Term 4 Week 2
What a wonderful day it is here at FHS today. Whilst I was out in the yard at lunch enjoying the sunshine and having a conversation with some of our Year 10 students it dawned on us all that they only had 4 more weeks of class before their exams begin, some were more excited than others by this prospect but we all agreed that there wasn't much time left for them at our junior campus. This was reinforced this week by the Discover projects that the students had the opportunity to work on, the brief was to come up with something they could leave at the junior campus to make it a better place for future students. Whilst not all the projects got finished it was great to see those that did.
This week we also started the discussion about how we are using technology in our classrooms with a view to developing some clear guidance for next year. If you are a student and you haven't completed the survey yet please find the link on Compass.
Also this week we learnt that our Year 8 Maths team finished 3rd in the state in the Victorian Maths Game Challenge, that is an incredible result and we are tremendously proud (but not at all surprised).
Looking ahead to next week
Monday: Year 12 Masterclasses begin in the lead up to exams.
Tuesday (and Friday): Breakfast club is running before school. Come and get a free toastie or bowl of cereal
Thursday: Graduate student celebration and early finish. Our FHS Year 12 students return one final time before they graduate to the place where it all began. Year 7-10 students will form a guard of honour and welcome them back at Lunchtime on Thursday then they will be dismissed so our Grads can spend time catching up with their teachers and enjoy a lovely afternoon tea.
Also on Thursday: New Year 7 Parent and Student Information Evening. As we say goodbye to one group of students we are saying hello to the next generation of FHS as the Year 7 information evening is on. A number of our current Year 7 students are involved in sharing their experiences and welcoming the new crew.
Friday: Graduation ceremony @ Wurun. The final official event for our graduating students takes place at Wurun at 1:30 on Friday.
ALSO ON FRIDAY: The first ever FHS Trivia Night. Please come an join parents and staff on Friday evening for our Halloween themed trivia night. To make the night viable we need a minimum number of attendees and we haven't hit the mark yet. The School Council team have put a lot of work and effort into planning the event and they would love to see you there. Tickets are available here. FHS Halloween Trivia Night , book before Monday to confirm your spot. Food is available for pre-purchase with your ticket and Drinks are available on the night.
Silent auction is also running for the event FHS Halloween Trivia Night- Silent Auction
Looking even further ahead
Week 4:
VCE Exams begin
Wurun Night of Excellence
Year 10 Love Bites incursion
Week 5:
Student Free day on Monday and Cup day on the Tuesday
Week 6:
Final week of Year 10 classes
Week 8:
2027 Classes begin in Early Commencement Program (ECP)