About

Principal’s Message

One size does not fit all and neither should education. Every student is unique and individual in their interests, passions and learning needs. Here at Hampton Park Secondary College we are committed to embedding an education model that is student-centred and focused on enabling learning pathways.

Our world is rapidly changing, so we must better prepare students.  At HPSC, we believe that ‘education should be done with students, rather than to students’. We are committed to embedding an education model that is student-centred and brings out the best in our young people.

When students are passionately engaged in their education, at their point of need, learning deepens and outcomes improve. Students at Hampton Park Secondary College are offered three programs – Explore (Year 7), Enhance (Years 8-10) and Excel (Year 11- 12) in a vertical learning approach whereby students are grouped according to their passions and learning needs rather than simply by age.

We recognise that all students are unique and different with individual interests, and as such we want to provide students with the opportunity to individualise their educational program. We do this by giving some control back to students and allowing them to select  classes from over 100 new electives, such as Planet Earth, Robotics and Snack Attack, to Fantastic Beasts, Rugby Academy and much more. 

Our innovative, tailor-made approach to learning assists students so that no student is held back, and no one is left behind.  Learning is an organic process and by creating optimal conditions for learning, students thrive. 

To see our learning community in action and discover our individually tailored student programmes and discuss what learning opportunities Hampton Park Secondary College can offer your student, book a Principal led tour today.

Principal Wayne Haworth

Key College Dates

Below are some important upcoming dates for parents/carers and students:

  • Tuesday 7th March – College Photo Day
  • Wednesday 8th March – College Open Night
  • Friday 10th March – Swimming Sports Day 
  • Monday 13th March – Labour Day Public Holiday – No Classes
  • Wednesday 15th March – Student Led Conferences
  • Monday 20th/Tuesday 21st March – NAPLAN Testing
  • Tuesday 28th March – College Photo catch up day
  • Thursday 6th April – Last day of Term 1
  • Wednesday May 31st- Friday June 2nd – Year 7 Lady Northcote Recreation Camp

Meet Our Principal Staff

Wayne Haworth, 

College Principal

 

There has never been a more exciting time to join Hampton Park secondary College! Improving student learning is at the core of my work and of our college. All students deserve the right to reach their potential and to achieve success. At HPSC, we acknowledge that success comes in many different forms. Our world is changing rapidly, and we believe at schools too, must evolve to support students. We believe that learning should be done with, rather than to students. Students at our college have a real say in their learning programs and in how our school operates. Our student empowered model of learning supports students to develop the skills necessary to be curious, creative, resourceful, caring and responsible citizens.

Kelly Krieg,

Assistant Principal, Freeman House

I have been an educator for over 20 years, and I am thrilled to have joined the Hampton Park Secondary College community as an Assistant Principal. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, I support senior school improvement, the house system, school wide attendance, data literacy and the performing arts. At Hampton Park Secondary College we believe learning is done with students, not to students. We strive to know every student as person and learner, and we are committed to ensuring the learning needs of all students are met. Our college is innovative and vibrant so I encourage you to consider HPSC as your school of choice in the future.

Paul Broecker, 

Assistant Principal, Walton House

 

Our leadership team is passionate about providing a safe, supportive and inclusive school that empowers every student to experience success and reach their full potential. Every student, no matter their background or circumstances deserves the very best education. My primary role within the College is to lead the improvement of our curriculum programs, and support teachers to continuously improve their practice.

Max Eldridge,

Assistant Principal, Hollows House

I have worked at Hampton Park Secondary College since the beginning of 2022. My focuses within the College are around implementing the operations of the College, as well as co-leading our literacy and numeracy improvement. At Hampton Park Secondary College we firmly believe that every student can achieve success and that success looks different for every student. As a leader within the College, I work with our team to ensure that we provide the best opportunities we can for all of our students.

Andrea Bellgrove,

Assistant Principal, Mabo House

 

I joined Hampton Park Secondary College in August so am a new member of the College. As one of the four Assistant Principals I support teaching and learning across the school with a focus on School-Wide Positive Behaviours, the Mentor Program, NPELS Transition Program, Learning Dispositions, Community Engagement and Alumni. I have thoroughly enjoyed my transition to HPSC, where the student-centred approach to teaching and learning is innovative, future focused and high quality to deeply engage students. I am excited about the work we are doing collectively across the school to support student growth and the development of well rounded, respectful citizens, where students can achieve and be their best. 

Our Staff

 

Our teachers are passionate about teaching and learning, and about seeing the potential of every student fulfilled.

Teaching at Hampton Park Secondary College is based on best practice from current research, and on the college values of Respect, Learning and Working Together.

As lifelong learners, our staff are committed to their personal and professional development, are responsible and accountable for the highest standards, and take pride in their achievements and those of students and colleagues.

Support

All staff at the college are committed to the growth of students as individuals, and to ensuring that students feel safe, valued and optimistic about themselves and their futures. High levels of classroom support at Hampton Park Secondary College ensure that students thrive as people and learners.

Contacting a Staff Member

If you would like to contact a member of our staff please call our General Office on (03) 8795 9400 or send an email to hampton.park.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au attentioning the staff member in the subject line.

Parents of current students can also contact teachers through Compass School Manager

House Leaders

Head of Hollows House:

Brad Andrews

Assistant Principal:

Max Eldridge

Year 7 & 8:

Aaron Hare

Year 9 & 10:

Leesha Naidoo

Year 11 & 12:

Annie Lingard

House Admin Assistant:

Joanne Miller

Head of Freeman House:

Georgianne Kios

Assistant Principal:

Kelly Krieg

Year 7 & 8:

Jake Collings

Year 9 & 10:

Matt Cram

Year 11 & 12:

Catherine Glenn

House Admin Assistant:

Ciara Vella & Maria Vrbic

 

Head of Mabo House:

Erin Louden

Assistant Principal:

Andrea Bellgrove

Year 7 & 8:

Jihad Musaghazi

Year 9 & 10:

Meg Beattie

Year 11 & 12:

Caroline Grove

House Admin Assistant:

Ashley Hickey

Head of Walton House:

Gabrielle Phelan

Assistant Principal:

Paul Broecker

Year 7 & 8:

Billy Jessop

Year 9 & 10:

Aria Sunga

Year 11 & 12:

Ben Wilson

House Admin Assistant:

Carly Felton

School Governance

All government schools are required to comply with Accountability measures. The Annual Report To The School Community provides a snapshot of achievement data in a range of areas such as Student Outcomes, Student Well Being and Student Pathways.

The School Strategic Plan provides the college with key targets and improvement strategies over a four year time frame.

School Policies

Policies are regularly reviewed and updated.

 

Department of Education and Training (DET) Victoria Policies:

Our Commitment to Child Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Support.

The Hampton Park Secondary College community is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.  We aim to provide an environment where children and young people feel safe and supported and their voices are heard in relation to decisions that affect their lives.  Particular attention will be paid to the cultural safety of Indigenous children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, international students, as well as the safety of children with a disability.

Hampton Park Secondary College has a zero tolerance for child abuse.  It is our belief that every child has the right to feel safe and secure in their environment and that no person, through their words, actions or inactions has the right to negatively impact a child physically, emotionally, socially, mentally or sexually.

Every person involved in the Hampton Park Secondary College community has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role he/she plays, individually and collectively, to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.

In our planning, decision making and operations, Hampton Park Secondary College will:

  1. Take a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety;
  2. Value and empower children to participate in decisions which affect their lives;
  3. Foster a culture of openness that supports all persons to safely disclose risks of harm to children
  4. Value diversity and promote inclusive practices
  5. Engage suitable people to work with children and have high quality staff and volunteer supervision and professional development;
  6. Ensure children know who to talk to if they are worried or are feeling unsafe, and that they are comfortable and encouraged to raise such issues;
  7. Report suspected abuse, neglect or mistreatment promptly to the appropriate authorities;
  8. Ensure a risk prevention and minimisation approach
  9. Take the legislative requirements seriously and ensure implementation and compliance with Ministerial Order 870 – Child Safe Standards -Managing the risk of child abuse in schools.
  10. Value the input of and communicate regularly with families and carers

For any concerns related to child safety, please speak to the Principal, Assistant Principals, Wellbeing Team, Sub-School Teams, Teachers, or in fact, any staff member in the College. Alternatively, you may contact the police or one of the organisations listed below.

Child Wise http://www.childwise.org.au/ Call on 1800 991 099; provides access to expert advice from trained counsellors and an opportunity to speak up about child abuse.

Kids Helpline http://kidshelpline.com.au/ Call on 1800551800.For any time and for any reason – free, private and confidential phone and online counselling.24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Headspace (National Youth Mental Health Foundation) http://headspace.org.au/ Call on 1800 650 890. Headspace can help if you are aged 12 or over and you are going through a tough time. You can talk to someone at Headspace on the phone, online or in person.

Victorian Centre Against Sexual Assault

http://www.easternhealth.org.au/services/item/174-eastern-centre-against-assault-ecasa

Call on 1800 806 292. The Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault provides services to child and adult victims/survivors of sexual assault. The assault may have occurred recently or in the past.

Create Foundation http://create.org.au/ Call on 1800 655 105. Creating a better life for children and young people in care.

Youthlaw http://youthlaw.asn.au/ Call on 9611 2412. Provides legal information and advice regarding access to legal service.

Alumni

Where Are They Now?

Have a look through the gallery below to see what some of our Alumni have been up to since leaving HPSC!

HPSC Alumni Program

Hampton Park Secondary College has developed an Alumni Program to help former students keep in touch with the College and with each other. A core objective of the program is to help grow our Alumni database and involve Alumni in the life of the school in meaningful ways to support and inspire our current students.

Being part of our Alumni community can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience.

Through our program you can:

  • Advise, help and inspire current students at Hampton Park Secondary College
  • Network with other ex-students working or studying in areas relevant to you
  • Stay connected to the people with whom you studied and socialised during school

Our program works in partnership with and is supported by Ourschool, www.ourschool.net.au a not-for-profit service that helps state secondary schools build their alumni communities.

Our alumni program will focus on the following goals:

  • Establishing and growing our alumni database
  • Inviting Alumni back to school to provide career or study advice to students
  • Inviting Alumni to offer work experience placements for students
  • Helping Alumni establish and/or contribute to student scholarships and philanthropic projects/programs

To join our alumni community and to get involved, please email us with your preferred contact details and a brief bio to alumni@hpsc.vic.edu.au

You can also stay in touch through our school’s official Alumni Facebook page.

Alumni Spotlight

Employment

Please visit Rectruitment Online to view and apply for our current vacancies

 

To apply for a Casual Relief Teaching position please send your updated Resume and Cover Letter to hampton.park.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au addressed to the Daily Organiser. Please include information on your teaching methods and experience. It is a requirement that you must have current VIT Registration to work as a teacher within Victorian schools. To be eligible to work as a CRT at HPSC you must be able to produce your current VIT card.

College Council

Hampton Park Secondary College is committed to working in partnership with the parents in our community. It is only through genuine partnership that we are able to achieve the best outcomes for the students at our school.

Parents may be involved in a variety of ways. They are invited to join the College Parent Network or they may nominate for College Council – the governing body of the school. The Parent Network meets monthly at 7.30 pm. This group is the most important body in providing feedback to College Council on school policies, uniform, and other administrative matters. The group also organises social events, speakers, the “Keys Please” program for learner drivers and their parents, as well as a variety of fundraising activities.

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