Our 2026 Annual Implementation Plan

With the endorsement of our Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) by the School Council on February 25, we officially begin the first year of our new 2026–2029 Strategic Plan. This AIP serves as the critical bridge between our long-term vision and our daily practice, ensuring that every key action taken in the school, from classroom innovation to wellbeing, supports our new four-year targets.

This strategic alignment is vital as we strive to continuously improve our students’ academic and personal outcomes, ensuring that Fairhills High School maintains its hard-earned ranking as a high-performing school.

The AIP is the strategic engine of the school, driving all major initiatives and ensuring that our resources are focused on the areas of greatest impact. By anchoring our work in this fresh strategic cycle, we are focusing on a clear roadmap for excellence. The activities outlined in this plan represent our immediate priorities as we lay the foundation for a new era of growth and achievement, dedicated to sustaining the high standards our community expects and deserves.

Honouring Excellence: The 2025 Fairhills High School Awards

We are immensely proud of every student who was recognised during our Awards Ceremony on February 17. These awards are a testament to the resilience and ambition our students bring to Fairhills every day. It was wonderful to see so many families in the audience; your presence makes these milestones even more meaningful for our young people.

I was particularly impressed by the maturity of our entire student body throughout the event. The genuine respect shown to peers on stage reflects the strong culture of support we continue to build together. At Fairhills, we believe that success is defined by more than just the final result; it is found in the daily decision to strive for improvement. We celebrate the “distance travelled” by every student, knowing that consistent effort is the true key to a bright future.

Our shared commitment to uphold our school values

At Fairhills High School, we believe that the best learning happens in an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and heard. Our focus for 2026 continues to be the cultivation of respectful, healthy relationships that make our school a truly inclusive space.

“Putting respect into action” is a responsibility we all share. We encourage our families to continue the conversation at home about the power of empathy and the importance of being an Upstander. When we model kindness and cooperative behaviour, we provide our students with the blueprint for success far beyond the classroom.

To support this partnership, our dedicated community webpage remains updated with the Respectful Behaviours within the School Community Policy. This resource offers clear pathways for raising concerns constructively, ensuring that communication between home and school remains professional and positive. While the vast majority of our community embodies our value of Show Respect, we remain committed to the Department’s firm stance against aggressive or disruptive behaviour. A safe workplace for our staff is a safe learning place for our students.

Ian Van Schie
Principal

Celebrating Student Voice and Leadership at Fairhills High School

Fairhills High School proudly continues to strengthen student voice and leadership, with our student leaders recently participating in a Yellow Arrow Leadership Session followed by a full-day Student Leadership Training Program held in the school library.

The day brought together student leaders from Years 7–12, creating a vibrant space for collaboration, connection, and leadership growth. Students worked alongside peers across year levels to build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and further develop the capabilities required to lead positively within our school community.

At Fairhills, leadership is more than a badge or title — it is about service, responsibility, and empowering young people to actively shape their school experience and community.

Leadership at Fairhills

Our leadership framework reflects our vision of developing Curious, Creative, Confident Learners, guided by our core values to:

• Act Responsibly
• Build Relationships
• Show Respect

Fairhills offers a wide range of leadership pathways, ensuring every student has opportunities to contribute, lead, and grow.

Senior School Leadership

School Captains and Senior Leaders champion whole-school student voice, represent students at official events, and work closely with school leadership to support school improvement initiatives and community engagement.

Student Representative Council (SRC)

The SRC provides an important platform for students to share ideas, raise student perspectives, and collaborate with staff to enhance school culture, wellbeing initiatives, and student-led projects across the year.

School Council Student Representatives

Student representatives on School Council play a vital role in contributing student perspectives to school decision-making, strengthening partnerships between students, staff, families, and the broader school community.

Year Level Leaders

Two leaders per year level support peers, strengthen communication between students and staff, and model positive expectations within their cohort.

House Leaders

Students apply through House Assemblies to promote house spirit, participation, and engagement while supporting inter-house activities and fostering a strong sense of belonging.

Portfolio-Based Leadership Roles

Students lead portfolios including wellbeing, sustainability, arts, sport, international student support, and community development through projects, initiatives, and student working groups.

Year 8 Library Leaders

Year 8 students undertake an authentic service leadership role supporting library operations while developing organisation, accountability, and communication skills.

Leadership in Action

Student leadership at Fairhills is highly visible throughout the year. Our leaders work alongside staff to plan and run many of the events and experiences that bring our school community together, including:

• Athletics Day
• Diversity Week
• NAIDOC Week celebrations
• Whole-school assemblies
• Open Nights and community events
• Transition and Orientation programs
• Primary school visits supporting Year 6–7 transition
• Student engagement and celebration events
• Contribute to leadership initiatives and decision-making through school council and SRC

Through these experiences, students develop skills in public speaking, teamwork, organisation, and event leadership while proudly acting as ambassadors for Fairhills High School and supporting younger students as they begin their secondary school journey.

Through programs such as this leadership training day, Fairhills High School continues to empower students to lead with confidence, integrity, and purpose. We are incredibly proud of the enthusiasm, maturity, and commitment shown by our student leaders as they help shape a connected, inclusive, and thriving school community.

Silvana La Leggia
Assistant Principal- Student Engagement and Wellbeing

Teaching & Learning

It has been a very positive and purposeful start to learning across the school this term. Classrooms are settled, expectations are clear and students are engaging strongly with the routines that set them up for success.

Homework and Building Good Habits

Homework continues to play an important role in reinforcing classroom learning and building independent study habits. In Years 7–10, students receive homework from their core teachers to consolidate key knowledge and skills.

Families can view and download the Term 1 Homework Planners via the Compass Newsfeed. These planners provide a clear overview of expectations and can be a helpful way to support conversations at home about organisation, time management and balance. Establishing strong homework routines early makes a real difference as students move into the senior years.

NAPLAN – Years 7 and 9

NAPLAN begins on Wednesday 11 March for our Year 7 and Year 9 students. This is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their literacy and numeracy skills and for the school to gather valuable information about growth and areas of strength.

It is important that students:

• Bring a fully charged laptop each day of testing.
• If possible, bring working wired headphones or wired earbuds.

Detailed communication was sent to families last week and can be found on the Compass Newsfeed. Thank you in advance for your support in ensuring students are prepared.

Learning Conferences – Tuesday 31 March

Our Learning Conferences will take place on Tuesday 31 March. A progress report will be sent home prior to the conferences to help guide discussions.
We strongly encourage students to attend with at least one parent or carer. When students are part of the conversation about their learning — celebrating successes and identifying next steps — it strengthens accountability, clarity and shared understanding between school and home. More information about bookings will be shared soon.

As always, thank you for your continued partnership. When school and families work together, our students are best placed to become curious, confident and capable learners.

Mr Exton
Assistant Principal – Senior School

Individual Education Plans (IEPs) – 2026 Process

Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are currently being developed for students who meet the Department of Education’s mandated criteria. IEPs support students with additional learning needs by outlining personalised goals, adjustments, and strategies that help them access learning successfully at school.

For students who require an IEP in 2026, a School Support Group (SSG) meeting will be scheduled with families to collaboratively develop and review the plan. If your child meets the criteria and an SSG meeting has not yet taken place, a member of our Learning Inclusion or Wellbeing team will contact you shortly to arrange a suitable time.

As part of updated Department guidelines, some students who previously had an IEP in 2025 may no longer require a formal IEP in 2026 if they do not meet the mandated criteria. Please be reassured that this does not mean supports will cease. Fairhills High School remains committed to supporting every student’s learning and wellbeing, and reasonable adjustments will continue to be implemented and monitored through classroom practice and ongoing communication with families.

Our focus is to ensure that all students receive the support they need in the most appropriate and effective way, whether through a formal IEP or through differentiated teaching and targeted adjustments within the classroom.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your child’s supports, please contact the Learning Inclusion Team, who will be happy to assist.

David Hose
Assistant Principal – Learning Inclusion

Discover the Difference!

Date: Thursday 19 March 2026
Tour Times: 5:00 PM / 5:30 PM / 6:00 PM / 6:30 PM
Location: Fairhills High School – 330 Scoresby Road, Knoxfield

Join us for an engaging evening and experience what makes Fairhills a school of choice in the Outer East. Begin your journey with our interactive Treasure Hunt as you explore dynamic learning spaces, specialist programs, and student success stories across the school.

Discover our specialist programs:

🔬 STEM Academy – Experience hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics challenges that develop future ready learners.

🏀 Basketball Academy – See how students build elite sporting skills while maintaining strong academic achievement.

Achieving Excellence in Learning

Fairhills continues to deliver strong growth and achievement outcomes. In 2025 we are proud to report:

• NAPLAN High and Medium growth above state average in Reading, Writing and Numeracy
• Top 10 across Melbourne for growth in Reading (no.6) and Numeracy (no.9)
• 2nd highest VCE 40+ study scores (top 9%) in the Outer East
• 2nd and 4th in the Statewide Hydrogen Grand Prix

Our strong focus on English and Mathematics ensures every student develops the skills needed for
success.

Tickets are limited. Secure your place today.

Open Night Tickets – www.trybooking.com/DJPGK
School Tour – www.trybooking.com/DJJPH
Virtual tour – https://schools3d.com.au/fairhills-hs/

We look forward to welcoming you and showing you how we empower our community to be curious, creative and confident learners.

Term 1 2026 Dates

School Tours

To book a School Tour go to: https://www.trybooking.com/DJJPH

We look forward to welcoming you and showing you around our great school.

2026 Term Dates

Year 7 Humanities – Liveable Cities

This term in Year 7 Humanities, students have been exploring the concept of Liveable Cities. They have been investigating what makes a place liveable and examining the different factors that contribute to quality of life in communities around the world.

As part of their learning, students researched one specific measure of liveability — such as access to environmental quality, access to health care and education, safety and stability, infrastructure and the natural landscape— and prepared a short presentation to share their findings with the class.

Through this task, students not only developed their research skills but also strengthened their confidence in speaking and teaching others.

Our Year 7 students did a fantastic job presenting their information clearly and engagingly. It was wonderful to see them working collaboratively and learning from one another as they built their understanding of what makes cities great places to live.

Year 10 Scientific Report Writing at KIOSC

This term, our Year 10 students strengthened their scientific report writing skills during their excursion to KIOSC. The experience provided an authentic laboratory setting where students conducted a structured investigation and applied formal scientific conventions in real time.

Students began by clearly identifying the aim, hypothesis, and variables before undertaking their experiment. They collected accurate quantitative data, ensuring repeated trials to improve reliability and careful control of variables to maintain validity. Emphasis was placed on precision, safe laboratory practice, and correct use of specialised equipment.

Following the practical component, students organised their findings into properly formatted results tables and labelled graphs, selecting appropriate graph types and including correct units. In their reports, students analysed trends, applied relevant scientific concepts, and evaluated the reliability and limitations of their method. Reports were written in formal scientific language, in the third person, and in the past tense, reinforcing expectations for senior science pathways.

The KIOSC experience provided students with an excellent opportunity to practise independent thinking, problem-solving, and professional scientific communication in a real-world learning environment.

Sustainability Focus

As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, students were encouraged to minimise waste during their experiments. Where possible, reusable equipment was prioritised over disposable materials, and careful measurement techniques were used to reduce chemical waste. Discussions also explored how scientific investigations can contribute to solving real-world environmental challenges, reinforcing the importance of responsible scientific practice in creating a more sustainable future.

Year 10 Life 360 – Respectful Relationships Day

On Wednesday 25 February, our Year 10 students participated in a full-day Life 360 – Respectful Relationships program focused on building respectful communication, understanding the impact of language, and strengthening inclusion and belonging across our school community.

The day began with a Welcome to Country and the establishment of clear workshop norms to ensure psychological safety, respect, and inclusion for all students. Together, students committed to listening actively, speaking respectfully, protecting confidentiality, and supporting one another throughout the learning experience.

A Powerful Start – Lived Experience & Social Cohesion

We were honoured to welcome Peter Mashamingo as our keynote speaker. Peter shared his lived experience and spoke about social cohesion, identity, and the importance of respect in diverse communities. His story encouraged students to reflect on empathy, belonging, and the real-world impact of how we treat others.

Hate Speech, the Law & Respectful Communication

Students then explored the complex topic of hate speech and respectful communication. Through interactive activities and scenario discussions, they examined:

• What hate speech is — and what it is not
• The difference between attacking ideas and attacking people
• The emotional and social harm caused by discriminatory language
• The role of Australian and Victorian law in addressing serious cases
• Why respectful disagreement is both possible and essential

A key takeaway for students was that free speech and respect are not opposites — they work best together. Students engaged in line debates, small-group discussions, and reflection activities to deepen their understanding of how language shapes wellbeing and community safety.

Social Media & Healthy Relationships

In a session led by Jacob Hayles and Greg Baker students examined how online communication can amplify harm, particularly through the use of a “carriage service” (such as phones, text, social media and messaging platforms). They explored:

• How online comments spread quickly
• The impact of digital permanence
• The importance of pausing before posting
• Practical tools for communicating respectfully online

This session reinforced that digital citizenship is a key part of healthy relationships in today’s world.

Inclusion & Difference – Interactive Around the World

Facilitated by Tamara and Kaye, students participated in an interactive workshop exploring diversity, inclusion, and difference. Through collaborative activities, students considered how stereotypes, bias, and exclusion can impact wellbeing , and how inclusive actions build stronger communities.

Creative Reflections & Harmony Day

The afternoon concluded with Creative Reflections of Key Learnings, led by Mariani Lim. Students began preparing creative pieces aligned to our upcoming Harmony Day celebration, centred on the themes of inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.

Students are designing posters, digital artworks, poems, short videos and other creative pieces that reflect:

• The importance of respectful communication
• Challenging stereotypes and racism
• Building inclusive and supportive environments
• Promoting wellbeing and belonging

Selected works will be showcased as part of our Harmony Day celebrations in March.

Year 11 VM Visit to Knox Leisureworks

The Year 11 VCE Vocational Major class recently visited Knox Leisureworks as part of their Work Related Skills studies.

The excursion gave students the opportunity to explore what it is like to work in a busy leisure centre. During the tour, staff explained the variety of roles available, including lifeguarding, swim teaching, customer service and management. Students learned about workplace expectations, required qualifications, and the importance of teamwork and communication in a real-world setting.

The visit supported students’ understanding of employability skills and potential career pathways in the sport and recreation industry. To finish off the day, students enjoyed a swim, experiencing the facility from a customer’s perspective.

It was a valuable and engaging learning experience for all involved.

Year 12 VM Restaurant visit

On 24 February, the year 12 VM class went to Queen Vic market and Universal Cafe as part of their integrated project. At Queen Vic market they were finding different products and comparing prices and marketing strategies to compare their work to major supermarkets. They met with the manager at Universal Cafe on Lygon street where they asked questions about how to run a restaurant and the processes involved.

This links to their integrated project ‘The Restaurant’ as students are in the process of creating and designing their own restaurant. They are curating a menu with multiple recipes, creating a model of their restaurant, and showing their understanding of the processes involved.

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！

General Office Details

The General Office hours are: 8.00am-4.00pm

Telephone: 9758 5022
Email: fairhills.hs@education.vic.gov.au

Parents, contractors, visitors and volunteers should always make contact with the General Office first when visiting the school or requiring to make contact with their child.

Appointments with teachers must be made via telephone or email.

Compass

Compass is the communication portal for Fairhills – https://fairhillshs-vic.compass.education/

Parents/carers are provided with log in details. For any questions or trouble logging in please contact the General Office. Using Compass allows parents/carers to have access to up-to-date information and the following features:

• Monitor attendance, and enter an explanation for absence or lateness
• Communicate with teachers
• Update contact details
• View their child’s timetable and the school calendar
• Monitor homework and assessment tasks
• Download and view semester reports
• Book parent-teacher-student interviews each semester
• Pay and provide consent for events and school contributions

Compass Events / Payment Centre / Course Confirmation

Please check Events regularly as these need to be consented/paid by the due date for your child to attend.  Also check out the Payment Centre and Course Confirmation sections.

Click here for the Compass Parent Guide

Student Absences

If your child will be absent or late due to illness or for any other reason, parents/guardians are able to:

• Mark their absence on Compass / or
• Send an email to the school: fairhills.hs@education.vic.gov.au / or
• Phone the absence hotline on 9758 5022. Leave a message after the prompt. The absence hotline is operational 24hrs a day, 7 days a week for your convenience.

Student’s arriving to school late are required to sign in (using their Student ID Card) on the Compass Kiosk machine at the General Office.

If a student is required to leave school early for any reason they should bring a note from their parent/guardian and record this on Compass. All students are required to sign out from the General Office.  If they need to call home, they should come to the office.  Students should not use their mobiles.

Asthma / Diabetes / Anaphylaxis / Epilepsy

ASTHMA, DIABETES, ANAPHYLAXIS, EPILEPSY or an ALLERGY management plans are required to be updated and submitted to the school every 12 months. Please ensure you have provided this to the office in the best interest of your child.

If you require any assistance, do not hesitate to contact the office on 03 9758 5022.

Parent Carpark – pick up and drop off

If you drop/pick up your children please ensure you:

• use the parent car park – not the staff/guest car park, except for those with a disability parking permit
• pull into a parent parking spot to let your child out/pick them up
• when exiting turn left onto Scoresby road (as per the sign)

Uniform Shop

The purchase of School Uniforms are now through Bob Stewart (formerly Buxwear/Dandy Sportswear) in Dandenong.

Bob Stewart

Factory 8, 169 Cheltenham Road, Dandenong
(03) 9792 0424

Monday to Friday – 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday – 9:00am to 1:00pm

For further information please go to https://fairhillshs.vic.edu.au/enrolment/uniform/

2026 Bell Times

2026 Team Leaders

Year 9 My Career Insights – Morrisby Profiling

On Wednesday the 25 March the year 9 students will be undertaking their Morrisby profiling in their Connect program.

My Career Insights is a program for all Year 9 students (or equivalent in specialist settings) in Victorian Government secondary schools.

Students will be given the opportunity to complete a series of questionnaires and quizzes accessed through the Morrisby website. They will then discuss their results with a Careers Consultant in a 30-minute one on one interview scheduled for term 2.

My Career Insights will help students discover, develop, and drive their career planning. It is a unique opportunity for students to learn more about their strengths and abilities while exploring potential career options giving them the confidence to start taking control of their future.

We encourage you to give permission via compass for your student to participate in this amazing opportunity – free!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7INPVtXCAfQ

Year 12 VCE Vocational Major – TAFE Experience

On Friday the 6 February the year 12 VCE VM class visited two of Melbourne’s big TAFE providers- Holmesglen Chadstone campus and Box Hill Elgar campus.

This was an amazing opportunity for students to see some of the lesser-known trades and all the fantastic facilities available to them.

The day was inspiring and help to sow the seeds ready for the transition into the community.

Year 11 and 12 VET 2026

Vet classes have all made a positive start in 2026.

Vocational education and training delivered within the VCE enables students to gain an understanding of a specific industry while building fantastic employability skills.

Given that VET classes run once a week, it is critical that students make every effort to attend. If they are unable to attend due to illness, they must contact both their VET training provider and the office.

Students in VCE Mainstream will have timetabled classes on a Wednesday and it is their responsibility to catch up on work missed. Students should organise their transport to and from VET to ensure that they stay at school for as many classes as possible in the AM and return to school for Period 5 where possible.

If you have any concerns, please in relation to VET programs please don’t hesitate in contacting Liz Rundle – VET Coordinator.

Year 10 Work Experience 2026

All year 10 students are required to undertake 1 week of work experience in 2026.

Work experience is an important part of the Careers program, enabling students to experience an industry and learn more about the world of work enabling them to better plan their individual career pathway.

Work experience is scheduled for the last week of term 2, 22 – 26 June.

Students a will be provided with the resources they need in level assembly.

It is critical that students start to research and lock down their placements now.

Year 10 Careers expo and tertiary campus tour – March 20

On March 20 all year 10 students will be attending the Victorian Careers expo. This is a huge event that enables students to talk to employers, training organisations and industry representatives.

In addition, they will also have a tour of the Swinburne Hawthorn campus facilities and find out what this big dual tertiary provider has on offer, ranging from the trades to university.

This event is open on compass for registration and payment.

Accessing Support through Wellbeing for Students

The Wellbeing Team can support students to navigate challenges that may be impacting on their ability to engage in learning or general feelings of wellbeing. This can include: transitions and adjusting to change, family or relationship difficulties, grief and loss, mental health concerns, drug and alcohol concerns, and many other challenges that young people encounter.

An initial appointment with a member of the wellbeing team will be an assessment of need with the student or family which will help to decide the best support option for the student. Support options available through the Wellbeing Team are:

• Individual short-term counselling, psychoeducation and skills development
• Group programs
• Referrals to external support agencies.
• Students may also be encouraged to access self-help strategies or resources.

Referrals to see someone from the team are made through year level leaders. Parents, students or teachers with concerns are encouraged to speak to their year level leader. Students or parents can also make an appointment directly with someone from the Wellbeing Team by attending the Wellbeing Centre, calling the school office or contacting us via email at wellbeing@fairhillshs.vic.edu.au

Year level leaders who are made aware of concerns by a teacher will always endeavour to make contact with parents before referring a student to the Wellbeing team.
All counselling sessions with students are confidential and information is only shared if a student is deemed to be at risk of harm.
If you or anyone you know needs immediate support, please contact KidsHelpline or lifeline on the numbers at the bottom of this page

What’s on in Wellbeing?

The Wellbeing Centre is open at recess and lunchtime for students who need a quiet, safe place to regulate or access support. The centre is also used for lunchtime group programs which are advertised through compass or on notice boards.

Accessing Support for Families

Many families, at some stage, need a little extra support to manage the normal challenges of life as well as the more difficult situations that arise. If you are experiencing hardship, stress or circumstances that are impacting on the wellbeing of your family life or your ability to cope, the Wellbeing Team can help to connect you with community services that can provide support. Please contact the Wellbeing Team via the school phone number or via email at wellbeing@fairhillshs.vic.edu.au

Breakfast Club

With the support of volunteers from local churches- Knox Baptist and Hillsong Church we provide breakfast club 5 days a week for our students from 8:15-8:40am. There are a range of healthy breakfast options available including cereals, toast, cheese toasties and fruit. Students are also able to access mini-milk drinks, fruit and free Tasty Truck (day old) sandwiches at Breakfast Club and at lunch time.

Food Support for families in need

Each fortnight on a Tuesday after school from 2:40 PM- 3:00 PM we have food support available for families who may be in need, for whatever reason. We have a selection of frozen meals and pantry items that families can collect from the former school canteen area without question or judgement. We know that access to food can be a real challenge for some families and we feel strongly about supporting the basic needs of our students and families. Watch out for compass posts each fortnight.