Year 11 and 12

Year 11

Unit 1 Results Finalised

Our students have completed their Unit 1 studies, culminating with exams across weeks 7 and 8. Students did a fantastic job during the exam period, arriving at school for their scheduled exam in full school uniform and a positive mindset. It was also common to see The Hub filled with students completing exam revision outside of their scheduled exams; an example of the dedication and commitment to learning demonstrated by many of our students. All of our students across VCE and VCE VM should be aware of their results and academic progress ahead of the release of the Semester 1 reports.

Unit 2 Begins

Following the exam period, students launched straight into Unit 2 of their subjects for the final two weeks before the term break. This has been a fantastic opportunity for many to set new goals and build upon successes from Unit 1 as well as continuing positive habits built across the semester. We look forward to a successful and positive remainder of the school year for our VCE and VCE VM students.

Formal

We would like to extend a huge thank you to all the students, families, and staff who helped make the Year 11 Formal on Friday 12 June such a memorable evening. Held at Lakeside Convention Centre, the night was filled with laughter, dancing, and celebration. Our students looked fantastic in their formal attire and represented the school with maturity and positivity. A special thank you to the staff who attended and supported the evening, and to parents and guardians for your continued encouragement and support.

We are incredibly proud of our Year 11 students and look forward to more shared successes in the year ahead.

Kind regards,

Thomas Payne and Hannah Ryan

Year 11 Coordinators

Year 12

As we near the end of Term 2, it is a great opportunity to reflect on our students' recent progress, the upcoming learning our Year 12s will begin, and student events that support them both academically and personally.

Athletics Day – Best Dressed and Best Performance Winners!

We held our annual athletics carnival on Monday 25 May. Thankfully the weather was mild and the rain stayed away. Our Year 12s made the most of the day on the track, the field and the catwalk! The energy, colour, and creativity of our costumes was phenomenal, and our students enjoyed every minute of the parade. Congratulations to our Best Dressed and Best Performance winners “Kath and Kim” and “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves”. Honourable mentions for our runners up and third placed groups – “Mullet Mayhem”, “Mean Girls”, “Family Guy" and “Soulja Boy”.

Wrapping up Unit 3

Our Year 12 students have concluded their Unit 3 studies, in Week 6 of this term. Teachers have been impressed with the level of commitment and growth that many of our students have shown since starting their journey in 2026. All Unit 3 assessments are complete, and students' results should have been received prior to our upcoming semester reports. 

Students are encouraged to continue preparing diligently and seeking feedback from areas within Unit 3 that they would like to improve on and use this to strengthen their understanding heading into Unit 4. This completion marks a significant milestone in the academic year, and we congratulate all students for reaching this point.

Looking Ahead to Unit 4

Unit 4 has now begun for all our Year 12 students—this is an important and often intense stage of the academic year, as we head toward their final assessment at Sunbury College. Students will be introduced to their last units of content, complete their remaining outcomes, and have more exposure to build on their exam-based skills.  

The importance of a structured and strategic approach during this time cannot be underestimated. Students are encouraged to:

• set clear academic goals for each subject and track progress weekly
• develop a consistent study routine that includes review of Unit 3 material, which often forms the foundation for Unit 4 concepts and prepares our students for their exams
• seek timely feedback from their teachers, act on it and maintain open communication for guidance and support
• make use of school resources such as private study rooms, tutoring sessions, or study groups
• balance study with self-care to maintain wellbeing and prevent burnout

Parents can support their children by helping them maintain a quiet study environment at home, encouraging open conversations about workload and stress, and helping them access support when needed. 

Success in Unit 4 and subsequent exams comes from consistency, not just cramming at the end. Let’s all work together to support our students as they begin this final and vital stage of their VCE journey.

Kind regards,

Catherine Borg

Year 12 Coordinator

VCE Chemistry excursion 

Our Year 11 and Year 12 Chemistry students recently enjoyed a fantastic day out at The University of Melbourne's Parkville campus. Travelling together by train, students had the opportunity to experience Melbourne's newest underground railway station at Parkville before spending time exploring the university grounds. Our students enjoyed discovering the vibrant atmosphere of the precinct and enjoying lunch at the wide variety of cafés, restaurants, and food outlets surrounding the campus.

The highlight of the excursion was a practical session conducted in the university's undergraduate chemistry laboratories. Working alongside university students, our Chemistry students experienced a genuine tertiary laboratory environment and had the opportunity to use equipment and facilities beyond those typically available in a secondary school setting.

Year 12 students completed practical activities focused on core organic chemistry concepts, reinforcing key knowledge from their current studies. Meanwhile, Year 11 students collected experimental data that will be directly incorporated into their Practical Investigation Assessment, giving them access to high-quality data and an authentic scientific context for their work.

The excursion provided students with valuable hands-on learning experiences while highlighting the real world applications of chemistry. It was fantastic to see students engaging thoughtfully with the activities, asking insightful questions, and embracing the opportunity to experience chemistry at a university level. All of our teachers and the university staff were extremely impressed with the engagement and enthusiasm from all of our students. 

Christine Hawes and Melissa Norwood

VCE Chemistry teachers