Dear Middle School Parents/Carers and Students

I hope everyone had an enjoyable Term 1 break over the holidays. A lot happened in Term 1 and I thank everyone for their dedication and commitment.

Term 2 is off to a great start! We have a lot of things planned throughout this short term, some of which include, Year 9 Morrisby Career Profiling Tests, Year 10 Study Skills Sessions, Semester 1 Exams, Year 9 Discovery Week and Year 10 Work Experience.

Students have been invited to participate in the Department of Education confidential online Attitudes to School Survey (AtoSS) to be conducted during school time commencing Monday 15 May. The survey will take around 15 - 20 minutes to complete. These surveys really do play an important role in providing feedback which helps inform our next areas of focus.

Ms Leah Hannas

Campus Principal

Middle School

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Year 9 Morrisby Program and Year 10 Challenge Accepted Program

On Tuesday May 23 during Periods 3 and 4, Middle Sschool students will be participating in the following:

Year 9: Morrisby Program

Year 10: Challenge Accepted – ‘Exam Ready’ study skills session

Please note, Year 10 students doing Year 11 subjects at this time will still be required to attend the Challenge Accepted program.

Morrisby Profile for Year 9 Students

All Year 9 students are to complete the Morrisby Profile Online Assessment

All Year 9 Students will be doing the Morrisby Profile at school on Tuesday 25 May 2023 during Periods 3 and 4 in the Senior Presentation Space and Study Space. Students will need to ensure their laptops are fully charged.

What is the Morrisby Profile? The Morrisby Profile is here to help your child find their true career direction using scientific profiling of abilities, personality, interests and motivation to help them discover their own unique characteristics. With this awareness, they can ensure they are able to make the right choices when it comes to options at ages 16 and 18, higher education courses and apprenticeships, plus lots of information on the careers the Morrisby Profile feel they would be best suited to. The Department of Education and Training (DET) requires all Year 9 students to complete this profile.

A follow-up individual interview will be held in the first few weeks of Term 3 with a qualified Morrisby Counsellor, that will help each student reflect on the results of the profile, also enabling student to use this information to support their Senior School course selections.

Middle School Exams Schedule

More details to come

All Middle School students are required to sit Semester 1 Exams for English, Maths and Science. If a student is absent on the day of the exam a medical certificate needs to be provided to explain the absence. Any students who miss an exam day will be allocated to catch-up day exams on Thursday 15 June, Friday 16 June or in Term 3.

Please find below the Middle School Exam Schedule. More details to come.

The Middle School exams lays a strong foundation for success in Year 12. Students should set high expectations for their own achievement and seek advice and support from their teachers. We wish all students the best of luck in their exams.

At home, students can be supported by implementing the following recommendations:

Providing a quiet study space at home free from distractions
Encouraging your child to eat well and get plenty of sleep
Encouraging students to limit social engagements around exam time, including their use of social media. Students should focus solely on their studies, without distraction from Instagram, sending SMS to friends, etc, then do so when having a break in their study.

Year 10 Work Experience

The Year 10 Work Experience Program is a mandatory one week placement, which Year 10 students are required to undertake with an employer. The Work Experience Program for 2023 will be conducted during the last week of Term 2, Monday 19 to Friday 23 June 2023.

Work Experience Arrangement Forms are now overdue

Work experiences arrangements in Victoria and reciprocating state must be made using the Work Experience Arrangement Form. All sections of this form must be completed, signed and dated by the Employer, Parent/Carer, Student and Principal before the work experience can commence. Return to the General Office or email workexperience@fhs.vic.edu.au Please Note: Once this form has been signed by the Principal, this document will provide your student with Work Cover and Public Liability Insurance.

Students are expected to make their own arrangements with employers. We do not encourage parents/carers to undertake this task on behalf of their child. We strongly advise our students to plan ahead and make enquires with prospective employers well in advance. We encourage students to think about their recent subject selections, career action plan and use their Morrisby reports for ideas on possible placements that they would like to explore. Students can also use the Career Targets tool for inspiration. This is located on Frankston High School Careers website. https://www.fhscareers.com/for‐students/career‐targets

We appreciate students may already have part-time jobs and are developing their work related skills. However, we believe students need to explore beyond these realms and into future possibilities. For this reason, students are not permitted to undertake the mandatory Work Experience Program placement with their current employers, as this contradicts the aims of the program.

Our Work Experience Coordinator is Ms Debbie James and is available to answer any questions and can be contacted via email djames@fhs.vic.edu.au

For more information, please visit the following website or contact Debbie via the below email or phone number.

CONTACT 9783 7955

WEBSITE https://www.fhs.vic.edu.au/work-experience/

EMAIL workexperienec@fhs.vic.edu.au

Year 9 Discovery Week

In the last week of Term 2, all Year 9 students will participate in Discovery Week. It is compulsory for all students to attend this program each day. Students with 100% attendance during discovery week will go in the draw to win a Giant bike!

The Year 9 Discovery Week is an exciting and comprehensive educational initiative designed to empower students with essential life skills, career exploration, and knowledge related to various important wellbeing and personal development themes.

Students will have the opportunity to explore different career pathways, hear from Monash University, and develop an understanding of the skills and qualifications required for different professions.

Throughout the program, students will have the privilege of interacting with guest speakers and organizations such as Speak Share, Toolbox Education, Pat Cronin Foundation, Empowered Together, and the Frankston Youth Bus. These speakers and organizations specialize in areas such as mental health and wellbeing. Their expertise and personal experiences will provide students with valuable insights, strategies, and resources to navigate these important topics.

In addition to career education and guest speakers, the Year 9 Discovery Week Program includes a variety of hands-on activities. Students will have the opportunity to develop practical skills, such as cooking and sports, fostering teamwork, creativity, and personal growth.

Other topics which will be covered during the week include safe partying, respectful relationships and team-building activities.

On the last day of term, we have a special last day of celebrations planned to include house competitions, lunch and a magician performance!

MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAMS

The Middle School Team is here to support the student’s learning and wellbeing throughout 2023. Please see the below table for key contacts:

Year 9
Year 9 Coordinator	Ms Hannah Martin	hmartin@fhs.vic.edu.au
Year 9 Coordinator	Mr Mark Quiambao	mquiambao@fhs.vic.edu.au
Head of Year 9	Mr Darin Joyce	djoyce@fhs.vic.edu.au
Year 10
Year 10 Coordinator	Mr James Cameron	jcameron@fhs.vic.edu.au
Year 10 Coordinator	Mr Tyler Sawrey	tsawrey@fhs.vic.edu.au
Head of Year 10	Ms Paige Jessulat	pjessulat@fhs.vic.edu.au
Middle School Support
Middle School Admin	Mrs Bianca Johnson	bjohnnson@fhs.vic.edu.au
Campus Principal	Ms Leah Hannas	lhannas@fhs.vic.edu.au

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

IMPORTANT DATES | MIDDLE SCHOOL

DAY	WHEN	WHAT
Friday	12 May	Production Rehearsal (all day) Year 10 Immunisations
Tuesday	16 May	Japanese Trip Information Evening, 6.30pm School Council, 6.30pm
Wednesday	17 May	IDAHOBIT Day Sports Leadership Camp (until Friday 19 May)
Thursday	18 May	SMILE Drive Concludes
Monday	22 May	Connect 9 Camp (until Friday 26 May)
Tuesday	23 May	Casual Dress Day Intermediate Girls Football Year 9 Morrisby Testing Year 10 Challenge Accepted (Study Skills)
Wednesday	24 May	Aviation A Excursion
Thursday	25 May	Aviation B(1) Excursion
Friday	26 May	Aviation B(2) Excursion Intermediate Sport
Tuesday	30 May	End of Unit 1*
Wednesday	31 May	Year 9 Morrisby Testing (catch-up) Year 11 Exams commence* (until 8 June)
Thursday	1 June	Division Cross Country
Thursday	8 June	Year 11 Exams Conclude*
Friday	9 June	Report Writing Day (Student Free)
Monday	12 June	King's Birthday (Public Holiday)
Tuesday	13 June	Middle School Exams (No Scheduled Classes) Unit 2 Commences*
Wednesday	14 June	Middle School Exams (No Scheduled Classes)
Thursday	15 June	Middle School Exams (catch-up)
Friday	16 June	Production Rehearsal (all day) Middle School Exams (catch-up) All Unit 1 coursework and attendance to be redeemed*
Monday	19 June	Year 9 Discovery Week Year 10 Work Experience Year 10 2024 , Course Counselling Information Evening
Tuesday	20 June	School Council, 6.30pm (remotely)
Thursday	22 June	School Reports published
Friday	23 June	Last Day of Term 2, 2.30pm dismissal
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Monday	10 July	Professional Learning Day (student free)
Tuesday	11 July	Students Commence Term 3

* (Year 10 students studying a Year 11 subject)

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