Senior School News

Congratulations To Lucy Duck – Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholar

It is with great pleasure that I announce that Year 10 student Lucy Duck is the recipient of the prestigious Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program.  Lucy will join a select group of students to receive support and special access to the resources of the University of Melbourne. 

Lucy was selected into this program based on her outstanding academic performance and leadership skills. 

The Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program is a three-year academic enrichment program designed to assist high-achieving students in realising their full potential through creating a network and community of students.  These students will have the opportunity to participate in an extensive program of events and activities including lectures by leading researchers and seminars with world class teachers. 

The program was established in 2007 and is named in honour of eminent scholar, leading educationalist and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, Professor Kwong Lee Dow. 

I am sure this will be an invaluable journey of learning for Lucy.

Congratulations To Darcy Halliday

The Australian premiere for ‘SWEET MARY, WHERE DID YOU GO?’, featuring Darcy Halliday took place at MONSTER FEST @monsterfestau Cinema Nova on 2 December.

SWEET MARY, WHERE DID YOU GO? was awarded the BEST SHORT FILM of the Official Section of the 40th Terror Molins de Rei Horror Film Festival 2021 in Spain.  It also won the 'Best Director' award at the Vortex genre sidebar of the Academy Awards/BAFTA accredited Rhode Island International Film Festival.  Well done Darcy!

Year 12 Examinations

The Year 12 examinations have now concluded.  My sincere thanks to Mrs Bev Valentine, our Chief Supervisor, and to the other supervisors who ensured the exams ran effectively.  The supervisors reported that our students were extremely well behaved and focused on their exams, which was wonderful to hear.

Year 12 students will be able to access their results and ATAR on the 2021 VCE Results and ATAR Service from 7.00 am on Thursday 16 December.  We wish our class of 2021 all the best with their results and learning pathways.

Year 11 Examinations

Year 11 examinations concluded on Friday 26 November.  I have been very impressed with the students’ attendance and positive work ethic during this exam period.  My sincere thanks to Mrs Ellen D’Ambra and Mr Paul Don for their excellent organisation of these exams.  The results from these Year 11 examinations are very Important and help to determine subject selection and promotion to Year 12.

Early Commencement Program

The compulsory early commencement program for all 2022 Year 11 and 12 students commenced on Monday 29 November and concluded on Friday 3 December.  Senior School teachers ran classes for the week.  The program gives students the opportunity to get a head start with their studies and enables them to complete preparatory work over the school holidays. 

Thank You And Best Wishes For The Festive Season

As 2021 draws to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all Senior School teachers for their passion, dedication, enthusiasm, and sheer hard work in providing each student with every opportunity to achieve their goals.  They are always giving of their time and assistance, and I thank them for their outstanding commitment and the excellent teaching and learning they have provided for the students.  It is a privilege to work with such dedicated and conscientious teachers.

My sincere appreciation and thanks must go to Mr Andrew Batchelor.   Frankston High School is an outstanding school, a school where there is a culture of academic excellence, where every student is given every opportunity to maximise their learning outcomes.  There is a dynamic learning environment with shared goals, a sense of responsibility for making a difference and a culture of continuous improvement.  This would not be possible without Mr Batchelor’s support, encouragement and leadership.

I would also like to thank the Senior School Leadership Team for their assistance and the invaluable work they do in supporting our students – Ms Carla Caminiti  (Year 12 Coordinator), Mrs Ellen D’Ambra (Year 11 Coordinator), Mrs Sharon Bourne (Careers Coordinator and VCAL Coordinator),  Mr Joel Treyvaud  (Assistant Year 12 Coordinator), Mr Paul Don (Assistant Year 11 Coordinator), Mrs Sharon Koning (International Student Coordinator) and Ms Kirsten Bakker (Student Wellbeing).  The drive and leadership of these people is what makes the Senior Campus the school that it is and I thank them most sincerely for their tireless energy in ensuring all students achieve their best.

In addition, I would like to thank and acknowledge the work of our Educational Support staff – Mrs Rhonda Gifford (Senior School Office Manager) and Mrs Carolyn McIver (Senior Coordination Administrative Assistant and VET Coordinator).

Finally I would like to thank the parents/carers and the wider Frankston High School Community for your support throughout the year.  I wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and festive season, and I look forward to working with you again in 2022.

Ms Helen Wilson

Senior School Principal