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NAPLAN tests are completed, and exam preparation for senior students is underway. Staff and students enjoyed Harmony Day celebrations and watched indigenous students perform traditional dances and a smoking ceremony. Our annual Year 11 Business Management and VCAL Business Carnival was once again a huge success.
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The College introduces its new Improvement Policy giving students the opportunity to improve their knowledge and better their original scores on major assessment tasks. Years 10, 11 and 12 students, exemplified teamwork and challenged themselves and each other during their Mini Olympics, Survivor and Trivia Nights respectively. Our 2016 Italian delegation held Gelati fundraiser events to raise money to support their upcoming international visit to our sister school in Forli, Italy. Read more . . .
While our Sister School Exchange Program between Hoppers Crossing Secondary College and Costa Mesa’s Estancia High School in California celebrates it’s 10th year this year, our new Year 7 students are just beginning their secondary school journey which was celebrated with a Welcome Barbecue last week. Year 8 students cooked and sold hundreds of pancakes to staff and students to raise money for Uniting Care. Year 12 students attended a Study Camp at Federation University in Ballarat and students from all year levels are invited to participate in the upcoming Australian Mathematics Competition. Read more . . .
The College celebrates a stellar year with its best Year 12 results since opening in 1984. Hoppers students star in a DVD aimed at helping young people learn to access health services and will be used in all Victorian Schools. Celebrations such as the Bianco Nero Ball, Year 10 Formal and 2015 Awards Night end the year on a high note. Helpful information such as 2016 start dates and how to download the College app are also included. Read more . . .
The year winds down with formal classes for the Class of 2015 coming to and end, end of year celebrations are in full swing, and external exams underway. 2016 College Captains and Vice Captains were announced. Orientation Classes for the Class of 2016 begin and include a visit to Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds and Waterfront campuses in Geelong. Read more . . .
Excitement is almost at fever pitch with the Wakakirri Awards Night which is taking place next week. Our Italian Sister School has arrived and the 2015 China Delegation is preparing for their departure to China later this month. Our 2016 Netbook Program information is contained within the pages of this issue of Newsline. The October Test timetable is highlighted
Although it has barely begun, a lot has been packed into Term 3 at Hoppers Crossing Secondary College already. In this issue we cover the Mid-Year Honours Night, the arrival of the Estancia delegation, Course Selection and Year 12 Examination Timetables.
The front entrance to the College has now been completed and I would like to thank many of the parents and students who have sent me positive e-mails or made positive comments to me in person, relating to how wonderful the upgrade looks.
Congratulations to the following people who have been successful in their nomination to be a part of our 2015 College Council. I look forward to working with all of you throughout 2015 in order to provide the best learning environment for our students and help them fulfill their academic potential.
Welcome to our first edition of Newsline for 2015! I would especially like to extend a very warm welcome to all the ‘new’ Year 7 parents and other ‘new’ parents to the College. Thank you for choosing ‘Hoppers’ as your preferred choice of secondary education for your child. We aim do our very best to ensure all students have a rewarding, challenging and most enjoyable time whilst at Hoppers Crossing Secondary College.
