Dear Senior School Parents/Carers and Students

It has been a busy and positive Term 3 on the Senior Campus, filled with numerous activities that truly highlight the wonderful spirit and unity of our school community. As we reflect on the past few months, we are proud to share some of the key events and achievements that have shaped this term for our Year 11 and 12 students.

Senior School Course Counselling and Subject / Tertiary Expo and VCE VM Taster Day

The transition from Year 10 to 11 and Year 11 to 12 is a pivotal moment in a student's educational journey. We would like to extend our gratitude to all parents, carers, and students for their active participation and diligent preparation during our Senior School Course Counselling sessions. These sessions, along with the Senior School Subject and Tertiary Expo and the VCE / VCE VM Taster Day, have played a crucial role in setting the foundation for our students' future studies. A big thank you goes to our dedicated course counselling team. Special recognition goes to Mrs Jessica Bambridge for leading the careers and pathways initiatives, and to Mrs Sharon Bourne, our Year 12 Careers Practitioner, for her unwavering support to our Year 12 students as they embark on their post-secondary school journeys.

VCAA VCE Leaders Award

Congratulations to Kelly Gilbert (School Captain) who was recognised Friday as one of the top eight Leadership students in Victoria. Kelly was interviewed by VCAA CEO Stephen Gniel where she spoke about her leadership work at Frankston High School. Kelly was very impressive, we are incredibly proud of how she represented herself and our school community.

Celebrating 100 Days of Success for Year 12

On Monday14 August, we celebrated a significant milestone for our Year 12 cohort - their 100 days of success. The event, which included a BBQ and an inspiring talk by Declan Fay, was organized by the Year 12 Team. Our heartfelt thanks go to Mrs Carla Caminiti, Mrs Kelly Mitchell, Mrs Brittany Harvey, and Mr Ryan Jones for their dedicated efforts in making this celebration memorable for our wonderful Year 12 cohort.

Year 11 Student Engagement Initiatives

Our Year 11 leaders have been hard at work devising activities to foster student connectedness during Semester 2. A recent example was the engaging pull-up challenge, hosted on Thursday 24 August by the Year 11 leaders in collaboration with Mr Shaun Rodan, Mr Mitchell Land and Ms Kerryn Elrick. Such initiatives play a pivotal role in creating a sense of unity and camaraderie among our students.

Awareness on Gambling Consequences

Former Melbourne AFL footballer David Schwarz delivered an impactful presentation to our Senior Students on Monday 21 August. His talk focused on shedding light on the detrimental consequences of gambling and its impact on individuals' lives and their relationships. This presentation was an essential learning opportunity for our students.

Central Australia / Darwin Year 11 Tour

We would like to wish the 80 Year 11 students who embarked on the Central Australia/Darwin tour all the best for a fantastic trip. They departed from Frankston High School at 11.00am on Thursday 7 September and return at 1.30am on Saturday 23 September. We are sure they will have 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, Mrs Jodie Burton and Ms Kerryn Elrick and all staff attending the trip for their excellent work in ensuring the trip is an outstanding success.

Year 12 Practice Examinations and Preparation

Looking ahead, the September Holidays mark a critical phase for our Year 12 students as they undertake the important and compulsory Practice Examinations from Thursday 21 September to Thursday 28 September. We extend our appreciation to our dedicated Year 12 teachers for their unwavering support in preparing our students for these examinations and the end of year VCAA Examinations. As students gear up for their VCAA exams, including the oral exams on Wednesday 18 October and English exams on Tuesday 24 October, and continue until Wednesday 15 November, we encourage them to utilise their September break effectively for revision and self-care. We also emphasise the importance of attending revision lectures to maximise their preparedness.

Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC) Selections 2024 Year 12

Students, parents/carers are reminded that the VTAC application system in now open. Key dates for the VTAC process can be found here. Students are encouraged to apply prior to the end of Term 3. Parents/carers are encouraged to refer to the emails sent from the school (via Compass), prepared by Mrs Sharon Bourne (Careers Practitioner) which explain the VTAC, Special Entry Access Scheme and other course requirements.

VTAC Applicant Webinar: Applying in 2023 (for study beyond 2023) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Iw80Zb-5j4&t=372s

VTAC Webinar: Applying for SEAS and Scholarships 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvyFm5qRfXQ

As we continue our journey through this academic year, let us collectively celebrate the achievements of our students and the boundless potential that lies ahead. The collaborative spirit of our school community truly shines through, and we look forward to more accomplishments and growth in the upcoming months.

Year 12 Valedictory Dinner 2023 Information

Date: Wednesday 22 November

Time: 6.30pm – 11.00pm

Location: Crown Palladium

Cost: $120 per person

Maximum of 5 tickets per student (a ticket for each student and up to 4 guests)

Tickets are now on sale. Tables will each have up to 10 guests, so it’s recommended that students/families arrange with each other which table number they intend to book. Please have your dietary requirements ready when booking. Tickets can be purchased via TryBooking. Ticket sales close strictly on Wednesday 1 November.

Ms Tiffany Greenhill

Campus Principal

Senior School

SENIOR SCHOOL CAPTAINS

SENIOR SCHOOL TEAM

The Senior School Team is here to support the student’s learning and wellbeing throughout 2023. Please see the below table for key contacts:

Year 11
Year 11 Coordinator	Mr Mitch Land	mland@fhs.vic.edu.au
Year 11 Coordinator	Ms Kerryn Elrick	kelrick@fhs.vic.edu.au
Head of Year 11	Mr Shaun Rodan	srodan@fhs.vic.edu.au
Year 12
Year 12 Coordinator	Mr Ryan Jones	rjones@fhs.vic.edu.au
Year 12 Coordinator	Ms Brittany Harvey	bharvey@fhs.vic.edu.au
Head of Year 12	Ms Kelly Mitchell	kmitchell@fhs.vic.edu.au
Senior School Support
Senior School Admin	Ms Tina Thomas	tthomas@fhs.vic.edu.au
Senior School Admin	Ms Carolyn Mciver	cmciver@fhs.vic.edu.au
Campus Principal	Ms Tiffany Greenhill	tgreenhill@fhs.vic.edu.au

Senior School Student Support
VET Coordinator	Ms Carolyn Mciver	cmciver@fhs.vic.edu.au
Head of Connectedness and Careers Coordinator – Year 11	Ms Jess Bambridge	jbambridge@fhs.vic.edu.au
Careers Coordinator – Year 12	Ms Sharon Bourne	sbourne@fhs.vic.edu.au
Mental Health Practitioner	Ms Mel Donegan	mdonegan@fhs.vic.edu.au
Wellbeing Counsellor	Ms Claudia Tymms	ctymms@fhs.vic.edu.au

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

IMPORTANT DATES | SENIOR SCHOOL

DAY	WHEN	WHAT
Thursday	14 Sep	PST Conferences (remotely via Teams)
Friday	15 Sep	Last Day of Term 3, 2.30pm dismissal
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS (Year 12 Practice Exams)
Monday	2 Oct	Term 4 Commences
Friday	6 Oct	Philosophy / Art Symposium
Monday	9 Oct	Unit 2 OES Camp 1 (until 12 Oct) Year 11 Geography Excursion
Tuesday	10 Oct	Unit 2 OES Camp 2 (until 13 Oct)
Friday	13 Oct	Year 12 Last Day of Classes
Monday	16 Oct	Year 12 Celebration Day
Tuesday	17 Oct	Year12 Revision Lectures
Wednesday	18 Oct	Year 12 Revision Lectures Year 12 Language Oral Exams
Thursday	19 Oct	Year12 Revision Lectures End-of-Year Music Concert
Friday	20 Oct	Year12 Revision Lectures
Tuesday	24 Oct	VCAA Exams Commence (until 15 Nov)
Monday	6 Nov	Melbourne Cup Eve (Alternative Program)
Tuesday	7 Nov	Melbourne Cup Day (Public Holiday)
Friday	10 Nov	Year 11 Last Day of Classes
Monday	13 Nov	Year 11 Exams Commence (until 23 Nov)
Wednesday	15 Nov	VCAA Exams Conclude
Monday	20 Nov	Arts Exhibition Opening Night
Wednesday	22 Nov	Year 12 Valedictory
Thursday	23 Nov	Year 11 Exams Conclude
Friday	24 Nov	Professional Practice Day (students learn from home, timetable will be scheduled for work to be completed on Compass)
Monday	27 Nov	Early Commencement Begins (Years 8-12 2024)
Friday	1 Dec	Early Commencement Ends (Years 11-12 2024)
Monday	4 Dec	Lifesaving Camp (until 8 Dec)
Friday	8 Dec	Early Commencement Ends (Years 8-10 2024) Student Reports Published
Monday	11 Dec	Year 12 Results Released
Thursday	14 Dec	Presentation Night
Wednesday	20 Dec	End of Term 4

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