Hastings Secondary College

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Co-curricular and programs

Programs

We offer academic programs for high-performing students and those with special interests.

 

PIPs and Academy Program

Year 7 and 8 students must apply to the academy program or undertake a PIP.
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Zenith and Aurora

High performing Year 7 and 8 students can apply to our Zenith program.
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Co-curricular activities

We encourage students to take part in co-curricular activities. Our campuses offer a range of groups to help develop student interests and talents. Contact your campus office to find out more.

Band and ensembles

Any student with an interest in public speaking can join their campus debating team. Teams take part in the state-wide competitions and become confident active speakers.

Chess club

The chess club is open to all students of all levels. Each week chess players meet for regular competitive chess and/or social chess.  We run a variety tournaments to suit all players. From time to time we host a chess masterclass, designed to help all players improve their game.

Dance

Our dance program is open to students of all ages and abilities. Students in the program receive technical training and take part in professional workshops. Dance styles include jazz, contemporary, lyrical, musical theatre and hip hop.

Debating and public speaking

Any student with an interest in public speaking can join their campus debating team. Teams take part in the state-wide competitions and become confident active speakers.

Games club

Games club is for students who want to play roleplaying games, card games, board games, and strategy games. Meet at the campus library at 2.15-5.15pm (Westport campus) or during lunch 1 & 2 (Port Macquarie campus).

International experiences

The chess club open to all students of all levels. Each week chess players meet for regular competitive chess and/or social chess.  We run a variety tournaments to suit all players. From time to time we host a chess masterclass, designed on helping all players improve their game.

Robotics

Our specialist, competition winning robotics program is open to students of all levels. Our college teams take part in competitions and events across Australia and overseas.

Student Representative Council (SRC)

Our SRC on each campus develops student leadership and teamwork skills. Student leaders work together to achieve goals, build school spirit and promote social responsibility. The SRC is open to junior and senior students.

2024 Hastings Secondary College student leadership team (JPG 209KB)

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