Forest Hill College is proud of its partnerships with both Deakin and Swinburne Universities to ensure our students direct entry into sports and performing arts programs on completion of an Academy program at our school.
AFL
The AFL/AFLW program aims to develop student-athlete abilities and knowledge across a variety of Australian Football related contexts.
The program has a strong focus on the physical components of game play with emphasis placed on the fundamentals of marking, kicking, handballing and physical conditioning.
Additional areas of learning allows attention given to personal growth, respect and inclusiveness in sport, relaxation and fun, pre-game preparation and post-game recovery, Nutrition and game theory around the AFL.
Performing Arts
The Performing Arts program aims to develop students’ confidence through a practical introduction to acting, performing, film and performance making.
During the sessions students, may touch on: Improvisation, Basic stagecraft, including vocal projection and clarity, Character development, Interpretation of text, Direction, Audition technique, Creating Performance Text, Storytelling, Basic elements of performance making including understanding lighting, sound, costume and design elements, Basic principles of acting for the camera, Practical approaches to securing an acting agent.
While there are, some theoretical elements incorporated in the curriculum, the focus is largely on participation and students are required to regularly perform in front of one another with a view to building performance experience and confidence.
Soccer
Futbal First School of Soccer and Futsal is the place for young players to come and work on developing their football skills in order to reach their highest capabilities in a fun yet highly professional environment. All coaches possess extensive playing and coaching experience and that combined with their passion, professionalism and knowledge ensure that we are providing our players with the highest quality of training and opportunities to reach their maximum potential in all aspects of becoming an elite athlete in football.
Basketball
The FHC Basketball Program provides players with specific and tailored strength and conditioning programs, combined with outstanding academic learning opportunities in addition to maximising access to US College pathways.
STEAM
The STEAM Academy seeks to provide an enriching learning environment where students are immersed in an inquiry-based, authentic STEAM curriculum that challenges their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. We provide each student with interdisciplinary opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics. Our mission is to inspire, engage, and empower students to contribute, collaborate, and innovate, enabling them to persevere through challenges and thrive in a global society as we build the future together.
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