Community NewsPrint Making workshops at Spacecraft Studio
By Fitzroy High School on Nov 30, 2022 03:12 pm
In November students participated in a four-day print making workshop at Space Craft studio in Footscray. The workshops focused on students creating and making unique designs with an emphasis on sustainable fashion and upcycling.
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Wurun Senior Campus: multi award winner!
By Linda Mitchell on Nov 30, 2022 01:26 pm
Over the past two months, our new Wurun Senior Campus has won two architectural awards. The first was the best new secondary school from the Victorian Schools Building Authority. The second was the Learning Environments Australasia (VIC & TAS) New Educational Campus award as well as a Special Commendation. We want to acknowledge the two...
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Year 10 Leaving Speech from Year 10 Farewell assembly
By Fitzroy High School on Nov 30, 2022 01:20 pm
Something that very few of you know about me is that I was originally meant to go to a private school in the country. However, I did not even need to look at the school to know that it was not for me. Once my parents and I came to the agreement that I wanted...
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FHS Arts Party
By Fitzroy High School on Nov 30, 2022 01:05 pm
On Friday November 18th the FHS community gathered for a celebration of out students’ artistic talents across, Music, Media, Art, Drama and Design. James stoked up the wood fire oven and pizza was enjoyed by all!
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End of Year 12 Celebrations
By Fitzroy High School on Nov 24, 2022 10:39 am
Wednesday 19th October marked the festivities for approximately 200 Year 12 graduates from Wurun Senior Campus. Here are some highlights from this unique day: The group met at Collingwood College for a breakfast hosted by VET Hospitality students. We had whole group photos and were then escorted to the theatre where we found buckets of...
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Senior VCAL Micro-Enterprise Unit
By Fitzroy High School on Nov 24, 2022 10:31 am
Our Senior VCAL students wrapped up their Micro-Enterprise Unit through meeting with students from two other schools to share business concepts and reflect on learning from the unit. VCAL students from the Northern College of Arts & Technology (NCAT) and Sydney Road Community School visited Wurun toward the end of Term 4, and worked collaboratively...
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Senior VCAL Short-Film Project
By Fitzroy High School on Nov 24, 2022 10:29 am
Our Senior VCAL students have now completed their short-film focusing on positive ageing and tacking ageism. The film has been submitted to the United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing global platform and can be viewed via the following link: https://youtu.be/1JzIGy5FLag Congratulations to our amazing Senior VCAL cohort for working hard to complete a highly professional...
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Intermediate VCAL Cooking
By Fitzroy High School on Nov 24, 2022 09:56 am
Our intermediate VCAL students worked collaboratively to design, cook and serve a fantastic array of Middle Eastern delights including curries, falafel, dips and sweets. Staff and students across the campus came together to enjoy the feast, presented magnificently by our students. Students also designed and made mosaic trays, which were on display at the event....
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STOP PRESS! DISCO DELAY! NEW DATE!
By Fitzroy High School on Nov 23, 2022 01:13 pm
STOP PRESS! DISCO DELAY! NEW DATE! Dear Fitzroy High Community, our leading disco organiser ran down a flight of steps (and kept going) and is currently recovering, and won’t be in dancing shoes for a few weeks. For that and a couple of other reasons, we’ve decided to hold the disco over to START 2023 WITH A BANG! The...
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Taming Teen Anxiety – Upcoming Free Webinar for Yarra Parents
By Fitzroy High School on Nov 23, 2022 01:12 pm
Please find attached details on the upcoming free online Taming Teen Anxiety webinar that Yarra Services are running this term for Yarra parents. Webinar is on next Tue 29th Nov 7:15 – 8:30pm. Register and find out moreRegister at bit.ly/taming-teen-anxiety
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Student Representative Team finalised!
By Fitzroy High School on Nov 20, 2022 07:36 pm
After an incredibly competitive interview process, the 2022 Fitzroy High School Student Representative Team has been finalised. All applicants were enthusiastic, well spoken and passionate which made it a very tough job for the interview panel. We want to thank everyone who applied and acknowledge the hard work that they all put in and encourage...
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Gameplan’s summer school holiday programs
By Amanda Portelli on Nov 17, 2022 01:49 pm
Summer Holiday SEL ProgramsAt Gameplan, we strive to support social well-being by assisting children to make rich and lasting connections. We’re pleased to announce the following summer holiday SEL programs run on Jan 18, 19, 20 and 23, 24, 25. BIG Thinkers Game-On! (6-9yo)Our super fun (yet educational!) program is designed to help children learn to...
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City of Yarra Parenting Information Sessions – November and December
By Fitzroy High School on Nov 11, 2022 12:20 pm
Hello from the Parenting Education team, Please find attached fliers for sessions being held at Yarra during November/ December. Level Playground – Ways to Play is an in person event to promote gender equality through play based learning and will be held at the Jack Dyer Pavillion, Citizens Park, Highett Street, Richmond on Thursday 17 November...
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Artisan Market stall holders in need
By Fitzroy High School on Nov 11, 2022 10:18 am
Hi there lovely FHS families, I am putting the call out for a new Artisan Market at the Lomond Hotel in Brunswick East. Sunday 4th December 10am – 3pm. Stalls $50 – limited availability. There’ll be brunch and a gospel band at the pub and an acoustic guitarist out in the big beer garden where the...
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New term dates for 2026
By Fitzroy High School on Nov 10, 2022 09:54 am
The 2026 Victorian government school term dates have been adjusted to give Victorian communities the opportunity to participate more actively in the 2026 Commonwealth Games. School term dates for 2026 to 2030 were announced last year, before Victoria was named host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The games are being held from Tuesday 17 March...
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