Fairholme Curriculum Overview

FAIRHOLME COLLEGE

Curriculum Guide

Fairholme Curriculum

Junior, Middle & Senior School

‘The philosophy of restoration offers hope for those of us who want our children to grow up in a world where they understand that whatever they do, whether good or bad, it will have an impact on someone else.’

Pastoral care underpins all practices within the Fairholme community and finds foundation in our values of Christ-Centred Faith and Respect; it encourages the development of honesty, integrity and a high standard of a personal demeanour.

Restorative Practice Thrive Program

‘I value the Thrive Program because it has helped me learn life skills for not only in school but beyond school as well.’

Every student in Years 8-12 is time tabled to attend Life Skills lessons once every two weeks. The program presents an opportunity for the girls to be heard and deliberate over some of the contemporary issues that individuals in today’s society might face. For example, our students learn how to change a tyre, they conduct Homework Help for students in our community and raise money for community projects. The aim is to develop each girl’s acceptance of herself as a worthwhile, competent and productive young woman, and also to provide information to enable students to make informed life choices.

– Amelia Webster

– Margaret Thorsborne

Extracurricular

Middle & Senior School Junior School

SPORT

Indoor

Basketball Futsal

Netball Swimming

Volleyball Waterpolo

Strength and Conditioning Program

Outdoor

AFL Athletics

Cricket Cross Country

Equestrian Football

Golf Hockey

Netball Orienteering

Rugby 7s Rugby League

Softball Tennis

Touch Football Triathlon

Facilities

Multipurpose Indoor Gymnasium

Indoor, 8-lane heated 25m pool with grandstand seating

Strength and Conditioning Centre

Designated Throws Complex

Grassed Multi-Purpose Oval

Multi-Purpose Flood-Lit Courts

THE ARTS

Choral

Middle and Senior Voices, Chamber Choir, College Choir, Musical Soloists and Chorus

Dance

Dance Troupe, Troupettes, Dance Collective, Fairholme Performance Troupe, Musical Specialist Dancers (Biennially)

Drama

CentreStage, Co-Production Musical Actors (Biennially)

Instrumental Music

Chamber Strings, Stage Band, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Band, Corelly String Quartet, Hayden String Quintet, Chime Choirs, Saxophone Ensemble, Musical Instrumentalists (Biennially)

Literature, Debating and Public Speaking

Mooting, Debating, Readers Cup, Lions Youth of the Year, Duke of Edinburgh

THE ARTS

Choral and Ensembles

Junior School Chorale, Junior String Orchestra, Junior Band and Junior Chime Choir

Drama

Speech and Drama lessons, Eisteddfod performances

Dance

Physie and Dance

ACADEMIC

Academic

Academic Support, Chess, Creative Writing Whizzes, Creative Thinking Club, Debating, Maths Olympiad, Opti-MINDS, QAMT Maths Quiz, Readers Cup

General

Craft Club, Club G, Garden Club, LEGO Discovery, LEGO Challenge

SPORT

Andrews Cup

Swimming, Tennis, Touch, Cross Country, Netball, Athletics, Gymnastics, Basketball

Technical Production

Sound and Lighting Crew, Musical Stage Management (Biennially), Film Club

Visual Arts

Eikon Senior School Art Group, Nokie Middle School Art Group, Musical Sets (Biennially)

Academic Support

Interschool Sport and Association Sports

Netball, Cricket, Soccer, All Schools Touch, Association Touch and Netball, Club Basketball, Gymnastics

General Sports

Aussie Hoops, Jump Into Netball, Cricket Blasters, Learn to Swim and Squad Swimming, Tennis Coaching

At Fairholme, we are committed to providing comprehensive academic support to all our students, ensuring they achieve their fullest potential from Junior to Middle to Senior school. Our structured support programs are designed to cater to the unique needs of students at each stage of their educational journey. We strive to foster a love of learning and equip our students with the skills they need to thrive both in school and in life.

Scholarships

The Fairholme College Scholarship program aims to encourage and rec ognise students in their pursuit of excellence. It is intended to provide students with the financial support to further their education as well as reward achievement and effort. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional character, reflecting qualities such as

Academic Music The Arts Sport

integrity, leadership, initiative, care and compassion for others. Scholarship applications for students who are entering Year 7 or 10 will open in October each year. More information about each available Scholarship and Bursary can be found here https://www.fairholme.qld. edu.au/scholarships

For more information on the scholarships offered at Fairholme College, visit www.fairholme.qld.edu.au/scholarships, or call Head of Enrolments, Mrs Tina Hammond on 07 4688 4635 or email Tina.Hammond@fairholme.qld.edu.au

We invite you and your family to visit and experience our first-class learning environment for yourself.

The College conducts regular tours during term time and a range of events throughout the year for prospective students and their families to learn more about Fairholme.

To find out about the admission process, book a tour, or to attend a Fairholme Girl For a Day, please scan the QR codes.

There, you will find details available to assist you in taking the next steps towards becoming a part of our College community.

Fairholme College 40 Wirra Wirra Street Toowoomba QLD 4350 P +61 7 4688 4688

E Tina.Hammond@fairholme.qld.edu.au W www.fairholme.qld.edu.au