Hampton Park Secondary College

🌏 World Refugee Week | A Million Stories 🌏

At Hampton Park Secondary College, we proudly celebrate the rich diversity of our community and recognise the strength, resilience and contributions of refugees around the world. We recognise this years theme, "A Million Stories."

Every refugee has a unique story of courage, resilience, hope and determination. Together, these million stories remind us of the strength of the human spirit and the importance of creating communities where everyone feels safe, respected and valued.

As a proudly diverse school community, we celebrate the cultures, experiences and contributions of our students and families from refugee backgrounds. By listening, learning and standing together, we help create a place where every story matters and every person belongs.

Together, we honour A Million Stories and the many journeys that enrich our college and our community.

💙 Everyone deserves safety. Everyone deserves opportunity. Everyone deserves to belong.

ACTIVATE Your Thinking!

Activate helps every student engage, contribute and succeed from the start of every lesson.

Word Scramble Challenge!
Unscramble the letters:

V E I T A C T A

Can you work out the word? Comment your answer below!

Learn more about the teaching and learning practices that support student success:
https://hpsc.vic.edu.au/in-the-classroom/instructional-model/

On May 20, 2026, Dandenong High School hosted a Model United Nations event focused on the theme “Ending Violence Against Women.” It was an inspiring opportunity for students to represent different countries and share their perspectives on this important global issue.

Hampton Park Secondary College proudly represented Mexico and the United Kingdom with a brilliant team of eight students from Years 10, 11, and 12. We were accompanied by the wonderful Ms Elissa Noble and Mr Antil, who supported us throughout the day.

- By Pari Roshan

Grade 5 Taster Day – Day 3!
Today, we welcomed the Grade 5 students from Coral Park Primary School and St Kevin's Primary School for an exciting day at Hampton Park Secondary College.
Students immersed themselves in a range of engaging activities, explored our learning spaces, and experienced a fun-filled day of secondary school life. It was wonderful to see so much curiosity, enthusiasm and teamwork as they stepped into the shoes of a high school student.
Thank you to all the students and staff for making the day so enjoyable.

On Monday 15th June 2026, a Curriculum Day is in place for Assessment and Reporting. As such, no classes will be occur on this day. We look forward to seeing the students return on Tuesday.

Grade 5 Taster Day – Day 2!

Today, we welcomed the Grade 5 students from Hampton Park Primary School for anexciting day on campus!

Students enjoyed a fun taste of high school life, exploring our learning spaces, participating in hands-on activities, and experiencing the opportunities that secondary school has to offer.

Thank you for joining us—we hope you had an amazing day!

Did you know that re-calling information helps students learn it more effectively than simply re-reading it?

That's why every lesson at HPSC begins with an ‘Activate’ task as part of our Instructional Model. By retrieving prior knowledge, students strengthen their understanding, make new connections and improve long-term retention.

Want to see great learning in action?
Book a school tour and discover the HPSC difference today: https://hpsc.vic.edu.au/enrolments/college-tours/

Grade 5 Taster Day - Day 1!

Today, our feeder primary schools from River Gum Primary School and Kilberry Valley Primary School kicked off an exciting week of activities on campus!

Students are stepping into the life of a high school student, gaining hands-on experience and a real taste of high school life.

It's a fantastic opportunity to explore, learn, and get prepared for the journey ahead!

Welcome to the start of an exciting adventure! 🌟

👑 King’s Birthday Public Holiday Reminder

Please note that the school will be closed on Monday 8th June for the King’s Birthday public holiday.

We hope all students, staff and families enjoy the long weekend!

We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Tuesday 9th June.

Let’s ACTIVATE your prior knowledge!

We start our lessons by activating our prior knowledge and reviewing what we have been learning. The we are primed and ready to learn!

Think you've got this one? Try this Year 9 Science Activate question:

Which statement best explains the relationship between force and acceleration when a soccer ball is kicked harder?

A. Increasing force increases acceleration if mass remains constant
B. Increasing force decreases acceleration because of inertia
C. Acceleration is independent of force and depends only on speed
D. Force only affects direction, not acceleration magnitude

The answer is A!

Curious about what learning looks like at HPSC? Book a school tour today using this link https://hpsc.vic.edu.au/enrolments/college-tours/ and see our classrooms in action or explore our website https://hpsc.vic.edu.au/in-the-classroom/instructional-model/ to learn more about the teaching and learning practices that support student success.