Although it sometimes seems as if the year is just getting going, some students have started visualizing their possible pathways in 2024 and beyond.
Last week the year 10 students began their thinking about careers, courses and VCE subjects, with a VCE Expo – a chance to talk to representatives from universities and to VCE teachers. The students were enthusiastic and engaged, and spoke to lecturers as well as current university students from a range of disciplines. VCE teachers gave students a taste of individual subjects – particularly some which are not taught in Year 10. Moving into VCE gives students a lot more autonomy in the direction of study they wish to pursue. In the next few months, students will need to actively think about their interests, aptitudes, and aspirations, and make some decisions around their next steps on their learning journey. This is something that will require an amount of research, thought and self-reflection. And the time and space to do this. There are a number of other events held by the school to assist in this decision-making process.
It is important at this stage of the process that students are open-minded and investigate many options and possibilities. Students will have information from the Morrisby assessments, completed last year. Students will also have a taste of their Semester 2 subjects prior to making decisions.
Key Dates for Subject Selection for Year 10:
- Wednesday 12th July (Week 1) – Careers Night. At this evening there will be professionals in a range of fields for students and families to talk to, many of whom are alumni.
- Thursday 27th July (Week 3) – VCE Information night – live (Memorial Hall) and livestream – VCE Handbook distributed. At this evening we discuss what the VCE is, and what is required to get a VCE Certificate, what the ATAR is, and skill development over the VCE years. Students and adults should be present together for this evening.
- Friday 28th July (Week 3) – Subject preference online portal opens.
- Monday 7th August (Week 5) – Draft of subject preference due.
- Wednesday 9th – Tuesday 15th August (Week 5-6) – One-on-one counselling with form teacher. These are designed to review student choices and advise how to follow up further information which will assist in making final choices.
- Friday 18th August (Week 6) – Subject preference online portal CLOSES.
Key Dates for Subject Selection for Year 9:
- Wednesday 12th July (Week 1) – Careers Night. At this evening there will be professionals in a range of fields for students and families to talk to, many of whom are alumni.
- Tuesday 1st August (Week 4) – Briefing, documentation distributed, and subject preference online portal opens.
- Tuesday 15th August (Week 6) – Subject preference online portal CLOSES.
Key Dates for Subject Selection for Year 11:
- Wednesday 12th July (Week 1) – Careers Night. At this evening there will be professionals in a range of fields for students and families to talk to, many of whom are alumni.
- Wednesday 2nd August (Week 4) – Briefing, documentation distributed, and subject preference online portal opens.
- Wednesday 9th August (Week 5) – Draft of subject preference due.
- Wednesday 16th August (Week 6) – Subject preference online portal CLOSES.
Universities hold their Open Days from late July and into August. Check their websites for more details. Most universities pitch their information to students in year 10 and year 12, but all students are welcome. Universities will also produce Year 10 Guide to 2026 Entry booklets. Students are encouraged to avail themselves of these opportunities and resources.
There will be more information about this process during Term 3. Our aim is to set students on the path that is right for them.
