News from Frankston High School

MIDDLE | School Update

Dear Parents/Carers and Students

 

Thank you to our students, staff, and parents/carers for another outstanding term at Frankston High School. Your support, dedication, and collaboration ensure our school remains a welcoming, inspiring, and high-achieving place for every learner. 

Celebrating Our Students

This term has been filled with so many moments of pride and celebration. Congratulations to all students involved in our school production, Chicago. Your talent, hard work, and creativity lit up the stage and inspired us all.

 

Thank you also to our: 

  • Year 9 Student Captains (Miro Doreleijers, Xavier Andrew, Alannah Ireland, Layla Hayes-Marshall) and

  • Year 10 Student Captains (Zain Bahar, Lil Wijeratne, Diti Gjorgjievski, Sophie Easterbrook)

whose leadership and enthusiasm have set a wonderful example for their peers throughout the term.

 

Congratulations to our Senior Percussion Ensemble who placed 3rd in the Under 20 Instrumental Group category at the Royal South Street Percussion Eisteddfod in Ballarat. 

House Points 

Our House Points recognise students who consistently demonstrate our school values:

  • Respect – Being safe, kind, and fair to self, others, and the community
  • Responsibility – Valuing the rights and obligations to self and others
  • Resilience – Bouncing back from challenges and adversity
  • Empathy – Understanding and compassion for others

 

Congratulations to the following students from each house who received the most House Points for Term 3.

 

Year 9

  • BARRBUNIN: Amanda Keya (50 points)
  • BRIM: Gemma Gilchrist (60 points)
  • TIR-RER: Xavier Andrew (55 points)
  • YAWA: Miller Wilkinson (45 points)

Year 10

  • BARRBUNIN: Zoe Macrae and Harry Warrior (45 points)
  • BRIM: Sophie Easterbrook (55 points)
  • TIR-RER: Taj Bailey and Autumn Murray (60 points)
  • YAWA: Lil Wijeratne (35 points)

Pillar Awards

At Frankston High School, the Pillar Awards recognise students who consistently demonstrate the values and qualities at the heart of our school community. These awards celebrate students who embody our pillars of Excellence, Community, and Aspiration, as well as the values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, and Empathy.

  • Excellence Award: Presented to students who strive for continual improvement, show determination in their learning, and maintain high personal standards. It recognises persistence, accountability, and the ability to overcome challenges with a positive attitude.

  • Community Award: Awarded to students who actively contribute to the school and wider community. These students demonstrate empathy, kindness, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

  • Aspiration Award: Given to students who set meaningful goals, work hard to achieve them, and inspire others through their ambition and dedication. This award highlights perseverance, growth, and a passion for learning and personal development.

 

Congratulations to the following students who received the Term 3 Pillar Awards.

 

Year 9

  • Community Award: Xavier Andrew
  • Aspiration Award: Hazel Ferraris
  • Excellence Award: Isabelle Daniels

 

Year 10

  • Community Award: Archie Frew
  • Aspiration Award: Tilly Staines
  • Excellence Award: Jasmine Boyd

Year 10 Formal

Our 2025 Year 10 Formal is almost sold out! The event will be held on Friday 17 October, and tickets are selling fast. If you would like to attend, please secure your ticket as soon as possible via the Compass event page for full details

 

Please note that only Year 10 students with a confirmed ticket will be admitted, and parents/carers must provide written confirmation of transport arrangements prior to the event.

Year 9 News and Congratulations

  • Social Perspectives Excursions – Term 4, Week 4: Year 9 students will have the opportunity to experience Melbourne’s rich culture, from its food and history to its sport and art. These excursions will inspire students to create projects celebrating the unique identity of our city. Further details will be shared early next term, with planning to take place in the Year 9 Optima Pastoral Care program. FHS Flames

     

  • Congratulations to:
    • Netball Grand Finalists: Ivy Gurtler, Milla Daly, Yang Yang Chwa, Kiandra Selvarajoo, Iyla Emanuel
    • Aerobics National Championships: Chanrica Sok, Miller Wilkinson, Glancy Pendlebury, Izel Briones
    • Middle School Girls Hockey Team: Annabel Classon, Adele Curtis, Gemma Gilchrist, Florence Hewett, Kate Hoskin, Alphy Jobi, Mia Van Heerden

 

  • Emerging Science Semester 1 Awards:
    • Izel Briones – Astrophysics Distinction & Top Score
    • Olivia White – Astrophysics Distinction
    • Charlotte Cloak – Neuroscience Credit
    • Eloise Griffen – Medical Physics Credit

Attendance Matters

Regular attendance underpins learning success, routine-building, and peer connection. Our expectation is a minimum of 90% attendance for all students.

  • 100% Attendance recipients will be invited to a lunchtime celebration.

  • Students with <90% attendance will be supported with redemption sessions.

Congratulations to the following students who achieved 100% attendance in Term 3. Your commitment to your learning and school community is outstanding!

 

Year 10 Ajesh Deon, Aneesh Nair Swetha, Bahar Zain, Birch Sienna, Boyd Jasmine, Burgess Lily, Calvert Kiara, Cass Jimmy, Clapham Jack, Granrott Lachlan, Hartley Genevieve, Jones Daniel, Judkins Nicholas, Khanna Krish, Kite Angus, Knezevic Aleks, Lamprecht Henry, Leeves Sienna, Li Sofia, Liju Michelle, Lino Mele'ana, Macrae Zoe, Mathew Anita, Millman Leila, Muir Marlo, Norrish Kayla, Ohsawa Aki, Overton Oliver, Perry Luke, Pickering Tate, Preußendorff Victoria, Redondo Shen, Savani Devika, Sith Karsten, Tang Mofei, Thuruthumalil Jovina Mary, Tojo Cicil, Trinder Hazel, Umali Juliana, Vasquez-Rissotto Jade, Walsh Daniel, Warrior Harry, Weare Bailey, Yates Kian, Zheng Harry, Zhou Daniel.

 

Year 9 Abraham Alexa, Daniels Isabelle, Davidson Zoe, Duggal Angelica, Friend Zoe, Gelley Dustin, Gilchrist Gemma, Grenfell Mylo, Huang Aileen, Ireland Alannah, Jelenc Sebastian, Jonker Aedan, Kang Isaac, King Junior Kerwin, Limas Jeo, Lutfi Matin, McKernan Luke, Mosafeer Jasim, Penn Isabella, Restrepo-Diaz Camila, Saju Basil, Sekhon Aasha, Shi Yuxuan, Sok Chanrica, Taylor Joshua, Wallis Harlee, Willemsen Hamish.

 

Ms Leah Hannas

Campus Principal

Middle School

We understand families calendar book up quickly. Please see below for some important dates to note.

 

Click Here for Middle School key contacts

Click Here for Year 9 only Calendar Dates

Click Here for Year 10 only Calendar Dates