INTRODUCTION The Victorian Certificate of Education is the culmination of students’ secondary schooling, as well as providing a pathway to future options, be they tertiary education (University, TAFE or private providers), training or employment. The two years of study towards the VCE are demanding but also a time of challenge, enjoyment and fulfilment. Therefore students are encouraged to participate in the many activities available to them, including sport, music, SRC, college musical production, tertiary orientation and leadership programs. A successful VCE begins with appropriate course selection. In selecting their VCE program, students must focus on their interests, skills and aspirations. A rigorous process, of which this Course Selection Handbook is the beginning, has been implemented to assist students. An important component of a successful VCE is organisation and time management. All Year 10 students will participate in a VCE Orientation Program later in the year. This will be followed up with further time management sessions early in the following year. THE VCE The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) is a two year course of study. At College students will be expected to enrol in 12 units during their first year (i.e. Year 11) and 10 units in their second year (i.e. Year 12). It is expected that students enrolling at this school will normally select a sequence of units in each study at each year level. For example, a pair of Units 1 and 2 in Year 11 and at Year 12, Units 3 and 4 must be taken as a sequence. The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) is responsible for the development and regulation of the VCE. All students enrolling in the VCE are required to complete and sign an official Entry Form, indicating that they will abide by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority regulations and the rules relating to assessment and discipline detailed by the school. Students receive a VCE Handbook from the school outlining these regulations.
INTRODUCTION The Victorian Certificate of Education is the culmination of students’ secondary schooling, as well as providing a pathway to future options, be they tertiary education (University, TAFE or private providers), training or employment. The two years of study towards the VCE are demanding but also a time of challenge, enjoyment and fulfilment. Therefore students are encouraged to participate in the many activities available to them, including sport, music, SRC, college musical production, tertiary orientation and leadership programs. A successful VCE begins with appropriate course selection. In selecting their VCE program, students must focus on their interests, skills and aspirations. A rigorous process, of which this Course Selection Handbook is the beginning, has been implemented to assist students. An important component of a successful VCE is organisation and time management. All Year 10 students will participate in a VCE Orientation Program later in the year. This will be followed up with further time management sessions early in the following year. THE VCE The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) is a two year course of study. At College students will be expected to enrol in 12 units during their first year (i.e. Year 11) and 10 units in their second year (i.e. Year 12). It is expected that students enrolling at this school will normally select a sequence of units in each study at each year level. For example, a pair of Units 1 and 2 in Year 11 and at Year 12, Units 3 and 4 must be taken as a sequence. The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) is responsible for the development and regulation of the VCE. All students enrolling in the VCE are required to complete and sign an official Entry Form, indicating that they will abide by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority regulations and the rules relating to assessment and discipline detailed by the school. Students receive a VCE Handbook from the school outlining these regulations.
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