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ISSUE 1 — TERM 1 Friday 10 February 2012 Editor: Mr John Albiston

IMPORTANT DATES ON PAGE 3 PLEASE DETACH AND PLACE ON YOUR NOTICE BOARD FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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DEAR PARENTS, STAFF, STUDENTS & FRIENDS

It has been an action-packed first week welcoming our new students and staff whilst joining with students, staff and families as they form new friendships and catch up with old friends. I can assure everyone that 2012 will provide our students with a diverse range of high quality learning experiences, allowing them to develop as great people who are able to make our world an even better place. OUTSTANDING YEAR 12 RESULTS As you can see from the front page of our newsletter, we are thrilled with the results achieved by our Class of 2011. Consequently, we can continue to be justifiably proud of Frankston High School‘s outstanding reputation as a high performing academic school of excellence.

Highlights other than those featured on our front page include:- 21% of students received an A+ or A grade in their assessments.

7% of students achieved study scores over 40, which

places Frankston High School equal 9th of Metropolitan Government Co-educational and Non-select Entry schools.

A median study score of 31 which indicates a typical

student at Frankston High School has achieved study scores above the state average. This was the top result for all Government Schools on the Mornington Peninsula.

The many students who were able to reach their full

potential as a result of their commitment to their studies and the outstanding teaching at Frankston High School.

The dedication of our outstanding Senior teachers who

generously supported our students to achieve such excellent results.

These results reaffirm Frankston High School as one of the leading schools in the state. UNIVERSITY PLACEMENTS It is a great pleasure to report that following the first round university offers, 95% of our Year 12 students who applied for tertiary study have received an offer. We anticipate that after second round offers, 100% of these students will be proceeding with tertiary courses. This is an outstanding result. Most of these students received their first or second choice. The class of 2011 has been a great inspiration to us all, demonstrating that you can achieve your dreams if you strive to do your best always (Optima Semper!). All students who are progressing onwards with further learning whether by attending a tertiary institution or embarking upon an apprenticeship/traineeship will be assured of a successful, prosperous future because of their passion for lifelong learning. Our students have been inspired to become lifelong learners due to our extremely talented, dedicated teachers who have equipped them with skills to embrace the learning challenges the future holds. Also I would like to thank our parents who have been instrumental in supporting their children in understanding the importance of education and have encouraged them to be actively involved in the wonderful educational opportunities our school has to offer. This combination of outstanding staff, supportive parents and excellent students has enabled our Year 12 class of 2011 to realise their potential. Congratulations to all students in the Year 12 class of 2011. We wish you every success for the future.

WELCOME TO NEW STUDENTS, PARENTS AND FRIENDS Welcome to all new students and their families. You are joining a wonderful school with exceptional teachers who will support you to achieve your best. Frankston High provides a learning community where we all respect and care for each other, always working cooperatively as a team. In addition, our school provides you with magnificent facilities and resources which are yours to use to maximise your learning opportunities. You are among friends who care and support each other. Please don‘t be afraid to ask questions, and students and staff alike will enthusiastically respond to ensure you feel welcome. Staff, students and parents are eager to help you make a successful transition into our school. A MULTI CAMPUS SCHOOL Frankston High School is a multi-campus school. We have two Campus Principals who have responsibility for making decisions regarding the students on their campus. The Principal of the Senior School (VCE Campus) is Ms Helen Wilson and the Principal of the Junior School (Year 7-10 Campus) is Ms Cathy Hogg. HELP ALWAYS AVAILABLE Frankston High School has a commitment to providing all the care and support necessary for each student to do their best and achieve the highest possible learning outcomes. It is important that when families have concerns about their children they contact the relevant staff members immediately to ensure a quick supportive response. I encourage families to maintain open communication with staff members to ensure each student is provided with optimal support. The most appropriate staff members to talk with when you have specific concerns are the classroom teachers, then Assistant/Year Level Coordinators, then Sub-School Coordinators. These are the staff members who have a thorough understanding of the needs of the students in their care. Decisions regarding students are made in partnership with parents and students with careful consideration of what is in the best interests of the students. In addition, we are fortunate to have a Student Wellbeing Coordinator (Mrs Kirsten Bakker) and two Chaplains (Mr Matt Parker and Ms Linda Hughes) who are available to help students and their families with welfare related concerns, and also a Careers Counsellor (Mrs Carolyn Walsh), who is available to counsel students and families in relation to exploring career options. JAMES DAL BEN: TOP IN STATE: VCE MUSIC PERFORMANCE On the last day of school we were informed that our Year 12 graduate student James Dal Ben has been accepted into Top Acts. This phenomenal achievement tells us that James is the top in the state in terms of VCE music performance in guitar. We look forward to celebrating with James as he performs at Top Acts with other exemplary fellow musicians from across the state. James successfully auditioned with fellow student Harrison Wade to complete a 13th year in music at the prestigious Generations in Jazz Academy in Mount Gambier this year. This will provide James and Harrison with the opportunity to showcase their talents across Australia. Both James and Harrison aspire to pursue music careers in the future. We wish them all the very best as they live their dreams.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO KIMBERLY PELLOSIS: YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR It was a privilege for myself and Ms Wilson to attend the Frankston City Council Citizenship Ceremony on Australia Day to celebrate the outstanding contributions of citizens to our premier city. It was a very special occasion because Kimberly Pellosis a recent Year 12 graduate was awarded Young Citizen of the Year. Read the Senior Campus News to discover why Kimi is so deserving of this honour.

L-R: Frankston Mayor Brian Cunial, Young Citizen of the Year (Kimberly Pellosis), Citizen of the Year (Gwen Dearsley) and Australia Day Ambassador (Tom Hafey). RITCHIES I encourage all parents to patronise Ritchies Supermarkets and access a Community Benefits Card, nominating Frankston High School as your preferred beneficiary. Each time you shop at Ritchies you will be actively contributing to your child‘s education by helping us continue to provide high quality resources throughout the school. WINE AND CHEESE EVENING I look forward to meeting our Year 7 parents at the Wine and Cheese Evening on Tuesday 6 March at 7.00 pm in the school hall on the 7 - 10 Campus, and also parents of students new to the school from other year levels on Tuesday 28 February at 7.00 pm in the Junior Resource Centre. I can recommend these nights to new parents, as an informal, social get together with staff and other parents in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. In conclusion, I extend my best wishes to everyone as we embark on another challenging, stimulating year of teaching and learning, where I am sure we will be regularly celebrating the many achievements of our extraordinary students. I encourage all students to become involved in many different aspects of school life, which will enhance their learning experiences and provide wonderful lifelong memories of well spent years at our wonderful school.

John Albiston Principal

IMPORTANT DATES

FEBRUARY

Tue 14 Year 12 Motivation Day

Wed 15 Swimming Sports

Thu 16 Senior Boys & Girls Cricket

Mon 20— Wed 22

Years 7A,7E & 7J Orientation Camp

Mon 20 Years 11 & 12 Parent Information Evening -

7.00 pm, Senior Resource Centre

Thu 21 Senior Sport - Baseball, Softball, Tennis &

Volleyball

Wed 22 - Fri 24

Years 7B,7F & 7K Orientation Camp

Sat 25 HPV Event - Casey Fields

Mon 27— Wed 29

Years 7C,7G & 7L Orientation Camp

Mon 27 Senior School Elevate Education Presentation -

7.00 pm Senior Resource Centre

Tue 28 Parents of New Students to the School

Information Evening - 7.00 pm, Junior Resource Centre

Wed 29 - Fri 2 March

Years 7D & 7H Orientation Camp

SLC Camp

MARCH

Mon 5 Year 11 Geography Hanging Rock Excursion

Tue 6 School Photos

Year 7 Wine & Cheese Information Evening -

7.00 pm, 7 - 10 Campus

Wed 7 Junior & Senior Golf

Fri 9 Year 7 Gardasil & Hepatatis B Immunisation

Wed 15 Swimming Sports

MEETINGS

FEBRUARY

Tue 14 7.30 am Finance

8.00 am Sponsorship & Marketing

7.30 pm PFA

Mon 20 2.00 pm Former Staff & Students

Tue 21 7.00 pm Facilities & Grounds

7.30 pm School Council

MARCH

Tue 6 5.00 pm Education

Wed 7 5.00 pm Chaplaincy AGM (please not change of date)

2011 VCE CERTIFICATE Ms Mindy Fischer

Senior Campus Office

A reminder to all Year 12 2011 students that your VCE Certificate can be collected from the Senior School Office between the hours of 8.00 am and 3.30 pm.

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9. DEECD Employee Member Category To be eligible for election to this category, a person must

be a DEECD employee and either:

a parent of a student at the school, and/or

employed to work at or for the school. 10. Role of School Councillors School Councillors play an important role in decision

making and the management of our school. They donate many hours to the various sub-committees of Council; education, finance, facilities and grounds. Councillors belong to two committees, they also attend monthly council meetings and represent the school at many functions.

SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTION 2012 Mr John Albiston—Principal

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has approved the commencement of the electoral process for the election of School Councillors for 2012. 1. Membership Our School Council consist of six parents, five

members of staff including the Principal, four community members consisting of: one PFA representative, one student representative and two School Council appointed community members.

2. Terms of Office The term of office is for two years with half of the

members retiring each year - but eligible for re-election - three parents and two staff representatives end their term of office at the start of 2012.

3. Retiring School Councillors The following members of School Council, while eligible

for re-election, retire at the end of this month: Parents: Mr Ray Ball, Mr Brian Carte and

Mr Gil Garnier. Staff: Mr Jan Barbour and Mrs Kate Taylor 4. Proposed Timetable for Elections Friday 10 Feb Call for nominees. Friday 17 Feb Nominations close 4.00 pm. Monday 20 Feb Nominations displayed at school. Election held if required. Monday 5 Mar Close of ballot. Votes counted. Tuesday 20 Mar School Council AGM, followed by School Council meeting. 5. Voting If the number of nominations exceeds the vacancies in

either the parent or staff electorates, an election will be necessary. All parents are entitled to vote for parent representatives and can vote for the staff representatives.

6. Methods of Voting There are two ways in which you can record your vote

on the official voting form, during the period Friday 17 February to Friday 5 March at 4.00 pm.

(a) Post your vote to school to arrive by 4.00 pm on Friday 5

March. (b) Vote in person at school at the 7—10 Campus Office,

between 8.00 am and 4.00 pm during the period Friday 17 February to Friday 5 March at 4.00 pm.

7. Nominations of Candidates There are two distinct categories of elected members of

School Council: parent and staff and DEECD employees.

8. Parent Member Category Parents of a student(s) at the school, who are DEECD

employees, are now eligible for election to this category. However, there is a limit on the number of DEECD parent members for a given School Council configuration. (The total of DEECD employee members and DEECD parent members must be less than half of the total number of School Council).

HOMEWORK CLUB Ms Viv Bond

Homework Club Coordinator Homework Club begins on Monday 13 February and is held every Monday and Thursday from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm in the Junior Resource Centre. All welcome.

SCHEDULE 4 Notice of Election and Call for Nominations

An election is to be conducted for members of School Council of

Frankston High School.

The ballot will close at 4.00 pm on Monday 5 March 2012

Nomination forms may be obtained from the school and must

be lodged by 4.00 pm on 17 February 2012.

Following the closing of nominations, a list of the nominations received will be posted at the school. The terms of office, membership categories and number of positions in each membership category open for election are as follows:

If the number of nominations is less than the number of vacancies, a notice to that effect and calling for further nominations will be posted in a prominent position at the school.

John Albiston

Principal

Membership Term of Office Number of Positions

Parent Member 20 March 2012 to

20 March 2014

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DEECD Employee Member

20 March 2012 to

20 March 2014

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The following students are to be congratulated on achieving outstanding ATAR scores of 90 or above:

These results are a reflection of the excellent teachers at Frankston High School. I am full of admiration for the professionalism, motivation and commitment shown by our teachers in ensuring all students maximise their learning outcomes.

SENIOR CAMPUS NEWS

Ms Helen Wilson Senior Campus Principal

I would like to welcome back all students, parents and staff. I look forward to another successful year working with our teachers and students to further improve the learning outcomes of our senior school students. Frankston High School is an exceptional school with a wealth of opportunities presented to students in the areas of: leadership, music, sport, school production, school exchange, overseas tours, Central Australia/Darwin tour, debutante balls, etc. I encourage all students to embrace these opportunities and reap the invaluable rewards and benefits from participating in these activities. A special welcome to the Senior School Administration team: Mrs Maree Granger (Senior Sub School Leader and Year 12 Coordinator) Mrs Ellen D’Ambra (Year 11 Coordinator) Ms Clare Challenger (Assistant Year 12 Coordinator – Monday-Wednesday) Ms Sarah Toovey (Assistant Year 12 Coordinator – Wednesday -Friday) Mr Con Neratzoglou (Assistant Year 11 Coordinator) Mrs Carolyn Walsh (Careers Coordinator) Mrs Sue Robinson (VCAL Coordinator) Mrs Janene Strange (VET Coordinator) Mr Matt Parker (Chaplain) Mr Pat Keane (Senior Resource Centre Coordinator) Ms Mindy Fischer (Senior Campus Office) Mrs Carolyn McIver (Year 11-12 Office Assistant) A special welcome back to Mrs Ellen D‘Ambra who returns to our team after a year‘s leave. Mrs D‘Ambra is an outstanding educational leader and I am looking forward to working with her again. If you have any concerns or questions please do not hesitate to contact any member of the administration team. OUTSTANDING VCE RESULTS I would like to congratulate the Class of 2011 on their outstanding VCE results. In particular, congratulations to Laura Corfield who was the DUX of Year 12 with an ATAR of 99.4. Laura has our sincere best wishes as she embarks on her university studies – a science scholarship program at Monash University, Clayton campus. Congratulations to the following students who received the top study score in these subject areas:

Rosie Ball Pontus LeBlanc

Haydn Barr Jiyeon Lee

Sian Beadle Jessica Price

Astrid Cauchy Jessica Shorten

Xianyang Chen Hamilton Slade

Laura Corfield Rebecca Strange

James Dal Ben Jingshu Sun

Rebecca Erickson Amanda Tan

Emily Fraser Madeleine Tilley

Erin Hill Hong Xu Wan

Victor Lai Meng Yuan Tang

English: Jessica Shorten

English as a Second Language:

Laura Corfield

Food Technology: Yolanda James

French: Madeleine Woodruff

Further Mathematics: Haydn Barr

Health And Human Development:

Amanda Tan

History Revolutions: Rebecca Cerra

Information Technology: Applications

Lachlan Corney Lauder, Kyle Piscopo and Thomas White

Information Technology: Software Development:

Sarah-Jane Gallitz

Japanese: Shui Lim Li

Legal Studies: Rebecca Cerra

Literature Callum Steele

Mathematical Methods (CAS):

Xianyang Chen

Media Studies: Paige Gardner

Music Solo Performance: James Dal Ben

Outdoor and

Environmental Studies:

Laura Scott

Physical Education: Ben Frith

Physics: Jacob Sephton

Psychology: Astrid Cauchy

Specialist Mathematics: Hong Xu Wan

Studio Arts: Madeline Kaio

Visual Communication And Design:

Rica Carao

Accounting: Kali Wong

Art: Laetitia Olivier-Gargano

Biology: Pontus Leblanc

Business Management: Rebecca Strange

Chemistry: Sarah-Jane Gallitz

Design Technology: Tom Debenham

Drama: Ruby Hamer and Jessica Shortean

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A special congratulations to Haydn Barr who received a perfect study score of 50 in Further Maths with Miss Aimee Taylor, and Laura Scott who received a perfect study score of 50 in Outdoor and Environmental Studies with Miss Danielle Mates. I would also like to acknowledge the outstanding support and opportunities given to our Year 12 students by the Year 11 and Year 12 Co-ordinators, the Careers Coordinator, the Chaplain and the Senior Resource Centre. OUTSTANDING VCAL RESULTS Congratulations to our Year 12 VCAL students on their excellent achievements throughout the year. We wish these students all the best as they embark on their career pathway. I would like to acknowledge the excellent support and leadership provided by Mrs Carolyn Walsh (the VCAL Co-ordinator in 2011) and her team of VCAL teachers. CONGRATULATIONS TO KIMBERLY PELLOSIS – FRANKSTON’S YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Mr Albiston and I had the pleasure on Australia Day of attending the Frankston City Council Australia Day awards, where one of our Year 12 students from last year, Kimberly Pellosis, was named Young Citizen of the Year.

Special guests on the day included Australia Day Ambassador and footy legend Tom Hafey, Mr Geoff Shaw MP, State Member for Frankston and Mr Jude Perera, State Member for Cranbourne, Ms Donna Bauer MP, State, Member for Carrum and The Hon Bruce Billson MP, Federal Member for Dunkley.

Kimberly is well deserving of this award. She is an outstanding student of impeccable character and integrity. Kimberly epitomises the school values and motto ―Optima Semper‖ – best always. This is a prestigious award and was decided by a panel of leaders in the Frankston community.

Kimberly is highly committed to giving back to her community (both within the school and the wider community). She has been involved in a variety of programs, including a key role in the School's Student Leadership Council. She is a member of the School's Vision Generation Group, a member of the Executive Council for the Victorian Student Representative Council and a leader of the International Committee. As Leader of the Environmental Committee Kimberly has motivated and inspired students within the school and the wider community to implement sustainability and environmental programs and initiatives.

Kimberly was a finalist in last year's VCAA VCE Achiever awards.

Kimberly plans on studying Science at The University of Melbourne this year and hopes it leads to a career in research particularly in Environmental Science. Kimberly has also been awarded a scholarship to Trinity College at The University of Melbourne. Mayor Brian Cunial said: "Australia Day is a time when we honour people who demonstrate the diversity and depth of personal achievement.'' ''Kimberly Pellosis is an extraordinary woman who epitomises what living in Frankston City is all about."

VCE SEASON OF EXCELLENCE The VCE Season of Excellence is a four month festival showcasing outstanding senior secondary student work from Victorian schools; the festival is managed by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority. Congratulations to James Dal Ben who has been accepted into Top Acts due to his outstanding music performance as part of this festival. Congratulations also to Astrid Cauchy, Ben Leyland and Jenna Greenhill who were shortlisted for Top Designs for their work in media studies. IMPORTANT SENIOR SCHOOL PARENT INFORMATION NIGHTS We have two very important parent information nights that we would like you to note in your calendars. The first is a parent information night on Monday 20 February in the senior resource centre at 7.00 pm. Issues such as VCE and VCAL requirements, assessment, study scores, tertiary selection and parent support will be discussed. The evening is tailored to assist parents of all Year 11 and Year 12 students undertaking VCE and VCAL. The second is a parent information night on Monday 27 February in the Senior Resource Centre at 7.00 pm. This is a session by Elevate Education on study skills with a focus on how parents can assist their children study. Elevate Education present seminars to students, teachers and parents Australia-wide. The feedback we have received from other schools has been outstanding, and we have extended our study skills seminars this year. Elevate Education presented to teachers on Wednesday 1 February on study skills and addressed Year 12 students on ―Study Sensei‖ and ―Time Management‖. These parent information nights are invaluable and I look forward to seeing parents at these two information nights. YEAR 12 MOTIVATION DAY All Year 12 students will be attending a Motivation Day on Tuesday 14 February at Monash University, Peninsula Campus. Students are to meet at the venue at 8.00 am and will be dismissed from the venue at 3.15 pm. Full school uniform must be worn. Thank you to Mrs Granger and Ms Challenger for the organisation of this day. IMPRESSIVE START TO THE YEAR It has been an excellent start to the 2012 school year. The students are motivated and focused and it is pleasing to hear so many positive comments from teachers on their classes. Teachers have been very impressed with the students‘ work ethic in completing homework set during the early commencement week. Students in the senior school should be completing 2-3 hours of homework each night. Students should also be consistently revising their class notes on a regular basis in preparation for assessments. Overall, it has been an outstanding commencement to the term and I sincerely thank all teachers, students and parents for all of their efforts.

I look forward to the year ahead as we continue on our

journey of learning, reflecting the school‘s vision

―together we become purposeful learners‖.

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STUDENT INSURANCE Ms Carolyn Florance - Business Manager

Parents are reminded that DEECD and Frankston High School do not provide personal accident insurance for

students. Parents and Guardians are responsible for the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including transport costs.

Student accident insurance policies are available for purchase through JUA Underwriting (ph 9909 7480).

Parents are also reminded that DEECD and Frankston High School do not provide insurance for personal possessions of any description, including motor vehicles, for damage or theft at school or on the school grounds.

STUDENT SUPERVISION BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL

Please be aware teachers are on duty in the grounds on the 7 -10 Campus from 8.30 am before school and again

until 3.40 pm after school. On the Senior Campus supervision is from 8.00 am before school and until 3.40 pm after school. It is advisable for students to arrive

at school after supervision begins unless they have scheduled class time or a planned activity. Please note some buses leave after the conclusion of yard

duty and students are expected to behave in a responsible manner when in school uniform before and after school. The public often contact Frankston High

School to comment on the excellent behaviour of students in public areas.

STUDENT BELONGINGS Students are advised not to bring expensive belongings to school other than equipment required for learning. Frankston High School Council does not have the authority to reimburse parents or replace students‘ personal belongings that are lost or stolen. For security purposes parents please remind your children to always ensure personal belongings are placed in their lockers and then locked with their padlock.

DROP OFF ZONE

As we are all aware, we have very limited parking in the Frankston High School grounds for parents picking up their children at the end of the school day. If you organise to meet your children in the drop off zone and they are not waiting for you when you arrive, please do not block the passage of cars trying to get through. If all of the unofficial spaces to the sides of the drop off zone are occupied when you arrive, please continue through the centre of the drop off zone, turn left out of the school into Foot Street, proceed down to the roundabout at Baileyana Street and then do a loop back up and around the Towerhill Road roundabout and back into the drop off zone. Thank you for your cooperation with this request. Our preference has always been for parents to park in one of the side streets surrounding the school and wait for children to come to you. Thank you very much to the many parents who already do this. It is much safer for students to be dropped off to school

at the gate of Baileyana Street and then for them to walk across the oval.

WELLBEING TEAM Ms Kirsten Bakker

Student Wellbeing Coordinator The Student Wellbeing Team oversees the wellbeing of

students attending Frankston High School. It is a confidential service available to all students in Years 7 – 12 for counselling, providing advice to students when troubled, and to consult with parents and staff

members.

The Student Wellbeing Coordinator also coordinates and

liaises with welfare personnel, provides access to further educational support, financial support schemes, and access and referral to services outside the school. The Wellbeing Coordinator at Frankston High School is

Ms Kirsten Bakker (available Monday - Thursday). The other members of the Wellbeing Team are the School Chaplains. They are available to students, staff and

parents to provide pastoral care, counselling and many school programs. The School Chaplains at Frankston High School are Mr Matt Parker (available full time) and Ms Linda Hughes (available Monday - Wednesday, and

Friday).

This term the wellbeing team will be re-commencing the Breakfast Club program for Years 7 - 10, every Monday

and Friday at 8:00 am in Room 16. Lunchtime programs are also being offered by various staff members of the school which include games in Room 50 at Monday

lunchtime, Swimming Pool is open each day, Weights Room open Tuesday and Thursday and Planet Shakers Program every Friday on the basketball courts.

Should you require the support of any member of the Wellbeing Team please contact the General Office who will then be able to direct your enquiry.

You can assist the Wellbeing Team by donating any second hand text books or uniform to the General Office.

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WATER MACHINE Mr Brendan McKinnon

Sustainability Coordinator Installation of the Aqua Fill ‗n‘ Go water system occurred over the recent school break in the canteen areas of both campuses.

The systems have been put in place with one main reason in mind, to curb plastic bottle use.

The Environmental Committee of 2011 identified plastic bottles as being a significant environmental concern and took action in identifying possible solutions for the school. The Aqua Fill ‗n‘ Go water system was one result of that process.

The Aqua Fill ‗n‘ Go system looks like a fairly regular vending machine, however a high tech filtration system hidden behind the usual façade makes the water provided by the machine some of the purest available – far more pure than bottled water provided by soft drink companies.

The machine has no cup or bottle dispenser; in an effort to make plastic bottles a thing of the past users will need a 600 ml or 1 litre bottle of their own that can be refilled and reused over and over again.

The water provided by the machine is also far cheaper than regular bottled water at $1.00 a litre. Students will be able to use coins as normal to make a purchase, or in coming weeks there will be a recharge card system made available. A dollar amount placed on the card will give a student access to the machine until the amount on the card is exhausted. At this point the card can be recharged or ‗topped up‘. The card can only be used for the Aqua Fill ‗n‘ Go system.

Further in keeping with environmental principles held by Frankston High School, the Aqua Fill ‗n‘ Go systems have been de-lamped, reducing their energy consumption.

Twenty percent of money made by the machines is fed back into the school.

Some notes about plastic bottles:

Plastic bottles use a lot of fossil fuels and pollute the

environment.

All Australian-made water bottles — brands including Mount Franklin, Pump, Peats Ridge or Cool Ridge — are manufactured entirely with virgin plastic, or PET, from non-renewable oil and gas.

If you fill a plastic bottle a quarter of the way up with oil

that is how much oil was needed to make the bottle.

Only 1 in 6 plastic bottles purchased makes it to the recycling bin.

The rest end up at the rubbish tip. Landfills are drowning

in plastic waste. 60 million plastic bottles end up in landfills each day.

Plastic Bottles take 1000 years to disintegrate.

For further information, or to find out more about what Frankston High School is doing to be sustainable, join sustainabilityfhs@groups.facebook.com

SCHOOL PHOTO

DAY Our school photo day will be on Tuesday 6 March this year. Students will receive an information package. Please read all the information carefully. Students will also receive a timetable of when their class photo will be taken. On this date all students are required to be in full summer uniform and have neat hair.

invite you to a

Easter Shopping Tour

Focusing on chocolate outlets

24 MARCH 2012

Tell your friends and families

Please phone Beth Mates on 0418 500 167

to register your interest.

IMMUNISATION DATES 2012 Mrs Christine Dawe - First Aid Attendant

Please note the 2012 immunisation dates, which are provided by the Frankston City Council, are as follows: YEAR 7 STUDENTS

YEAR 10 STUDENTS

Date and Time All Students

Friday 11 May Boostrix

Date and Time Girls Boys

Friday 9 March Gardasil/Hepatatis B Hepatatis B

Friday 11 May Gardasil/Chicken Pox Chicken Pox

Friday 7 September Gardasil/Hepatatis B Hepatatis B

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WORLD CHALLENGE: ACCLIMATIZATION PHASE

Glen Clancy - Year 12 Late in 2011 a group of students and staff left Frankston High School to embark on ‗a journey of life‘ by travelling to the developing countries of Cambodia and Vietnam.

While the first few days in Cambodia were spent becoming accustomed to the sights, sounds and smells of this extraordinary country, it was also the time that all members of the group became familiar with the responsibilities of budgeting for the group‘s food, accommodation and transportation needs. The thing that struck the group as we touched down was the wall of heat and humidity which hit us – it took some getting used to.

During this ‗acclimatization phase‘, we explored the city of Phnom Penh and experienced the rich culture, eating food from street vendors as stray dogs walked between our legs! We visited the Royal Palace, enjoying the spectacular architecture, and were incredibly moved when we visited S21 and the ‗Killing Fields‘, gaining an even deeper understanding of the human atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge.

There will be more articles about our world challenge trip in future issues of the newsletter.

TEMPORARY HELIPAD TO BE CONSTRUCTED

AT DELACOMBE PARK

Peninsula Health will be constructing a multi-storey car parking complex at Frankston Hospital. In order to build the complex, the Ambulance Victoria helipad will be temporarily relocated to Delacombe Park for a maximum period of 12 months (behind the Frankston South Recreation Centre). On average the helipad is used less than once a week to transport critical patients and extremely ill babies to city hospitals. The infrequent nature of these flights will mean minimal disruption to the Delacombe Park area. Construction of the temporary helipad has commenced where an access road and additional infrastructure will be put in place to make the area safe for the Air Ambulance to land. The helipad will return to Frankston Hospital once the first stage of the car parking complex is complete and the park will return to its normal use. Parents are requested to inform their children that they are required to stay well away from the helipad site at all times. Please note, Helicopters create much noise and a decent breeze upon landing and taking off.

SEEKING HOST FAMILIES Mrs Anne Thomson

Community Liaison Coordinator We have our annual visit from our sister schools in Osaka happening again in March this year and we are urgently seeking 48 host families from Frankston High School to host these Japanese students. They are 16 years old and do not need their own room. Your child does not have to study Japanese to host a student. Past host families have found the experience rewarding and enjoyable. A fee of $20 a day will be paid to each family to contribute towards guest expenses. The Osaka dates are as follows: Osaka High School (Co-ed): 14 March - 21 March (7 nights) Osaka Seikei High School (all girls) : 22 March - 1 April (10 nights) Please email Anne Thomson athomso@fhs.vic.edu.au or

phone 0409 835 541 for further information.

ARE YOU AN ACCOUNTANT? Ms Suzanne Caldwell - Assistant Principal

The Frankston High School Chaplaincy Committee is seeking the voluntary services of an accountant or retired accountant to audit the Chaplaincy financial records. The work would take approximately two to three hours and would need to be completed in February. If you are able to assist please contact Suzanne Caldwell at school on 9783 7955 or email office@fhs.vic.edu.au

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS WITH

CHILDREN COMMENCING YEAR 7 IN 2012

Mr Glenn Davey - Finance Officer EDUCATION MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE (EMA): The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is provided by the Victorian Government to low-income families to help with education-related costs.

If you have a child under 16, and hold a valid Health Care Card, Pension Card, or are a foster parent, you may be eligible to receive the EMA. The allowance is split evenly between the parent and the school, and is paid in two instalments, one in March and one in August. The parent portion is often used for uniforms and excursions, while the school portion may be used for expenses such as textbooks, stationery and special programs. You can elect to have the parent portion of the EMA paid into your nominated bank account or receive a cheque.

In 2012, the total annual amount is $235.00 for primary students and $470.00 for secondary students – these amounts are split evenly between the parents/guardians and the school.

EMA forms can be collected from the Finance Office and need to be completed by 28 February 2012 to ensure

your entitled payment is received.

BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE-SAVER PLUS MATCHED SAVINGS PROGRAM

HELPING VICTORIANS SAVE

Saver Plus is a nationally recognised program that pays people $1.00 for every $1.00 you save (up to $500.00) to

help pay for education. By joining Saver Plus you could receive $500.00 to help pay for school items like computers, community activities, books and uniforms.

The program is Australia‘s first matched savings program, designed to help families achieve a savings goal, establish a long-term saving habit and pay for education. It has

been recognised by the government and received a Prime Minister‘s award. To be eligible you must have:

A child attending school in 2011-2012, or be intending

to attend vocational training yourself in 2011-2012.

A current health care card or pension card and

Regular form of paid employment (yourself or partner).

Please contact Kelly Clem at Brotherhood of St Laurence

on 8781 5937 or email kclem@bsl.org.au for more information.

MATHS AT FRANKSTON HIGH SCHOOL IN 2012

Mr Andrew Watson - Head of Mathematics MYMATHS ONLINE (YEAR 7-12) The school has again this year subscribed to the web based tutorial service www.mymathsonline.com.au The site allows students to access this fantastic resource both at school and home to review and consolidate important concepts covered in class. Teachers may also use the site to set and monitor the completion of online homework at particular times during the year. Log-in and password details will be available from classroom teachers shortly. CAS CALCULATORS (YEAR 10-12) It is vitally important that all Year 10-12 students have a TiNspire CAS calculator to start the year with. The only exception is Year 11 Foundation Maths students. The school has organised a discounted price of $185.00 from Calculator King for the new colour screen model (CX). This calculator can be purchased by visiting their web site www.calculatorking.com.au, and searching for the calculator (Code TINSCX). Enter the Coupon Code FRANKSTON at the online checkout for the discounted price. Alternatively contact the store directly on 9696 3366. The school has a limited number of the older model Ti-Nspire ClickPad calculators that may be purchased second hand for $90.00. While these calculators are out of official warranty, the school will be able to provide a replacement should the calculator‘s operating system fail during the student‘s time at the school. The funds raised from this scheme will be used to purchase newer calculators for class sets to be used with Years 7-9 students as this tool becomes even more important in years to come. Please contact myself or your child‘s classroom teacher for more information regarding the calculator. MATH MATES (YEAR 7 & 8) We are continuing the Math Mates homework program at Year 7 & 8. All students are required to submit the weekly skills consolidation sheet with a parent or guardian signature. This year for the first time, there will be a formal class test on these skills at the end of each term. HOMEWORK HELP AND SENIOR MATHS TUTORIAL ASSISTANCE (YEAR 7 & 12) Experienced maths teachers are on hand at the following times to help students outside of class hours with their mathematics: Junior School – Monday and Thursday, 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm, in the Junior Resource Centre. Senior School – Monday to Thursday, Lunchtime, Room 307 Senior School – Year 12 Math Methods Enhancement class, Friday Lunchtime, Room 307.

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE AT FRANKSTON HIGH SCHOOL

Ms Lu’isa Kaitu’u - ESL Coordinator Congratulations to our 2011 ESL students, many of whom achieved excellent VCE results. These included: Laura Corfield, dux of FHS, with an ATAR of 99.4; Kimi Pellosis, winner of the State VCE Achiever Award, and 25% of Frankston High School ESL students achieving a study score of 40+ in ESL, placing them in the top 9% of the state in the subject.

Welcome (or welcome back!) to the approximately 50 students in the ESL program from Years 9 – 12 in 2012. We encourage you to practise your English at every opportunity, get involved in the great range of extra-curricula programs that Frankston High School offers and do your best in all of your subjects.

Let's look forward to another fun and successful year in ESL!

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continue reducing our printing and paper usage. We provide an email subscription service to distribute our newsletter, important information which provides parents of upcoming events and activities at Frankston High School. We ask all families to consider subscribing to this service.

Alternatively you can receive a hard copy of the newsletter in the post. If you choose to now have your newsletter via email please log on to our website at www.fhs.vic.edu au and subscribe. If you no longer require to have your newsletter posted, please make contact with the General Office via email at office@fhs.vic.edu.au or phone on 9783 7955.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Ms Jess Bambridge - SLC Coordinator

Congratulations again to the following students who have been voted by their peers and teachers to receive a position as school captain for 2012: Hannah Vale – School Captain

Mitchell Sheather – School Captain Sarah Astone – Deputy School Captain Tim Eric – Deputy School Captain Our captains have attended Lord and Ladies Somers Camp over the holidays and are full of exciting plans and vision for the future. They have officially welcomed each of our year levels back to school and are in planning for the upcoming SLC camp. SLC CAMP The current Student Leadership Team will be attending Phillip Island Adventure Resort for their annual camp and strategic planning session very soon. Sixty students from Years 8 – 12 will be attending the camp and permission forms will be sent home this week. Stay tuned for the next newsletter which will be full of exciting plans and goals for the year! NEW RECRUITMENT FOR THE SLC Currently Frankston High School Student Leadership Council has sufficient members for camp, however, will be looking at receiving applications for new membership from Years 8 – 12 in early March. Year 7 students are encouraged to ‗settle into‘ Term 1 and will be invited to apply for the SLC early Term 2. Any enquiries can be directed to Mrs Bambridge on the 7-10 Campus.

SECOND HAND SCHOOL BOOKS AVAILABLE

Mrs Anne Thomson Community Liaison Coordinator

The following second hand school books are still available for sale: Year 7: Alex Jackson, Skellig, Hai 2 and Touche 1 & 2. Year 8: Falling from Grace, The Outsiders, Hai 3 & 4 and Touche 3 & 4. Year 9: The Girl Who Married a Fly, The Running Man and Maths Dimensions 9. Year 10: Romeo and Juliet, Maths Dimensions 10 and Outdoor & Environmental Studies. Year 11: Biology 1&2, Outdoor & Environmental Studies, Health & Human Development, Psychology and Physics.

Email Anne Thomson athomso@fhs.vic.edu.au or 0409 835 541 for enquiries.

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Frankston High School Chaplaincy Committee

presents an evening with

Simon McKeon

2011 Australian of the Year

a prominent investment banker a record breaking yachtsman a supporter of multiple Australian

and international charities

Wednesday 2 May 2012

6.30 pm for a 7.00 pm start

at The Peninsula Golf Club

Please put this date in your diary

LEARN GREEK AT FRANKSTON HIGH SCHOOL (7 - 10 CAMPUS)

Did you know that almost 25% of the English language

derives from Greek?

The Frankston Greek Community is conducting classes in Modern Greek

every Friday evening from 5.00 pm - 7:30 pm.

The syllabus is approved by the Victorian Department of Education and is taught by

qualified teachers. Classes range from Preparatory to Year 10. Students from parents of Greek or non-Greek

background are welcome. Students who complete Year 10 are eligible to undertake VCE Modern Greek.

Enrolments for the school year 2012

are now open.

The fees are: $350.00 pa for the first child, $250.00 each for the second and third child,

and free for any additional children in the same family.

For more details contact Con Demopoulos (Principal) at 97874869 or 0438874868

or just arrive on a Friday at 4:45pm at Frankston High School

7 - 10 Campus, Rooms 51 & 52 (behind the Hall).

Classes commence Friday 10 February.

YEAR 7 WINE AND CHEESE NIGHT

The Frankston School Council invites

All Year 7 Parents to our Annual Wine & Cheese Night

Tuesday 6 March 2012 7.00 pm

in the School Hall

to welcome you to our school and to give you the chance to meet the parents of other

Year 7 students.

We will let you know of our plans for 2012

and the opportunities for you to be involved with our school.

Year 7 Tutorial teachers will be present.

Please RSVP via the orange letter in the orientation pack by Monday 20 February

Looking forward to seeing you there

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*PERSONAL TRAINING *GYMNASIUM *CARDIO TV STUDIO *GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES *NATURAL MINERAL WATER HEATED POOL & SPA *SAUNA & STEAM *CHILDCARE

When you join we will donate $50.00 to Frankston High School and you will save $100.00 off enrolment and 25% off all membership fees. As a special bonus you can book in to see a Personal Trainer for an initial health check and program start. This allows adults to have a safe and effective gym program for only $39.00.

Please note students need to pay an additional $19.00 should they choose to use the weight room to ensure they are provided with an adequate health check and program start. This voucher allows you to utilise all other facilities and classes at no extra cost. The cost of this voucher will be taken off your joining fee when you join. After payment of $15.00 at Frankston High School your pass will be stamped and validated, you can then proceed to Core Health Club and receive your 1 month trial for $15.00.

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Sunday 18 March 8.00 am - 12.00 pm

Your help is needed please!

On Sunday 18 March the Grounds Committee is holding a working bee from 8:00 am until 12 noon. We are aiming to try and plant up the garden area around the new Science building on Senior Campus as well as

finish some small painting jobs to help spruce up the 7 - 10 Campus. Our working bees are extraordinarily productive. The work completed makes such a difference to the grounds and facilities. The participants are always very friendly and welcoming. It is also a wonderful

opportunity to meet other parents in the Frankston High School Community. The school has some gardening tools but it is always helpful if working bee members can bring their own as

well. We will be mulching, planting as well as general tidying up of the grounds. Wheel barrows, shovels, secateurs and clippers would be particularly useful.

At the end of the working bee there will be a light thank you lunch provided for all the people who have donated their time to assist in this activity.

Please register on line at www.fhs.vic.edu.au if you are able to attend the working bee. Alternatively telephone the General Office, or email office@fhs.vic.edu.au by Thursday 15 March 2012.

Thanks Lee Anne Smith

UNIFORM SHOP Mrs Karen Talbot-Walsh [Manager]

TELEPHONE 9770 0084 (SHOP)

PLEASE NOTE: Saturday 10 March

Uniform Shop will be closed for Labour Day long weekend.

TRADING HOURS

Thursday 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm 3.00 pm - 4.00 pm

7.30 pm - 8.30 pm

Saturday 10.00 am - 12.00 noon

WORKING BEES 2012

Term 1 (see above details)

Sunday 18 March 8.00 am - 12.00 pm

Term 2 Sunday 3 June

8.00 am - 12.00 pm

Term 3 Sunday 9 September 8.00 am - 12.00 pm

Term 4 Twilight Working Bee

Thursday 22 November 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm

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YEAR 7 – 10 CAMPUS – CANTEEN PRICE LIST – TERM 1 2012

Cold Food: Ice Creams:

Sandwiches: Calippo $0.90

(Fresh Daily - Bakery - Wholemeal Bread) Icy Twist $1.00

Vegemite $2.50 Cyclone $1.70

Ham $2.90 Paddle Pops (Rainbow/Choc/Ban) $1.20

Egg and Lettuce $3.30 Sunny Boys $1.00

Roast Chicken and Avocado $3.90 (Orange/Cola/Lemonade/Raspberry)

Plain Salad $3.50 Frozen Yoghurt $1.50

(Tomato, Lettuce, Cucumber, Carrot & Beetroot) Chocolate Shake Cup $2.00

Extras: Cakes & Biscuits:

Tomato $0.40 Iced Apple Cake $2.20

Cheese, Leg Ham, Avocado $0.50 Vanilla Slice $2.20

Roast Chicken $1.00 Hedgehog Slice $2.20

Rolls 0.20 extra Caramel Slice $2.20

Toasted 0.20 extra Gingerbread Man $1.20

Sushi $2.00 Choc Chip Cookie $1.20

California or Tuna Tiny Teddies $0.50

Hot Food: Drinks:

Nachos $2.70 Just Juice box $1.50

Chicken Goujons $0.30 Berri Apple Juice 350ml $2.00

Fantastic Noodles $2.20 Breakfast Juice 500ml $2.80

Tenderloin & Salad Roll $3.00 Five Fruits 500ml $2.80

(with Lettuce/Tomato/Mayo) Big M 250ml (Straw/Choc) $2.00

Sweet Chilli Tenderloin Roll $3.00 Big M 600ml (Straw/Choc/Ban) $3.00

Fish and Chips $4.50 Dare Iced Coffee 500ml $3.00

Hot Dog $2.50 Water – Mt. Franklin $2.00

Patties Beef Pie $3.20 Vitamin Water $3.20

Patties Sausage Roll $2.50 Iced Tea 500ml $3.00

Vegetable Pastie $3.30 Iced Tea 250ml $2.00

Pizza Slab (Hawaiian/Marg) $2.50 Quenches $3.00

Bucket of Hot Chips $2.50 Soft Drink Cans $2.00

Potato Gems $2.70 (Coke Zero/Diet Coke/Sprite)

Potato Wedges $2.70 Mineral Water: Cans $2.00

Potato Cake $1.00 Bottle $3.00

Hash Brown $1.00 Up & Go (Choc/Straw/Ban/Van) $2.00

Dim Sim $1.00

Spring Roll $2.00 Terms 2 & 3:

Chicko Roll $2.00 Hot Chocolate $1.50

Corn Jack $1.50 Lasagne/Spag. Bol. $3.00

Tomato Sauce $0.20

Sour Cream $0.30 Recess Only:

Sweet Chilli Sauce $0.30 Egg & Bacon Muffin $3.00

Gravy (Chips/Gems/Wedges) $0.50 Hot Jam Donuts $1.00

Gravy (potato Cakes/Goujons) $0.30

Other:

Terms 1 & 4: Red Rock Deli Chips $2.00

Yoghurt (Assorted) $2.00 Mammee Noodle Snacks $0.50

Salad Bowl $3.00 Eclipse Sugar Free Mints $2.00

Fresh Fruit Salad $3.00

Seasonal Fruit – Apples, Bananas etc. *Watch out for our Weekly Specials

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SENIOR CAMPUS – CANTEEN PRICE LIST – TERM 1 2012

Cold Food: Ice Creams:

Sandwiches: $3.20 -$4.50 Lemonade Icy Poles $1.00

Wraps - Half from $3.20 Sunny Boys $1.00

Fruit Salad $3.20 Frozen Yoghurt $2.00

Salads $3.20 Calippo $1.00

Yoghurt & Berries $2.60 Thick Shake Paddle Pop $2.20

Paddle Pop Icy Poles $1.30

Hot Food:

Chicken Burger $3.60 Drinks:

Sweet Chilli Roll $3.60 Big M 600ml $3.00

Vegie Burger $3.60 Big M 250ml $2.00

Toasted Sandwich $2.80 Water $1.60-$3.00

Pasta Bolognaise $3.60 Cans $2.20

Fried Rice Chicken $3.60 Bottles 600mls $3.20

Croissants - Ham & Cheese $2.60 Coke Diet

Hot Dogs $2.60 Coke Zero

Pizza Ham & Pineapple $1.40 Sprite Zero

Chips & Gravy $3.00 Juice - Berri 350mls $2.50

Wedges & Sour Cream $3.20 Iced Tea $3.20

Potato Cakes $1.00 Green Tea $3.20

Hash Browns $1.00 Just Juice $1.60

Noodles - Beef or Chicken $2.40 Coffee $1.60

Sausage Roll & Sauce $2.60 Hot Chocolate $1.60

Spring $2.20 Up and Go $2.00

Snacks: Extras:

Cakes & Slices $1.20-$2.50 Plastic Cutlery $0.10

Biscuits $0.70-$2.00 Tomato Sauce $0.10

Chips $2.20 (unless included with meal)

Health Bars $2.00

Nuts $0.90

Apple Cakes $2.50

Tiny Teddy's $0.70

Stationery:

We also sell assorted stationery items

*Prices subject to change