Virtual School Tour
I am pleased to announce that we now have a virtual school tour which can be accessed on the school’s website here. There are 20 360 degree photos of the school that capture some of the amazing facilities we use on a daily basis.
So why do we need a virtual tour? A virtual school tour allows families to explore the school from anywhere, making it accessible and convenient. It provides insight into facilities, programs, and culture, helping students feel familiar before starting. A virtual tour also supports informed decision-making, ensuring the school is the right fit for each student’s needs. The aim is that it is a call to action to attend the school for a tour or on Open Night.
Annual Implementation Plan (AIP)
Our AIP was endorsed by the School Council on February 26. The AIP supports the school to achieve its strategic plan’s targets. Below are the key activities the school will undertake to support all students in 2025 and beyond.
Annual privacy reminder for our school community
Our school collects and uses student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ Privacy Policy and the Schools’ Privacy Collection Notice.
Our Photographing, Filming and Recording Students Policy can be found on the school website here – https://fairhillshs.vic.edu.au/our-school/policies-and-documents/. It describes how we collect and use photographs, video and recordings of students. The policy also explains when parent consent is required and how it can be provided and withdrawn.
We ask parents to also review the guidance we provide on how we Google Workspace for Education safely at the school and what parents can do to further protect their child’s information. If after reviewing the guidance, you have any questions or concerns regarding your child using Google Workspace for Education, please contact the school.
For more information about privacy, refer to: Schools’ Privacy Policy — information for parents. This information is also available in ten community languages:
- Amharic
- Arabic
- Dari
- Gujarati
- Mandarin
- Somali
- Sudanese
- Turkish
- Urdu
- Vietnamese
Fostering a Safe and Respectful School Community
At Fairhills High School, we are committed to maintaining a safe, caring, and orderly learning environment where all students feel supported. As part of this commitment, we encourage everyone in our school community to foster and maintain healthy, respectful relationships that promote a culture of inclusivity and understanding.
Respect and acceptance are at the heart of our school values. We ask parents and carers to talk with their children about treating others with kindness, empathy, and understanding—in other words, putting respect into action. By modelling positive behaviours, we help students recognise the importance of being Upstanders who contribute to a cooperative and supportive school environment.
To assist parents and carers, a dedicated web page has been created with links to the Respectful Behaviours within the School Community Policy and resources that support positive engagement with school staff. It also outlines the appropriate pathways for raising concerns or complaints in a constructive manner.
Since mid-2022, the School Community Safety Order scheme, introduced by the Victorian Government, has empowered school leaders to take action against harmful, threatening, or disruptive behaviours. This reinforces that violent or aggressive behaviour has no place in schools. Our staff should never feel that aggression is part of their job, and we encourage them to report any incidents to the Principal team.
The vast majority of our school community consistently Shows Respect—one of our core values—towards the incredible staff at Fairhills High School. We appreciate the Department’s firm stance on maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all.
Ian Van Schie
Principal
