Fairholme Curriculum Guide 2025

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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.’

– Isabelle Nixon

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.

– Cath Butler, Head of Faith and Wellbeing

Extracurricular

Middle & Senior School Junior School

SPORT

Indoor

Basketball Futsal

Netball Swimming

Volleyball Waterpolo

Strength and Conditioning Program

High Performance Sports Program (invitational)

Outdoor AFL Athletics

Cricket Cross Country

Equestrian Football

Golf Hockey

Netball Orienteering

Rugby 7s Rugby League

Softball Tennis

Touch Football Triathlon

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

QDU Darling Downs Debating, Lions Youth of the Year, Robotics, Interact Club, H2 Grand Prix, Readers Cup, Politics International Relations and Philosophy (PIP) Club, Maths Team Challenge, Service Activities, Army Cadets, Mooting, Duke of Edinburgh, Modified Rugby Program, Threads Sewing

THE ARTS

Choral

Chamber Choir, College Choir, Co-Production Musical Soloists and Chorus (Biennially), Eisteddfod Performances, Fairholme Singing Studio Vocal Tuition

Dance

Dance Troupes (Jazz, Contemporary & Hip Hop), Dance Collective, Fairholme Performance Troupe, Eisteddfod Performances, Co-Production Musical Specialist Dancers (Biennially)

Drama

CentreStage, Co-Production Musical Actors (Biennially), Specialist Speech & Drama Tuition, Eisteddfod Performances

Instrumental Music

Symphony Orchestra, String Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Band, Stage Band, Saxophone Ensemble, Chamber Strings, Corelli String Quartet, Haydn String Quartet, Chime Choirs (Middle & Senior), Individual Specialist Tuition, Eisteddfod Performances, Co-Production Musical Instrumentalists (Biennially)

Technical Production

THE ARTS

Choral and Ensembles

Junior School Chorale, Junior String Orchestra, Junior Band and Junior Chime Choir, Individual Specialist Tuition, Eisteddfod Performances

Drama

Specialist Speech and Drama Tuition, Eisteddfod Performances

Dance

Physie Dance

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

Academic

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

General

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

SPORT

Andrews Cup

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

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

Visual Arts

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

Academic Support

Interschool Sport and Association Sports

Netball, Cricket, Soccer, All Schools Touch Football, 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 recognise 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

Academic Music The Arts Sport

such as 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

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