Calendar dates
Semester 2
Staff Professional Learning Day ( Student Free) 16 September
Last Day term 3 20 September
Presentation Night Years 10-12 28 November
Presentation Night Years 7-9 16 December
Some useful links
FHC Website
Compass Parent Portal
FHC Moodle- Student Learning Portal
122 Parent Logins this week on Compass- An average of over 0.2 per family- We would like to see you all access Compass weekly. This is where absence data and approvals are, information about College events and your child's schedule is located.
College Assembly
On Tuesday this week we celebrated our College value of "Respect" at Assembly. Captains Tiegan and Jaime made a wonderful presentation on respect.
Mr Rogers spoke and the section of his speech that addressed respect is copied in below
Pictured above is Breanna with her prize, a new Ipad. Breanna is the winner of the competition to design the cover of the 2013 College Magazine. We also presented Maths Game Day certificates. Zoe and Alex from Year 7 spoke about the Maths Game Day very well.
The Impact report was presented by James and Nat, and we celebrated our successful Athletes from the recent District Athletics Carnival.
French Tasting and Culture Immersion
The Year 9 French students were treated to a variety of French delicacies during class time last week, as a conclusion to our unit "Bon Appetit!" on French food and drink. Authentic croissants, pains au chocolat, fresh-cream eclairs, baguettes, mini-toasts, cheeses such as Camembert, Brie, Boursin, La Vache qui Rit and BabyBel - in addition to Nutella, French jams and butter - were on offer to sample. For many students, this was their first time tasting these staples of French cuisine.
Principal For a Day
This week on Wednesday we had Aiden Hsu, manager of National Australia Bank strategic business visit us as part of the Principal for a day program. Aiden is a past student of FHC. he shadowed our College Principal, Dave Rogers around on his weekly visit to all classes in the morning. After recess he visited a Maths class and Scott, one of our Year 10 students showed him the interest calculator he has been building. Scott was given some feedback about it by Aiden, and he has taken it on board. Aiden has promised to come back and look at the calculator when it is completed.
We rounded out the day by inspecting our old canteen site, which College Chaplain, Ben is restoring and remodeling into Breakfast Club. Aiden has pledged to support this in the form of a donation from the NAB in the future.
R U OK Day
FHC Musos participate in Regional Music Workshop
On Wednesday this week, students from across the Eastern Metro area met at Forest Hill College to participate in a combined music workshop. We opened up our superb facilities for this event and enjoyed the wonderful sounds of the talented musos collaborating. A number of our music students and staff participated in this great event and their contributions were of a very high standard, often taking a leadership role amongst their peers from other schools.
Robot Circus
Forest Hill College
Old Bikes Wanted
The Avenue House Blackburn are after old bikes to re condition as part of a community project to re engage young people in education. If anyone has an old bike in any condition, that they are willing to donate to this great initiative, please contact Leanne King on 0409 230 363.
Some useful links
FHC Website
Compass Parent Portal
FHC Moodle- Student Learning Portal
122 Parent Logins this week on Compass- An average of over 0.2 per family- We would like to see you all access Compass weekly. This is where absence data and approvals are, information about College events and your child's schedule is located.
College Assembly
On Tuesday this week we celebrated our College value of "Respect" at Assembly. Captains Tiegan and Jaime made a wonderful presentation on respect.
Mr Rogers spoke and the section of his speech that addressed respect is copied in below
"Respect begins with self.
Understanding and being who we really are is a challenging
aspect of growing up.
Often we are in conflict with who people expect us to be and
who we really are. We need to reconcile that difference and begin behaving in a
manner that is truly us. Let your real being shine out.
Respect for others only really comes when we are able to
respect ourselves as individuals and understand that we are all different.
Celebrating each others differences is a key part of treating each other with
respect.
At FHC, every day, every one, matters. Make sure you look out
for and show respect to those who may need some support. Be the voice for the
person who sometimes is unable to be their own voice. Have the courage to be
true to your self and respectful of everyone in our community."
Pictured above is Breanna with her prize, a new Ipad. Breanna is the winner of the competition to design the cover of the 2013 College Magazine. We also presented Maths Game Day certificates. Zoe and Alex from Year 7 spoke about the Maths Game Day very well.
The Impact report was presented by James and Nat, and we celebrated our successful Athletes from the recent District Athletics Carnival.
French Tasting and Culture Immersion
The Year 9 French students were treated to a variety of French delicacies during class time last week, as a conclusion to our unit "Bon Appetit!" on French food and drink. Authentic croissants, pains au chocolat, fresh-cream eclairs, baguettes, mini-toasts, cheeses such as Camembert, Brie, Boursin, La Vache qui Rit and BabyBel - in addition to Nutella, French jams and butter - were on offer to sample. For many students, this was their first time tasting these staples of French cuisine.
The
overall reaction was one of awe and appreciation for the opportunity to taste
what they had been studying in class. 'Merci beaucoup' to all of the students
who attended and made the occasion such a memorable day.
Principal For a Day
This week on Wednesday we had Aiden Hsu, manager of National Australia Bank strategic business visit us as part of the Principal for a day program. Aiden is a past student of FHC. he shadowed our College Principal, Dave Rogers around on his weekly visit to all classes in the morning. After recess he visited a Maths class and Scott, one of our Year 10 students showed him the interest calculator he has been building. Scott was given some feedback about it by Aiden, and he has taken it on board. Aiden has promised to come back and look at the calculator when it is completed.
We rounded out the day by inspecting our old canteen site, which College Chaplain, Ben is restoring and remodeling into Breakfast Club. Aiden has pledged to support this in the form of a donation from the NAB in the future.
R U OK Day
R U OK? Foundation is as a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to encouraging conversations to prevent suicide.They are dedicated to encouraging and enabling all people to regularly and meaningfully ask ‘are you ok?’ of anyone struggling with life.Founded by Gavin Larkin in 2009, whowanted to create a world without suicide after experiencing the suicide death of his father, Barry Larkin.
R U OK?Day is a national day of action on the second Thursday of September (12 September 2013) and reminds people to regularly check in with family and friends.
The R U OK? Foundation works collaboratively with experts in suicide prevention and mental illness, as well as government departments, corporate leaders, teachers, universities, students and community groups.
On Thursday this week the College participated in R U OK Day. All staff had a morning tea provided for them, promotional material was given out to students and staff and we tried hard to check in on someone all day. A message was given to all students at assembly in preparation for the day that "Everyone, everyday" matters. We asked students to stop and say hello to someone they don't normally greet and ask them if they are ok.
On Wednesday this week, students from across the Eastern Metro area met at Forest Hill College to participate in a combined music workshop. We opened up our superb facilities for this event and enjoyed the wonderful sounds of the talented musos collaborating. A number of our music students and staff participated in this great event and their contributions were of a very high standard, often taking a leadership role amongst their peers from other schools.
Robot Circus
Forest Hill College
have been approached by the ABC to trial a new interactive resource on conjunction
with multimedia company Robot Circus, the ABC has developed this interactive
resource for Year 7 students about Ancient Rome. Robot Circus has been very
keen to trial the prototype of this resource with students in order to
determine what works well and what needs refinement. The trial took place at the
college this Thursday, period 1 in H7. The students provided excellent feedback and the College is proud of the contribution they made to this National initiative for children.
Homework Club:
- is Free!
- provides subject specific University Student tutors from 'Embrace Education', a not-for-profit organisation from Monash University
- provides Teachers of the Deaf to assist Deaf/HoH students
- is on every Thursday in the Library
- starts straight after school until 5pm, (leave when you like!)
- is supervised by Teaching Staff
- is Fun! (Healthy afternoon Tea provided in Term 4)
HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION WANTED
and we have a need for caring families to provide suitable “Homestay”
accommodation for International students between
15-18 years. Payment rate $260.00 per week.
Ring Ms.Jacki Hood 9814 9438 for further information.
Old Bikes Wanted
The Avenue House Blackburn are after old bikes to re condition as part of a community project to re engage young people in education. If anyone has an old bike in any condition, that they are willing to donate to this great initiative, please contact Leanne King on 0409 230 363.
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