Senior School News
COURSE COUNSELLING AND SUBJECT SELECTION
Thank you to our Careers Practitioner, Mrs Carolyn Walsh, and the senior school coordination team for overseeing the course selection process for senior school studies in 2019. I would also like to thank the team of course counsellors, including Mr Andrew Watson, Mr Jacob Givogue and Mrs Carolyn McIver, who assisted students and parents in this important process.
CONGRATULATIONS EILIS PETERS
Deputy School Captain Eilis Peters has received a Certificate of High Commendation acknowledging her excellent nomination and submission for the 2018 Roy Ward Leadership Prize. Eilis was one of six local secondary students shortlisted for the 2018 Order of Australia, Mornington Peninsula Regional Group, Roy Ward Leadership Prize.
The prize is granted to a secondary student in Years 11 or 12, who has shown, in his or her school, qualities of character, leadership and community service which exemplify Australian citizenship, over an extended period. In addition to Eilis’ leadership roles at Frankston High School, her commitment to service to others includes Eilis participating extensively in wider community projects.
The Order of Australia Association stated: “The Panel determined that your submission deserved high commendation for the way your submission responded to the Roy Ward Leadership Prize criteria and together with the competent way you presented at the interview. You clearly demonstrated leadership and a passion for community service”
VTAC SELECTIONS 2019
This Term Year 12 students begin the important process of preparing their Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC) selections for next year. Information, guidance and assistance will be available in iSupport sessions over the next few weeks and from the Careers Practitioner, Mrs Carolyn Walsh.
To assist parents, a VTAC Parent Information Night was held on Thursday 23 August.
CENTRAL AUSTRALIA/DARWIN TOUR
I would like to wish the Year 11 students who are embarking on the Central Australia/Darwin tour all the best for a fantastic trip. I am sure they will have a wonderful time and will have life-long memories of this adventure. A special thank you to Mrs Anne Thomson who has overseen the organisation of this tour, and to Mrs Adrienne Shepard and all staff attending the trip for their excellent work in ensuring the trip is an outstanding success.
PERFORMANCE AND ORAL EXAMINATIONS
Students in studies with a performance or oral component have been given a timetable for these examinations. Any student who has not received a timetable should see Mr Simon Cameron immediately. The examination period begins on Monday 8 October and ends on Sunday 4 November. Students should arrive at their examination half an hour before the scheduled start time and must have photo identification with them. Good luck to all students involved.
YEAR 12 EXAMS – SEPTEMBER HOLIDAYS
Frankston High School is conducting compulsory Year 12 exams during the September holidays. The exams will commence on Thursday 27 September and will conclude on Friday 5 October.
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 the examinations and the final VCAA examinations. These examinations will be conducted under VCAA and Frankston High School guidelines. Final examination timetables have been distributed to students and parents.
I hope this initiative of examinations and the provision of teacher feedback will significantly enhance your child’s performance in the exams, allowing them to achieve their best.
PARENT OPINION SURVEY
Thank you to the parents who participated in the 2018 Parent Opinion Survey. Our ‘CASES21’ computer program randomly selected 15% of our families to participate in this survey.
The survey responses are confidential and are sent to an independent organisation that collates the data. This data will be used to enable the school to celebrate success as well as identify areas for improvement
Your participation in this important process is greatly appreciated.
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.
Scholarships
KWONG LEE DOW (KLD) YOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
The KLD Young Scholars Program is aimed at giving talented students an insight into life at The University of Melbourne and to motivate and encourage them to consider going to university. Nominations from current Year 10 students open on 3 September for inclusion in the 2019 Program.
In addition to the KLD Young Scholars Program, there are a range of scholarships available for international and local students who intend studying at The University of Melbourne.
Please see me for more information. You can seek information about such scholarships at: www.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships
THE MARGARET SCHOFIELD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Applications for this annual scholarship are invited from government school students of VCE Music - Solo Performance. The selection panel will consider applicants who can demonstrate a commitment to music in recent years and to a future career in music performance. The students’ study scores for VCE Music - Solo Performance will be taken into consideration. This scholarship was established by the family of the late Margaret Schofield in recognition of her achievements as a musician and her commitment to music education, and is coordinated by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). The annual scholarship will contribute towards the cost of tertiary education in music performance.
The application form is published on the VCAA website: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/excellenceawards/ms-applicationform.doc
THE DAVID BURGESS FOUNDATION
The David Burgess Foundation has provided scholarships to well-deserving, disadvantaged students for the past 27 years. The Foundation aims to help young people from State secondary schools who have had to struggle to overcome adversity, who have shown commitment to their goals and those of the community, and who, with some help, have the opportunity to succeed in their studies and future life.
Any Year 12 students who satisfy the criteria and are interested in applying for this award are asked to please see me. Details regarding the criteria and additional information regarding The David Burgess Foundation can be found at www.DBF.org.au
Applications for 2019 scholarships close on 31 October, 2018.
VALEDICTORY
Ms Helen Wilson
Senior School Principal