Celebrating Mental Health Week at Fairhills High School
On Tuesday, 14 October, the Fairhills High School community came together in the Canteen Courtyard to celebrate Mental Health Week as part of Mental Health Month 2025. The event brought students and staff together to focus on wellbeing, connection, and the importance of caring for both mind and body.
The day created a warm and welcoming atmosphere where students learned more about mental health, discovered strategies to manage stress, and connected with community support services.
Several external organisations joined the event, including Knox Youth Services, Headspace, and YSAS, offering valuable information, activities, and resources to support young people’s mental wellbeing.
Event Highlights:
- The Wellbeing Booth featured an interactive stress-recognition display and a “Take What You Need” affirmation wall.
- The ever-popular Bike n’ Blend smoothie station, kindly supported by Hillsong Volunteers and our Breakfast Club.
- A variety of games, food stalls, and social activities that encouraged students to engage, have fun, and promote positive mental health messages.
With one in four young Australians experiencing mental health challenges each year — and most conditions emerging before the age of 25 — events like this play a vital role in raising awareness, reducing stigma, and connecting students with support early on.
This day was about fostering a culture where reaching out for help and supporting each other is seen as normal and encouraged.
“Mental Health Week reminds us that it’s okay to talk about how we’re feeling, to ask for help, and to look after our wellbeing — not just in October, but every day of the year,” said a Fairhills staff member.
The event aligned with the 2025 Mental Health Month theme, “Mind. Body. Environment.”, which recognises how our mental health is influenced by the way we think, move, and interact with the world around us.
As a community, Fairhills High School remains committed to promoting mental health awareness, encouraging early help-seeking, and building positive connections. Families are encouraged to continue these important conversations at home — recognising stress, supporting each other, and knowing where to find help.
For more information and helpful resources, visit:
🔗 Mental Health Month Victoria – Mind. Body. Environment.
Library Lego Club
We are excited to announce that, thanks to the donation of some Lego from Ms Kent, our Food Tech Teacher, we have been able to begin a Library Lego club. We have a range of sets available including items from Lego Friends, Lego City and Lego Creator. These sets are available for use during Recess and Lunchtimes so come along and share your Lego building skills and make new friends.
We would love to continue to build our Lego collection and would welcome further donations from families of gently used Lego. If you’re interested in donating, please drop off your contributions at the school’s front office.
Noah with his newly built Lego Hospital and ambulance.
Fairhills High School Needs Your Help!
We are excited to share that our school is setting up a new Inclusion Support Room — a safe, supportive space where students who might be struggling in the classroom can take a break, get extra help, and re-engage with their learning.
To make this room as welcoming and engaging as possible, we’re asking for donations from our amazing school community. If you have any of the following items that you could donate, we would be incredibly grateful:
- Lego sets
- 250–500 piece jigsaw puzzles
- Connect Four games
- Guess Who games
- Uno cards
- Chessboards and pieces
- Markers and texters
- Mindfulness coloring books
- Wool
- Floor lamps
We are also looking for donations of paint and, if possible, someone or a few people who could paint the room for us as a donation. If you are creative and able to, we would love for someone to paint a mural on the wall to make the space even more inspiring for our students.
Every donation helps make a difference and creates a space where all students can feel supported and included.
If you are able to donate, or can help with painting, please drop items off at the Fairhills High School front office or send and email to fairhills.hs@education.vic.gov.au
Thank you for helping us make our Inclusion Support Room a safe, fun, and welcoming place for all students!
Fairhills High School Clubs & Activities
After School VCE English Club
When: Tuesdays, 2:24 PM
Where: Room S7
If you’re studying VCE English, join us for focused sessions with support from our VCE teachers. Get help with essays, SAC prep, and more — plus valuable feedback to improve your work.
Open to all VCE English students. We hope to see you there!
Homework Club
When: Wednesdays, 2:45 – 4:00 PM
Where: Room S11
Get help with your homework in a calm, supportive space.
All students are welcome — bring your books, questions, and motivation! Great way to stay on top of schoolwork with guidance from staff.
Japanese Club（日本部）
When: Every second (Week B) Thursday at lunchtime
Where: Room M03
Love Japanese culture? Curious about the language? Whether you’re a fan of anime, origami, or just want to learn, this is your place!
Have Japanese cultural or language skills? Contact Winstone-sensei at jessica.winstone@education.vic.gov.au
Parents with skills to share are also welcome!
楽しみにしています！See you there!
VEX Robotics Competition Teams
When: Tuesdays, 2:45 – 3:45 PM
Where: Room I03
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
Where: Room I03
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.
Q Squad
When: Thursday lunchtime
Where: Room I07
Q Squad is a safe, supportive, and inclusive space for students of all identities to come together, celebrate diversity, and promote inclusion. We host discussions, and activities that raise awareness and foster acceptance throughout the school community.
