Telephone: 9488 1900 • Fax: 9481 6135 •
fitzroy.hs@edumail.vic.gov.au • Falconer Street NORTH FITZROY 3068
Indigo/SapphireJet Scarlet (Post Compulsory) |
|
|
|
|
Telephone: 9488 1900 • Fax: 9481 6135 •
fitzroy.hs@edumail.vic.gov.au • Falconer Street NORTH FITZROY 3068
|
||||
| Our TeamsIndigo/SapphireJet Scarlet (Post Compulsory) |
||||
|
|
LATEST NEWS
Click on the following links to access:
December 2011Orientation Day – Tuesday December 13On December 13 we will be running an Orientation program for the 2012 year 7 class. As in past years students in year 8 will not be required to attend. November 2011
Principal's Report - 18 November 2011WeR1 Sayings - some people we talked to….. This is a collaborative project with the National Gallery of Victoria, Fitzroy High School and the Queens Parade Traders’ Association. It is part of the National Gallery of Victoria’s Youth Access, WeR1 project which is a three year project, funded by VicHealth, Arts About Us to promote cultural diversity in Victoria. 21 Fitzroy High School students from years 7 to 10 participated in a twelve week project. Working with a range of culturally diverse artists, students were encouraged to think about ways of reducing race-based discrimination and racial stereo-typing. For the duration of the project the WeR1 participants collected sayings from their families and members of their community with the aim of sharing and connecting with others and keeping ‘sayings’ and cultural knowledge alive. This exhibition, SAYINGS – some people we talked to is the result of their endeavours. The launch of the project is on Thursday 1 December, 5.30pm-7.00pm at 113 Queen’s Parade Clifton Hill. Students’ work will be on display in shop windows along Queens Parade from 1 December to 7 December 2011. If you are in the area, drop by and have a look. My heartfelt thanks to all the project sponsors, and especially the National Gallery of Victoria and the Queens Parade Traders Association, for making this event possible. It has been a wonderful experience for our students. Pauline Rice Principal's Report - 4 November 2011Last Day Year 12
Last Wednesday, our Year 12s finished the formal part of their final year of schooling. The day marked another important milestone for them – their progression from secondary school students to young, independent adults. Much is written in the media about ‘muck up day’ but the last school day for our Year 12s was a celebration, a chance to have fun together and an opportunity for the school to say farewell and good luck. The day began with breakfast that was followed by games – donut eating contests, sack and three legged races were keenly fought amongst the participants. The games culminated in a staff versus student basketball goal shooting contest, won by the students. A jumping castle provided students and staff with the opportunity to display their gymnastic talents. Thank you to the year 12s for participating in the end of year celebration without incident and to all the staff who both joined in the fun and games and who worked hard to make the event possible. Throughout their years at Fitzroy High School, our year 12s have achieved distinction in many different areas and have been involved in a huge range of activities. When they were in year 7 they competed in Zones swimming finals winning four gold medals and breaking three records, they competed in zone athletics winning gold, they played football and hockey and while not always winning, played as a team, gave their all and conducted themselves with impeccable sportsmanship. They wrote about their experiences on camps and excursions, about visitors to the school who broadened their world. They made connections with primary students in music and other areas. In the years that followed, they participated in many more events and activities, always conducting themselves as fine ambassadors for our school. Congratulations to our 2011 Valedictorian, Nikkola M B, who from year 7 has been a quiet achiever. Nikkola has always enjoyed writing - in year 7 she was a finalist in the Age Ultimate Story writing competition and in later years she was an active participant in the poetry projects. Nikkola was a vital member of a team of students who act as school ambassadors in a range of community events. She played an important role in representing students in our focus to improve the way we deliver teaching and learning in the school. Nikkola is also a Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholar, a program run by the University of Melbourne for high achieving students. Her contribution to the school has been exemplary. Nikkola also won prizes in English/Literature and Humanities. Prizes in the following areas were awarded to students:
I congratulate all prizewinners on their fine efforts in these areas. On days such as these, and when students receive their ATAR scores after the exam period, I think about what success really means. Our intent as a school is for all students to achieve the best possible outcomes and to be autonomous and self-motivated learners. This does not necessarily mean prizes and high ATAR scores. To me, success means that every student who leaves Fitzroy High School has a pathway of their choosing to employment, further education or training and a capacity to make considered choices in their lives. Every day I see students achieving in areas of academic, sporting, social and personal development. I see their capacity to be thoughtful, reflective, sensitive people and I know that they are successful in a broader sense than only academic achievement. I am proud of them. I know they will be successful in their life’s pursuits and be active contributors to their communities. The poet e.e Cummings wrote ‘It takes courage to be who you really are’. I remember one student’s response when I asked him what is was like being a student at Fitzroy High School. He said to me “At Fitzroy High School, you can be who you want to be, not who the teachers think you should be”. To all our graduating Year 12s, I wish them courage in the next phase of their lives - the courage to be who they are, to strive to reach their potential. I wish every one of them, the very best of all that life has to offer. Pauline Rice 2012 VCE Subject Selection BookletClick on the following link to access the 2012 VCE Subject Selection BookletTop Arts - 2011
Over the next three months the exhibition will be open to the public at the Ian Potter centre Fed. Square, and it really is a show not to be missed. When you go make sure to vote on the people's choice award... I don't think I need to tell you which one should win. Travis McKenzie - Studio Art teacher |
Telephone:
9488 1900 • Fax: 9481 6135 • fitzroy.hs@edumail.vic.gov.au •
Falconer Street NORTH FITZROY 3068 |
