Will students lose time transitioning between the campuses and shared facilities? Our school leadership team have worked closely in the strategic planning of travel between schools to ensure time is best utilised and not lost due to travel.
How will the school ensure student safety between campuses and the shared facilities? We operate under the comprehensive risk management guidelines that the Department of Education and Training has set out. Further information can be found at: www.footscray.vic.edu.au/our-school/forms-policies/
What are the transportation options between the campuses and shared facilities? We are working closely with the department to finalise these transportation options such as walking and busing. We hope to have this information available to students and families in Term 4.
If my child has a laptop from their primary school, can this be used as a substitute for chrome-books? We will advise all families of the technology requirements during the school transition program. Further information can also be found at: www.footscray.vic.edu.au/our-school/forms-policies/
If my child has a laptop from their primary school, can this be used as a substitute for chrome-books? Our students cannot use their primary school laptop. Further information on the school technology requirements can be found at: www.footscray.vic.edu.au/our-school/forms-policies/
What are the technology requirements, and will this be universal across each campus? We will advise all families of the technology requirements during the school transition program. Further information can also be found at: www.footscray.vic.edu.au/our-school/forms-policies/
Where will students eat lunch, and will they all do this in the one canteen? Footscray High School students will have access to a wide range of outdoor areas for breaks. Students will also have access to a canteen.
How will break and lunch breaks be structured across all the campuses? An example of the break structure at Footscray High School can be found at:www.footscray.vic.edu.au/our-school/timetable/
Will the school have a universal uniform the same across all campuses and will there be a uniform shop? Our school has a universal uniform across all campuses. A uniform shop will be available onsite at the Kinnear campus. Additionally, orders can also be made online through official uniform supplier Noone. Further information can be found at: Further information on the uniform can be found at: www.footscray.vic.edu.au/our-school/uniform/
How strict is the uniform? My ASD child had a meltdown just thinking about a collar and pants. He has worn shorts and t-shirt every day at primary school. Our school uniform has been specifically designed with the different and varying student needs in mind. Please contact the school to discuss how we can work together for the needs of your child: www.footscray.vic.edu.au/contact/