Senior School News
WELCOME BACK
Welcome back to all students and staff. I hope you had a pleasant, relaxing and productive holiday and had a chance to ‘recharge the batteries’ ready for what will be a very important term.
These are very challenging and unique times and we have seen a mixture of both on site and remote learning for our Senior School students this term. We were excited to commence the term with all Senior School classes, both VCE and VCAL on site. Unfortunately, on July 16 our Senior School students returned to remote learning, after the announcement by the Premier acting on the advice of the Chief Health Officer.
I would like to commend and congratulate our students on their exemplary approach to their learning and studies (both on site and remotely). Teachers have been full of praise and admiration of our students’ work ethic and motivation during these difficult times. I would like to sincerely thank our teachers for their hard work and dedication in providing a continuity of learning for our Senior School students.
Due to the COVID-19 lockdown the Year 12 Formal has been rescheduled to Friday 10 September. Please see COMPASS for further details.
At this stage we are still awaiting information from the VCAA (Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority) on the GAT (General Achievement Test) taking place on Thursday 29 July. Once we have official confirmation, parents and students will be notified.
SEMESTER ONE REPORTS
End of semester reports were available to parents to view via Compass over the school holiday break. It is important for parents to read through and discuss the report with their child and devise and implement strategies together to further improve student learning outcomes. PSTC (Parent Student Teacher Conferences) for Years 7-12 will be held on Wednesday 8 September.
YEAR 11 AND YEAR 12 COURSE SELECTION 2022
Year 10 and Year 11 students have been provided with information concerning 2022 course selections. This can be a daunting yet exciting process where students begin to make decisions that will help steer their future pathway. Thank you to Mrs Sharon Bourne, our Careers Practitioner, who has conducted presentations for our Year 10 students to introduce them to the Senior School course selection process.
Year 11 (2021) Course Counselling days are:
Year 11 into 12 Course Counselling
Day 1 - Wednesday 21 July
Day 2 - Thursday 22 July
(will be held remotely via Teams due to current COVID-19 restrictions)
Year 10 (2021) Course Counselling days are:
Year 10 into 11 Course Counselling
Day 1 - Tuesday 3 August
Day 2 - Thursday 5 August
Day 3 - Wednesday 11August
If students or parents have any enquiries, you are most welcome to contact the Year 11 Coordinators (Mrs Ellen D’Ambra and Mr Paul Don), the Year 12 Coordinators (Ms Carla Caminiti and Mr Joel Treyvaud) or the Careers Practitioner (Mrs Sharon Bourne) or myself.
VTAC SELECTIONS 2022
This term Year 12 students begin the important process of preparing their VTAC (Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre) selections for next year. Information, guidance and assistance will be available in iSupport sessions over the next few weeks and from Mrs Sharon Bourne. A VTAC Parent Information Night will be held 7.00pm Monday 16 August in the Senior School Presentation Area.
MONASH SCHOLARS PROGRAM – CLASS OF 2021 – 2023
Congratulations to Year 10 students Shannon Loader, Alexandra Shacklock and Hayden van Kuyk who have been accepted into the Monash Scholars Program.
The nominations were based on these students’ applications, academic ability, leadership qualities and contribution to school and community life. The benefits of the Monash Scholars Program include: enhanced learning, exploring career ambitions, defining personal aspirations, preparation for university life and building networks with other high-achieving students. Congratulations and well done.
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 23 September and will conclude on Friday 1 October.
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 will be distributed next term. These exams are compulsory and full school uniform is required.
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.
Ms Helen Wilson
Senior School Principal