Centre for Higher Education Studies

Invitation to CHES Masterclasses  

The Centre for Higher Education Studies (CHES) has been established to offer extension and enrichment opportunities for high-achieving students in Years 10, 11 and 12 and we hold masterclasses in our state-of-the-art auditorium, both online and on-site. These masterclasses are not only available to students enrolled in a CHES subject (VCE subject, Higher Education Study or Year 10 elective) but also to students in government schools across Victoria who are interested in these advanced topics. There is no cost for the masterclasses, but pre- registration is essential.  

We invite students to join these upcoming masterclasses through the CHES. The masterclasses are interactive one-hour sessions with leading university academics and industry experts in the areas of advanced technologies and solutions for significant problems we face around the world, with opportunities for students to find out more about these important fields of work and research, including research and technology in terms of large-scale agriculture, space science, cybersecurity, and strategies to address climate change and food production for a growing world population.  

Students are welcome to choose which masterclass to attend and all masterclasses are available to students across Victoria both online via zoom and on-site at CHES with opportunities for Q&A whether online or onsite. Students who join on-site will be supervised by CHES staff.  

These are the first four workshops in our series of enrichment masterclasses. To register attendance at one or more of these masterclasses, please go to our short registration form here, and select which masterclass or masterclasses you will attend:  

Registration form for CHES masterclasses Term 2  

Year 10 Electives : Semester 2 intake applications open 

The Centre for Higher Education Studies (CHES) have recently opened applications for their Semester 2 intake for some of their semester long Year 10 electives. A great opportunity for students interested in getting a head start in the VCE subjects Extended Investigation, Algorithmics or English Language. See below and attached flyer for a brief explanation of the subjects on offer.  If you are interested in knowing more or wish to apply please reach out to me so we can best support any keen applicants. 

Dean Ashton 

Dean.ashton@nhs.vic.edu.au 

Semester 2 Subjects on offer:  

Research Matters: Foundations of VCE Extended Investigation 

Critical Thinking for Creative Minds: Foundations of VCE Extended Investigation 

Introduction to Algorithmics: Foundations of VCE Algorithmics  

LingoLab: Unveiling the Wonders of Real-world Language: Foundations of VCE English Language 

From CHES:  

In semester two, we are again offering four electives to high-ability Year 10 students across the state. Students can choose to study one or more of these electives with us. There are no prerequisites for these electives but students should have strong literacy and/or numeracy skills. Acceptance of enrolment requires principal endorsement and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications for semester two electives close on Monday 27 May.  

For more information go to https://ches.vic.edu.au/programs/year-10-enrichment-electives/