Nationals - Aerobics 2015

On 15 August 2015, six girls from Years 7 and 8 (including me) headed off to the Gold Coast to compete in Nationals, representing Frankston High School Aerobics. Everyone was very excited but also very nervous as we didn’t know what to expect. We had been practising extremely hard for the entire year and we became more confident as time passed.

When we got to the Mantra Sierra Grand Hotel we jumped up and down hysterically.

The next day we walked to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre where our competition was held. We had butterflies in our stomachs and our hearts were racing uncontrollably.

When it was our turn to compete, our nerves vanished completely and it was great fun to perform in front of the judges and a massive audience.

Hours passed and soon the judges read out the scores and the teams that placed. Third place was announced and we became nervous again. Then suddenly we heard “In second place, welcome back… Frankston High School!” We all screamed and jumped up on stage to collect our medals. Everyone was very proud!

Ultimately, this experience has been very enjoyable and unforgettable. A big thank you to Miss Adriaans, Miss Ashton and Mrs Hogg for taking us on the trip and cheering us on, Mrs Poynder for organizing a fantastic weekend and also to Rachel and Tracy for teaching us this amazing routine!

Chloe Chia – 7L

Masterclass

Masterclass has concluded for the term after a successful six week program of cooking creative and delicious recipes.

The after school activity was well received with a broad section of students from Year 7 to Year 10 creating some stunning dishes and mastering new techniques. Masterclass will be returning again Term 4 with guest chef and a new selection of exciting recipes.

To book a place for next term please email abailey@fhs.vic.edu.au, or attend the next meeting which will be held on Wednesday, 16 September at 1pm in Room 17.

Ms Allison Bailey, Food Technology teacher

Cocoon Jewellery for Sale

For the new subject Innovation in the 21st Century, we were given $20 by NAB to literally create our own business and make enough profit to pay back $21. This was organised by our teacher Mr Hunt and by the $20 Boss Challenge.

We have to create a business that is unique and interesting, something that people will want to buy above someone else’s idea. The whole project has been organised to challenge us by demanding collaborate, creative thinking. To build our business and production skills, while also testing our independence and time management.

I started off with the simple idea of selling basic DIY things on Etsy, but I had to ask myself; what will make my products better than the hundreds of other online stores just like mine? Why would they choose mine over the person next door? I was stuck at this brick wall for a while, trying to use my creative thinking in designing something never seen before. Leading me to the products shown in the pictures.

I am fortunate that my dad is associated with the Melbourne Zoo, so I was given access to the unique species of butterfly cocoons, where I moulded the real butterfly cocoon in a friendly solution so no butterfly was harmed. I then poured resin into the different moulds, attaching standard jewellery fittings within. Once it had hardened, I simply highlighted the cocoons the same as they are in real life.

The products in the pictures are the first prototype of the jewellery. The products I will be selling will be softer and more unique in colour just as the real ones look, while also the earnings themselves will be changed to a dangle instead of a stiff demeanour. Also now that I know the idea actually works, I am looking into getting the moulds sent off to be created in pure silver.

The butterfly species I have available are:

Tigerwing butterfly: (the earrings) Roughly 1.5cm in size. found in Mexico and South America
Lurcher: (the necklace) Roughly 2.5 in size. Found in the North of Australia and Southeast Asia.
Orange lacewing: roughly 3.5cm in size. Found in Southeast Asia and Australia’s Northern Territory.
Common Eggfly: Roughly 2.5cm in size. Found mostly in Brisbane Australia.

These pieces are unique and have never been made before, a great accessory or present for family and friends. Prices start at $35, depending on the species requested and in what form (necklace or earrings). For any details, feel free to email me on SMI0100@fhs.vic.edu.au

Karly Smith, Year 10

Bird Mural

This week we painted a mural to brighten the Junior School quadrangle.

Thank you to all of the students who expressed kind words of encouragement, and a very special thank you to the students who enthusiastically offered some assistance during lunchtime.

Ms Georgie Stein, Visual Arts teacher

Year 9 LEAD

On Wednesday, 2 September, half of the Year 9 Leadership class held a bake-sale to help fund City Life Café, a not for profit organisation that helps the disadvantaged and homeless. They provide meals and services for these individuals, and operate in Frankston. This group of Year 9 Leadership students will be travelling there on Wednesday, 16 September to help out with daily activities such as preparing food and interacting with the clients. Thank you to everyone who supported the bake-sale and came along. We raised $235 which is much more than we could have hoped for. Along with this money, we have received sponsorship from Blue Hive Financing and Finance Cam, whom together donated a whopping total of $450, bringing our total donations up to $685.

Once again, we thank you all for donating!

Jay, Ben, Chris, Molly, Fern, Chloe, Jewel and Matilda, Year 9 Lead Class Students

On Thursday 3 September, a small group of the Semester 2 LEAD class ran a ‘Guess the Number of Lollies in the Jar’ competition at Overport Primary School. All money collected will be donated to City Life Café, a not for profit organisation that offer people a hot and nutritious meal and a place where they can sit and talk with others. A total of $125.15 was raised which included a very much appreciated $50 donation from the primary school itself. Of course, there has to be one winner which was Christen in Grade 5, who guessed 573. He was the closest guess and the last to guess, only 2 off the actual number (talk about luck). On behalf of a wonderful LEAD group we would like to thank everyone who was involved in raising this amount of money, especially the support from Overport Primary School. We now have a fantastic offering to give to City Life Café, that we are sure will go a long way.

Isabella Campbell

History News

Another brilliantly engaging History Incursion took place on 20 August involving Year 7 students. The History Up Close group, who have worked with our students over a number of years, presented another richly rewarding and knowledgeable series of sessions that covered both the types of ancient war weaponry and the clothing and costumes of the Roman, Greek and Egyptian worlds. Many thanks to Mrs Deb Bretherton for her organization of this event.

On Tuesday, 8 September the Australian History class was privy to a wonderful lecture and discussion with Mr Eddie Chisholm, a Ritharungu man whose family lineage lies in Arnhem land. A former Territory and Federal public servant in Aboriginal Affairs, Mr Chisholm’s experience also bridged the Arts. He spoke about custom, law and language to our students in a friendly and casual atmosphere in which, for many students, this fascinating lesson was the first encounter many had had with an indigenous Australian. Mr Chisholm is the first of many Indigenous contacts that the school is currently establishing as we look to strengthening our students’ understanding of the Aboriginal world.

Mr John Russell, History Coordinator

Mindshop Excellence Program

Monash University - Peninsula Campus invited a small group of our high achieving Year 10 students to participate in a Mindshop Excellence program. Four of our students were selected. Jack Green, Mia Leeworthy, Sophie Wang and Meghna Mani attended the whole week from 27 - 31 July 2015.

They were excellent ambassadors for our school and participated with local employers and Monash University staff to develop a marketing plan for their gymnasium facilities. This involved learning how to market, gaining information from the public and working as a team to develop a plan. Monash University praised the students on their exemplary presentation and high work ethic throughout the week. Their results were of a very high calibre and would be of value to Monash University as they incorporate their findings and activate a marketing strategy using this information. Our school appreciated the opportunity to work collaboratively with our local campus of Monash University and enabling the Year 10 students to develop skills that will enhance their learning and university pathways.

Carolyn Walsh organized the selection of the students for this program and I was able to attend the high quality presentation at the completion of the program.

Mrs Sharon Koning

International Student Coordinator