When wearing a sports uniform, do we wear them to school or get changed there? Students are permitted to wear their sports uniform to school and home on days when they have timetabled PE or Sport. Our academic uniform must be worn on all other days.
Are the girls allowed to wear shorts? Our uniform has been specifically designed to be gender neutral. FHS has a range of uniform options for both the academic and sports uniform that are suitable for all genders.
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 […]
Which parts of the school uniform are essential to purchase? Our uniform supplier is Noone. We highly recommend making an appointment with Noone before purchasing uniform items. Noone will assist you to purchase the correct sizes and quantities. We suggest buying the basics to begin the year, for example two pairs of shorts, three shirts and a softshell jacket, or two dresses and a softshell jacket, PE shorts […]
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 […]
What platform have you been using for online learning? Have students had daily face to face contact with teachers? We have been using Google during this period, as supported by chrome books. Teachers have daily contact with their students, and this has been done through remote learning during the stage 4 restrictions.
Are there any plans for enhancing student connection (like a camp) in the event we are still remote learning next year? We will continue to work with Department of Education and Training to ensure all future learning adheres to the advice of the Victorian Chief Health Officer. Once camps are permitted, the school intends to reinstate the program in line with the latest health advice and policy.