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Welcome to the official page for Fintona Girls' School, one of Melbourne's leading independent girls' schools, educating girls to the highest standard since 1896.

21/08/2026

We warmly invite our community to the 2026 ELC–VCE Art and Design Show. This annual exhibition celebrates the creativity, curiosity and achievements of our students.

The exhibition brings together an exciting and diverse collection of student work across a range of media, including drawing, collage, printmaking, ceramics, painting and digital art. Each work offers a glimpse into the individual ideas, interests and creative journeys of our students, while reflecting their growth and developing understanding of the world around them.

We warmly invite you to join us in celebrating the creativity and achievements of our students.

Exhibition Dates: 1 - 4 September 2026
Time: 3.15 PM - 5.00 PM
Location: Corbett Lyon Gallery, Fintona Art Precinct
Opening Address: 1 September 4.00 PM
Light refreshments will be served throughout the opening.

20/08/2026

Congratulations to our Year 11 Mooting team after their success at the Melbourne Interschool Mooting Competition.

Chloe, Yahara and Erika competed in the competition heats on 11 August, progressing through to the finals held on 13 August at Deakin University Law School Moot Court.

After a tough semi-final against Huntingtower School, the team made it into the final, against Ivanhoe Grammar School. In the final Chloe and Yahara made their arguments and responded to questions from the three judges, including a Deakin University Law Professor and a King’s Counsel barrister. Fintona emerged victorious as Grand Final winners with Yahara also being awarded Best Oralist in the Grand Final.

This continues our success in the Melbourne Interschool Mooting Competition, having won in 2024 and achieving second place in 2025.

19/08/2026

Humanities Week encouraged our students to explore culture, global issues, sustainability and history through a range of engaging hands-on activities.

From international food at the Tuckshop and environmental games led by our Green Team, to a student versus staff Model United Nations debate and the planting of succulents, there was plenty to get involved in.

The week wrapped up with a little time travel, as students and staff took to the catwalk for the ever-popular history fashion parade, bringing historical characters to life.

17/08/2026

Our Year 8 students have been learning about the human circulatory system in science.

Through an animal heart dissection, they explored the heart’s structure, identifying the four chambers, blood vessels and the muscular wall separating the left and right sides. The practical activity helped students see how the heart’s different components work together to move blood around the body.

The dissection was a good opportunity for the students to apply their classroom learning in a practical way.

Please note: these photos have been cropped to remove the visual of the heart, to comply with Meta’s content standards.

14/08/2026

✨Fintona’s 2027 School Play✨

We’re excited to announce that our school play for next year is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (High School Edition).

Based on the original story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, and written by Jack Thorne, this magical production will bring the world of Harry Potter to the Fintona stage.

We’re proud to be one of the first schools in Australia to present Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and look forward to bringing this much-loved story to life next year.

12/08/2026

This year’s Languages Week celebrated a milestone, marking 30 years of our exchange program with our Japanese sister school, Aoyama Gakuin Yokohama Eiwa.

It was especially meaningful to have Yokohama Eiwa students visiting during the week. From learning how to kick a footy, trying a sausage in bread, to attending classes with their host sisters, the exchange gave them a ‘taste’ of Australian school and family life.

The reciprocal program has created lasting connections between the two schools, while fostering an appreciation by our students of cultural differences and the value of learning another language.

10/08/2026

Congratulations to Lillian and Rena (Year 8) on receiving a Bronze Award at the World Youth Economics Forum (WYEF) in China.

After winning the Melbourne regional competition, our students were invited to compete in the global Junior Division, alongside more than 60 teams from around the world.

With a focus on ‘emotional economy’, the competition challenged students to analyse Coca-Cola’s use of pop-up stalls and present their findings as a business case. Working in a team of five, Lillian and Rena then developed their own gelato pop-up business and presented their pitch to a panel of judges.

Well done Lillian and Rena, on this impressive achievement and for representing Fintona and Australia with confidence and enthusiasm.

07/08/2026

Congratulations to our Year 5 and 6 students who represented Fintona at the Kew First Speech Competition.

Speaking before the Hon. Georgie Crozier MLC, Deputy Leader of the State Opposition and Shadow Minister for Health, our students presented practical solutions to a range of local and state-wide issues, including housing affordability, youth mental health, sustainability and road safety.

Georgie was impressed by our students’ persuasive communication skills and commented on their confidence, engagement and quality of their speeches. Well done to all who participated!

06/08/2026

Congratulations to Eliza (Year 11), who was part of the winning GSV Representative Hockey Team.🏑

In a hard-fought match against the AGSV Representative Team, Eliza and her teammates secured an impressive 3 – 0 victory.

Well done Eliza, on this outstanding achievement and for displaying skill, determination and great sportsmanship.

04/08/2026

Before deciding what products might be successful at their market, our Year 6 students conducted some important market research with a very discerning focus group, our Year 1 students.

By gathering feedback on what their younger peers would be most excited to buy, they were able to refine their ideas before producing their products.

The activity was a valuable learning experience for our Year 6 entrepreneurs, while our Year 1 students loved sharing their opinions and being part of the process together.

Address

79 Balwyn Road
Balwyn, VIC
3103

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+61398301388

Website

https://www.fintona.vic.edu.au/

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