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General Office

During lockdown there are limited staff located on site.  Please call 9758 5022 if you have any questions and if we are unable to take your call, please contact the school via email: fairhills.hs@education.vic.gov.au  

Year 7 Immunisations

Knox City Council will be providing the second round of Year 7 school immunisations at Knox Civic Centre, 511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South. This is to ensure we can manage this essential health service in a safe manner for all staff, students and families. People are allowed to travel to receive immunisations in current restrictions.

 

Please make an appointment for “School Imm Yr 7 + 10” for your child through Council’s website https://www.knox.vic.gov.au/immunisations. The session date should  be Thursday 23rd September, or a later date. 

 

If you are unable to attend a Knox Council immunisation session, please take your Year 7 child to a GP or other service provider.

 

NOTE: 

  1. There should be a minimum one week gap between school vaccines and any Covid-19 vaccines.
  2. There should be a minimum six month gap between 1st dose of HPV and 2nd dose of HPV vaccine.
  3. If your child has missed out on the first round of school immunisations, you can still book into these appointment to start their Year 7 school vaccinations now.

For further queries regarding immunisations, please contact Knox Council Health Services at health.services@knox.vic.gov.au or 9298 9165.

Year 10 Immunisations

If your child has missed out on their Year 10 vaccine (Meningococcal ACWY) earlier in the year, and would like to be vaccinated this year, Knox City Council Immunisation team is offering school immunisations at Knox Civic Centre, 511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South.  

 

Please make an appointment for “School Imm Yr 7 + 10” for your child through Council’s website https://www.knox.vic.gov.au/immunisations. School session dates are available in September and November.

 

NOTE: There should be a minimum one week gap between school vaccines and any Covid-19 vaccines.

 

If you have further questions about immunisations, please contact Council’s immunisation team on 9298 8165 or immunisation.services@knox.vic.gov.au.

 

Student Absences - during remote learning

If your child is absent or late due to illness or for any other reason, parents/guardians are able to choose one of the following options to inform the school:

  • Mark the absence on Compass
  • Send an email to the school:- fairhills.hs@education.vic.gov.au
  • Call 9758 5022 to leave a message on the absence hotline.  This is operational 24hrs a day, 7 days a week for your convenience.

Please be aware that during lockdowns, students will only be marked present if they log into Webex sessions on time, use their first name and last name and turn on the camera when instructed. If your child feels they have been incorrectly marked absent, please ask them to email their teacher. 

Masks

When we return to onsite learning, please ensure all students 12 years and over (unless there is a medical exemption) comply with the mask law. https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/face-masks

  • The school has a limited supply of masks that can be handed out to students.
  • Can we ask that students pack an emergency mask in case their mask breaks during the day.
  • The General Office will keep a list of students who require a mask.

2021 Year Level Coordinators

Year 7 – Ms Marguerite Kuhne

Year 8 – Ms Ying Qin

Year 9 – Mr Gary Johnson

Year 10 – Mr Tony Hitchman

Year 11 – Ms Leanne Henderson

Year 12 – Mr Julian Stokes

Uniform Shop

The on-site Uniform Shop  is currently closed due to lockdown.  

Contact Details

If you have changed any of your personal details (phone numbers / address / place of employment) - please email your changes to: fairhills.hs@education.vic.gov.au or phone the office for assistance on 03 9758 5022.   It is important to ensure our records are current.  Thank you for your cooperation.

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While we post notifications on Compass, send home emails and/or text messages when important events and information need to be shared with our families and community, and keep you informed about what has happened  with our 3 weekly newsletters, Fairhills also has a number of social media pages which we use for reminders and also to share exciting news.  

 

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