Empowering Every Learner: Our Vision Continuum
We’re excited to share with you the final version of our School Vision Continuum. This has been created with input from staff, students, and families, making sure it truly reflects our shared values as a community.
The continuum helps us see where we are on our journey and the steps we’ll take next to keep growing together. It’s a simple way for everyone to understand how we’re living our vision each day and where we’re heading.
The timing is perfect, as our School Review has just begun. The continuum will give the review panel a clear picture of who we are as a school and the direction we’re taking through our next Strategic Plan.
For our staff, it will guide reflection and planning. For families and students, it’s a window into our progress. Most of all, it’s a celebration of what we’ve achieved so far and a guide for the exciting journey ahead.
Together, we’ll stay focused on empowering every learner to thrive.
Strengthening Our School Communication
Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback via the Google Form sent out. Your input is greatly appreciated and provides valuable insight into what’s working well and where we can improve.
Consistent and effective communication helps ensure all families are informed, supported, and able to engage meaningfully with their child’s learning. It allows our school community to work together, celebrate achievements, and address challenges promptly.
By the end of Term 3, we will review the survey data and gather any additional information needed, with the goal of implementing a refreshed communication approach in 2026. This work supports our vision of empowering our community to be curious, creative, and confident learners, by keeping families connected and engaged in the learning journey.
Thank you again for your ongoing support.
Empowering Every Learner: Inclusion at FHS
At Fairhills High School, we are committed to ensuring every student can reach their full potential. Inclusion and personalised adjustments play a key role in this, helping students access learning at their point of need and thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
We know that each student’s journey is unique, and providing the right support can make a real difference. Adjustments may include changes to teaching strategies, learning resources, or classroom environments all designed to help students engage fully and succeed.
To strengthen this work, we are currently recruiting an Assistant Principal of Inclusion, who will begin in Term 4. This new role will focus on supporting our incoming Year 7 students from Grade 6, as well as continuing to provide tailored support for existing students across the school.
By investing in inclusion and targeted adjustments, we ensure that every learner at FHS is supported, challenged, and empowered to flourish.
E-Scooters – Not for School Grounds
You may have noticed the increasing presence of e-scooters in our community. While they are becoming a popular mode of transport for older teens and adults, they are not appropriate in a school environment and are strictly prohibited on school grounds.
Under Victorian law, riders must be at least 16 years old, and there are strict rules governing where and how e-scooters can be used. Helmets are compulsory, and riding on footpaths is not permitted. Despite these regulations, e-scooters can still pose serious safety risks due to their speed, weight, and low visibility to both cars and pedestrians.
Within a busy school setting — with students, families, and staff moving through entrances, car parks, and walkways — these risks are significantly heightened. E-scooters can lead to accidents, injuries, or near misses, not just for riders but for others in the school community as well.
As such, students are not permitted to bring e-scooters onto school grounds or use them as a means of travel to or from school. We ask that all students continue to use safe and age-appropriate travel options, such as walking, cycling (with a helmet), or public transport.
We appreciate the support of parents and carers in reinforcing this important message at home. Student safety remains our top priority, and with your help, we can ensure our school remains a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
Ian Van Schie
Principal
