Welcome to Year 7 at HVGS!
Please find below useful information to help you get ready for school.
First Day of School
What to Bring
Students are asked to bring their school bag, a pencil case with writing equipment, a notebook, their device and food/drink for recess and lunch, including a water bottle.
Students can purchase food and/or drink from Treetops. Cash or card is accepted.
Book and Stationery List
How to Order Textbooks
Please note: some academic courses won’t be listed as they do not require the purchase of a nominated text or subscription.
Steps to order Box of Books digital resources
- Visit Box of Books to create your parent/guardian account (for existing students it is likely that the account was created/established at the end of last year).
- Add each student/child, nominating their school and year group.
- Select the items you are advised to purchase from the booklist shown, according to your child’s HSC courses of study
- Use the checkout to organise postage and payment
Physical delivery of hard-copy texts
Physical books will be shipped to your home address. Delivery can be tracked through your Box of Books account.
Access to Digital texts selected
Digital texts purchased will be available to students shortly after purchase process has been completed.
Students can access their Digital Books upon purchase by:
- Visiting Hunter Valley Grammar School | Box of Books
- Using their existing school email credentials to sign in.
The Sustainable School Shop
Please note that second-hand hard-copy textbooks may also be obtained by searching The Sustainable School Shop online book trading system, or through your own friendship networks. This site is also useful when selling good quality second-hand books.
Phone: 1300 683 337
Website: www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au
Senior School Uniform
The default uniform is the Everyday Uniform. See outline below.
Other aspects of uniform/appearance expectations which need to be highlighted are:
- Hats are required to be worn when outside. They do not need to be on when seated under solid shade, but still need to be kept within reach. The simple rule is – dress uniform with the dress hat; PE uniform with the HVGS cap.
- Skirt-length – students are required to wear skirts to the knee, and not rolled up at the waist.
- Girl’s shorts – there has been a tendency to wear these very short and tight. Shorts should be comfortable and mid-thigh length.
- Hair – long hair must be tied back neatly at all times.
Thank you for your assistance regarding these uniform expectations.
CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE UNIFORM STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
Ordering Uniforms and Lunches Online – My School Connect
My School Connect (MSC) is the online platform used by HVGS families to order School Uniforms and canteen items with ease.
Key features of My School Connect
Online ordering and cashless payments
Place uniform and canteen orders quickly and securely by accessing My School Connect directly through the HVGS App.
Canteen menu access
View the canteen menu online, helping you plan and make informed choices for your child’s meals.
Order history
Easily track past uniform and canteen orders, including spending history, all in one place.
Below, you’ll find helpful information on how to order school uniforms and canteen items using My School Connect.
Mobile Phones
Mobile phone use is only permitted during the course of the school day (generally from arrival through the gates until 3:00pm) when expressly required and authorised during class for a particular activity, or only after a student has sought permission from a member of staff. Students are permitted to use a mobile phone when paying for items at Treetops, in which case they are only to be produced when the student has arrived at the point of sale.
Mobile phones are otherwise to be locked in lockers or kept on silent and out of sight.
BYOD Information
Hunter Valley Grammar School (HVGS) supports a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program for students in Years 7-12. HVGS allows a learning device on the expectation that students will make wise decisions about their personal use of the technology. Access to the internet will be provided for a single device per student. Additional devices will be allowed by exception. Internet access will be filtered and monitored as appropriate for an educational environment.
For more information and device requirements, please click the link below.
HVGS App – Getting you Ready
The HVGS App is designed for use by HVGS parents and carers and is not intended for student use.
Please note, if you are a new family joining HVGS, you will not be able to access the HVGS App until your child/children's start date.
Locks for Student Lockers
Families are asked to supply a suitable lock to go on to a student locker for security and peace of mind. The experience with combination locks has not been so good, with locks failing quite frequently. The recommendation is to use a key-lock, and the spare key is able to be left in the care of the respective Head of Year just in case.
Performing Arts Specialist Lessons – Enquire Now!
Travel to School
For all information regarding travelling via bus to HVGS, 2026 travel pass and Opal card details, click here.
Travelling on the HVGS Newcastle Bus?
Click here to complete the HVGS Bus Pass Application Form.
Once completed please return to admin@hvgs.nsw.edu.au
Other Important Information
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