MIDDLE School Update
Dear Parents/Carers and Students
Middle School Exams
Middle School students are required to complete Semester 1 exams for English, Maths and Science as per the exam schedule below. Exams will take place on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 June, and the schedule will also appear on Compass. Students will only be required to attend school as per their exam schedule and should ensure to arrive at least 15 minutes before their exam starts.
Year 9 News
Year 9 Upskill Week
Monday 30 June to Friday 4 July (last week of Term 2)
All Year 9 students will be taking part in a compulsory Upskills Week during Week 11 of Term 2, from Monday 30 June to Friday 4 July. This dedicated week is designed to give students the opportunity to explore a wide range of career pathways, discover different industries, and develop essential skills for future part-time employment and beyond. Our aim is to inspire curiosity, broaden their understanding of the working world, and support them in building confidence for life beyond the classroom. Students will also attend a city excursion throughout Week 11 and work in teams to complete an amazing race activity.
Year 10 News
Year 10 Pastoral Care Program
In Week 8 of Term 2, Year 10 students will participate in compulsory Pastoral Care program. Session topics will include:
Teen Mental Health First Aid (TMHFA) 3 session program
Run by external facilitators or our staff, Ms Emily Sykes, Mr Jarryd Brand, or Ms Erin Gooding, TMHFA teaches students to recognise and support peers with mental health concerns. Content includes self-harm and suicide but ends positively, emphasising seeking adult support.
Session 1: Understanding mental health issues and available professionals.
Session 2: Supporting a friend in crisis (e.g., self-harm, substance use, bullying) and applying the ‘Look, Ask, Listen, Help’ Action Plan. Includes a video on crisis response.
- Session 3: Recognising developing mental health concerns and knowing when to seek adult help.
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- Optima Sessions which include:
- Hope for the Future & Goal Setting. Students will create mood boards and set SMART goals for future planning.
- Careers Action Plan & Work Experience. Students will complete their Career Action Plan on Insights, tracking career goals, counselling insights, and next steps.
- Vaping #NotEvenOnce Seminar. Held in the PAT, this #NotEvenOnce presentation highlights the risks of vaping and substance use.
More information about the program and schedule is available on Compass.
Year 10 Work Experience
Work Experience is mandatory for Year 10 students.
Monday 30 June to Friday 4 July (last week of Term 2)
Please note that Work Experience forms, signed by students, parents/guardians, and the employer, were due 28 March. Outstanding forms may result in a delay in processing and compliance checks.
For students requiring White Card training, this will be completed at FHS onsite in May.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email workexperience@fhs.vic.edu.au and make sure you navigate through the Work Experience Website.
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