Awards Ceremony Assembly
On Tuesday 17 February, we held an Awards Assembly to recognize our 2025 outstanding achievers. The awards presented were a celebration of academics, learning growth in PAT testing, positive learning habits and exemplary attendance across year 7 to year 11. The Year 10 Long Tan Leadership award and Year 10 ADF Future Innovators (STEM) Award were also presented. Our 2025 Year 12 DUX, Charles, was recognised for his achievements, and he addressed the audience with an inspiring speech.
The celebrations wrapped up with a morning tea, bringing together parents and awardees to celebrate their remarkable accomplishments.
Congratulations to all of our 2025 awards recipients.
Legally Blonde Jr. – Rehearsals Are Underway!
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that rehearsals for Legally Blonde Jr. are officially underway!
After just a few rehearsals, our talented cast has already demonstrated incredible commitment, enthusiasm, and teamwork. It has been wonderful to see students stepping confidently into their roles, supporting one another, and embracing the energy and fun that this vibrant musical brings. The Performing Arts Centre has certainly been buzzing with excitement!
A huge congratulations to our amazing cast — we are so proud of the dedication you are already showing. The positive attitude and effort in rehearsals is setting the foundation for what promises to be a fantastic production.
We are still welcoming more students to join the musical, particularly anyone interested in performing, dancing, or being involved in this exciting experience. If your child is keen to be part of Legally Blonde Jr., please encourage them to see Ms Power for more information. We would love to have them involved!
We can’t wait to share this fabulous show with our school community.
Ms Sarah Power
School Performance Director
My Flute Journey
Hi, my name is Abby, and I’ve been learning and playing flute for 5 years now.
My love for music started in Primary School where I learnt to read Treble Clef music, helping me when I started at Fairhills in 2021. My flute journey started in Year 7 when I found interest in learning a musical instrument, choosing flute over saxophone. I went to half an hour lesson every week with my teacher until I managed to excel to the Flute level of a Year 8.
I started performing at school events such as the Open Night and went out of school to perform at other locations- Knox Shopping Centre, Various Retirement homes and a Primary School or two.
When I started Year 10 (2022), I performed at the Hamer Hall NEVR Concert in Concert Band for the first time. Getting to perform on flute for such as large audience and play with others was inspiring and rewarding for me. I have since played at the NEVR Concert in 2023 and plan to perform in Symphonic Band later this year.
Now in Year 12, while I may know majority of the notes on flute, it is enjoyable to play around with key signatures and scales. This year I plan to perform and learn more classical or well-known flute pieces that challenge my breath control and refine my skill. As a flutist I 100% recommend learning flute or another instrument as it gives you a hobby within school time that you can enjoy but also a hobby for life.
Year 12 VCE Conference
On Friday 6 February, our Year 12 VCE students spent the day at Deakin University’s Burwood Campus, immersing themselves in a future-focused conference designed to set them up for a strong and successful final year.
The day began with engaging study skills sessions delivered by Elevate Education. These sessions challenged students to think differently about how they approach their learning — from effective revision strategies and time management, to exam preparation techniques that can make a genuine difference when it counts most. It was practical, relevant and perfectly timed as students settle into the academic demands of Year 12.
Students also enjoyed a guided tour of the Burwood campus, exploring the impressive facilities and gaining a real sense of university life. Highlights included visiting the Law Building and stepping inside the mock courtroom, which sparked plenty of interest and questions, as well as a walk through the university’s outstanding sport precinct and fitness facilities. Experiencing the campus firsthand helped our students see what pathways might look like beyond secondary school.
The conference was a valuable opportunity for our Year 12 students to look ahead, lift their aspirations and focus on the habits that will help them achieve their personal best in 2026. We look forward to seeing them build on this momentum throughout the year.
Victorian State Schools Spectacular
Fairhills High School is incredibly proud to be a host school and rehearsal hub for this year’s Victorian State Schools Spectacular! As a hub school, we have had the privilege of welcoming a number of local primary schools into our Performing Arts space, creating an exciting and collaborative rehearsal environment filled with energy, music and movement.
Our Fairhills students have worked incredibly hard learning complex choreography and committing to rehearsals. Their dedication, teamwork and resilience have been outstanding after only one rehearsal.
Being selected as a hub school is a fantastic opportunity for our community. It not only showcases our strong Performing Arts program, but also strengthens partnerships with our local primary schools. Watching students collaborate across year levels highlights the power of the arts to connect, inspire and build confidence.
The excitement is building as we look ahead to the big performance at John Cain Arena in August. Performing in such an iconic venue is an unforgettable experience, and our students are thrilled to be part of a production that celebrates the talent of Victorian government school students on such a large scale.
We cannot wait to see our Fairhills performers shine on the big stage. Congratulations to all students involved for their commitment and passion – the countdown to the Spectacular has officially begun!
The Free Library open again at Fairhills High School
We are excited to announce that the Fairhills High School Free Library is back for 2026!
The Free Library is a wonderful initiative designed to encourage a love of reading across our school community. Open to all students, the library allows students to take a book, share a book, or swap a book — completely free of charge. Whether you’re an avid reader or just looking to try something new, the Free Library is a great way to discover different genres, authors, and stories.
Located in the Year 7 Foyer Area, the Free Library operates on a simple idea: take a book you’d like to read and, when you can, return it or replace it with another book to keep the shelves stocked for others.
In 2026, we are looking forward to expanding the range of books available, including young adult fiction, fantasy, graphic novels, non-fiction, and more.
We warmly welcome donations of books in good condition that would be of interest to our students.
Happy reading, Fairhills!
Fairhills High School Clubs & Activities
After School VCE English Club
When: Tuesdays after school until 4pm
Where: Room S7
VCE English Club is back for 2026. If you want extra help with everything English this is the place to come! You can get help from experienced VCE English teachers and smash English in 2026!
Homework Club
When: Wednesdays, 2:45 – 4:00 PM
Where: Resource Learning Hub
Join us every Wednesday after school in a welcoming space where students can work on homework or class tasks with support available.
All students are encouraged to attend. Homework Club is a great opportunity to stay on top of your learning in a calm, supportive, and inviting environment.
Fairhills Choir
When: Tuesday Lunchtime
Where: Music Classroom
Come down to the music classroom Tuesday Lunchtimes and join in the fun. Chat to any of the music teachers if you have questions.
Japanese Club（日本部）
When: Every second (Week B) Thursday at lunchtime
Where: Room M03
Japanese Club is a place where you can be a curious, creative and confident learner about all things Japanese culture and language.
We are particularly looking for anyone with skills in anything Japanese, so please if you have a skill contact Winstone sensei at jessica.winstone@education.vic.gov.au. Parents very welcome to come share Japanese cultural or language skills if you have them!
However, to come to Japanese Club you don’t need anything but enthusiasm.
The first Japanese Club will run on Thursday March 5 at lunchtime in M03. After that it will run every second Thursday.
楽しみにしています！See you there！
