Community Feedback Night on our new Instructional Model
Wednesday 9 September, 6.30pm–7.30pm, Kinnear Campus
One of our school’s strategic plan goals, is to develop a new Instructional Model. The model provides guidance to both teachers and students across the different stages of a lesson. Our model aligns closely with the latest educational research. Teachers and students have already had the opportunity to provide feedback, and we now warmly invite our wider school community to do the same.
FHS leadership, in collaboration with Friends of Footscray High School (FoFHS), invite you to join us at the Kinnear Campus following the Vocal Soiree (5pm) for refreshments and the FoFHS monthly meeting from 6.30pm. The evening will include a presentation on the new Instructional Practice Model and a chance to share your thoughts and feedback.
It’s also a great opportunity to meet Pilgrim Campus’s new Acting Assistant Principal, Amy Murphy and mingle with school leaders, including the Pilgrim Acting Principal Jen Bashford, and members of the Learning Specialist team.
No RSVPs required. Come along, put faces to names, ask questions, and have your say. We’d love to see you there.
Battle of the Bands
Congratulations to all the students, staff, and parents who took part in this year’s Battle of the Bands, held across our three campuses. It was wonderful to see so many members of our school community come together to form bands and perform in front of enthusiastic audiences.
The standard of performances was excellent, and it was clear how much preparation and enthusiasm went into every set. Thank you to everyone who took part and to those who came along to support their peers and colleagues.
This event was organised by the FHS Student Leadership Collective, who did a fantastic job bringing the whole competition together.
REMINDER – 2026 Parent / Carer Opinion Survey: Closes Friday 18 September
The 2026 Parent/Carer Opinion Survey is still open and closes Friday 18 September.
Run by the Department of Education, the survey helps us understand families’ views on school climate, student behaviour, and engagement. It’s optional but we’d love as many families as possible to take part as we use the results to guide school planning and identify areas for improvement.
A few quick details:
- Takes about 20 minutes, on any device, any time
- Login details were emailed from 7842-info@schools.vic.edu.au to one parent/guardian per household
- Families living together are asked to complete one survey jointly; those living separately can each complete their own
- Available in English and 10 other languages, including Arabic, Greek, Hakha Chin, Hindi, Japanese, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Somali, Turkish, and Vietnamese
Need a survey guide in another language, or have questions? Contact Kaylene Tanti at 7842-info@schools.vic.edu.au.
Last Day of Term 3
The last day of term 3 is Friday 18 September and students will be dismissed at 12.50pm.
I hope all our students, families, and staff enjoy a well-deserved break. Term 4 will be here before we know it, and I look forward to seeing everyone back for the last term of the school year.
Jillian English
Principal