Year 7

Contemporary Learning Environments

Year 7 program runs from the Barkly Campus in Footscray and also our new Pilgrim Campus in Seddon. 

Both junior campuses provide our students with state-of-the-art learning environments, with several specialist project spaces customised for the STEAM curriculum and project-based learning activities both in and out of the classroom.

Both our junior campuses follow a parallel curriculum and the extracurricular opportunities are synonymous. Throughout the year, there are numerous opportunities for students to interact with their peers across all three of our campuses such as sporting events, art shows, music and theatre performances.

Learning Communities at FHS

As part of the transition process, students become part of a smaller Learning Community that exists within the larger Year 7 cohort.

Each learning community has a range of dedicated teaching and support staff to ensure that the individual learning, physical and social needs of each student are well catered for.

Each learning community comprises; 

• A team of teachers and Educational Support staff
• 4 Homegroups
• 100 students
• Academic and Wellbeing Advocates

Zoning & Campus Allocation

The sole factor in campus allocation is the location of the student’s permanent home address. Students must attend the campus closest to their permanent residential address as per the Department of Education’s Placement Policy. 

The overall Designated Enrolment Zone of Footscray High School has been divided into two distinct enrolment zones by the Department of Education for the Barkly and Pilgrim campuses. 

For more information on the Department of Education’s Placement Policy or to check which campus you are zoned to please visit https://www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au

Year 7 Curriculum