JUNIOR SCHOOL | Update
Dear Parents/Carers, Students And Friends
As we reach the end of Term 2, I would like to acknowledge and celebrate the many achievements, experiences and successes of our Junior School students. It has been a term filled with opportunities for students to learn, connect, challenge themselves, and contribute positively to our school community.
Throughout the term, students have participated in a diverse range of activities including Athletics Day, Cross Country, ANZAC Day assemblies, interschool sports, IDAHOBIT Day, Casual Clothes Day, the Year 8 Rubicon Camp, Year 7 Drama incursions, Year 8 Escape Room workshops and Mary Poppins production rehearsals. These experiences provide valuable opportunities for students to develop confidence, build relationships, pursue personal excellence, and discover new strengths beyond the classroom. By supporting students to embrace challenges and learn from new experiences, we continue to foster a collaborative community where every student is supported to achieve their full potential.
Our school values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience and Empathy have been evident in the way students have approached the term. Whether persevering through the physical and mental challenges of Rubicon Camp, demonstrating teamwork and sportsmanship on the sporting field, showing respect during ANZAC Day commemorations, or celebrating diversity and inclusion through IDAHOBIT Day, students have continued to represent Frankston High School with pride.
I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to our dedicated Junior School team for their unwavering commitment to supporting our Year 7 and Year 8 students. Thank you to Ms Sam Cody (Head of Year 7), Ms Hannah Martin (Head of Year 8), Ms Melody Westlake and Ms Holly Quinn (Year 7 Coordinators), Mr Will Whitelaw and Mr Josh Metherell (Year 8 Coordinators), and Mrs Lorelle Leith (Administration Support). Their care, professionalism, and dedication play a vital role in ensuring our students feel supported, connected, and challenged to achieve their best each day. The positive culture and strong sense of belonging within the Junior School are a testament to their ongoing work with students and families.
We encourage parents and carers to contact any member of the Junior School team if they have questions, concerns, or need support. We value open, respectful communication and strong partnerships with families in supporting every student’s learning and wellbeing.
Thank you to our dedicated staff and supportive families for the important role you play in helping our students succeed. I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable break and look forward to another rewarding term ahead.
Term 2 Pillar Awards
At Frankston High School, our three core pillars include Aspiration, Community, and Excellence. They shape our approach to learning, wellbeing, and personal growth, helping to foster a positive and supportive school culture.
To celebrate students who embody these pillars, we are proud to introduce our Pillar Awards. These awards recognise individuals who consistently demonstrate the values that define our school community.
Congratulations to our Term 2 recipients:
Aspiration Award – recognising perseverance and a commitment to continuous personal growth.
Year 7: Isla Gibson
Year 8: Dusty Bailey
Community Award – recognising students who contribute positively, collaborate effectively, and demonstrate leadership that strengthens our school community.
Year 7: Amalya Te Teira
Year 8: Gretchen Mazaris
Excellence Award – recognising outstanding achievement through sustained effort and dedication to giving one’s personal best.
Year 7: Ferdinand Castillo
Year 8: Leon Baptiste
We celebrate these students for their dedication, character, and the positive example they set for their peers. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!
Term 2 House Points
At Frankston High School, our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, and Empathyguide our expectations for behaviour and relationships. These values help students understand what it means to belong, contribute positively to our community, and support one another. They are explicitly taught and consistently reinforced by staff in everyday interactions.
- Respect: Acting safely, kindly, and fairly.
- Responsibility: Making positive choices and owning our actions.
- Resilience: Embracing challenges and persevering through them.
- Empathy: Being inclusive and compassionate towards others.
Congratulations to the following students who earned the highest house points in Term 1, demonstrating consistent effort and embodying our school values:
Year 7
Isla Gibson with 235 points (Yawa)
Ayla Miller with 195 points (Tir-rer House)
Lisa Lees with 185 points (Brim House)
Year 8
Valentina Zimsen with 115 points (Barrbunin House)
Jasmine Frew with 115 points (Brim House)
Ottilia Mortimer with 95 points (Tir-rer House)
Kayla Paturzo with 115 points (Yawa House)
Your commitment to our school values and active participation in school life are to be commended.
Congratulations to our many Junior School students who achieved 100% attendance in Term 2. Their commitment to attending school every day demonstrates dedication, responsibility, and a strong commitment to their learning.
Regular attendance is one of the most important factors in student success, helping students build positive relationships, stay engaged in their learning and make the most of every opportunity school has to offer.
To celebrate this outstanding achievement, students with 100% attendance will be rewarded with a special pizza lunch. Well done to all students who have prioritised their learning and demonstrated such excellent attendance throughout the semester.
Junior School Captains
Congratulations to the following Year 7 students who have been selected as Junior School Captains for 2026. They will join the current Year 8 Captains in representing the student voice, modelling our school values, and contributing to the leadership of the Junior School.
Year 7 Captains
Mathilde Costuna
Michael Bakhmoutski
Year 7 Vice Captains
Juliette Walshe
Feliz Elias
Year 8 Captains
Tibbs Tabor
Ottilia Mortimer
Year 8 Vice Captains
Lachlan Swift
Kai Bonney
Cyber Safety Project Student Sessions and Parent Information Evening
As part of our ongoing commitment to student wellbeing and online safety, we are excited to welcome the Cyber Safety Project to our school in Term 3.
On Wednesday 2 September, Junior School students will participate in engaging and age-appropriate cyber safety presentations delivered by specialist educators. These sessions focus on helping young people develop safe, responsible and positive digital habits, while building their understanding of online safety and digital wellbeing.
We will also be hosting a Parent Information Evening on the same day. This session will provide practical advice and strategies to help families navigate the digital world, including topics such as social media, gaming, screen time, online safety, privacy and supporting positive digital wellbeing at home.
Further details, including session times and registration information, will be shared early next term. In the meantime, parents and carers can learn more about the Cyber Safety Project via Cyber Safety Project.
Subject and Course Selection | Preparing for 2027
Next term, there will be a significant focus on Subject and Course Selection, with all students in Years 8–11 selecting their 2027 subjects and programs.
Students will be supported through career exploration activities in their Optima sessions, along with a range of key events and resources designed to assist students and families in making informed decisions.
Choosing subjects is an important process, and we encourage students to reflect on their interests, strengths, goals and future aspirations. We look forward to working alongside families to support every student in selecting pathways that challenge, engage and inspire them.
Please see the SUBJECT SELECTION | Timeline tab for the important dates and events for Year 8 students to support this process.
Ms Leah Hannas
Campus Principal
Junior School
Expectations and Reminders
We would like to thank our students, families, and staff for their ongoing support in creating a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment across our school. This term, we will continue to reinforce our high expectations while also recognising and celebrating the many students who consistently demonstrate our school values each day. Please refer to SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS | Reminders tab.
We understand families calendar book up quickly. Please see below for some important dates to note.
Click Here for Junior School key contacts
Click Here for Year 7 only Calendar Dates
Click Here for Year 8 only Calendar Dates