Course Counselling and Subject Selection 2023

Thank you to our Careers Practitioner, Mrs Sharon Bourne for overseeing the course selection process for Senior School studies in 2023. We would also like to thank the team of Course Counsellors, and Mrs Carolyn McIver who assisted students and parents/carers in this important process.

Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC) Selections 2023

This term Year 12 students began the important process of preparing their Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC) selections for next year. Information, guidance and assistance has been available in iSupport sessions and from the Careers Practitioner, Mrs Sharon Bourne

To assist parents/carers, A VTAC Parent Information Night was held on Monday 15 August at 7.00 pm in the Senior School presentation area.

VTAC applications close on 16 September 2022

Year 11 Formal

Thank you to Mrs Ellen D’Ambra and Mr Paul Don for organising a wonderful night for our Year 11 students last Friday night at the New Baptist Church Mount Martha for our very first ever Year 11 Formal. It was so wonderful to provide this opportunity to our students who have missed out on so many school functions over the past few years. The students were so excited and had a wonderful night. Thank you to the official party who attended – Mr Andrew Batchelor, Ms Helen Wilson, Ms Tiffany Greenhill, Mrs Sharon Bourne, Mrs Ellen D’Ambra, Mr Paul Don, Mrs Kelly Mitchell and Mr Adam Martin. Thank you also to the staff who attended on the night to celebrate with the students. They very much appreciated sharing the night with you.

Year 12 Valedictory Dinner

We are very excited to be holding a Valedictory Dinner for our Year 12 students – something we have not being able to do over the last two years. Mrs Carolyn Florance, Ms Helen Wilson, Ms Carla Caminiti and Mrs Kelly Mitchell have been liaising closely with the Sofitel to make sure it is a wonderful night for students, families and staff. The Valedictory Dinner will occur on Wednesday 19 October at the Sofitel, Collins Street, Melbourne.

Central Australia/Darwin Tour

We would like to wish the Year 11 students who are embarking on the Central Australia/Darwin tour all the best for a fantastic trip. We are sure they will have a wonderful time and will have life-long memories of this adventure. A special thank you to Mrs Anne Thomson who has overseen the organisation of this tour and Mrs Adrienne Shepherd and all staff attending the trip for their excellent work in ensuring the trip is an outstanding success.

VCAA VCE Leadership Awards

Congratulations to Bethany Yeuong (Year 12) who has been selected as a winner of a VCE Leadership Award.

Bethany now progresses to an interview stage after which the VCE Leader of the Year will be announced.

We are very much looking forward to attending the 2022 VCE Leadership Award Ceremony on Friday 16 September and wish Bethany all the very best.

Performance and Oral Examinations

Students in studies with a performance or oral component will be given a timetable for these examinations.

The examination period begins on Monday 3 October and ends on Sunday 30 October.

Students should arrive at their examination half an hour before the scheduled start time and must have photo identification with them. Good luck to all students involved.

Year 12 End Of Year Exams – September Holidays

Frankston High School is conducting Year 12 end of year exams during the September holidays. The exams will commence on Thursday 22 September and will conclude on Friday 30 September.

The advantages of this practice are clear including: ensuring students utilise their September holidays for revision; opportunities for our students to maximise their success/results; maximising class revision time in Term 4 where teachers can address areas of concern in student performance and exam technique and it provides opportunities for students to hone exam techniques and practices.

It is our expectation that Year 12 students would devote the third term holiday period to revision and study in preparation for these examinations and the final VCAA examinations. These examinations will be conducted under VCAA and Frankston High School guidelines. Final examination timetables have been distributed to students and parents/carers. These exams are compulsory and full school uniform is required.

We hope this initiative of examinations and the provision of teacher feedback will significantly enhance your child’s performance in the exams, allowing them to achieve their best.

Students Driving To School

Students who drive to school are reminded that they must complete a consent form (which is available from the Senior School Office) and attach a photocopy of their driver’s licence.

Students are not permitted to park in the school grounds and hence, must ensure that they follow local parking restrictions on nearby roads. Students should also be aware that they must not park too close to the pedestrian crossings or driveways, particularly the entrance and exit to the Senior Campus.

Scholarships

THE MARGARET SCHOFIELD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Applications for this annual scholarship are invited from government school students of VCE Music - Solo Performance. The selection panel will consider applicants who can demonstrate a commitment to music in recent years and to a future career in music performance. The students’ study scores for VCE Music - Solo Performance will be taken into consideration. This scholarship was established by the family of the late Margaret Schofield in recognition of her achievements as a musician and her commitment to music education and is coordinated by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). The annual scholarship will contribute towards the cost of tertiary education in music performance.

The application form is published on the VCAA website: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/excellenceawards/ms-applicationform.doc

SENIOR SCHOOL Key dates to mark in your calendars:

WHAT	WHEN
Year 11 Central Trip from 8-24 September	8 September
Footy Colours / Free Dress Day	14 September
VTAC Applications close	16 September
Last Day of Term 3, 2.30pm dismissal	16 September
Relay for Life 4.30pm-9.30pm	16 September
Year 12 September Exams commence	22 September
Year 12 September Exams conclude	30 September
Term 4 Commences	3 October
Performance and Oral Exams commence until 30 October	3 October
SMR Athletics	6 October
State Athletics	17 October
Year 12 Last day of classes	18 October
Year 12 Celebration Day	19 October
Year 12 Valedictory	19 October
End Of Year Concert	21 October
VCAA Exams commence until 16 November	26 October
Performance and Oral Exams conclude	30 October
Melbourne Cup Public Holiday	1 November
Casual Dress Day	9 November
Year 11 Exams commence until 25 November	14 November
VCAA Exams conclude	16 November
ARTS EXHIBITION Week	21 November
Professional Practice Day (student free day)	25 November
Year 11 Exams conclude	25 November
Early Commencement begins	28 November
Early Commencement ends	2 December
Sports Presentation	8 December
Year 12 Results Published	12 December
Presentation Night (all day rehearsal)	14 December

Senior School Team

Ms Helen Wilson, Campus Principal Years 11 and 12

YEAR 11 TEAM
Mrs Ellen D'Ambra	Year 11 Director of Student Management and Engagement	edambra@fhs.vic.edu.au
Mr Paul Don	Year 11 Coordinator	pdon@fhs.vic.edu.au

YEAR 12 TEAM
Ms Carla Caminiti	Year 12 Director of Student Management and Engagement	ccaminiti@fhs.vic.edu.au
Ms Kelly Mitchell	Year 12 Coordinator	kmitchell@fhs.vic.edu.au

ADMINISTRATION TEAM
Mrs Carolyn McIver	Senior Coordination Assistant and VET Administrator	cmciver@fhs.vic.edu.au
Mrs Tina Thomas	Office Manager	tthomas@fhs.vic.edu.au

ABSENCES
Year 12	year12absences@fhs.vic.edu.au
Year 11	year11absences@fhs.vic.edu.au

If you have any concerns or questions please do not hesitate to contact any member of the teams.

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