2025 Student ID cards
We are in the process of distributing the 2025 Student ID cards to all students. If you have not yet received your card, please see Ms Kirby in the Library.
Please ensure your Student card is kept in a safe place – there is a fee to have another one produced. The Student cards can be used to verify your age with Public Transport Victoria (PTV) and at other venues which accept student concessions like Cinemas. Your ID card is also your School Library Card and can be configured to allow ‘quick tap on’ access to the Library Photocopier.
3×3 Basketball
The Under 17 Fairhills Girls Basketball Team are Division 2 State Champions after an outstanding performance at the recent 3×3 Basketball State Finals at the State Basketball Centre. The girls powered through the tournament, finishing second in their pool and going on to win the quarterfinal (18-10), semifinal (15-5), and a thrilling grand final against Sandringham College (16-15). Their success reflects months of hard work, dedication, and teamwork.
The Boys Basketball Team also impressed, finishing fourth overall. Despite a challenging start, the boys rallied to win their final pool match and continued their momentum with victories in the round of 16 (21-11) and quarterfinal (21-15), before narrowly missing a spot in the grand final.
Congratulations to both teams, their coaches, and supporters for representing Fairhills with pride and passion!
After School VCE English Club
After school VCE English Club has started!! We meet every Tuesday after school in S7 at 2:24 PM.
We work on anything related to VCE English. Our VCE teachers are there to help and provide us with valuable feedback.
Any VCE English student is welcome to come along.
We hope to see you there!
Exciting Opportunity for Our STEM Superstars!
Do you have a passion for STEM? Have you built a ground breaking prototype, designed an innovative 3D model, or explored the mysteries of science? The 2025 STEM Communication Conference is your chance to showcase your project, sharpen your presentation skills, and inspire others!
- Date: Thursday 19 June 2025
- Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- Location: KIOSC
Students will present their work in an engaging 6-minute format, developing communication confidence and gaining valuable feedback. Whether it’s robotics, environmental science, or engineering, this is your chance to shine and connect with fellow innovators!
Why Participate?
- Present real-world STEM solutions
- Improve public speaking and teamwork skills
- Get expert feedback and recognition
Register now with your STEM Coordinator! (nitika.redhu@education.vic.gov.au) Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to share your passion for STEM!
Free FHS Library
We have established a free library of donated books for students to take. Students are encouraged to bring their own well read books and leave them for other students to also enjoy. Donated books are identified by a green sticker and the collection is located in the Classroom area of the Library.
General Assembly Term 2 Week 2
Our School Captains and student leaders did a fantastic job running the General Assembly on Friday 2 May. They worked hard to ensure they were prepared and even put together a video showcasing the great year we have had already.
It made us very proud to see them stand up and present for upcoming events such as the Athletics Day, The Push Up Challenge and IDAHOBIT Day.
It was also great to see our House Captains stand up and wave the flag for their colours, and to see students recognised for achievements this year.
Get Ready for Athletics Day!
Mark your calendars — Athletics Day is happening next Tuesday 13 May at the Knox Athletics Track! It’s time to show your house pride, bring the energy, and get ready for an unforgettable day of sport, fun, and friendly competition.
📣 What to Wear:
Come dressed in your house colours – Red, Blue, Green, or Yellow – and go all out for the Fancy Dress Competition! There are prizes for the most creative outfits, so let your imagination run wild!
🎯 Events and Activities:
Alongside our traditional athletic events, our Student Leadership Team will running heaps of fun games to get involved in:
- Hula Hooping
- Tug-of-War
- The 3-Legged Race
- Bean Bag Toss
Whether you’re aiming to break records or just have a laugh with your mates, there’s something for everyone.
Going the Extra Mile: Community Service Awards
In addition to those celebrating perfect attendance, we’d like to recognise three students who went above and beyond in supporting our school community. These students were issued Community Service Awards for their exceptional help assisting the facilities team in preparing for our recent Open Night.
Congratulations to Cooper, Hayden, and Seb—your initiative, teamwork, and willingness to lend a hand made a meaningful impact, and we are grateful for your contribution.
Homework Club
Homework Club has started at FHS. We meet every Wednesday after school to work on classwork or homework.
All students are welcome and encouraged to attend! It is a great way to get some homework done in a supportive, calm and inviting environment.
Homework Club meets on Wednesdays in S11 from 2:45 PM until 4:00 PM!
Hope to see you all there!
Japanese Club
We have an exciting announcement about a new club at Fairhills. Finally Japanese Club (日本部)is starting.
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 May 15 at lunchtime in M03. After that it will run every second Thursday.
楽しみにしています！See you there！
The Power of Showing Up: Celebrating 100% Attendance
At the heart of every successful student is a simple but powerful habit—showing up. Attendance is more than just a mark on the roll; it’s a reflection of commitment, responsibility, and a drive to succeed. When students attend school consistently, they engage more deeply in learning, build stronger relationships with peers and teachers, and develop routines that support lifelong success.
This term, we are proud to celebrate 70 students across Years 7–12 who achieved an incredible milestone: 100% attendance. These students exemplified dedication by showing up every single day, demonstrating resilience, reliability, and a strong work ethic.
To acknowledge their outstanding efforts, each student received 50 SWPB (School-Wide Positive Behaviour) points as a token of appreciation for their commitment to their learning and attendance.
Congratulations and thank you to these students for setting such a positive example. Your consistency and determination are truly inspiring, and we hope your achievement encourages others to strive for the same excellence.
Let’s continue to make attendance a priority—because every -day counts, and success begins with showing up.
Year 7 Concert Band – First Rehearsal Success!
In the final week of Term 1, our new Year 7 Concert Band came together for their very first rehearsal – and what a fantastic start it was! The students quickly settled in, showing great enthusiasm, focus, and teamwork as they began learning to play together as a full band. It was exciting to hear the first sounds of what promises to be a wonderful ensemble. We look forward to watching their skills grow and sharing their musical journey with our school community throughout the year.
Yellow Arrow Leadership Training Day
Yellow Arrow visited Fairhills High School late Term 1 to spend the morning with the student leadership team (and Scout!). The students learned more about their personal leadership style and reflected on how they can best work together as a team. Here is some feedback from the students about what they learned and enjoyed:
“Thanks for helping me understand more about personal leadership and comfort zones!” – year 10 student
“Being a leader takes time and practice, I can be a leader even if I have many weaknesses” – year 10 student
“It was fun thanks! It is different every time I have done it.” – Year 9 student
It was great to see our student leadership team make the most of their day, and work together to make goals for this year. We are very lucky to have great students, willing to go above and beyond to show leadership and courage ensuring our students’ voice is heard.
