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Extra Curriculars

Hampton Park Students Shine at 4C's Cultural Celebration

 

Hampton Park Secondary College students delivered an unforgettable showcase of talent at this year’s 4C's: Cultivating Creative Cultures with Communities event, held on 2nd September. The students captivated the audience with their traditional dances, celebrating their cultural heritage on the big stage with pride and passion.

 

This year marked our largest event yet, featuring an impressive 9 performances and showcasing the talents of 140 students. It was an extraordinary display of creativity and collaboration, with more students involved than ever before!

 

Months of hard work and dedication paid off, as the students demonstrated both creativity and a deep connection to their roots. The event was the power of cultural expression, bringing together families, friends, and the wider community to celebrate the rich diversity within Hampton Park Secondary College.

 

 

The success of the students would not have been possible without the support of staff, parents and families. Their encouragement played a key role in helping the students prepare for the event and take the stage with confidence. Hampton Park Secondary College extends its heartfelt thanks to the families for supporting their children in such a meaningful way.

 

As the event came to a close, it was clear that the celebration of culture not only provided a platform for the students to shine but also strengthened the bonds within the community.

Interschool Sports

We kicked off the term with Basketball, Table Tennis, Handball, and Futsal. Each team demonstrated impressive skill and teamwork, representing our school with great enthusiasm and sportsmanship.

 

In Table Tennis, our Senior and Intermediate teams excelled, winning in their division events with outstanding performances and they have now advanced to the regional championships. Our Girls Futsal teams also shone brightly this term. Both the Senior and Year 8 teams delivered exceptional performances in their respective events, each securing the win on the day. Their success shows their dedication and teamwork. We are proud of all our teams and their achievements. Their success not only highlights their individual talents but also reflects the strong friendships, teamwork and respect for one another and the wider school communities. 

 

 

Congratulations to all of our students for their victories and for representing our school so admirably. 

 

We are also thrilled to share some exciting news about our Senior Girls Soccer team, who have made us incredibly proud by securing the runner-up position in the regional championships! The team showed off their exceptional skills and sportsmanship on the field as they faced off against EMC in the final. Despite their best efforts, they emerged as the runners-up. This achievement is a testament to their hard work, resilience, and teamwork.

 

Later in the term HPSC students represented at Division Athletics, it was a great day with students competing in various track and field events. We are particularly thrilled to announce several new records set by our remarkable students:

  • Dasman Vagai Salesulu broke the division record in Discus with an impressive 27.9m throw, Shotput with 13.37m and also took first place in Javelin (no new record).
  • Mohammad Hussaini broke the record for Javelin achieving a a huge of 34.46m throw.
  • Our 17 Girls Relay Team set a new record in the relay event, finishing with a time of 1.01.27

These outstanding achievements are a testament to their remarkable performances and inspire all of us to strive for excellence in our pursuits.

 

Pese Mai Choir Delivers a Stunning Performance at State School Spectacular

We are incredibly proud to announce that Pese Mai, previously known as the Pasifika Choir, delivered a powerful and moving performance at this year’s State School Spectacular. 

 

After 5 months of dedicated rehearsals, Pese Mai took the stage and captivated the audience with their harmonious voices and cultural vibrancy.

The choir is a unique collaboration of talented students from several schools, including Hampton Park Secondary College, Lyndhurst Secondary College, Cranbourne West Secondary College, Monterey Secondary College, and Narre Warren P-12. Together, they have worked tirelessly to represent their shared heritage and passion for music.

 

The hard work and commitment of the choir were evident in their seamless performance, which stood out beautifully, reflecting their dedication and unity. We couldn’t be more proud of how they represented their schools and communities on such a prestigious stage.

 

A huge congratulations to Pese Mai for their remarkable achievement! 

 

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