Can my child do English Extension instead of a language? No, not unless they have been assessed at being at least 12 months behind the expected standard in literacy. English Extension is a bespoke program for students who require additional intervention and support in their English literacy. The transition team gathers literacy data from students’ primary schools, including school reports, On Demand, PAT, Naplan, and […]
When ordering books how do we know which language to buy for? Do we get confirmation of language soon? You will receive notification in week 10 of term 4 regarding the homegroup your student is allocated to and their language. If you have not submitted a request for a language your child will be allocated either Italian or Japanese based on other factors.
With the coloured zip folders, can they be different colours/brands to those recommended? Feel free to colour code the zip folders or purchase a different brand. We have added the zip folders to assist our students to keep their equipment and materials organised and ensure they are organised for each class.
Which books should we purchase for our year 7 in 2024? Our book provider at FHS is JP Books. A list is provided on their website. Your student has been given the opportunity to select either Japanese or Italian which forms the basis of their homegroup. You will be notified of your student’s language when you receive your letter informing you of your student’s homegroup teacher. EAL […]