BICYCLES

Students who ride their bikes to College are expected to observe all the road laws and ride
their bikes in a safe manner. Cyclists should note that they are required by law to wear a
safety helmet. Bicycles must not be ridden in the College grounds. Bicycles should be put in
the enclosures which are locked between 9.00 and 3.05. It is essential that each bicycle has a substantial lock. All
possible care will be taken, but no responsibility will be accepted for loss or damage.

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SKATEBOARDS

We wish to remind students and parents that as per last year, we have prohibited the use of skateboards at
school due to the danger they pose to other students in the grounds. Students are not permitted to have them
at school under any circumstances.

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BUS TRAVEL

The local bus company operates a Government Contract Bus from Tarneit Road which travels
to Hoppers Crossing Secondary College via Boundary and Derrimut Roads. To be entitled to
use this bus, students must live at least 4.7 kilometres from the College and not pass a
government secondary college. See one of the Assistant Principals for details. Sensible and
responsible behaviour is expected on any school bus at all times.

CAMPS AND EXCURSIONS

Camps and excursions are seen as a valuable part of the curriculum, providing social and
practical experiences which may not be possible within the College.
Camps are organised for students in Years 7, 9 and 11. Camps may also be offered to
students in other year levels, along with some outdoor education camps. Information regarding
the camps will be sent home at the appropriate time.
A parent permission form which is to be signed by parents and returned, is a requirement
for all Camps and Excursions. Students will not be permitted to attend these activities if
these forms are not completed.

CANTEEN

The College Canteen serves a variety of snack foods, lunches and drinks. It is operated by a
Manageress and parents as a service to the students of the College. Lunch Orders should be
placed before school up to 8.50 am.
Parents are always needed to assist with preparation and serving of food. If your parents are able to assist, ask
them to contact the Canteen Manager. Parents are welcome and strongly encouraged to volunteer their assistance
in the Canteen. Contact Yvonne on 9749 3611 if you can assist.
Remember to queue in an orderly fashion and always use good manners when buying food.

CAREERS

The College has a Careers Adviser whose position is to provide counselling on career directions.
There is a well-equipped and spacious Careers Resource Centre which is open at lunchtime
for the students to use. It is located behind MP3. The Careers Adviser is in attendance at that
time. Information is also available on tertiary institutions, welfare, unemployment, unions,
work experience and job guidance centres.

Appointments with the Careers Adviser may be made by parents and students during the course of the day or
after school.

DAILY BULLETIN

A bulletin is published daily with notices and information that concern you. Your Pastoral Care Teacher
will read relevant information to you during morning assembly. Make a note of anything that concerns
you in your diary.

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FIRST AID, ILLNESS OR ACCIDENTS

If you are unwell before school, it is best if you are kept at home. However, if you become ill at
school, a parent or his/her nominee will be contacted and asked to collect you, as the College
does not have the personnel or the facilities to care for sick students. Neither College First Aid
person nor teachers are authorised to administer headache or pain relieving tablets to students.
For unforeseen emergencies it is extremely important that the College has updated information to be able to
contact your parents at home and/or work.
If there is a change in home or work phone numbers or addresses, notify the office and your co-ordinator
immediately. If you suffer from a disability or problem such as asthma, migraine, allergies, etc., could you please
ensure that your parents inform the College.

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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AND THE COLLEGE BAND

Instrumental Music is available at Hoppers Crossing Secondary College. It takes the form
of instrumental tuition on a range of instruments from the woodwind, brass or percussion
families. Lessons are conducted once a week on a rotating class-withdrawal basis. Because
students are withdrawn from their normal classes for this tuition, it is up to the student
to keep up with work missed. Year 11 and 12 students must organise their instrumental lessons so they do not
clash with other subject times.
All instrumental music students are obliged to play in the College Band. For beginning players, there is a Junior
Band and for more experienced players, a Senior Band. Both Bands perform in public on a regular basis. Any
enquiries regarding Instrumental lessons or Band performances should be directed to Mr. Le in the Music
Department.

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LOCKERS

Although the College was established without lockers and without designated space for lockers, the
College Council decided in 1991 to introduce some lockers. The only lockers that become available are
those of students who leave. Parents can hire lockers for their children and an area has been set aside for
them to be housed. The cost of a locker is $60, the cost of the smaller locker is $30. For further information
and conditions of purchase, please contact one of the Assistant Principals.

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LIBRARY/INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTRE

The Information Resource Centre is open to all students from 8.30 am until 4.00 pm every day
and from 1.05 pm – 1.25 pm during Lunchtimes.
The Centre has a large collection of books, encyclopedias, magazines, back copies of newspapers,
taped books, CD ROMS and videos for loan. Students in Years 7 to 10 may borrow up to three
items at any one time and VCE students may have up to six items on loan. The Student ID card
must be presented to borrow any resources.
During classtime, students require a teacher’s note to borrow or use the facilities. VCE students can use the I.R.C.
for private study at any time, but must have work to complete. Teachers in the I.R.C. teach an Information Skills
program to all Year 7 students and organise lunchtime Internet Skills sessions regularly.

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COMPUTERS

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NEWSLINE

Generally in the week after College Council meeting, our Parent Newsletter – Newsline – is
issued to students to take home. Newsline contains important and interesting information for
parents. It will also include a report from the College Council Principal.
Please take the Newsline home and show it to your parents. If they wish to clarify or discuss
any matters please advise them to contact the College.

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 COLLEGE COUNCIL

The College Council, as the governing body of the College, determines College Policy,
prepares and oversees the annual budget, maintains the buildings and grounds
and has overall responsibility for the College operations policy. Our College Council
comprises of:

1. Six Parent members who are not employees of the Department of Education,
Employment & Training (DEET)
2. Four DEET members (usually teachers)
3. The Principal
4. Four non-DEET Co-opted members (two of whom are students). Co-option is made at the first meeting
of the College Council.
Elections are held before 31st March each year at a special Election Meeting. The Elections are widely publicised
through Newsline and special newsletters.
Meetings are held at least eight times a year at the College and are open to all members of the College Community.
Speak to students who have been representatives, or your level co-ordinator, to find out more about the role of
students on the College Council.
College Council meets on the following Wednesdays at 6.00pm.

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2002 COLLEGE COUNCIL MEETING DATES

Meetings commence at 6.00pm on:
Wednesday 20th February Wednesday 12th June Wednesday 20th November
Wednesday 20th March Wednesday 14th August Wednesday 11th December
Wednesday 15th May Wednesday 25th September

College Council Sub-committees meet in the weeks before scheduled Council Meetings.

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PARENTS AND FRIENDS

Your parents are invited to come along to the Parents and Friends Association meetings.
This group is open to all who have an interest in promoting the College and building up its
resources. Social and fund-raising activities are regularly organised. Meetings for 2002 will
be held on the following Mondays at the College at 7.30 pm.

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PARENT–TEACHER INTERVIEWS

On three occasions during the year, time is set aside for parents to come to the College for
parent-teacher interviews. These will be in the last week of Term 1, the first week of Term
3 and the first week of Term 4. Final dates are communicated to families via Newsline. You
are encouraged to accompany your parents and to talk with as many teachers as possible
about your achievement, effort and behaviour.
Parent/Teacher Interviews: Tuesday 26th March
Thursday 18th July
Wednesday 9th October

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REPORTS AND ASSESSMENT

Full reports will be issued for each student at the conclusion of Semesters 1 and 2, and these
reports will be based on Assessment Tasks. For each Key Learning Area two assessment tasks
will be graded (A to E) denoting a satisfactory grade, or UG (ungraded), denoting an
unsatisfactory grade. The other Assessment Task will be graded satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory
(N). At any time during the College year a student’s progress may be assessed at the request of either the Parent,
Teacher or Co-ordinator.

Semester One Reports are issued to parents prior to the Parent/Teacher interviews. Parent/Teacher meetings are
held during the afternoon and evening to enable parents to discuss the reports with any of their child’s teachers
on three occasions during the year.

The College Report is not based on a direct comparison with the achievement of any other child. It emphasises
the academic achievements and also any positive habits, attitudes and skills necessary for full development of the
child. The report will have no alterations or erasures.

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SPORT

Year 7 & 8 students participate in a timetabled weekly sports program, all other students are
encouraged to participate in competitive sports outside class time. The College conducts House
sporting carnivals for swimming and athletics. Winners from these competitions may go on to represent
the College in the Werribee River District Sports, the Western Zone and All Schools State Finals.
Summer and Winter inter-school team sports are organised for all year levels.
Lunchtime sport and activities are organised on a regular basis. Details are published in the daily bulletin.
Transport costs for Athletics and Swimming Carnivals have been included in the College Curriculum Material Charges.

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STUDENT LEADERSHIP

To promote student leadership throughout the College each Pastoral Care Group elects two
representatives – one male and one female. Level leaders are also elected for each year level.
Pastoral Care Group Leaders meet regularly throughout the year to discuss issues and concerns
relevant to all students. Student Leaders have direct access to a range of decision making
committees throughout the College.

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ROLE OF STUDENT LEADERS

The position of Student Leader involves the commitment of time and effort to ensure the success of the Student
Leaders group.
It is expected that Student Leaders will undertake a range of responsibilities. These will include:
• involvement in fortnightly meetings during class time.
• regular reporting to their pastoral group.
• representing the College at functions outside the school eg. inter-school sports.
• investigating possible camps/excursions etc.
• assisting Co-ordinators organise Year Level activities.
• speaking at Year Level assemblies.
• representing the College at community functions.

This is not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities associated with being a Student Leader, rather these are just
examples of the important role Student Leaders play at Hoppers Crossing S.C.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

There is a compulsory work experience program for Year 10 students, and an optional
program for Year 11 and 12. At the conclusion of the experience, evaluations are written
by the student, the employer and the visiting teacher and held by the College. The
original of the employer’s evaluation is returned to the student to be used as a reference.
Students are encouraged to ‘explore’ jobs. The College does not seek to force students
into a career direction. Work Experience is seen as but one factor in helping the student
make up their own mind over their choice of career.

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