this week discussing their academic reports. I indicated that potential employers will be interested in a number of things about them and that their reports can often supply that information.

Safe on Social  - Invitation 22 July 2019

Concerned about your children’s safety on social media? Looking for the answers but not sure where to turn? The Safe on Social Media face-to-face presentation and Q&A session delivers real life case studies and strategies to help parents support their children.

Activities - Whole of School

• 23 July - First day back Term 3
• 26 July - National Tree Planting Day
• Tuesday 23 July - First day of Term 3
• 08 Aug - North Coast Athletics- Coffs Harbour
• 10-11 Aug - City to Surf Excursion​
• 12 Aug - Hastings Valley Science Fair - Read more
• 16 Aug - Sky Stories - Astronomy Night
• 26 Aug - Parenting Seminar with Dr Michael Carr-Gregg - Book now
• 26 Aug - U19’s Girls Futsal Champion of Champions - Coffs Harbour
• 29 Aug - Father's Day DIY Project Showcase - 5pm - 8pm at Bunnings
• 02 Sep - National Pyjama Day - out of uniform fundraiser - Read more
• 10 Sep - Parent/Teacher Interviews
• 27 Sep - Last day Term 3
• 15 Oct - First day Term 4
• 30 Oct - Billy Elliot - Lyric Theatre Sydney Excursion
• 02 Nov - Relay for Life
• 28 Nov - Count down to Christmas Parade
• 03 Dec - Year 6 to 7 Orientation Day
• 04 Dec - Year 7 2020 Disco - 6pm - 8pm
• 20 Dec - Last day Term 4

Activities (by year group)

Year 7

22 Jul - Safe on Social Media Seminar - Westport Primary School

25 Jul - Taiko Drumming Workshop

25 - 28 Jul - FRC Duel Down Under Robotics Competition - Sydney
01 Aug -Year 7 Dark Glow Disco - 6pm to 8pm - Read more
30 Aug - U14’s Boys Futsal Champion of Champions - Coffs Harbour
19 Sep - Vaccinations - Dose 2, catch up Dose 1 & Boostrix
13 Dec - End of Year Student School Reports distributed

Year 8
25 Jul - Taiko Drumming Workshop
25 - 28 Jul - FRC Duel Down Under Robotics Competition - Sydney
30 Aug - U14’s Boys Futsal Champion of Champions - Coffs Harbour
19 Sep - Vaccinations - HPV Dose 2 catch up
13 Dec - End of Year Student School Reports distributed

Year 9
25 - 28 Jul - FRC Duel Down Under Robotics Competition - Sydney
09 Aug - BOATSMART Program
13 Dec - End of Year Student School Reports distributed

Year 10
24 - 26 Jul - Luminosity Youth Summit
25 - 28 Jul - FRC Duel Down Under Robotics Competition - Sydney
19 Sep - Vaccinations - Catch ups
08 & 11 Nov - End of Course Exams
13 Dec - End of Year Student School Reports distributed

Year 11
19 - 22 Jul - Mount Selwyn Snow Trip
24 - 26 Jul - Luminosity Youth Summit
25 - 28 Jul - FRC Duel Down Under Robotics Competition - Sydney
16 - 27 Sep - End of Course Exams
08 Nov - End of Course Student School Reports distributed

Year 12
12 - 23 Aug - HSC Trial Exams
26 Sep - Student School Reports distributed
26 Sep - Year 12 Graduation
17 Oct - 11 Nov - HSC Exams
20 Nov - Year 12 Formal - Panthers

• ABC 7.30 Report interviewing Lloyd Godson and his students about their Marine Studies excursion to Lady Elliot Island.
• Official opening of the Supported Learning Chicken Coop
• Iesha Apthorpe - Secretary for the Day
• Drama Camp
• CityServe Westport Clean up day
• Mural for a day
• Dr Michael Carr-Gregg Parent Seminar organised for late August
• Morgan Jean aces the pool joining the elite North Coast Academy of Sport squad
• Koala Smart Program - Tacking Point Lions Club

Come along and have some fun with your friends at the Year 7 Get your Glow on Disco on Thursday 1 August at the Port Macquarie Campus School Hall on Owen Street commencing at 6 pm and finishing at 8 pm.

If your child would like to attend the disco, please register and complete the online permission slip no later than Friday 26 July. 

July School Holiday Fun

• Australian Reptile Park - Big Kids 2 Keepers Holiday Program
• Screenteens Film and Television - Holiday Workshops
• Australian Film, Television and Radio School - Holiday Workshops

See what else is happening in your community

• White Card Course - Prepare to Work Safely in Construction
• World Education Program (WEP) - Exchange Student Opportunities
• 16 Aug - Sky Stories - Astronomy Night
• Wayne Richards Scholarship - Nominations now open
• Australian Defence Force Gap Year - Keep an eye on this site
• Rotary Youth Exchange 2020 - Applications now open

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.

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