Junior School News
It has been a busy term in Junior School and it has been fantastic to see students continuing to make the most of opportunities within and beyond the classroom, such as the Winter Music Concert and Small Group Concert, Athletics Day, Maths and Science Week activities, Year 8 Geography Zoo Excursions and more.
Cyber Safety Program
On Wednesday 24 August we welcomed Sam from the Cyber Safety Program who delivered an engaging and informative presentation to all Junior School students. The presentation focused on staying safe in online spaces and ensuring that digital platforms are used in a respectful, responsible and healthy way. Thank you to the Wellbeing Team and Junior School teams for organising this opportunity.
Junior School Legends
Teachers have continued to nominate students as Junior School Legends this term. Congratulations to the following students who have been recognised in Term 3:
| Deon A 7A | William B 7A | Indiana B 7A | Lily B 7A |
| Mabel D 7A | Siobhan D 7A | Sophie E 7A | Lily F 7A |
| Eva H 7A | Charlie H 7A | Eden M 7A | Kian M 7A |
| Jaidan R 7A | Eloise S 7A | Madison V 7A | Eliza L 7B |
| Josh B 7C | Titus B 7C | Eleanor F 7C | Genevieve H 7C |
| Mia K 7C | Henry 7C | Jedidiah M 7C | Angelique P 7C |
| Amy R 7C | Ben S 7C | Tahlia W 7C | Lilini W 7C |
| Elliot B 7D | Julian B 7D | Eleanor 7D | Samantha R 7D |
| Mia V 7D | Charlotte W 7D | Chelsea 7D | Brady H 7E |
| Amber H 7E | Matilda S 7E | Asha T 7E | Chace T 7E |
| Marlie U 7E | Sam A 7F | Lola H 7F | Ruby V 7F |
| Bailey W 7F | Brydie C 7G | Kiara C 7H | Maggie G 7H |
| Tahlia S 7H | Dallas G 7K | Oscar H 7K | Isabelle H 7K |
| Eri W 7K | Sofia L 7L | Toby R 7L | Marcus V 7L |
| Louise K 7M | Kalen S 7M | Chloe W 7M | Matilda S 7N |
| Cohen S 7N | Zoe C 8A | Olivia D 8A | Oliver H 8A |
| Jessica S 8A | Lilly B 8C | Joel H 8C | Ella P 8C |
| Elise W 8C | Feliciana A 8D | Kourosh K 8D | Aodhan M 8D |
| Yvette P 8D | Taylah C 8F | Henry C 8F | Diya D 8F |
| Olivia G 8F | Krystal D 8J | Bailey S 8J | Tyler J 8L |
| Trinity H 8M | Kang L 8M | Ry B 8N | Ben M 8N |
Coming Up Next Term
Term 4 is shaping up to be equally jam-packed as we end the year on a positive note and prepare for the year ahead.
On Monday 28 November, we will begin our Early Commencement Program, where students will complete two weeks in their 2023 classes to commence the new academic year. The last day of Early Commencement classes for current Years 7, 8 and 9 students is Monday 12 December. On Thursday 15 December and Friday 16 December, the End of Year Activities program will run, including an excursion to Funfields in Whittlesea. Further information about this program will be published on Compass shortly.
JUNIOR SCHOOL Key dates to mark in your calendars:
| WHAT | WHEN |
|---|---|
| Year 7 Sport | 13 September |
| Footy Colours / Free Dress Day | 14 September |
| Year 8 Sport | 15 September |
| Last Day of Term 3, 2.30pm dismissal | 16 September |
| Relay for Life 4.30pm-9.30pm | 16 September |
| Term 4 Commences | 3 October |
| SMR Athletics | 6 October |
| Year 7 Drama Incursion | 11 October |
| Year 7 Immunisations | 14 October |
| State Athletics | 17 October |
| End Of Year Concert | 21 October |
| Melbourne Cup Public Holiday | 1 November |
| Year 8 History Incursion | 3 November |
| Crepe Van | 4 November |
| Casual Dress Day | 9 November |
| ARTS EXHIBITION Week | 21 November |
| Professional Practice Day (student free day) | 25 November |
| Early Commencement begins | 28 November |
| Sports Presentation | 8 December |
| Early Commencement ends | 12 December |
| Year 7 2023 Orientation Day | 13 December |
| Presentation Night (all day rehearsal) | 14 December |
| End Of Year Activities ( Year 7 at Funfields, Year 8 school activities) | 15 December |
| End Of Year Activities ( Year 7 school activities, Year 8 at Funfields) | 16 December |
| End of Term 4 | 20 December |
Years 7 & 8 Teams
Mr John Simon, Campus Principal Year 7
| YEAR 7 TEAM | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mr Darin Joyce | Year 7 Director of Student Management and Engagement | djoyce@fhs.vic.edu.au |
| Ms Emily Sykes | Year 7 Coordinator | esykes@fhs.vic.edu.au |
| Mrs Sharee Dew | Junior School Administration | sdew@fhs.vic.edu.au |
| ABSENCES* | year7absences@fhs.vic.edu.au | |
Mrs Cathy Hogg, Campus Principal Year 8
| YEAR 8 TEAM | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mr Joel Treyvaud | Year 8 Director of Student Management and Engagement | jtreyvaud@fhs.vic.edu.au |
| Mr Joel McMahon | Year 8 Coordinator | jmcmahon@fhs.vic.edu.au |
| Mrs Sharee Dew | Junior School Administration | sdew@fhs.vic.edu.au |
| ABSENCES* | year8absences@fhs.vic.edu.au |
*For ALL absences please email the ABSENCES email and try to avoid emailing the Junior School or Middle School emails or any of the other staff in those sub-school offices as the email may not be seen prior to the 11:00am cut-off time and you will receive the absence text.
If you have any concerns or questions please do not hesitate to contact any member of the teams.