Senior School News
Welcome Back
Welcome back to all students and staff, I hope you had a pleasant, relaxing and productive holiday and had a chance to ‘recharge the batteries’ ready for what will be a very important term.
Year 11 And Year 12 Course Selection 2023
Thank you to Mrs Bourne, our Careers Practitioner who has overseen the course selection process. The Year 11 2022 into Year 12 2023 Course Counselling was held on 20-21 July.
The Year 10 2022 into Year 11 2023 Course Counselling days are:
| Tuesday 2 August | Year 10 into 11 Course Counselling – Day 1 |
| Thursday 4 August | Year 10 into 11 Course Counselling – Day 2 |
| Wednesday 10 August | Year 10 into 11 Course Counselling – Day 3 |
If students or parents/carers have any enquiries, you are most welcome to contact the Year 11 Coordinators (Mrs Ellen D’Ambra and Mr Paul Don), the Year 12 Coordinators (Ms Carla Caminiti and Ms Kelly Mitchell) or the Careers Practitioner (Mrs Sharon Bourne) or myself.
Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC) Selections 2023
This term Year 12 students begin the important process of preparing their VTAC selections for next year. Information, guidance and assistance will be available in iSupport sessions over the next few weeks and from Mrs Bourne. A VTAC Parent Information Night will be held on Monday 15 August at 7.00 pm in the Senior School Presentation Area.
Congratulations To Oliver Williams (Year 12)
Oliver Williams
Oliver Williams
Oliver Williams has just been accepted into the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) in Canberra commencing 23 January 2023. Oliver has been accepted as an Air Force Officer with his job role being an Air Ground Defence Officer.
Oliver hopes to study a degree in Aeronautical Engineering, or a Bachelor of Business. This is something Oliver has been striving for since he was 10 years of age. Congratulations Oliver the Frankston High School community is very proud of you and your achievements.
Well done.
VCAA VCE Leadership Awards
Lu Yang
Lu Yang
Bethany Yeuong
Bethany Yeuong
Congratulations to Lu Yang and Bethany Yeuong of Year 12 who have been nominated for the VCAA VCE Leadership Awards in recognition of their participation in school and community activities, their positive impact made on their school and/or wider community and their leadership qualities; self-directed, work in a team, show initiative, inspire others, be organised and show commitment to making a difference. Final VCE Leaders will be chosen by a selection panel convened by the VCAA in August with an overall VCE Leader announced in September.
Year 12 End Of Year Exams – September Holidays
Frankston High School is conducting Year 12 end of year exams during the September holidays. The exams will commence on Thursday 22 September and will conclude on Friday 30 September.
The advantages of this practice are clear including: ensuring students utilise their September holidays for revision; opportunities for our students to maximise their success/results; maximising class revision time in Term 4 where teachers can address areas of concern in student performance and exam technique and it provides opportunities for students to hone exam techniques and practices.
It is our expectation that Year 12 students would devote the third term holiday period to revision and study in preparation for these examinations and the final VCAA examinations. These examinations will be conducted under VCAA and Frankston High School guidelines. Final examination timetables will be distributed next term. These exams are compulsory and full school uniform is required.
Term 3 Year 12 French Conversation Classes in Room 505
A reminder that Unit 4 French students will again be taking part in weekly conversation classes over the course of this term with our native-speaker language assistant, Mr Matthieu Jouvel. Matthieu’s conversation classes represent a valuable opportunity for our students to gain additional one-on-one speaking practice as they prepare for their French oral exams, which will be taking place in early October. Profitez-en, les élèves !
Students Driving To School
Students who drive to school are reminded that they must complete a consent form (which is available from the Senior School Office) and attach a photocopy of their driver’s licence.
Students are not permitted to park in the school grounds and hence, must ensure that they follow local parking restrictions on nearby roads. Students should also be aware that they must not park too close to the pedestrian crossings or driveways, particularly the entrance and exit to the Senior Campus.
Senior School Team
Ms Helen Wilson, Campus Principal Years 11 and 12
| YEAR 11 TEAM | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mrs Ellen D'Ambra | Year 11 Director of Student Management and Engagement | edambra@fhs.vic.edu.au |
| Mr Paul Don | Year 11 Coordinator | pdon@fhs.vic.edu.au |
| YEAR 12 TEAM | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ms Carla Caminiti | Year 12 Director of Student Management and Engagement | ccaminiti@fhs.vic.edu.au |
| Ms Kelly Mitchell | Year 12 Coordinator | kmitchell@fhs.vic.edu.au |
| ADMINISTRATION TEAM | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mrs Carolyn McIver | Senior Coordination Assistant and VET Administrator | cmciver@fhs.vic.edu.au |
| Mrs Tina Thomas | Office Manager | tthomas@fhs.vic.edu.au |
| ABSENCES | |
|---|---|
| Year 12 | year12absences@fhs.vic.edu.au |
| Year 11 | year11absences@fhs.vic.edu.au |
If you have any concerns or questions please do not hesitate to contact any member of the teams.