Year 9 European Handball Tournament
What a day! Our inaugural Year 9 European Handball Tournament was a huge success, with students putting their PE skills, teamwork and strategic thinking to the ultimate test.
Following their SEPEP unit, students had the opportunity to take everything they had learned and put it into action in a competitive tournament environment. But this wasn’t just about what happened on the court, the entire tournament was student-run!
Every student took on an important role, including coaches, trainers, referees, scorers and fairness officers, showcasing fantastic levels of leadership, responsibility and student agency throughout the day. It was fantastic to see students stepping up, supporting their teammates and taking ownership of the tournament.
And if that wasn’t exciting enough… the tournament finished with an absolute thriller of a Grand Final! After an incredibly close game, the scores were still level, meaning the championship had to be decided by penalties. The atmosphere in the gym was electric, with spectators on the edge of their seats as the final shots were taken!
A huge congratulations to ‘The Evil Unicorns’ from 9C, who held their nerve and were crowned our inaugural Year 9 European Handball Tournament champions!
A massive well done to all Year 9 students for their enthusiasm, sportsmanship, leadership and effort throughout the day. What a way to put their SEPEP learning into action!
Mental Health Carnival – Together We Thrive
On 13 October, our Wellbeing team organised a Mental Health Carnival in celebration of Mental Health Month, embracing this year’s theme, “Together We Thrive.”
The campaign brought together a range of external support services, including headspace, Knox Youth Services, After Hours Mental Health Nurse Services, Smile Squad, our Secondary School Nurse, and SunSmart, providing students with opportunities to connect with support services in a welcoming and approachable environment.
The carnival was filled with fun and engaging activities, including a petting zoo, game arcade, sensory stall, and live music stage.
Through this initiative, we hope to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and challenge the perception that seeking help must be daunting or clinical. We believe that wellbeing and help-seeking can be positive, enjoyable, and accessible experiences, where students feel comfortable exploring support at their own pace and in ways that align with their individual interests.
By creating opportunities for connection, curiosity, and meaningful conversations, we hope to remind our students that they are not alone, that support is always within reach, and that together, we can create a community where everyone feels supported, valued, and empowered to thrive.
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.
