DATES, Activities & Events

WHOLE SCHOOL IMPORTANT DATES

TERM 1 2024

SEMPER SQUAD

Semper commenced Monday 5 February (7.30am-8.30am) and runs for the term.

A breakfast snack and drink will be provided after training.

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

CLUB DESCRIPTORS 

INTERACT CLUB

is a team of students who are passionate about making a real difference in the world. The team is student-led and works to deliver on projects that tackle issues at a local and international level. From local community service initiatives to international humanitarian aid efforts, each project is designed to create lasting change. Over the past three years alone, we have partnered with various organisations to generate more than $50,000 worth of fundraising value. We are proudly sponsored by the Rotary Club of Frankston Sunrise, who provide professional mentors and resources to help us achieve our goals. For more information, drop in at any of our meetings on a Thursday lunchtime, or reach out to Mr Simmons and Mr Christie!

VOCAL ENSEMBLE

We sing and rehearse a wide variety of songs and styles for fun and to perform at external and school events. No audition is required.

SNACK AND CHAT

"Snack and Chat" and will provide a welcome space for Years 7 & 8 students to come eat lunch and chat with their peers and myself. There will be a variety of board games for them to use and these may help them to develop friendships and open communication with their peers.

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS

For the playing of the classic tabletop role-playing game ‘Dungeons and Dragons

FULLY BOOKED

A book club for students. You decide what you read, and how you want to talk about it. Bring your lunch and a love of literature.

ECO CLUB

The Eco Team are a group of students who are interested in learning about environmental issues. They lobby the school for change, and are involved in activism in and outside of the school in the hope of developing a more sustainable, ethical and environmentally conscious school. The team tends to focus on ways to make the school more climate friendly.

LIFE COACHING

Dedicated to empowering teenagers on their journey of self-discovery and personal growth! Our club is a safe and supportive space where teens can explore their potential, set meaningful goals, and cultivate the skills needed to navigate the exciting challenges ahead.

Keep your eye out for a variety of fun activities held throughout the year! 

See Mrs Dragwidge for any further information or suggestions 😊

BREAKFAST CLUB

Monday | Wednesday | Friday

8.00am – 8.45am

Room 57

Breakfast Club takes place on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8.00-8.40am with the support of Foodbank and volunteers. Please join us in Room 57 for toast, cheese toasties, fruit cups, fresh fruit and milk – if anyone would like to volunteer to support Breakfast Club please contact Ben at bwilson@fhs.vic.edu.au. We rely on volunteers to feed the hungry young people at Frankston High School so if you are able to commit to just one morning per term please let me know as soon as possible.

NETBALL INTERSCHOOL LEAGUE 

Frankston High School teams are ready and eager to

start playing again on Friday after school.

To join please email 

Mr Chris Sutcliffe csutcliffe@fhs.vic.edu.au 

Training at Semper Netball every Wednesday 

(7.30am on the synthetic courts)  

Games are after school on Fridays at 4.20pm or 5.00pm.

Games commence 16 February.

Thanks again to all our coaches, and have fun everyone! 

LIFESAVING

"2023 was massive year for Surf Lifesaving at Frankston High School with a big camp of 60 students attending Portsea to gain Lifesaving qualifications, multiple surfs, multiple snorkels and many Surf Lifesaving games throughout the year. 

2024 is going to be a bigger year in Surf Lifesaving with more enrolments, more surfs, more snorkels and a bigger camp. 

Students can join up at any stage of the year by getting a form from Mr Cameron or Ms Tierney from the staffroom window."

Make a difference and learn how to save a life.

SCHOOL PRODUCTION

The production team is absolutely thrilled to announce that our 2024 production is GREASE!! 

We have been running Song and Dance learning sessions this week, in preparation for auditions which start in Week 3, Thursday 15 February. If you have not managed to attend these, or would like to book an audition, please attend our lunch time catch up session on Monday 12 February in Room 72. Please note, this will be your last opportunity to book an audition. 

All students are welcome to audition, and rehearsal information can be found on the Compass Newsfeed. Any further queries should be directed to Miss Summers (asummers@fhs.vic.edu.au) or Mrs Gibson (bgibson@fhs.vic.edu.au).  

ACADEMIC CATCH-UP CLUB (ACC) 

Academic Catch-up Club (ACC) is open to all students in Year 7-10 seeking academic support.  It is aimed at helping students to achieve their full potential and is designed to aid students who need further assistance with their Common Assessment Tasks (CATs) or other essential coursework. Students may voluntarily choose to attend ACC or may be ‘assigned’ to attend through their classroom teacher. 

Starting Tuesday 13 February, 3.30-4.30pm in the JRC