Opportunities and activities
At Hastings Secondary College, we offer a variety of co-curricular (extra-curricular) programs and activities.
Getting involved in co-curricular activities supports learning beyond the classroom. They help students build new skills, make friends and explore new interests.
Our co-curricular highlights
Robotics
The Hastings Heroines team strengthens our robotics program by providing a space for collaboration, creativity and confidence-building for girls in STEM. This initiative is being championed by two of our outstanding students, Stephanie and Nuala, whose leadership and enthusiasm have been instrumental in creating this new opportunity.
Lego League
Our College held a special assembly to honour our internationally recognised LEGO League team, The Baked Pickles, following their extraordinary achievement representing Australia at the 2025 FIRST LEGO League World Championships in Houston, Texas.
Career and Training Pathways
Supporting our students in exploring future career and study pathways is a key priority, and one of the many ways this is achieved is through access to high-quality events such as the Mid Coast Careers Market, held this week.
Dance
Our dance studios were filled with creativity and talent as rehearsals for both the junior and senior ensembles of the upcoming Lower North Coast Dance Festival brought together the region’s most elite performers to collaborate and pursue their passion for movement and expression.
Sports
Sport is an integral part of our college community, and we take great pride in seeing our students thrive in their chosen fields. Whether on the netball court, athletics track, or any other sporting arena, our students consistently demonstrate dedication, perseverance, and sportsmanship. We are committed to nurturing and supporting them as they develop their talents and strive for excellence.
FRC Southern Cross Regional
Competing against 44 of the top school, university, and community teams from across the Asia-Pacific, the team advanced to the event finals, showcasing strategic gameplay and impressive autonomous runs. We are incredibly proud of our students for securing 8th place in such a highly competitive field.
Aboriginal education
We are committed to engaging our Aboriginal students in learning and working with community, industry, business and educators. We work with two programs - the Clontarf Academy for our Aboriginal boys and Sista Connections for our Aboriginal girls.
The Clontarf Foundation
Our campuses work in partnership with The Clontarf Foundation. Clontarf helps young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men to attend school, finish Year 12 and enter employment. Full time mentors support the young men through the program. Mentors help to build positive relationships and increase self-esteem and develop life skills.
Our approach has proven to be very successful, not only in attracting young men to school and keeping them there, but also in having them embrace more disciplined, purposeful and healthy lifestyles.
To learn more, visit the Clontarf Foundation website or contact your campus administration office.
Sista Connections
Sista Connections is focused on empowering Aboriginal women to be leaders and role models of the future. The program provides academic support, empowerment through entrepreneurism and employment, well-being, and community connections.
The program builds the capacity, employability, mental health, and well-being of our girls, and pathways to senior success. Sista Connections works in partnership with the community.
We pride ourselves on fostering a strong sense of belonging within the school community.
Read more in the Sista Connections brochure (PDF 2.2 MB).
Shop Sista
Shop Sista is proudly operated by Sista Connections students at Hastings Secondary College. Products sold through Shop Sista are developed through our Sista Connections Aboriginal Girls Program.
Sista Connection students produce and develop products and services, catering with bush foods to textiles, art, and homewares. We partner with local businesses to provide customers with a cultural experience when shopping for a range of authentic indigenous products. The income generated supports our Aboriginal Girls Program at Hastings Secondary College.
Shop Sista catering
Sista Connections students also provide catering with dishes inspired by bush tucker. A minimum of 10 people is required for catering. At least eight days notice is required as our students cook, plate and deliver dishes. All funds from Shop Sista Catering goes back into the Sista Connections Program for Aboriginal girls.
Download our menu: Sista Connections catering menu (PDF 568.41 KB)
Shop Sista Condiments
Condiments can be purchased from the front office at both campuses. The range includes Bush Honey and Bush Relish with more to come.
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