House News
It has been another exciting and rewarding few weeks in Hollows House, with students continuing to demonstrate excellence across many areas of school life. We are incredibly proud of the way our students have embraced opportunities, represented the school with pride, and continued to uphold our HPSC values.
Recently, our whole school came together to celebrate IDAHOBIT Day, promoting inclusion, acceptance and respect for all members of our community. It was fantastic to see students engaging positively in conversations around diversity and belonging, reinforcing the strong culture we continue to build at HPSC.
We have also celebrated some outstanding sporting achievements across a range of teams, particularly our Storm Cup rugby teams, who have represented the college with determination, teamwork and sportsmanship. We congratulate all students involved for their efforts and commitment.
Across the school, we continue to see a high number of HPSC Values Nominations being submitted. This is a fantastic reflection of the positive behaviours, attitudes and contributions our students are demonstrating every day. We strongly encourage all students to continue striving for excellence across all domains of school life and to keep making positive contributions to our community.
Learning Habit Reports will be released shortly, and we encourage all students and families to take the time to review these carefully. Learning habits are an important indicator of student growth and success. Students should be actively speaking with their teachers about areas of strength and opportunities for improvement, setting goals to continue developing positive learning behaviours.
At HPSC, we believe good leaders lead by example. Leadership is about actions and accountability. Good leaders “call in” behaviours by improving knowledge and understanding, while also “calling out” behaviours that contribute to bullying, racism or exclusion. Silence can allow harm to grow, and we all have a responsibility to contribute to a safe and respectful environment.
We remain committed to creating a culture where every student, staff member and family feels safe, respected and valued. Bullying and racism are not always obvious and can sometimes appear through microaggressions or subtle comments and behaviours that make others feel unwelcome or unsafe. At HPSC, we want students to understand the impact words and actions can have, even when harm may not have been intended. Through education, respectful relationships and ongoing conversations, we continue to promote kindness, empathy and inclusion across our community.
Creating a positive school culture is everyone’s responsibility. We encourage all students to be upstanders, not bystanders, by showing courage, empathy and respect towards others. Together, we will continue to “Crack Down on Bullying and Racism” and build a school community where every voice matters and every person is treated with dignity.
We would also like to remind families and students about bicycle safety. It is concerning the number of students, particularly within the Senior School, riding to school without wearing an approved bicycle helmet. Victorian law requires all cyclists to wear an approved helmet that meets Australian Standards (AS/NZS 2063). Student safety is our priority, and we ask families to support us by reinforcing the importance of wearing helmets correctly every time students ride to and from school.
Finally, attendance remains a key focus at HPSC. Regular attendance is essential for learning, wellbeing, engagement and social development. Students who attend school consistently are more likely to achieve stronger learning outcomes, develop positive relationships and feel connected to their school community.
Extended absences, including family holidays during term time, can significantly impact student learning, as classroom programs are carefully planned and sequenced. Where extended absences are unavoidable, families are asked to notify the school at least two weeks in advance so that a Student Absence Learning Plan can be developed to support continuity of learning during the absence.
We value the partnership between home and school in supporting every student to learn, participate and succeed. If your family requires support with attendance or you would like to discuss your child’s circumstances, please contact the school so we can work together to support your child’s engagement and success.
Thank you to all students, staff and families for your continued support of Hollows House and the wider HPSC community.
Mr Andrews, Ms Ho, Ms Raynes and Ms Jo Miller- Hollows House Leadership Team.
