PRINCIPAL's Message

Dear Parents/Carers, Students And Friends

Marrung Scholarship

On Friday 24 May, I attended the Victorian Government/Department of Education Marrung Scholarship Ceremony in the city to recognise and celebrate Caiden Wright of Year 11, who has been awarded one of 30 scholarships across Victoria. It was a real privilege for Andrew to be there with Caiden and his mother Simone, to meet and hear from Aunty Geraldine Atkinson, and the Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, the Honourable Ben Carroll, and to acknowledge all of these students. 

The Marrung Education Scholarship program provides scholarships to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students in Victorian government schools to complete senior secondary education. The scholarships recognise students who demonstrate a high potential to succeed in their chosen pathway and commitment to education. Thank you to Ms Paige Jessulat for her efforts and support of Caiden and in nominating him for the scholarship. 

Reconciliation Week

Thank you to Mr John Russell for his efforts organising our acknowledgement of Reconciliation Week and educating others in learning more about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

There have been many moments in Australia’s reconciliation journey that make us want to turn away. But when things are divisive, the worst thing we can do is disengage or disconnect. National Reconciliation Week’s theme for 2024, Now More Than Ever, is a reminder to all of us that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must continue. 

SHARK TANK | Future Frankston Policy Proposal

Congratulations to our team of students who on Friday 7 June participated in and won the second Shark Tank event run at McClelland College by our State Member for Parliament, Mr Paul Edbrooke.

The winning team consisted of: Molly Flanders (School Captain, Year 12), Eliza Patston (Year 10), Sophie Easterbrook (Year 9), and Archie Frew (Year 9) who presented on the Solar Schools Initiative.

Thank you and well done to the team of staff working with and supporting these students, including Mr Jon Christie, Mrs Sarah Bahramis and Ms Leah Hannas. 

Careers and Course Information Evening

We invite our families to attend the Careers and Course Information evening on Monday 24 June, SEE HERE, Information will be provided about Maths pathways and subject selections for both Middle School and Senior School. This event will be held online, and families can join us during the relevant session times. Sessions will be recorded and available for viewing after this date.

Child Safety and Wellbeing at Frankston High School  Information for families and the school community

Frankston High School is committed to providing an environment where students are safe and feel safe. 

Our child safety framework includes policies, codes and procedures that explain how we support and maintain the safety and wellbeing of our students and protect them from harm. These documents are available on our WEBSITE.

We are also committed to continuous improvement of our child safety framework. We are currently reviewing our child safety policies and practices to ensure they are up-to-date and effective. 

Our students and families are important partners in this process. We welcome your feedback or ideas on ways we can improve our approach to child safety and wellbeing. 

If you have any suggestions or comments, please contact Ms Tiffany Greenhill, Campus Principal (Wellbeing and Inclusion) at tgreenhill@fhs.vic.edu.au or Emily Sykes, Head of Wellbeing and Inclusion at esykes@fhs.vic.edu.au 

Centenary Year

• purchase your copy of “100 Years, a 100 Voices" by Sue Robinson, he book features stories from a 100 of our alumni and the impact that Frankston High School has had on their life. It is a very engaging read and the book is dedicated to all those thousands of students and hundreds of teachers who have passed through Frankston High School over the past 100 years.
• sponsor a seat in our Performing Arts Theatre (PAT) and leave a lasting legacy. Be a permanent part of our state-of-the-art facility for use by our students as well as the wider community. You can dedicate a seat to a family member, an organization or someone else who is special. 
• purchase your very own Centenary Scarf, a great momento to have.Centenary Scarf displaying our Frankston High School Centenary logo.

Mr Andrew Batchelor

Principal