Important Dates and Notices
Important Dates
Semper Squad Timetable
Link to Frankston High School Sports Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/850703964971182/
Finance Office Hours
Monday to Friday
8.00am - 4.00pm
Uniform Shop Hours
CONTACT
Sara & Adele
Telephone 9784 9080
NORMAL TRADING HOURS
Thursday
12.30pm - 1.30pm
3.00pm - 4.00pm
7.30pm to 8.30pm
Saturday
10.00am - 12.00noon
7-10 Campus Canteen Price List
Senior Cafeteria Price List
Students With Medical Conditions
Parents are reminded to advise the school of any change in diagnosis and treatment of their child’s medical conditions immediately.
The school is prohibited from administering any over the counter medication, including panadol and antihistamines. If you would like your child to have access to these, or any other medications, you must have provided it, with your child's name and form, to the First Aid Attendant.
Mrs Christine Dawe
First Aid Attendant
Student Insurance
Parents are reminded that Department of Education and Training (DET) and Frankston High School do not provide personal accident insurance for students. Parents and guardians are responsible for the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including transport costs.
Students’ accident insurance policies are available from the private insurance market. These cover a range of medical expenses not covered by Medicare. They can be obtained by parents for individual students.
Parents of students at Frankston High School are reminded that Frankston High School does not have a whole school policy.
Belongings at School
Students are advised not to bring personal and expensive belongings to school other than equipment required for learning.
Frankston High School Council does not have the authority to reimburse parents or replace students’ personal belongings that are lost or stolen. This can include mobile phones, calculators, toys, sporting equipment and cars parked on school premises. As the Department does not hold insurance for personal property brought to schools and has no capacity to pay for any loss or damage to such property, students and staff should be discouraged from bringing any unnecessary or particularly valuable items to school.
Students must always ensure personal belongings are placed in their lockers and then locked with their padlock.
Mrs Carolyn Florance,
Business Manager
Mobile Phone Policy
In June 2019, the Minister for Education announced a new Mobile Phone Policy that will come into effect from Term 1 2020.
In accordance with the Department of Education and Training (DET) requirements, Frankston High School has developed a Mobile phone policy which is attached below. To uphold this policy the following guidelines are a summary of the school’s expectations in 2020 and onwards across both campuses of our school:
- “mobile phone” refers to mobile phones smartwatches and any device that may connect to or have a similar functionality to a mobile phone such as smart watches. Please note, that since earphones are commonly connected to mobile phones they will not be allowed during the school day.
- Students who bring mobiles phones (and earphones) to school must have them switched off and securely stored in their lockers throughout the school day, unless they are exempt from this rule due to individual circumstances or the teacher has given express permission for use for educational purposes.
- The school day starts when the student has entered the school, therefore students once at school are not to be using phones or earphones whilst waiting for their first lesson or during any breaks regardless of the time of day.
- Parents are not to contact their children during the school day on their mobile devices. Should they wish to speak with their children they can ring the General Office and the student will be able to speak to them via a school phone.
Students who use their personal mobile phones inappropriately at Frankston High School will be issued with consequences. The hierarchy of consequences is attached below.
Hats Compulsory during Sport Ed and PE
From the beginning of the 2020 school year, students must wear navy blue hats without any identifying logos for Sport education and PE. Such hats can also be worn to and from school as part of the uniform if the student chooses to.
If a student attends PE without the school uniform hat then they will be supplied with a hat for that lesson. If a student is wearing a non uniform hat it will confiscated and other consequences may apply. Hats with Frankston High School Logo are now available for sale in the Uniform Shop.
Student Supervision Before and After School
Please be aware that teachers are on duty in the grounds on the:
7-10 Campus: from 8.30am before school and until 3.40pm after school.
Senior Campus: from 8.00am before school and until 3.40pm after school.
It is advisable for students to arrive at school after supervision begins unless they have:
- scheduled class time,
- a planned activity (eg semper squad) or
- attending one of the school clubs (eg some posters below).
Please note that some buses leave after the conclusion of yard duty. Students are expected to behave in a responsible manner when in school uniform, before and after school. The public often contact Frankston High School to comment on the excellent behaviour of students in public areas.
Breakfast Club is due to commence 17 February.
Compass Card
2020 Frankston High School Compass Student cards will comply as a (Public Transport Victoria) PTV Approved School Student ID card. This will mean that parents or students will not have to arrange for an additional student ID card for public transport which is a saving of $9.00. The new cards will arrive in March after 2020 student photos have been taken. All the more reason students need to keep them in a safe place.
Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund
The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) helps ensure that no student misses out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important educational and fun activities. It is part of making Victoria the Education State and the Government's commitment to breaking the link between a student's socio-economic background and their achievements.
CSEF will be provided to eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.
The annual CSEF amount per student is:
- $125 for primary school students
- $225 for secondary school students
You can apply by contacting the General Office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from the CSEF website.
All applicants must complete and lodge their submission by 5 March 2020.
For further information please see website
Year 7 Immunisations
The Frankston City Council's immunisation service may contact you about the secondary school vaccine program. Schools have been authorised to provide details to local councils for this purpose. Please write a letter to the school if you do not want your contact details given to the Frankston City Council.
You should have received the vaccine consent form/s sent home from school with your child. You need to read, complete and return the form/s regardless of whether your child is being immunised at school.
To learn more about the diseases, the vaccines, or how you can prepare your child for vaccination, go to immunehero.health.vic.gov.au
The vaccination dates allocated to Frankston High School are listed below.
Year 7 Students
Friday 6 March
Friday 16 October
Vaccines:
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Diphtheria-Tetanus-Whooping Cough
Year 10 Students
TBA
Vaccine:
Meningococcal
If you would like your student immunised but have not completed a card, you may collect one from the General Office.
Please ensure the card is returned prior to the immunisation date.
LATEST UPDATE:
Coronavirus
3 Feb 2020
The Commonwealth’s Chief Medical Officer and Victoria’s Chief Health Officer and the Department of Education and Training’s (DET) most recent advice is that any student returning from mainland China (not including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) who was in mainland China on or after 1 February 2020 is to be isolated at home and should not attend school until 14 days after they were last in mainland China. Frankston High School is following such advice. At the moment no International students who were planning to leave China and return to Frankston High School on or after 1 February 2020 have been permitted to leave China. When they eventually return, we will follow the most up to date DET advice.
Mr John Albiston
Principal
Introducing WoW! – Words on Wheels Initiative
In order to support the teaching and learning of all staff and students in the VCE Campus, a mobile library will be bringing VCE texts, study guides, support material, study skills advice and a shoulder to cry on (just kidding!) to the Presentation Space in 2020. While hours will be limited initially to Thursday, our Teacher Librarian Tonia Hast and incredibly helpful Librarian Michelle Snooks will always be available for online advice and requests for print and digital resources. Remember, Homework Club is open to ALL students in the JRC from 3.30 to 4.30 from Tuesday to Thursday.
Study Tip No. 1
Do you run out of time when you are studying? The key is to learn efficiently. This doesn’t just happen in SWOTVAC, it is a process that begins early in the semester. Use active learning strategies. Reading and listening is okay, but you will only remember 20 to 30 per cent of the information this way.
You can be an active learner by:
- learning to be independent by becoming proactive -this means finding answers to things you do not know, and being aware of what you do not know in the first place.
- be efficient – not going over and over the same material.
- knowing your learning style - understanding how you learn best. If your learning style is visual, try drawing stuff to understand and remember things. Some people learn best by doing, so hands on activities help them to learn. Explaining things to others really helps [auditory learners] absorb information themselves.
- organise your notes and your to-do list into categories - a long list is scary, and important things can get lost. Sorting things into groups is the brain’s natural way of remembering.
Semper Netball
Commencing 19 February
Hello All Players, welcome back to another fabulous year of Netball.
Netball Semper Squad begins 7.30am Wednesday February 19 on the synthetic courts and everyone is invited. A dedicated group of students will be assisting in running drills and exercises and then we will be playing short games each week to work on teamwork.
These sessions and our regular Wednesday lunchtime practice games on the synthetic courts will help to create teams at all levels for Interschool Netball and the Term 2 and 3 competition in the Frankston League at Jubilee Park. We will not be joining the Term 1 Domestic League this year but concentrating on the winter competition. Our Wednesday lunchtime games will be played as an in-house competition.
Already over 50 students form Year 7 have expressed interest in playing, joining our 80 Years 8,9,10 and 11 players! We are really looking forward to seeing you all back on the court!
Mr Chris Sutcliffe
Netball Coach
Year 10 Work Experience
22-26 June
Welcome back everyone. Hopefully by now your child will have either started their search for their Work Experience placement or secured a placement.
The forms are due back by Friday 13 March 2020. Please return all forms to Ms Molloy in the JRC.
Students that hand their forms in
by the due date, go into the running
for a $50 JB HiFi voucher
Work Experience Week
22 – 26 June 2020
If your child is unable to attend their placement during Work Experience week (22–26 June) they have been advised that they can do their placement in either the July or September school holidays. They will receive the last week of Term 2 as a holiday in lieu of giving one week of their holidays.
If you have any questions, please ask your child to come and see me in the Work Experience Office in the JRC or you can contact me on 9784 9036 between 8.00am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday.
Ms Lorelle Molloy
Work Experience Coordinator
Breakfast Club starting Monday 17 February
All students are welcome every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the school terms.
If any parents are available and able to assist, you are more than welcome to contact us. Also should you know of a local business that would like to donate to our Breakfast Club please contact Myriam Camilleri on 9783 7955.
Year 7 Training Concert Band Info Night
Wednesday 4 March
Frankston High School Careers
Our aim is to provide you with all the latest information that will help you make decisions about your future career and your life beyond school.
For the latest Careers newsletter please go to
You can use this site to locate University, TAFE and any other type of course across Australia, get information about the VCE, search for job vacancies and much more. Feel free to drop into the Careers Office if you have any questions.
Ms Sharon Bourne
Careers Counsellor
Students Driving to School
Any student of legal driving age who intends to drive to school, either on a regular basis or occasionally, must comply with the school requirements and is required to complete the Parent Permission and Student Agreement Form. These forms are attached below and also available from the Senior Office.
Crossing The Road
REMINDER TO BUS TRAVELLERS
All students who travel to and from school via the public buses are reminded to only use the black and white ‘zebra crossings’ on Towerhill Road and Foot Street to get to and from bus stops, before and after school.
Traffic is extremely congested on the streets before and after school. It is not safe for students to cross the roads anywhere but the zebra crossings at any time, but especially before and after school. Parents are asked to discuss with their children, the importance of this matter.
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Learn Greek At Frankston High School
The Frankston Greek Community is conducting classes in Modern Greek language & Culture every Thursday Evening from 4.45-7.30pm, at Frankston High School 7-10 Campus.
The syllabus is approved by the Victorian Department of Education and Training and is taught by qualified teachers. The classes range from Preparatory to Year 10. The school caters for students from parents of Greek and non-Greek background. Other activities such as dancing, singing and participating in Festivals are also held during the year.
Classes commence
Thursday 6 February
The annual fees are: $350 for the first child, $250 each for the second, $200 each for third child, and free for any additional children in the same family.
Concession Card Holders $150 per child.
For more details contact Ms Athanasia Vass (Principal) on 0422 391 000.
KINGSWIM Parking
The entire car park outlined in the picture below is reserved for Kingswim clients on a Monday and Wednesday mornings before 11.00am on both days. There are signs clearly marking this area.
Community Sport
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