Hawker College

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Welcome to the official page of Hawker College. We encourage contributions to the page. Hawker is a co-educational senior college, catering for Years 11 and 12 and attractively sited in hillside grassland in the residential suburb of Hawker. The school is easily accessible by public transport from all feeder suburbs. The college opened in 1976 and has a long tradition in scholarship, stud

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In week 16, Liz and Kate took Legal Studies students from year 11 and 12 to the Courts for their annual show case Open D...
17/06/2026

In week 16, Liz and Kate took Legal Studies students from year 11 and 12 to the Courts for their annual show case Open Day. This was an opportunity to see law in action in our local courts.

The day was hosted by the ACT Supreme Court Chief Justice Lucy McCallum and enabled the students to observe and participate in a mock jury empanelment and mock sentencing hearing. Several of our students had their numbers called out to sit on the jury but sadly some were instantly challenged.

After the intensive mock session, the students were able to speak to various staff and representatives from legal and justice services across the Territory. The Guide Dogs including the training puppy pictured understandably stole the show 🐾

15/06/2026

Our Amazing Dance and Media students have been working hard this term. Exploring Creativity in Dance and Media. They have collaborated together to create Dance Films, based around the theme Psyche. Dance students choreographed their movements and the Media students filmed and edited these videos. Enjoy some clips of their wonderful work.

ANU Maths DayOn 3rd June, a group of our dedicated maths enthusiasts competed at the annual ANU Maths Day. The event inv...
15/06/2026

ANU Maths Day
On 3rd June, a group of our dedicated maths enthusiasts competed at the annual ANU Maths Day. The event involves 32 teams, from across different schools in the ACT and surrounds, competing in four stages of competition.
• a group of story problems
• a swiss 'find the rule' problem
• a cross number puzzle
• and the day’s highlight, the relay – a test of brainpower and physical stamina.

This year, the Hawker College team kept our legacy alive and once again finished in the top 3!

Congratulations to team members Henrik, Tanush, Ted, Cooper and Umama on their success!

In Week 15, the Outdoor Ed class braved the wet conditions for an overnight mountain biking camp. Activities included a ...
12/06/2026

In Week 15, the Outdoor Ed class braved the wet conditions for an overnight mountain biking camp. Activities included a ride around Stromlo Forest Park, camping at Cotter campground and a very rainy ride at the Cotter Pines Trails! Lots of fun was had! 🚲🌧️

  We have created a Facebook event page for our 50th Birthday celebrations on Friday 16th of October - head on over to o...
11/06/2026


We have created a Facebook event page for our 50th Birthday celebrations on Friday 16th of October - head on over to our page to RSVP 🎂

What did Belconnen look like in the mid 1970s?

The 70s were a big decade for construction in the Belconnen region! The shiny new and futuristic Cameron Offices were opened, and earthworks for the Belconnen mall commenced in 1975, with the concrete structures that still stand today being poured in the following years (the image of the signature red spiral stairs is from 1978). At this time the Bruce stadium started to come to life in time for the Pacific Conference Games.

Hawker College opened its doors in 1976, with our neighbours Giralang Primary (designed by Enrico Taglietti), Kaleen Primary and Melba Copland Secondary School being either completed or opened in the same year. Local legend has it that this was the year Ginninderra High School had an AC/DC concert in the school hall for $5 a ticket 🎸

📸 Photos publicly sourced from and available at the National Archives PhotoSearch

Hawker College Visual Art students are well underway with their student directed project using RI (real intelligence) an...
09/06/2026

Hawker College Visual Art students are well underway with their student directed project using RI (real intelligence) and human creativity!

Hawker College Careers News -  Issue Eight 2026
05/06/2026

Hawker College Careers News - Issue Eight 2026

The GETS Electrotechnology Vocational Learning Program will provide students with an introduction into the electrotechnology occupation with a mixture of practical, theoretical, accredited, and non-ac

A big congratulations to our Year 11 student Amy Reid for her quilted works that won 1st and 2nd place in the Canberra Q...
05/06/2026

A big congratulations to our Year 11 student Amy Reid for her quilted works that won 1st and 2nd place in the Canberra Quilters Inc. Members Exhibition 2026 'Quilts by Youth (up to Year 12)' category!

'Maryborough' (1st place, left) features Beach Spider Lilies, and 'Shoalhaven' (2nd place, right) celebrates the structure of a Magnolia flower 🪡 Each quilt design is intricately constructed, featuring 3 dimensional elements.

Thinking classrooms in action! ✏️ On Wednesday of Week 16, Kate’s Line 3 Year 11 English class walked into the classroom...
03/06/2026

Thinking classrooms in action! ✏️

On Wednesday of Week 16, Kate’s Line 3 Year 11 English class walked into the classroom to find a new host of whiteboards awaiting them. Students tested out the whiteboards by dividing into groups and creating excellent chapter summaries for ‘The Great Gatsby’ to assist with their revision of the novel. 📖

Using whiteboards in an activity such as this is an example of ‘Thinking Classrooms’, an educational framework where one of the key components includes having students up on their feet and talking, working on vertical non-permanent surfaces such as whiteboards. Research shows this increases participation, eliminates the fear of making mistakes, and promotes peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.

Thank you for attending our Information Evening!We hope you enjoyed talking to our staff and student helpers to learn mo...
02/06/2026

Thank you for attending our Information Evening!
We hope you enjoyed talking to our staff and student helpers to learn more about the amazing range of courses we offer here at Hawker College. Here are some snaps from the night 📸

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51 Murranji Street
Hawker, ACT
2614

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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