Principal's Report
This week, we welcome Andrea Bellgrove as our new Assistant Principal replacing Mr Ayman Youssef. Andrea, an experienced Assistant Principal from Dandenong High School will be supporting Mabo House.
Currently, Ms Kelly Krieg is on leave and in her absence, Ms Amy Mraz will be Acting Assisting Principal supporting Freeman House. During this time, Mr Russell Beveridge will lead the Technology Domain.
Congratulations to Ms Sakina Ghulami. Ms Ghulami will depart our college this Friday 19th August to work as an Accountant. Ms Ghulami has been a positive member of our Multi Cultural Aides. On behalf of our community, I wish to thank her for her service and wish Ms Ghulami every success for the future.
Congratulations to Mr Jamie Marks. Mr Marks has accepted a teaching position at Parkdale Secondary College, commencing in Term 4. Mr Marks has made a strong contribution to our learning community.
Congratulations to Mr Andrew Steele. Mr Steel has accepted a position at C.I.R.E, an independent School. Mr Steele will depart our college at the end of next week.
Thank you to all families who attended our Student Learning Conferences on Wednesday. When students reflect and seek feedback, improvement is possible.
This week student and staff have celebrated and enjoyed Science Week. Thanks to Ms Naomi Dawson and the Science team for their work. Next week is English Week!
Earlier this week, our Explore Students (Year 7 students) participated in HP’s Plant a Tree Day. A huge thanks to Ms Sarah Taylor who braved a wet week to support students with planting native shrubs and trees.
Last week, Students from our college attended a smart manufacturing tour visiting some fantastic businesses in Hallam. There are increasing opportunities for students to engage in School Based Apprenticeships (SBAT’s). SBAT allow students to start their apprenticeships and earn money, while remaining at school. If students wish to know more about SBAT’s and our Headstart Program, they need to contact our Careers Team.
Thank you to Mr Russell Beveridge and Mr Tony D’Auria who supported students last Saturday at the Robo Tournament.
Recently, students from our college participated in Rugby against Fountain Gate Secondary College. Thanks to Mr Cam Christiansen and Mr Erin Louden for supporting our students
Stage 2 Building works.
Our STEAM Building is progressing well. We are expecting the handover of this state -of -the- art building in September.
Ministerial visit
Claire O’Neil, Minister of Federal Minister for Home affairs and Cybersafety recently attended our college to Launch the M.E.R.L.E Program here at HPSC. M.E.R.L.E stands for Mentor, Empower, Reflect, Learn and Earn and supports young people to gain life skills to reach their potential. The program helps to create an environment where young people experience positive involvement at home, school, with friends and in the community. Thanks to Kelly- Anne Fisher for representing School Council.
Uniform
An important Uniform reminder- As mentioned, a number of times over the year, from the start of 2023, the old HPSC spray jacket will no long be able to be worn. Over the past two years, we have been slowly phasing in the new soft shell HPSC log jacket and from 2023 all students Year 7-11 are required to wear the new jacket. Our Year 12 students will of course, have the Graduate jackets, which is a long- standing tradition.
Attendance
Throughout the year we have been encouraging high levels of attendance from all our students. We know that students who perform well and show high levels of learning growth attend school often. Throughout the year we have been having redemptions of time for students who have fallen behind in their expected attendance levels. Recently, we have expanded this to include Year 10 students, as they need to become familiar with the expectations of senior school.
Course Counselling
Thank you to the families who attended the various Course Counselling days. We are entering the final stages of completing this work, which is an important part of our planning for next year.
Thank you to all families for your on-going support as transform our school from good to great.
Wayne Haworth
Principal