Friends of Footscray High School

All Parents, guardians and the community are most welcome and are encouraged to be active in the Friends of Footscray High School (FoFHS).

Made up of parents past and present, school alumni, members of the wider community and teaching staff, FoFHS seeks to bring together parents/carers and other members of the Footscray school community, as well as organize activities that will be of benefit to you, your child and the school. It also provides another opportunity to disseminate information from the school and a forum for parents to meet informally.

The aims of the Friends of Footscray High School are to:

  • Contribute to the well being of the students, staff and other members of the school community.
  • Assist in building the participation of parents and friends in the life of the school generally and in the education of their students in particular.
  • Provide a forum for the discussion of education issues and contribute to the process of formulating school policy.
  • Support the work of the school council.
  • To raise funds for the benefit of the students.

How do we do this?

Small Grants Program

The primary way that we support the school community is through our annual Small Grants Program, which provides grants of $2,000 to members of the school community (including students, teachers and parents/carers), to assist with funding initiatives or projects to enhance the Footscray High School learning environment, and provide opportunities for students to:

  • Engage with their school community and their peers
  • Gain opportunities to grow their knowledge and experience
  • Maintain their mental, physical, social and emotional wellbeing throughout their school years and beyond.

Grants are awarded to each campus, and are assessed on their potential long-term benefit for as broad a range of students as possible.

FHS Volunteering

Friends of FHS also provide a variety of community volunteering opportunities, where parents/carers and community members can assist with school-based events, such as:

  • Bar/Canteen for Junior and Senior Musicals, VCE Theatre Performances, the FHS Film Festival, Junior and Senior Arts and Technology showcases.
  • State/Federal Election Day BBQs.
  • Parent Information Events

Would you like to be involved?

If you would like to receive further information or the attached Newsletter via email or you have any other questions or concerns please contact us at our email, friendsoffootscrayhighschool@gmail.com