Frankston High is considered to be one of the best high schools in Melbourne. It is still very difficult to get your child enrolled there. It is not a problem if you do actually live in the catchment area but houses in these area can be quite pricey - people are prepared to pay a high price just so their kids can go to Frankston High. They do check to see if you live in the catchment and proof is required. They do, however, enrol a limited number of students each year on scholarships. One of the grade 6 students I teach has just completed his academic scholarship entrance exam. There are 4 different categories: academic, gifted and talented, sport and the arts (I think I've got that right). The student has to write a bit about themselves for the academic one, I had to write a reference for my student, he has had an interview and, like I say, he sat an exam in maths and english the other day and had to write an essay as well.
Felicity
