Junior School News

Many of our Years 7 and 8 students featured in ensembles and bands at the End-of-Year Music Concert on Friday 21 October at the Frankston Arts Centre.  It was spectacular to hear the exceptional talent of our students and even more special to be able to see everyone gather in person for this highlight of the school calendar for the first time since 2019.  The Training Band has worked so hard this year and should be so proud of their efforts!  A sincere thank you to our Music Department team for their tireless efforts and infectious passion for music that inspires so many students.

On Wednesday 26 October we held our Back to Frankston High School and Celebration Assemblies, organised by our Student Leadership Council (SLC), Mrs Sarah Bahramis and Mr Isaac Bakker.  Congratulations to the following Junior School students who were acknowledged for their success on the day: 

We always love hearing about students’ achievements outside of school.  Please do not hesitate to share your child’s successes in their endeavours with a member of the Junior School team or relevant Campus Principal so we can acknowledge and celebrate these.  

As previously advised, on Monday 28 November we begin our Early Commencement program, where students will complete two weeks in their 2023 classes to commence the new academic year.  The last day of Early Commencement classes for current Years 7, 8 and 9 students is Monday 12 December. On Thursday 15 December and Friday 16 December, the End of Year Activities program will run, including an excursion to Funfields in Whittlesea. Consent and payment is required via Compass by Saturday 19 November 2022 in order to confirm numbers. 

Absence Learning Plan (Year 7 – 11)

Frankston High School does not support the scheduling of absences during the school day and/or school term, including routine medical and dental appointments and family holidays, where these may be arranged for holiday periods. 

At Frankston High School all applications for an extended absence (3 days or more) must be made, in writing, at least 4 weeks before the absence. The application must be addressed to the relevant Year Level Coordinator who will, in conjunction with the Principal and/or Campus Principal, determine if the absence is approved. 

If the absence is approved an email will be sent to the parent/carer and an Absence Learning Plan will be developed (which the student is to collect from the Year Level Coordinator). The student is to take the Absence Learning Plan to all of their teachers so they can provide a list of work that needs to be completed before returning to school after the absence. The student is to show this plan to the Year Level Coordinator before leaving for the extended absence. The Year Level Coordinator will then inform the Attendance Officer of the approval. At this point the Attendance Officer will mark the absence as approved. If the absence is not approved parents/carers will be notified in writing by the Year Level Coordinators or Campus Principal.

JUNIOR  SCHOOL Key dates to mark in your calendar:

Years 7 & 8 Teams

Mr John Simon, Campus Principal Year 7

Mrs Cathy Hogg, Campus Principal Year 8

*For ALL absences please email the ABSENCES email and try to avoid emailing the Junior School or Middle School emails or any of the other staff in those sub-school offices as the email may not be seen prior to the 11:00am cut-off time and you will receive the absence text.

If you have any concerns or questions please do not hesitate to contact any member of the teams.