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Address Mahoneys Road Burwood East Victoria 3151, Australia
Number of students 800
Introduction
Forest Hill College is located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The College is coeducational and is grouped into two sub schools - junior (7-9) and senior (10-12).
The curriculum from Years 7-10 covers the key learning areas. An extensive range of VCE units is offered at Years 11 and 12. As part of the curriculum, the College offers a range of enrichment and support programs including theatrical productions, musical bands and ensembles, sporting activities, camps, excursions and other outdoor educational experiences.
The College is innovative and responsive to change. Parents, staff and students enjoy working together in an environment that promotes excellence in performance and the desire to do one's best in academic, sporting, artistic, cultural and technological pursuits. The College is committed to the value of cultural diversity within a cohesive society.
There are fully equipped science rooms and workshops for the complete range of technology and arts programs. The College is well supplied with computer networks and all students have access to the Internet and their own email accounts.
2001 VCE Results and Year 12 Student University / TAFE Placements
- 99 students successfully completed their VCE
- Most international students received offers to the university/TAFE courses of their choice
Languages Taught
- Mandarin
- French
- German
- Japanese (at VCE Unit 3/4 level)
Special Programs
- Music program and an annual musical production
- VET hospitality, laboratory skills and information technology programs
- Excursions and trips including an annual trip to Central Australia
- Peer support
- Science and technology program including robotics
- Sports program
- Homework Club
Special Facilities
- Two well equipped libraries/resource centres
- 400 seat theatre and sports stadium with two international sized basketball courts
- Outdoor sporting facilities including ovals and netball/basketball courts
- Senior student lounge
Student Support Services and Programs
- International student program manager
- Team approach to student welfare, with student welfare coordinator as well as year level and home group teachers
- Visiting guidance officer and other professional support, as needed
- Careers counselor
- Chinese Japanese/Vietnamese and Thai teacher aides
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