Another GREAT Week-3

Calendar dates

Term 1, 2014

Year 9 and 10 Sport Round Robin Monday 17 February
Year 7 Instrumental Music Demonstration Day Tuesday 18 February
Photo Catch Up Day Wednesday 19 February
Year 11 and 12 Sport Round Robin Monday 24 February and Friday 28 February
Year 7 Camp - Wednesday 26 February - Friday 28 February
College Swimming Carnival Monday 3 March
College Assembly Friday 21 March

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 3 Term 1.

Over the last 3 months I have been working with the College Leadership Team to investigate the possibility of the College partnering with a peak sporting body to enhance the Developing Sports Leaders Program. This week we met again and have commenced working towards the implementation of an elite soccer academy at the College. This would be a Year 7-12 program that provided elite soccer players an opportunity to train in an elite environment and receive a quality secondary education. The pathway for the students beyond the College would be an Advanced Diploma in Football at Melbourne University and/ or an elite playing career.

Also this week we enjoyed an evening with our Year 7 families. The Year 7 team put on a BBQ and Information evening to help the parents understand the processes the team use to ensure an orderly environment at the College. At Forest Hill College we place a large emphasis on the development of an effective Learning Culture. We use a range of strategies to ensure that, including Compass, our Effective Learning Behaviours, a structured bring your own device program.

To continue  improving our performance, we clearly what is expected of students, parents and staff and nurture the belief that all students can and will learn and succeed We believe that all students can and will achieve in the right environment. We strive to create that environment and when the home environment complements and works with the school, students have clearly established routines and structures to work within. Adolescents work best when they know these boundaries.

We actively encourage parents to be involved in their child’s education. College events are always open to parents and guardians to attend. The swimming carnival is on Monday March 3, Our next Assembly is on Friday 21 March 2014.

The BLOG and Compass are great ways to connect electronically. If you are very busy, saving compass to your phone is a good strategy, go to fhc.vic.jdlf.com.au and save to home screen on your phone or visit the itunes store and search for the app “compass student manager” and download it for free.

This week we saw our debating teams begin preparation for the 2014 debating season. At Homework Club 42 students and 9 staff members worked together, and our Impact team have hit the road running as they set up an exciting 2014.
Homework Club runs every Thursday after school in the College Library and we have many staff support students with their attendance. This is a great way to get an extra bit of free tuition, and some homework done with the help of our expert staff. Stay tuned for details of the Principals Reading Challenge as it swings into action very soon.

College Council Election Process

Nominations are now open for College Council. The nomination forms are available at the General Office. Nominations close Monday 24 February 2014.

 

Breaky Club

We had over 50 people through the Shack Thursday morning for the first Breaky Club back for 2014.

Bacon and Egg rolls were on the menu.

Reminder that all students are welcome to join us at Breaky Club every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8am for $1.