Japanese Language
Farewell to Shione! Shione Fukumoto our Japanese Language Assistant has sadly left us. She was contracted to work Term 1 to 3. Shione didn’t want a formal farewell or fuss, so quietly departed for New Zealand where she will be making her new home. This was typical of Shione; no fuss, but doing an absolutely […]
Instrumental Music
Instrumental Music Concert Congratulations to all students who performed at the annual instrumental music concert at Swinburne University theatre. It was an entertaining evening with over 50 students performing music solos and ensemble items. All students received a certificate and awards were presented by the Principal – Mr Ian Van Schie. Our school community clearly […]
Senior School Report
Congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 2023! On Monday 16 October our Year 12 students completed their final classes at Fairhills High School. It was a time of reflection and anticipation for the students themselves, staff who have taught and supported them over the years and of course their parents and family. The […]
Middle School Report
The Importance of our School Values of Act Responsibly, Build Relationships, and Show Respect In today’s society, the importance of instilling strong values in students cannot be overstated. Schools play a crucial role in shaping the character and behaviour of young individuals. At Fairhills we prioritise our three core values of acting responsibly, building relationships, […]
Wellbeing
Welcome back to a sunny Term 4 and the home stretch for the year. October is Mental Health month in Australia. This year’s theme is We all have a role to play – to support our own and other’s mental health and wellbeing. As part of our whole school campaign to Mental Health Month we […]
Wellbeing
Another big few weeks in the wellbeing space! Our Year 11’s and 12’s had an amazing wellbeing day facilitated by external groups The Man Cave and the REACH Foundation. All reports are that the students had deep and powerful experiences of connecting with their peers and themselves around issues of gender stereotypes, healthy emotional expression, […]
Sports / PE
Division Athletics On Tuesday 5 September, the annual Knox Division Athletics Carnival took place at Ringwood Athletics Track in Melbourne. Despite the rain and wind, the students displayed immense determination as they participated in various events. The challenging conditions did not deter their spirits; instead, it only fuelled their perseverance. There were some amazing results […]
Instrumental Music
Upcoming Evening Concert Instrumental Music students are looking forward to their performances at the upcoming evening concert at Swinburne University theatre on Monday 11 September 7pm. Entry is free. I know the students would love their family and friends to come along and support their musical journey. Assessments Instrumental music students have been completing their […]
Engagement
Every Day Counts Secondary School Attendance Going to school every day is the single most important part of your teenager’s education. Students learn new things at school every day – missing school puts them behind. School is Better When Your Teenager Is There Why it’s important We all want our students to get a great […]
Middle School Report
Dear Parents/carers and students Almost every high school in Australia offers some type of extracurricular activity, such as music, academic clubs, and sports. These activities offer opportunities for students to learn the values of teamwork, individual and group responsibility, physical strength and endurance, competition, diversity, and a sense of culture and community. Extracurricular activities provide […]