Excellence in VCAL

The College's comprehensive and long-running VCAL program has met with some extraordinary success this year.  Six of our students have been honoured at an Awards Presentation recently held by atEAST - a consortium of Eastern Region schools who offer various alternative programs to the traditional academic route.  Abdalla, Chris, Leah and Adam received awards and two other students were singled out for special mention.  Second year student Jonathan earned the Exellence Award while first year student Phillip was honoured with the title of Trainee of the Year.

These awards are a testament to the hard work put in by the students and their teachers throughout the year.  Congratulations to you all!

Soccer Star!

Congratulations to College student, Laura, on her recent success at the Tracie McGovern Cup.  During the school holidays, she headed to Port Macquarie with the South Melbourne soccer team where she was part of the action during the "challenging football tournament for women".  The competition was fierce, but her team made it all the way to the finals and eventually won the day against the Brisbane Eastern Suburbs team.  Well done, Laura!

"Youth Decide" at the College

What sort of world do you want to inherit?  One clouded by smog and stifled by pollution, or one with clear skies and a positive future?  It's up to you to decide!

UPDATE> Almost 200 College students voted as part of the Youth Decide campaign after hearing our Youth Decide ambassadors speak at the recent College assembly.  Congratulations to you all for having a say in the future of your world!  As an extra reward, one lucky voter - Harley - was the winner of an iPod nano.

A group of dedicated Year 12 students at Forest Hill College is promoting Youth Decide 09 - the national vote on climate change.  Students at the College are being encouraged to cast their vote and have their say on the future of the world in which they live.  Come to S Block at lunchtime this Friday the 18th to cast your vote and make sure your voice is heard.

For more information, click on the image below or talk to Nick, Connie or Jess.

Cisco Champions!

Once again, Forest Hill College has mounted a spirited defence of its CISCO Competition crown.  Three teams of first year CISCO students from the College took part in competition on Saturday 22 August, competing against ninety students from twenty-five secondary schools.  Our teams were more than equal to the challenge and were awarded first, third and seventh place!  First prize has earnt the College $15,000, which will go towards CISCO equipment and assist with allowing the College to continue running our highly successful CISCO program.  Over the past six years, CISCO students have won approximately $200,000, which has all been invested back into the running of the program.

Our first place has guaranteed the College team a position in the next competition, where they will be competing against universities and TAFEs.  Well done to all involved! 

2009 Premier's VCE Awards

Forest Hill College is proud to announce that one of our 2008 alumni, Chris, has been awarded a Premier's VCE Award in Information Technology.  Congratulations, Chris!  Staff and students alike are proud of your achievement.

In the words of the Hon. John Brumby, Premier of Victoria, the Premier's VCE Awards  are a celebration of our State's highest achievers.

"... We pay tribute to those talented young Victorians who have received exceptional results in their VCE studies.  These students have demonstrated an extraordinary level of dedication and commitment for which they should feel very proud.  I would also like to thank the teachers, families and friends who continue to inspire and support our students to achieve their best.  My warmest congratulations to all award recipients.  I wish you every success in your future endeavours.  Your tremendous passion and efforts will hold you in good stead as you meet life's challenges."

Dux of the College

Over the past few years, our top students have consistently achieved Entrance Scores in the high 90s.  Our highest DUX score recently was 99.5

Australia & New Zealand CISCO Champions

In 2008, CISCO students from Forest Hill College CISCO were the winners of the Australia and New Zealand CISCO Skills Competition.  They competed against Secondary Colleges, TAFEs and Universities from across the country, before going on to represent Australia in the Asia Pacific Championship against fifteen other countries.  CISCO Networking Academy is a innovative education initiative that delivers information and communication technology (ICT) skills to improve the career and economic opportunities of students.  Forest Hill College runs a CISCO program which is attended by students from all over the Eastern Region on a weekly basis. 

For more information about CISCO at Forest Hill College please click on the link below

CISCO