Another GREAT Week- Term 4 Week 2

Calendar dates 

Term 4

Year 8 and 9 Tasmania Tour Week 4 term 4
VCAA Exams Commence 30 October
Year 10 Victorian Surf Coast Camp Parent Informed Consent Night 30 October
Year 10 and 11 Exams 11-15 November
Year 9 Maths Exam 18 November
World Challenge Camp 19 November
VCE Orientatio Program 25-29 November
Presentation Night Years 10-12 28 November
Year 7 Camp 4-6 December

Presentation Night Years 7-9 16 December

Some useful links

FHC Website

Compass Parent Portal

FHC Moodle- Student Learning Portal

                              Remember you can use Compass to approve absences

Small School, Big Opportunities, Big Dreams, Big Achievement

Final Week of School, Class of 2013- Principals Address to the class of 2013.

"Your journeys with us may have begun at various points, but we all gather here today to acknowledge the culmination of 13 years of schooling. For some this has represented a very pleasant and smooth experience. For most there have been hurdles, mountains, defining moments, times of extreme sadness and times of great exhilaration.

No matter what you go on to do, today I have the privilege of representing our College in saying thank you for the contribution you have made to our school community

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I ask you to reflect on how key staff over the years have made a positive impact on you. Seek those staff out and acknowledge their efforts.

I would like to remind you that the way you will be remembered is often on based on how you exit. Congratulations on the outstanding way you have conducted yourselves this week. You have done it with absolute dignity and class. The College that has been such a large part of your lives is very proud of you. You have maintained our tradition of celebrating our Year 12 students as a whole College rather than despairing at poor and disruptive behavior that surrounds the "muck up day" concept. "Muck up day" does not exist at Forest Hill College.

It is critical for all of us to be wary of the pressure we inadvertently can place on you as you move through a stressful time. I would like to remind you that you are aiming for a personal best rather than competing with others. Our focus is to reward you for the effort you put in, helping you put the exams in the right perspective. These are very important things for us as supportive adults around you to remember.

Your ATAR score does not define who you are as a person. The way you go about life, the effort you put into your goals and dreams and how you build strong relationships with people are what defines who you are. Whilst I am not trying to diminish the ATAR score, I am trying to put in perspective for you. If you achieve what you want, great, the doors are open for you to progress to the next phase of your life. If you do not achieve the ATAR you want or need, persist. The world is full of people who fall short at times in their life but through persistence, self belief and hard work, eventually achieve their life goals.

We are always here to support you and enjoy it when you visit. We look forward to and open the doors to, all of you to do that in the future.

Today we give you a certificate acknowledging your love of learning and we sincerely hope you continue to seek learning as you continue to grow as a young adult. Through time, we have learnt that learning is the key to unlocking a happy and successful life, one that fulfills your potential and makes you a powerful contributor to your community.

The certificate also represents the incredible resilience you have shown over 13 years. I am sure there were many times when the easy option was to stay at home, to not complete that homework, to not accept the challenge that school throws at you. If nothing else, you have proved to yourself you can set a long term goal and do the work that is required to achieve it. I said it at the last assembly, and I say it again today. The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.

This certificate also shows you can build relationships with people and make friends. It shows you can resolve disputes and keep moving forwards.

This certificate is more than a piece of paper, it is a symbol of the wonderful young person you are.

Whatever the outcome over the exam period we are proud of you, we support you, you inspire us to be better teachers every day.

All the best, take an optimistic view forwards with you and look after yourselves."

College Captains 2014 Announced

Following a demanding and rigorous selection process, it is with great pride we are able to announce the following students as College Captains for 2014.

In Year 9 we will have Dom O, Jack C, Kate W and Amelie F. In Year 12 we will have Joseph S, Paul K, Maddy T and Sam W.

 

We congratulate all candidates for their applications. To those who were not selected, please keep pursuing your leadership aspirations and look to the other wonderful leadership positions the College has to offer. We value your contributions and look forward to you taking on board the feedback you were provided with and making a positive difference to our community in 2014. We thank Ms Fraser very much for her fantastic work in running this process for us.

North Eastern Metropolitan Region Athletics- Small School, Big Opportunities, Big Dreams, Big Achievement

On Monday this week, Mr Cutler took 5 students to the EMR Athletics held at Knox Athletics Track. With such a small team going, we were expecting to hopefully come home with a medal or two. However, we far exceeded our expectations, where we were good enough to bring home no less than 6 medals in total. Within this, we also have two students heading off to the state athletics next week. It was a cold and rainy day, but the action on the track was HOT with Sam (100m sprint), and Holly (1500m run) both finishing first in their events. Sam then went onto the shot put where she again finished in first place. Anna snagged a second place in her 100m race and Holly again competed hard in her long jump and high jump to finish a respectable third in both these events. Honourable mentions also have to go to Emma who finished 5^th in her long jump and Henny who finished fourth in her javelin. Overall, a fantastic day for FHC, and we wish Sam and Holly all the best for their events in the state competition next week.

                                                        

VET Awards- Small School, Big Opportunities, Big Dreams, Big Achievement

Congratulations to both Mina and Pallavi for their nominations for VET awards this year. On Tuesday night Thea Kamvissis and Grace Broadbent attended the awards ceremony and we are excited to announce that Pallavi was the winner. VET offers students wonderful opportunities to pursue curriculum offerings that secondary schools are not able to offer. many students do take up these opportunities and do them alongside their VCE. the competition is very strong and both of our students have been able to demonstrate they are consistently producing outstanding outcomes within their courses.Pictured below is Pallavi receiving her award and Mina with "Toady" from Neighbors at the awards.

 

Year 7 Tennis

On Thursday 17^th Oct, the year 7 girls and boys tennis teams attended the interschool round robin at Koonung Secondary College. They played in blustery conditions where showers of hail prevailed. Despite difficult weather conditions, they played with enthusiasm and sportsmanship. They were commended on their play and the great improvement shown in their playing skills, managing some singles and doubles wins.  Well done Year 7s on a great performance!

Year 10 Victorian Surf Coast Camp – 2013 

It is with great pleasure that we present this wonderful opportunity to tour the Victorian Surf Coast.  The Camp will provide great educational opportunities, for the students lucky enough to go.  Experienced staff will accompany students on an educational and fun tour of the Victorian Surf Coast – including Torquay, a Bells Beach visit and Surfworld museum tour, Anglesea Foreshore Caravan Park and surfing with Go Ride a Wave. Students will visit Lorne and the surrounding areas including the Lorne Sea Baths with trampolining, mini golf, swimming pools, aqua orbs and bumper boats. Also included is a visit to Otway Fly Treetop Adventures for a Tree Top Walk and Zip Line Tour. Other group activities will take place in Anglesea as well as a VCE focus session to assist students prepare for studies in 2014.

Key Dates:

Deposit and reply slip due:                    1^st Payment Due $85.00 25 October 2013

Balance/Final Payment due:                 Final Payment Due $200.00 11 November 2013

Parent Informed Consent Meeting:      Wednesday 30 October 2013 at 6.15pm

                                                                                   

Year 10 Crime and Punishment Excursion

On Friday this week our Year 10 Crime and punishment class went to the Melbourne city courts to see first hand how the legal system worked. 

Year 12 Formal Photos

EMA Applications 2014

EMA application forms are now avail;able for 2014, from the General Office or online on the FHC website ( use link at the top of the blog) 2014 EMA Forms

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