About Our College
When you visit Forest Hill College, the first thing you’ll notice is
our fantastic range of facilities. We're surrounded by large sports
grounds and conveniently located in Mahoneys Road, Burwood East,
ensuring the College is well serviced by public transport.
At Forest Hill College, we believe that education enriches and
allows individual growth. As a learning community, we want to provide
every student with the challenges and opportunities they need to
achieve their full potential. Forest Hill College uses effective
structures which nurture our students in a caring and supportive
environment, using a curriculum that has been constructed to be
intellectually challenging and diverse in order to respond to every
student's needs. We aim to extend each individual and to encourage
learning excellence. With high expectations of our students' aptitude,
we encourage them all to go forward in life as responsible, resourceful
young
adults.
Forest Hill College creates a high level of student involvement by providing a wide variety of experiences. We are committed to promoting leadership skills in a learning environment based on co-operation, self-discipline and concern for others. Students are encouraged to take on leadership roles which include Home Group Leader IMPACT (SRC) Representatives, Sports Captains and College Captains.
Our Tribe (House) system encourages the development of leadership skills, teamwork and active participation in sport and the arts. Extracurricular activities include instrumental music, associated bands, Screamfest, the Basketball Marathon and the RACV Challenge, as well as camps and excursions.
Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions parents and students have to make. We encourage your family to visit Forest Hill College to learn more about our outstanding educational choices, experience our strong sense of community, and to find out what makes our students happy and challenged.
Why choose a government school?
Read more about the advantages of sending your child to a government school in this publication from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development:
