Facilities and resources
Our college offers a wide range of spaces, tools and resources to support student learning. Our modern facilities help students build skills, try new things and stay engaged. Whether it’s for study, sport, creativity or technology, we give students what they need to succeed.
Our college facilities
Our college has modern spaces that support learning in every area. We’re proud of our facilities. They help students build skills, stay active and explore new interests. They include:
- Bright and comfortable classrooms
- A well-stocked library for reading and research
- Science labs for hands-on experiments
- Sports fields for fitness and fun
- Art and music and performances spaces for creative learning
- Modern computer lab for digital learning
Hastings Secondary College Port Macquarie PCYC
The state-of-the-art multi-use sports facility was established for the Port Macquarie-Hastings community through the partnership between Hastings Secondary College and Police Citizens Youth Clubs (PCYC), showcasing the commitment of both organisations to support the growth and development of young people.
Priority Access for Hastings Secondary College Students
The joint-use Hastings Secondary College Port Macquarie PCYC is an innovative collaboration, providing both Port Macquarie and Westport Campus students with priority access to a world-class sports facility and various other practical learning spaces during school operational hours. Students accessing the facility as part of school programs do not require a PCYC membership or need to pay for its use.
The brand-new PCYC Club includes the following features and facilities:
- 2 x Indoor multi-sports courts
- Café/Kiosk
- Gymnastics space
- Event, training, and meeting rooms
- 3 x Multi-purpose activity rooms
- Police and Administration offices
- Gym/Fitness space
- Accessible amenities
- Youth Hub
- Undercover car parking
Access Outside of School Hours
Outside school operational hours, all users are required to have a PCYC membership and pay for any relevant program costs. As part of the partnership, all Hastings Secondary College students are provided with a PCYC membership to use outside of school hours at no cost, though they must still pay for any PCYC program costs, just like other community members. It is important to note that these outside school-hour programs are run by PCYC, not school staff.
The Planning and Establishment
The conception and extensive planning for this unique partnership began in 2016. It is the first partnership of its kind, where a school and a PCYC work together in a joint-use facility on a co-located school site. The facility primarily serves Hastings Secondary College, accommodating students from both the Westport and Port Macquarie campuses during school hours. Outside school hours, on weekends, and during school holidays, the facility is open to the wider community, maximizing its usage and ensuring that this valuable asset remains accessible to all.
Building a Safe and Welcoming Facility for our students and the community
The modern building has been designed with the needs of both the college and the broader community in mind, creating a safe and inclusive space for everyone. An extensive consultation process was conducted to maximize the operational potential of the facility. This process involved seeking feedback from the community and collaborating with staff and students to finalize the interior design, programs, and features that would best serve the needs of Hastings Secondary College students. Our College Deputy Principal, Geoff Duck, and PDHPE Head Teachers from both Westport and Port Macquarie campuses traveled to Sydney to research the latest PCYC programs and present their findings to college students and staff. They were impressed with each facility's programs, offerings, and PCYC’s ability to be flexible and cater to each community’s specific needs.
“As a college, our aim is all about improving student learning outcomes, and PCYC's philosophy is about empowering young people to reach their potential. It's just a perfect partnership.” – Geoff Duck
Contact Information
For any school-related questions about the HSCPM PCYC, please contact:
- College Principal: Meaghan Cook
- HT PDHPE Port Macquarie Campus: Mr Mick Sanderson
- HT PDHPE Westport Campus: Mr Richard McFarlane
For any outside school-hours PCYC-related questions, please direct these to PCYC.
Address: 12 Owen St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Phone: (02) 5542 2447
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Resources and technology
Our college uses modern technology and digital learning tools. Our resources help students learn, create and stay connected. As a NSW public college, we have access to shared programs, tools and support available to all colleges in the state.
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