NEVR Youth Concert – 2026
Congratulations to the Fairhills High School instrumental and vocal students who performed at the 2026 NEVR Youth Concert at Hamer Hall on 13 May. This year’s concert, themed Legends and Lore, brought together top musical talent from government schools across the North Eastern and metropolitan Melbourne, with the program drawing on mythology, folklore, and heroic tales to carry audiences through epic soundscapes and timeless stories. Our students joined peers from across the region for two full days of combined rehearsals before taking the stage at one of Australia’s premier concert venues — Hamer Hall — performing to a sold-out crowd of more than 2,000 people. Experiences like this are a powerful reminder of why music education matters: the discipline, the collaboration, and the chance to perform on a world-class stage are opportunities that stay with students long after the final note. Well done to all involved.
Congratulations to flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet and vocal students
Intermediate and Senior Girls Netball
Recently, our Intermediate and Senior Girls Netball teams had the opportunity to compete against several local schools in an exciting round robin tournament. The day provided students with a fantastic chance to challenge themselves, work together as a team, and represent the school with pride.
Throughout the competition, all three teams displayed excellent sportsmanship, determination, and skill on the court. Players supported and encouraged one another in every game, showing great teamwork and resilience against strong opposition. It was wonderful to see the students grow in confidence as the day progressed and put into practice the skills they have been developing throughout the season.
A highlight of the tournament was the outstanding performance of our Senior Girls team, who finished the day in second place overall — a fantastic achievement and a well-deserved reward for their hard work and effort. Congratulations to all students involved for the positive attitude and enthusiasm they brought to the competition.
Resource Learning Hub
Hearts in the Library
Two of our Year 8 Library Leaders have created a lovely surprise for Students and Teachers who visit the Library. Wey En and Annabelle have created a ‘Heart Stop’ which features little crocheted hearts. These are free for people who are feeling a little stressed or sad and need some additional support. Hearts come in blue, pink, white and rainbow colours. Thanks to both Wey En and Annabelle for their thoughtful idea.
Heartstopper Graphic Novels
Due to popular demand Vol 5 of the Heartstopper series is now in the Library. Read more about Nick and Charlie in readiness for Volume 6 which will be released in July 2026.
Senior Girls AFL
The Senior Girls Footy team represented Fairhills with great enthusiasm, resilience and teamwork in their match against a very strong opposition side. Despite the tough competition, the students gave it their best shot and, most importantly, enjoyed a fun and positive day together.
There were several standout performances across the ground, including strong defensive work from half back, impressive speed and determination around the contest, and a special team moment when Fairhills recorded its first score of the day. Other students showed great courage attacking the footy, while some successfully transferred skills from other sports onto the football field, providing strong run and effort along the wing.
The entire group should be proud of their sportsmanship, positivity and willingness to challenge themselves throughout the day. A special thank you also goes to Head Coach Isabele Higgins, whose leadership and support ensured the students had an enjoyable experience.
State School Spectacular Rehearsal
Recently, Fairhills had the pleasure of hosting the Round 3 Mass Dance rehearsals for the Victorian State Schools Spectacular. It was a fantastic day filled with energy, enthusiasm, and creativity as students and staff from eight local schools came together to rehearse for this year’s production.
Throughout the day, students had the opportunity to make use of our PAC while working alongside experienced industry professionals who guided them through choreography and performance techniques. The rehearsals provided students with valuable insight into the preparation and teamwork required for a large-scale production, while also allowing them to build confidence and strengthen connections with students from neighbouring schools.
It was wonderful to see the dedication and excitement from all students involved as the routines continue to take shape. Each rehearsal brings the performers one step closer to what promises to be an incredible show later this year. We are looking forward to seeing all of their hard work come together on stage in late August at John Cain Arena.
Winter Wellness Pop-Up Brings Students Together
Despite the rainy weather, our Winter Wellness Health Pop-Up held on Tuesday 19 May was a fantastic success, with students enthusiastically participating in the wide range of activities on offer throughout lunchtime in the Canteen Courtyard.
Organised by our Secondary School Nurse, Tamara, the event focused on promoting student health, wellbeing, and connection during the winter season. It was wonderful to see so many students engaging with local youth and wellbeing services, learning about supports available in the community, and enjoying the positive atmosphere.
Representatives from EACH, Knox Youth Services, YSAS, and the After-Hours Mental Health Nursing Service attended the event, providing helpful resources, information, and friendly conversations for students seeking support or simply wanting to learn more about wellbeing services available to young people and families.
Students also enjoyed games, activities, food, and prizes, making the event both informative and fun. The high level of student engagement throughout the afternoon highlighted the importance of creating opportunities for connection and wellbeing within our school community.
The event also launched our school’s involvement in the Push-Up Challenge — Australia’s largest mental health and fitness event. Students are still encouraged to sign up, represent their House, and help raise awareness for mental health while competing for the highest number of push-ups completed. We encourage students to rally their teammates, show their House spirit, and join the challenge via the following link: https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/fairhillshighschool
Please check out the Health Highlights flyer with information about Winter Wellness for your reference put together by Tamara and her team of nurses who attended on the day.
Thank you to everyone who came along and contributed to making the event such a positive and successful experience.
Year 7 Girls Netball
The Year 7 girls recently participated in a round robin netball tournament and achieved an outstanding result, finishing runners-up across the entire competition.
Throughout the day, the girls displayed incredible grit, determination, and resilience as they competed in difficult and rainy conditions. Despite the challenges, they maintained a positive attitude, supported one another, and continued to play with great energy and sportsmanship in every match.
The team worked exceptionally well together, demonstrating strong communication, teamwork, and persistence across the tournament. Their hard work and effort saw them remain undefeated throughout the round games, earning themselves a well-deserved place in the grand final.
In the final, the girls came up against an experienced Rowville East side. Although they were ultimately defeated, the team should be extremely proud of their performance and the way they represented the school throughout the day. Their commitment, resilience, and never-give-up attitude were a credit to themselves and the school community.
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!
Art Club
When: Every Thursday Lunchtime
Where: A07
All students are welcome. You can create artworks. Bring your lunch and enjoy a creative lunch.
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！
VEX Robotics Competition Teams
When: Tuesdays, 2:45 – 3:45 PM and Friday Lunchtime 1:05 – 1:40 PM
Where: STEM Portable
The VEX Robotics Competition is an engaging, hands-on STEM program where students design, build, and code their own robots to complete specific challenges. It fosters teamwork, problem-solving, and innovation as students compete against other schools in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Hydrogen Car Grand Prix Teams
When: Tuesdays, 2:45 – 3:45 PM and Friday Lunchtime 1:05 – 1:40 PM
Where: STEM Portable
The Hydrogen Car Grand Prix introduces students to renewable energy and sustainable engineering. Teams design, build, and race model cars powered by hydrogen fuel cells, learning about clean energy technologies, aerodynamics, and mechanical systems in a fun and practical way.
