Fintona Girls' School Balwyn Vic

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Name

Fintona Girls' School

At Fintona, we see the extraordinary in every girl. With an average class size of 18, we have more one-on-one time with teachers in smaller class sizes. Our girls consistently achieve among the highest VCE and NAPLAN results in Victoria.

Address

79 Balwyn Rd

Town or Suburb

BALWYN

State

VIC

Post Code

3103

Postal Address

79 Balwyn Road, Balwyn VIC 3103

Region(s)

Melbourne Metro, Melbourne East

Telephone

03 9830 1388

Website

www.fintona.vic.edu.au

An International Baccalaureate World School

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Principal

Rachael Falloon

School Type

Early Learning
Primary School
Secondary School
Primary through Secondary

Campus Anatomy

Early Learning Centre
Kindergarten
ELC-12 Campus
Junior School
Middle School
Senior School

School Character

Independent
Non-denominational

Year Levels

3 yr old Kindergarten - Yr 12 (Co-Ed Kindergarten)

Religion

Non-Denominational

Fees

Range from $8,050 p.a. for 3 year old Kindergarten to $28,228 p.a for Year 12

International Students (CRICOS registered school)

Yes

CRICOS Provider Code

00139C

Main Gender

Girls

Student Enrolments

600

Gifted and Talented Program available

Strong focus on...

Academic Achievement
Co-curricular Activities
Community
Culture / Tradition
Languages
Music
Numeracy / Literacy
Pastoral Care / Guidance
Performing Arts
Personal Values
Science/Technology
Tertiary Pathways

Language Subjects

French
Japanese
Latin

Representative Sports

Athletics (Track & Field)
Netball
Rowing
Swimming

Welcome to Fintona Girls' School.

Located in Balwyn in Melbourne's inner eastern suburbs, Fintona is one of Melbourne's best independent girls' schools with a tradition of education girls to the highest standard since 1896.

Inspired by strong leadership and exceptional teachers, a Fintona girl will find the confidence to achieve her academic and personal aspirations, whatever they may be.

To discover more about programs and culture at Fintona, book a school tour.

Overview

At Fintona, we see the extraordinary in every girl.

Fintona is an independent, non-selective, non-denominational day school renowned for a distinct and challenging approach to academic excellence. Fintona celebrates learning across a wealth of disciplines and encourages every student to move beyond their comfort zone to become fearless and adaptable leaders in their chosen field.

Inspired by strong leadership and exceptional teachers; engaged and eager to learn through broad-based rigorous education programs, a Fintona girl will find the confidence to achieve her highest academic and personal aspirations, whatever they may be.

Situated in Balwyn, an inner eastern suburb of Melbourne, the School caters for girls in Prep to Year 12 and offers a co-educational Early Learning program. The current enrolment is approximately 550 students from ELC to Year 12, with major entry points being 3-year old kinder, Year 5 and Year 7.

Curriculum

Fintona consists of the Early Learning Centre (co-educational), Junior School (Prep to Year 4), Middle School (Year 5 to Year 8) and Senior School (Year 9 to Year 12).

Facilities

Our beautiful school grounds include a mixture of historic buildings and modern facilities such as our Early Learning Centre, landscaped, eco-friendly gardens as well as specialist classrooms in the Junior School. Our state-of-the-art Sports Centre,our Middle School House and soon to be built Art Precinct provide our girls with even further opportunities for moving into the future with confidence, optimism and imagination.

Co-Curricular Activities

At Fintona, students can explore as many opportunities as they like. Our size means we are uniquely able to adapt what we offer to suit our students. Whether your child wants to row, debate international politics or has a passion for Mathematics, we have opportunities for her to develop her passions.

Students participate in choral and orchestral groups, school musicals, team sports (including rowing), public speaking, creative writing, Fintona Guides, drama and debating. Fintona also offers an extensive outdoor education program, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, community service, and study and exchange programs, both within Australia and overseas.

Pastoral Care

Fintona is a non-selective, non-denominational school with a warm and caring atmosphere for its students, who come from a variety of backgrounds. The dedicated staff encourage confidence in all students and the student counsellor, careers adviser and Heads of School further support girls academically and emotionally. The girls have access to an extensive pastoral care program focussed on developing resiliency and the capacity to deal with many of the complex issues that confront them as they move through school and into adulthood. As part of Fintona’s commitment to its students’ welfare, the school runs a Life Skills Program which covers a range of areas related to adolescent health and welfare and to the physical and emotional development of young women. In addition, a Study Skills program is offered to encourage the development of good study habits as well as to teach girls techniques to minimize stress during exams.

Scholarships

Fintona's scholarships support a diversre range of students to achieve their highest academic and personal aspirations.