Japanese Host Families
Fairhills High School is looking forward to our annual visit by Japanese students through our longstanding partnership with KSKK (a Japanese Government funded youth organisation).
This year the students will visit from Sunday 28 July to Saturday 10 August.
We are seeking host families for these students during this time. Requirements of host families are simple:
- Students may share a room with a student of the same gender, but must have their own bed
- All family members 18 or older must hold a current Victorian Working With Children Check. If you don’t have one you can apply at the link below. Because you would be applying as a volunteer there is no cost. https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check
- Provide 3 meals a day
- You don’t have to plan anything super expensive to do with the student. Your daily activities such as sports, family events, etc. are so different for them. We take them on a number of excursions.
Host families will be paid a stipend of $700 to help cover costs.
This is what it’s like to host a Japanese student:
- You make friends.
- You enjoy activities together.
- You learn a lot.
If you are interested in hosting, or have further questions please do not hesitate to contact Jessica Winstone the Integrated Learning Area Coordinator – Languages at Jessica.Winstone@education.vic.gov.au or on 9758 5022. Application forms are available from her.
Jessica Winstone
Integrated Learning Area Coordinator – Languages
Resource Learning Centre
As part of our School’s Reading Program, we encourage students to read different styles of books. The FHS Library has a large collection of graphic novels which are enjoyed daily by students. The reading of graphic novels not only helps improve language and literacy development in students but the use of illustrations provides valuable clues to the meaning of the written narrative. Some of our recently purchased graphic novels include the following:
Insomniacs After School
Insomniacs After School is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Makoto Ojiro. In the small city of Nanao, insomniac Ganta Nakami tries to catch a nap in his school’s abandoned astronomical observatory. There he stumbles upon a sociable and carefree girl named Isaki Magari. The two form an awkward friendship and re-establish their school’s defunct astronomy club. A beautiful series about friendship and being honest with each other.
Bash
BASH is an intergalactic game of basketball played by superstar athletes from across the Cosmos. Young Rudy comes from the poor neighbourhood of Nevilia but dreams of being a BASH star. Rudy’s got talent but talent is nothing without practice and so he sets out to become the best BASH player in the galaxy always training, always reaching for just one more dunk. While Rudy is starting to get noticed by the teams and the talent scouts, other more sinister forces have started to creep out from the shadows jealous of this rising young star. Bash is written by Minnesota Timberwolves player Rudy Gobert.
Hoops
A work of fiction inspired by a true story, Matt Tavares’s debut graphic novel dramatizes the historic struggle for gender equality in high school sports. It is 1975 in Indiana, and the Wilkins Regional High School girls’ basketball team is in their rookie season. Despite being undefeated, they practice at night in the elementary school and play to empty bleachers. Unlike the boys’ team, the Lady Bears have no buses to deliver them to away games and no uniforms. With help from a committed female coach however, they push through to improbable victory after improbable victory.
Year 7 KIOSC
Recently our Year 7 students embarked on an out-of-this-world journey to KIOSC
Exploring the challenges of human existence on Mars, they dived into:
Mars Odyssey: Donning Oculus Rift Virtual Reality gear, they stepped onto the Martian surface, navigating harsh conditions and making repairs in a virtual space suit.
Robotic Engineering: Inspired by NASA’s achievements, students coded drones to mimic real missions, echoing the flights of Ingenuity on Mars.
Colonisation: Investigating materials to brave Mars’ frigid temperatures, they experimented with insulating materials using STELR housing and data logging, merging physics with junior science.
Here’s to igniting curiosity and fostering future explorers!
Year 9 Connect: Melbourne Botanical Gardens Scavenger Hunt
In an exciting precursor to our Year 9 City Experience, students recently embarked on a thrilling scavenger hunt at the Melbourne Botanical Gardens. This engaging activity was designed not only to offer a fun and educational day out but also to build essential skills which will be vital for their upcoming city explorations.
The scavenger hunt required students to navigate through the vast and diverse landscapes of the Botanical Gardens, seeking out specific plants, landmarks, and hidden treasures. This activity encouraged teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving as students deciphered clues and mapped out their routes.
Moreover, the event was an excellent opportunity for students to practice using public transport, as they had to plan their journey to and from the gardens. This real-world experience is a crucial step in developing their confidence and competence in navigating the city’s transport system, a skill they will rely on during the City Experience.
Overall, the Melbourne Botanical Gardens Scavenger Hunt was a fantastic blend of adventure, learning, and preparation, setting the stage for a successful and independent exploration of Melbourne’s urban landscape. We look forward to seeing our Year 9 students apply these skills in their forthcoming city adventures.
Year 10 Genetics
Our Year 10 Students are reaching for the stars with their Genetics studies!
From mastering Punnet Squares to predicting inherited traits, our students have been on an intergalactic journey exploring the mysteries of Genetics.
In a galaxy not so far away, our budding scientists paired up to create their own Alien Babies, using Punnet Squares to decipher their inherited characteristics.
It’s been a blast watching them apply their knowledge in such a creative way!
But the adventure doesn’t stop there! Our students are now on a mission to explore Genetic Disorders. Who knows what discoveries await them as they delve deeper into the fascinating world of Genetics?
