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Fraser High School Commencement Dates for 2012Wednesday 25 & Thursday 26 January

Year 12 and 13 re-enrolment and course con!rmation Peer Support Training on both days

Tuesday 31 JanuaryTeacher Only Day and Year 13 Peer Support Planning Day

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Please phone the school (847 9044) for more information. Our school has a limited number of out-of-zone enrolments available.

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