Important Updates, House Information & Clubs
Library news
Please make an effort over the holidays to look for any books you have outstanding. You can find out here: hpsc.functionalsolutions.com.au if you are not sure what you have. Just above the school logo, there is a button to press called My Loans and Overdues. The list of what you have borrowed will be there.
You can still read over the holidays, ebooks and audiobooks are available through https://hpsc.eplatform.co or on the ePlatform app. You can borrow two books for two weeks. You can’t lose them, but they do automatically return at the two-week mark and can only be renewed if no one else has reserved the title.
If you need a hard copy, visit the Hampton Park or Bunjil Place Library.
Exciting Timetable Changes Coming in 2026!
In 2026, we will be introducing a new school timetable designed to increase learning opportunities and better support all students across the years. From next year, the school day will run from 9:00am to 3:10pm, with five periods per day, extending the current day by 10 minutes.
This change is the result of extensive consultation, as outlined by our Principal, Wayne Haworth, and reflects our commitment to optimising learning time and student growth.
Key Changes at a Glance:
- Five periods per day
- School day extended by 10 minutes (9:00am – 3:10pm)
- Four periods per subject in core learning areas
- A new Careers and Pathways program for Year 10 students on Wednesdays (Period 5) – beginning Term 1, 2026
- Year 11 and 12 students will continue to finish early on Wednesdays for independent study or SACs
- Full alignment with Department of Education curriculum requirements
- Greater flexibility and choice in student learning programs from Years 8–10
Curriculum Allocation (Years 7–10)
| Subject Area | Periods per Week (60 mins) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | Whole year – all students |
| Mathematics | 4 | Whole year – all students |
| Science– Biological, Chemical, Earth & Space, Physical | 4 | Year 7: Core, full yearYear 8: Core, 1 Semester + 1 Free Choice electiveYear 9: Core + electiveYear 10: 1 Semester elective required |
| Humanities– History, Geography, Civics, Economics | 4 | Year 7: Core, full yearYear 8: Core + 1 Semester electiveYear 9: Core, 1 Semester + 1 electiveYear 10: 1 Semester elective required |
| Health & Physical Education | 4 | Year 7: Core, full yearYears 8–10: 1 Semester Core + 1 Semester elective |
| The Arts– Visual & Performing | 2 (Yr 7)4 (Yr 8–10 electives) | Year 7: 2 electives per Semester, covering Visual, Performing, Digital Tech & TechnologyYear 8–10: 2 electives per year, ensuring broad exposure |
| STEM & Technology– Robotics, Innovate, Foods, Digital Tech | 4 (elective) | Integrated across Arts/Tech electives and Science/Math choices |
| Student Wellbeing & Portfolios | 1 | Years 7–9: Learning portfolios, BSEM strategies, Careers & Pathways, Respectful Relationships |
| Careers & Pathways (CP1) | 1 | Year 10 only – includes Work Related Skills unit |