HPSC Newshamper

House Information

Student Led Conferences 

Dear Students and Families,

We are excited to announce a new format for our Student Led Conferences this year. The Conferences will take place over two days:

  • Tuesday, 25th March
  • Wednesday, 26th March

Please note: There will be no regular classes on these days.

 

Why are we changing the format?

Research shows that when families/carers and teachers work together, students experience greater learning gains. We aim to strengthen these connections through the Conferences while encouraging students to reflect on their learning journey.

 

Senior Student Conferences (years 10-12)

  • will be held in Freeman House
  • Students will present their learning and reflections to families/carers and teachers.

 

Junior Student Conferences (years 7-9)

  • students will present their Learning Portfolio subject pages sharing their goals and reflections 
  • In the Term 3 Conferences, Junior students will be presenting their portfolios to their Connect or another significant teacher to share their learning and growth over the year
  • Further information will be shared about this exciting development later in the year

 

Key Information:

  • Conferences now run over two days to allow all students and families/carers to attend
  • ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED even if a family/carer cannot attend. Rolls will be marked, and attendance will be recorded for one day
  • Students are to wear full school uniform

In the Conferences:

  • Students will reflect on their achievements, areas for improvement, and future goals.
  • Families/carers will engage with students and teachers to discuss learning progress.

 

Booking Information:

  • Bookings open on Thursday, 27th February, at 5:00 pm and close on Monday, 24th March, at 5:00 pm.
  • Conferences are scheduled in 10-minute intervals
  • Bookings are made through Compass using your parent login
    • Students can also book with their teachers or House Admin officers
  • Please contact your House if you need support with bookings

 

On the Day:

  • Check in at Freeman House for a map and Teacher Location sheet.
  • Complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits, and water will be available for families/carers.

 

We look forward to seeing you at the Student Led Conferences and working together to support student learning.

2025 National eSmart Week at HPSC

This year our College will continue to participate in the National eSmart Week. This is an initiative of the Alannah & Madeline Foundation and will be held from Monday 31 March to Sunday 6 April. 

This year’s National eSmart Week theme is ‘Be Heard. Be eSmart’ and is about young people confidently shaping the digital spaces they want to be in.  The week from Monday, 31st March to Sunday 6th April celebrates the work schools have done to help guide our young people in navigating these complex and dynamic digital spaces with caution and confidence. 

Staff and students will be completing a range of activities that encourages us all to reflect on our use of digital technologies and to consider how we can all continue to create positive digital footprints when online. 

📚✨ Homework Club is back for 2025!

Need some help with your homework? Have some tasks to catch up on? Want to study with like-minded students? Come to Homework Club- we have experienced teachers to tutor you and help you get ahead.

 

📚✨ Library Upgrade – Ready for 2025!

Our Library has undergone an exciting upgrade, with brand-new shelving, tables, and chairs installed at the end of last year — creating a more modern, welcoming space for everyone to enjoy.

We offer a wide variety of books across all reading levels, including:

📖 Fiction & Non-Fiction

🖼️ Picture Books

💥 Graphic Novels

📱 eBooks & Audiobooks

 

Our graphic novel collection continues to grow, featuring classic authors like Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Homer, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – making timeless stories more accessible and engaging for everyone.

The new shelving makes it easier for students of all heights to reach their favourite books, and new signage coming soon will make finding the perfect read even simpler!

It’s been fantastic to see more English and Literacy classes visiting the Library — with a record of 10 classes in one day!

 

Don’t forget, students can also access:🌐 eBooks & Audiobooks anytime through the ePlatform app: https://hpsc.wheelers.co/

 

🔍 World Book Online for research, daily news, and translation into multiple languages: https://www.worldbookonline.com/?uid=hpsc5&pwd=hpsc5

We can't wait to see even more students discovering their next great read in 2025! 📚✨