Another Great Week - 2, Term 2

Important Dates 2014

Open Day & Discovery Evening - Thursday 1 May
NAPLAN (Years 7 & 9) - Tuesday 13 May
College Athletics - Friday 23 May
College Production - Thursday 5 June - Friday 6 June
GAT - Wednesday 11 June
Report Writing Day - Friday 20 June
Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews - Tuesday 2 September

Some useful links

FHC Website

Compass Parent Portal

FHC Moodle- Student Learning Portal

Remember you can use Compass to approve absences

Dear all, welcome to week 2 Term 2.

I would like to draw your attention to some exciting news at Forest Hill College. In relation to the new Soccer Academy, we are taking enrolments for Year 7 2015 now. This is a new and exciting program that has a direct link to a career in professional soccer and the Diploma of Football at Melbourne University.

 

Forest Hill College to get $2.1m for revamp in 2014-15 State Budget and Announces the Introduction of NEW elite Soccer Academy

 

Premier Denis Napthine and MP Neil Angus at Forest Hill College with Year 7 students Corey, Braeden and Zulkifli. Source: News Limited

FOREST HILL COLLEGE students will benefit from improved classrooms after the school was today given $2.1 million for a revamp.

Premier Denis Napthine paid a visit to Forest Hill College to announce the windfall, which will be used to create a 21^st Century Learning Space for Middle Years students, a dedicated Year 7 Inquiry Based Learning Centre and complete the VCE Learning Centre.

Dr Napthine was joined at the school by Education Minister Martin Dixon and Forest Hill state Liberal MP Neil Angus. Mr Dixon said .“With its strong international engagement and digital learning program, Forest Hill College is leading the way in offering the most innovative and modern teaching methods and that the school’s reputation as a secondary education provider would be further enhanced by the upgrade.”

Principal David Rogers said the school, which has 550 students, was thrilled with the news. “We’re really overwhelmed and can now complete the Year 7 Inquiry Based Learning Centre and other projects, such as a new VCE Study Centre and a Wellbeing Centre  we have been working on developing over recent years,” Mr Rogers said. "It will set us apart from other schools in our quest to continue enhancing student achievement."

Dr Napthine said: “I know the school has wonderful plans for this funding”. The money will be included in the 2014-15 State Budget and will become available to the college on July 1.

College Athletics Carnival - New Date - Friday 23 May 2014


The date for the Forest Hill College Athletics Carnival for 2014 has unfortunately been postponed. An issue has come up with dates for division competition in relation to cross country and as a result we were required to reschedule. Should you have any questions or issues please do not hesitate to contact Jesse Blowers (Forest Hill College Sport Coordinator). This is now visible on the College calendar.

The new date for the Forest Hill College Athletics Carnival is Friday 23 May.

In addition, the new date for Division Cross Country is Friday 9 May.



 Round 2 For Debaters

“On Thursday night the Forest Hill Debating team competed in round two of the Debater’s Association of Victoria inter-school debating championships at Wesley College.  Unfortunately the school that was up against our A Grade Team forfeited so our extremely well prepared A Grade Team (Years 11-12) was unable to debate this round.  They will receive full points and will remain at the top of the ladder thanks to their excellent performance in round one.    
Our C Grade team (Years 9-10), which consisted of Noah d., Jesse d., and Ayen G. performed very well receiving high points for their manner, but lost the round by only two points.  Our D Grade (Years 8-9) team – Tea D., Daniel S., and Alysha R. -  did a very good job as it was their first time debating, but they too lost this round by four points.  Round 3 will take place on May 29.

Alice Romanis and Elena Zemkalnis”

 Forest Hill College Working Bee

On Wednesday 16 April we ran a working bee to catch up on some much needed gardening and general maintenance of the College Facilities. The enthusiastic workers completed mulching down the driveway and weeding the front gardens and northern courtyard. Special thanks to Simone H, Tayla H, Nicola M, Amy R and Rae Hynes for all your efforts and hard work during the day.

Year 7 Science

During Year 7 Science class this week students conducted experiments separating iron filings, saw dust, sand and salt. The students achieved great success in these sessions and learnt some key skills that will assist them in later years as they enter VCE Chemistry classes.

City of Whitehorse Parent Information Forum

City of Whitehorse’s next parent information forum for Tuesday 6 May  on the topic of ‘Promoting Positive Mental Health in Young People’. Topics covered will include:

• What supports positive mental health in young people?
• What are the normal “ups and downs” of adolescent development?
• How to recognise common mental health problem in adolescence?
• How can I as a parent/carer help?
• Where to go for assistance?

Time:  7.30-9.30pm

Location:  The Whitehorse Centre – Waratah Room
Rear of Nunawading Library Melway Ref 48G9

Cost:  $2 Gold coin donation – we are unable to accommodate children

Bookings are essential phone: 9262 6332