1. Year

2. Head of Junior Secondary: Ms Hayley Williamson
Head of Junior Secondary (Years 7 – 9)
Teaching and learning in Junior Secondary
Student wellbeing and pastoral care
Student leadership and personal development
Supportive transition from primary to high school
Linking primary and secondary teachers to ensure seamless curriculum and teaching programs
Fostering strong parental involvement

3. Junior Secondary (Years 7-9) Philosophy
Our philosophy is based upon the provision of a seamless curriculum supported by strong, positive relationships with increased opportunities and improved learning outcomes for students.
Our aim is to maximise student enthusiasm for learning, build self-esteem and resilience so that school and learning is a positive and meaningful experience for all.

4. Junior Secondary provides the link between upper primary and senior secondary, with a focus on:
Trying new subjects
Working with different teaching styles and class groups
Exploring different learning spaces, e.g., science laboratory
Building independence as a learner
Literacy and numeracy

5. Basis for effective family-school partnerships
Partnerships value diversity and can involve other community organisations
Families and schools want the best for their children.
Families and schools value quality teaching and respect teachers’ expertise.
Families are the first and continuing educators of their children.
Family–school partnerships are based on mutual responsibility and respect.

6. So what might parent involvement look like in Junior Secondary?
Communication
Set high expectations
Talk about learning
Talk about school
Use online communication
Know who to contact and how
Engagement
Visit the school for events and activities
Information nights & orientation day parent morning
Assist with homework
Attend parent–teacher meetings
Discuss learning goals/results
Join the P&C of the school
Learning
Attend celebrations and showcases of student work
Participate in workshops about student learning
Create an environment at home to support learning and study
Encourage participation in tutoring etc.
Parenting
Encourage your child’s involvement in events and activities
Talk about the future, e.g. subject choices, occupations
Help to build resilience as a life-long attribute

7. Head of Junior Secondary
Year 7 Leadership Team:
Deputy Principal
Head of Junior Secondary
Year Coordinator
Guidance Counsellors
Julie Tabor
Deputy Principal
Hayley Williamson
Head of Junior Secondary
Mary Campanella
Guidance Counsellor
To be confirmed
Year 7 Deputy
Maree Peppin
Guidance Counsellor

8. Our Student Support Services Team
Drop in and see them in M Block
Jane Vanelli
Head of
Special Education
Sam Green
Chaplain
Joey Judge
Chaplain
Jackie Shiel
Defence
Transition Mentor
Paula Hale
School-based
Youth Health
Nurse
Maree Peppin
Guidance Counsellor
Mary Campanella
Guidance
Counsellor

9. The Role of the Year Coordinator
Year Coordinators play an important role in the success of students at Ferny Grove. From the start of high school until Year 12 Graduation they support the full engagement of students in all facets of school life.
Year Coordinator with cohort until the end of Year 12
Support the personal and emotional development of students
Act as a point of contact with parents in regard to issues that may impact on student wellbeing and success at school.
Provide advice to students and parents on where to go for additional support e.g. Guidance, ‘Chappies’, School Based Youth Health Nurse
Provide opportunities for social development and participation, e.g., camps, social events
Maintain high standards of uniform, attendance and behaviour
Monitor term and semester reports in relation to behaviour and effort working with students, parents and teachers to ensure improvement
Engage students in building year level and school spirit
Guide year level community service initiative
Encourage student participation in vast array of extra-curricula activities
Contact early and often!

10. Principal’s Welcome Mr Mark Breckenridge
Executive Principal Mr Mark Breckenridge

11. In the words of a parent…
I want my daughter to be happy and safe.
I want to know what is going on in my daughter’s school.
I want my daughter to learn new things in ways that she can understand.

12. A Snapshot of our School
Students are expected to achieve their individual potential, incorporating the school values of Respect, Learning, Community and Creativity
A rich and varied curriculum offering students opportunities to ‘Always Aim High’
Academic, Cultural and Sporting excellence
Learning extension and support
Learning Excellence at Ferny (LEAF)
Vocational education delivering career head-starts
Award-winning Instrumental and Choral Music programs – Strings, Woodwind and Brass, Percussion and Choral
Vibrant Performing and Visual Arts programs
Green and Healthy School, winning awards in sustainability, fitness and Greening Australia
Cultural exchange programs
Artists in Residence
A focus on giving back - year level community service initiatives
School-home partnerships - communication and collaboration
High expectations of behaviour, achievement, attendance and uniform
Highly qualified and committed staff
Long-standing community connection
2017 enrolment – Approaching 1800 students in Years 7-12

14. Our Values

15. The importance of
MINDSETS
GROWTH vs FIXED

19. Junior Secondary Students have a Distinct Identity
Ferny Grove State High School students are supported to develop their own group identity within the broader school community, and have a strong sense of belonging through ownership of their school and their learning.
Students are expected to achieve their individual potential, incorporating the school values of Respect, Learning, Community and Creativity.
At Ferny Grove:
Core teacher for Form class and Pastoral Care class who remain together until Year 12
Year 7 Leadership Team – Year 7 Deputy Principal, Head of Junior Secondary, Year Coordinators, Guidance Counsellors
Subject specific classrooms and flexible learning areas
Year 7 precinct with undercover and eating areas exclusively for Year 7s
Form Group rooms within the Year 7 precinct
Lockable bag racks and year level toilets
Junior Secondary Diary and Study Planner
Dedicated Junior Secondary library resources
Year 7 Camp initiating the school’s wellbeing and leadership development programs

20. Junior Secondary Students have a Distinct Identity
Ferny Grove State High School students are supported to develop their own group identity within the broader school community, and have a strong sense of belonging through ownership of their school and their learning.
Students are expected to achieve their individual potential, incorporating the school values of Respect, Learning, Community and Creativity.
At Ferny Grove:
Junior Secondary leadership opportunities:
Junior Student Representative Council
Junior Secondary Leaders
Sports House Leaders
Music Leaders
Faculty Ambassadors

22. Quality Teaching and Learning Underpins Junior Secondary Success
The learning and achievement of Junior Secondary students is supported by highly skilled teachers with pedagogical knowledge, practice and breadth of curriculum experiences appropriate for this age group.
At Ferny Grove:
High quality teaching within a pedagogical framework – Art and Science of Teaching
Year 7 students study Secondary Key Learning Areas taught by specialist teachers in specialist areas, e.g., workshops, laboratories, kitchens and creative arts spaces
High Achievers - Mathematics, Science & English extension
Learning Excellence at Ferny (LEAF) program
Support for students with learning difficulties and verified disabilities - Special Education Program, Support Teacher Literacy & Numeracy
Individual monitoring of student progress - Achievement, Behaviour, Effort
Opportunities for in-depth study and extension in Languages (German Immersion - beginning at Year 7), Science/Agriculture and Creative Arts programs

23. Quality Teaching and Learning Underpins Junior Secondary Success
The learning and achievement of Junior Secondary students is supported by highly skilled teachers with pedagogical knowledge, practice and breadth of curriculum experiences appropriate for this age group.
At Ferny Grove:
Specialist junior secondary teachers, many having previously taught Year 7 in primary schools
Seamless curriculum supported by close alignment with primary schools - regular meetings of teachers & principals, sharing of curriculum and teaching strategies, primary class observations
Networked classrooms wirelessly connecting students for the future
1:1 laptop program engaging students in digital learning

24. Year 7-9 Curriculum Structure
ENG
MATHS
SCI
HIST/HUM
HPE
Electives
SPORT
PASTORAL CARE
YEAR 7 4 3 2 1
2 lessons / week / semester
4 electives each semester
YEAR 8
YEAR 9
3 lessons / week/ semester
2 electives each semester
Year 7 and 8 electives– MUSIC / ART / DRAMA / HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY DESIGN / INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY DESIGN / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / GERMAN / INDONESIAN.
Students will study all of these electives across the course of year 7 and 8. Each will run for a semester with the exception of languages, which run for a semester each year.
In Year 9, students will choose all 4 of their electives.

25. Year 7 – What does the day look like?
PERIOD
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
FORM
9:10 – 9:20
8:45 – 8:55
PERIOD 1
9:20 – 10:30
8:55 – 10:05
RECESS
10:30 – 11:00
10:05 – 10:35
PERIOD 2
11:00 – 12:10
10:35 – 11:45
PERIOD 3
12:10 – 1:20
11:45 – 12:55
LUNCH
1:20 – 2:00
12:55 – 1:35
PERIOD 4
2:00 – 3:10
1:35 – 2:45

26. Student Wellbeing At Ferny Grove:
Student Wellbeing builds a foundation of success by embedding social and personal competencies across all facets of school life, incorporating a healthy lifestyle of good nutrition and exercise.
At Ferny Grove:
A smooth transition from primary school with strong regard for student wellbeing will:
improve academic performance;
increase student participation in school activities;
enable students to experience success; and
foster enjoyment at high school.
Focal points include:
Parent communication and information sharing – , phone calls, website updates, Facebook, Year 7 welcome events
Teacher awareness - primary school observations and Junior Secondary team visits to talk about each 2018 student

27. Student Wellbeing At Ferny Grove:
Student Wellbeing builds a foundation of success by embedding social and personal competencies across all facets of school life, incorporating a healthy lifestyle of good nutrition and exercise.
At Ferny Grove:
Relationships are key and are supported through:
daily contact with a Form Group teacher and core teachers who will monitor student progress and wellbeing;
Senior Buddies to mentor students and be a point of contact;
Year 11 Peer Mentors providing friendly support and problem solving
Senior staff support, e.g. Deputy Principals, Guidance Officers, Head of Junior Secondary & Year Level Coordinator;
Student Support Services, e.g., ‘Chappies’, Defence Force Transition Mentor, School Based Youth Health Nurse
Parental contact ‘early and often!’
Dedicated campus space for each year level as well as access to shared facilities, e.g., canteen, hall, Resource Centre, ovals
Learning together - informative guest speakers skilled in the area of adolescent development to provide insight for parents and school staff, e.g., Michelle Mitchell, Michael Jeh, Eric Frangenheim

28. Student Wellbeing At Ferny Grove:
Student Wellbeing builds a foundation of success by embedding social and personal competencies across all facets of school life, incorporating a healthy lifestyle of good nutrition and exercise.
At Ferny Grove:
Orientation programs-
at the end of this year to become familiar with the school layout, experience a range of daily activities and build confidence; and
at the beginning of 2018 to provide opportunities to develop relationships with peers, staff and Senior Buddies, and settle into a routine
Student Wellbeing (pastoral care) program promoting and supporting:
social and emotional skills
resilience
learning capacity
core school values – Respect, Learning, Community, Creativity

29. Achieving Academic Excellence
Tertiary entrance scores consistently above state results - 89% achieving OP 1-15 last year; 26% of those achieving an OP 1-5
100% Year 12s graduate with OP 1-15, VET qualification or QCE
Consistent placement of students at leading universities - 98% first round offers for 2017
NAPLAN results well above state and national benchmarks
Attendance %, Attendance 2016 – 95.2%
2016 Semester 2- Students awarded an A, B or C for
Achievement 90.3%%
Behaviour 96.4%
Effort 92.2%

30. Confidence in our School (2016 School Opinion Surveys)
From our Students
96% say ‘My teachers clearly explain what is required in my work’
96% say ‘My teachers encourage me to do my best’
98% say ‘Ferny Grove SHS celebrates student achievements’
96% say ‘I am getting a good education at Ferny Grove SHS’
From our Parents
95% say ‘I can talk to my child’s teachers about my concerns’
96% say ‘This school looks for ways to improve’
93% say ‘Ferny Grove SHS is a well organised’
94% say ‘Ferny Grove SHS is a good school’

31. Year 7-What we have learned that works!
Organisation and routine are the keys to success.
Happy kids are successful learners.
Relationships eats strategy for breakfast!
Resilience and personal responsibility are important, but name everything just in case…
Communicate early and often.
We never stop learning

32. Keeping in Touch Dedicated Year level staff
Meet and Greet events early 2018
, phone and newsletter communication
Parent-teacher reporting
P&C and Parent Support Groups
us on Facebook

33. Enrolment Process
Ferny Grove has an Enrolment Management Plan (EMP)and catchment area
All parents wishing to enrol their students will need to complete an Expression of Interest for Student Enrolment, whether they reside in or out of catchment.
Documentation required for all EOIs is:
Copy of student’s birth certificate
Copy of most recent school report
Copy of NAPLAN report
“In Catchment” families need TWO proof of residency notices, one from each source below:
One primary source: a current lease agreement, a current driver’s licence or unconditional sale agreement; AND
One secondary source: a utility bill (electricity, gas) or rates notice showing this same address and parent’s/legal guardian’s name.
Once the Expression of Interest form and all supporting documentation is received, applicants will receive a letter from the school within two to three weeks stating that the application is Accepted, Rejected or placed on a Waiting List. Parents of students accepted into Ferny Grove SHS will receive an enrolment pack with all documents required for enrolment.

34. Enrolment Interview Bookings
Enrolment Process
Tonight, parents of students who have been accepted for enrolment will be given an enrolment pack and can book an enrolment interview.
Parents who haven’t submitted an expression of interest form will be given one to complete but will not receive an enrolment pack or be given an interview time until their application has been reviewed against our Enrolment Management Plan.
For interested parents and students not able to make it tonight, two after school tours will be held on June 14 & 19. Further tours will be arranged as needed in semester two.
Enrolment Interview Bookings
S Block
Students will accompany you

35. In the words of a parent…
I want my daughter to be happy and safe.
I want to know what is going on in my daughter’s school.
I want my daughter to learn new things in ways that she can understand.

36. Please stay and ask questions
Year
Please stay and ask questions