Hampton Park Secondary College has celebrated four decades of education with a special Open Evening.
The special event, held on Wednesday 4 March as part of the college’s 40th anniversary celebrations, welcomed around 70 families to explore the campus and take part in a range of activities highlighting the school’s programs and community spirit.
Cultural Diversity and Community Engagement Coordinator Sally Carruthers said the evening began with a barbecue before guests gathered in the performing arts centre for a commemorative cake-cutting ceremony led by principal Wayne Haworth and Senior Education Improvement Leader Justine Smyth.
Following the ceremony, families joined guided tours around the school, visiting different learning areas and seeing the college’s programs in action, including its VET offerings and classroom learning spaces.
Student performances were also part of the celebration, including a piano piece performed by student Jonathan Sequerah, accompanied by music from the school band.
Throughout the evening, families were able to take part in interactive activities across the campus, from science demonstrations and mathematics games to technology displays featuring robotics, laser cutting and 3D printing.
Cookery students served canapés and hot drinks to guests, while Academy students led physical activities focused on teamwork and community building.
The celebration also highlighted the diversity of the Hampton Park community, with more than 60 nationalities represented across the student body.
In recent years, the college has recorded the strongest senior school results in its 40-year history, alongside improvements in NAPLAN outcomes.
More than $20 million has also been invested in new facilities at the school, including modern learning spaces and a dedicated First Nations space developed with the input of Koorie students.
