Construction

2021 has proven to be a year of milestones which has brought excitement along with the need for adaptability from the Hampton Park Secondary College (HPSC) community. The year began with a major renovation to one of our gyms which is being converted into a two-storey centre for one of our houses. Adjacent to this centre, there will be a two-storey gymnasium that is to be used by HPSC students during school hours, and the local community before and after school. HPSC students interested in working in the fitness industry will be able to undertake a Vocational Educational Training (VET) program as an element of their senior years study, with the gym as a valuable resource to develop their skills.

Term two saw the commencement of construction of a new STEAM Centre that will be full of emerging technologies, where students can experiment, discover, and create. This building will contain a mix of twentieth and twenty first century equipment enabling students to explore the past as they develop skills for the future.

Once the STEAM Centre is complete, students will be able to share their learning with parents and carers during open evenings where student’s creations and learning will be on show. Parents and carers will be taken through the learning process and be able to share in their children’s achievements and see it through their eyes.

Whilst the two-storey and STEAM Centre spaces were being built, plans were underway for a fully renovated science wing and the conversion of J Block into a series of flexible learning spaces, as well as a centre for one of the HPSC houses. These renovations will enable students interested in the sciences to shine and foster interest in the environment, engineering, and medical fields. In addition, J Block renovations will provide a base for one of our houses as well as spaces that promote independent learning.

The final area under construction is a new Wellness Centre that includes Doctors in Schools and will provide a location where students can access a variety of services to support their health and wellbeing.

- Ayman Youssef