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Fairhills High School was established in 1973 in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Fairhills High School is a medium sized, co-educational secondary school with a current population of approximately 400 students, a teaching staff EFT of 28.2 and an education support staff (ES) EFT of 13.2.
The school prides itself on the contribution it makes to its local community through the provision of excellent educational opportunities for young people and works collaboratively with local schools to further enhance the opportunities for all Knox students.
With a Student Family Occupation Education index of 0.46, our Fairhills community can be described as medium socio-economic with a typical mixture of professional, skilled and semi-skilled employment. Unemployed and low-income households form a small but important factor in our educational provision for the community.
The school believes strongly in a student-centred learning environment and is committed to improving outcomes for all students.
The school operates two sub schools, the Middle School (Years 7-9) and the Senior School (Years 10-12). Each sub school is overseen by an Assistant Principal who is responsible for creating a learning environment that is supportive, orderly and has high expectations of all.
There is a strong, consistent and positive whole school approach to wellbeing and student management.
School Vision
`Inspiring and empowering members of our school community to achieve their full potential in an inclusive and supportive environment.¿
School Philosophy
Fairhills High School is a learning community for all. It is the school¿s duty to provide every student with the learning environment to thrive.
Our values ensure we build and maintain respectful and positive relationships. The School Wide Positive Behaviour Framework, high expectations of community members and consistency of teaching practices via the FHS instructional model enables a supportive and orderly learning environment for our students.
We focus on innovative and engaging learning strategies that capture each student¿s interests at their point of need.
Through our personal growth programs our students are given the necessary learning and life skills to overcome any obstacles they will face at school and beyond.
Our Approach to Creating a Positive Learning Environment
The school has developed and embedded an instructional model in all learning environments. The `LEARN model¿ and our School-Wide Positive Behaviours Matrix supports all students to learn and grow in a supportive and orderly learning environment.
In 2023 the Attitudes to School Survey reflected the improvements the school has implemented, with all framework factors e.g. school connectedness & stimulated learning, being above state average.
Curriculum
The school provides an inspiring curriculum based on the VCAA and Victorian Curriculum. Students in Year 7 and 8 experience a core curriculum based around eight learning areas and participate in the music instrumental program. In Year 9 and 10 over 65% of the course is elective based.
Year 7-9 students participate in comprehensive self-development programs so they can thrive at school and beyond.
Early start VCE is accessible for Year 10 students who are achieving at a high level. In Year 11 and 12 we offer a wide range of VCE units and VET programs.
Facilities
Fairhills High School has a Flexible Learning Centre and a double court Sports Stadium. In addition, the KIOSC Trade Training Centre has been established by the six Knox schools in partnership with Swinburne University at their Knox university site.
In 2024, a state-of-the-art STEM & Senior Learning Centre and music hub opened for learning.
www.fairhillshs.vic.edu.au
