Year 12 Information / Dates
Year 12: Important Dates:
We are almost half way term three and its time to start planning for the end of year activities. Whilst your focus should clearly be on completing your senior school certificates, (VCE or VCAL), and getting the best possible result, there are a number of more fun events to look forward to.
Below is a list of the dates we would like you to be aware of. Some of the events involve a cost, and the school needs to know the numbers of attendees well in advance, so start planning now.
| Event | Date | Details | Cost and payment date |
| VTAC Course Counselling day | Thursday, 29th August | Students make a booking with their HG teacher and have access to the Careers team to assist in course selection | |
| VCE (Yr 12) meeting and lunch for VCE and VCAL | Monday, September 9th | VCE students gather in FLC in Period 4 for an Information session. Lunch provided for VCE and VCAL. | |
| Practice Exams | Wednesday 25th Sept-Tuesday 1st October | Students complete a practice exam for each subject in the FLC. Fully supervised. (See Practice exam timetable on Compass) | |
| VTAC course selection submission due | Monday, 30th September | Final date for VTAC course preferences. Entries after this date incur a late fee – up to November 2nd. | |
| Last day of classes and Celebration Day | Monday 21st October | Fancy Dress day. Parade in the gym. Last day lunch. Early dismissal | |
| Big Day Out | Tuesday 22nd October | Barwon Heads. Students are bussed to event. Lunch and snacks provided. Fun and games!! | $60 pp Payment by 20th September |
| Study Time | Wed 23rd-Tuesday 29th October | All Year 12 teachers available during regular class time in week prior to exam. Some additional revision classes may be running. | |
| Exams Commence | Wednesday 30th Oct – Wed 20th November | Most exams in the FLC. Students will be notified of any alternative arrangements. All students will be given an exam Navigator in Term 3. | |
| Formal | Friday, 22nd November | Lakeside Reception Centre Further information about times, tables and tickets to follow. | $75 pp Payment by 1st November |
| Results available | Thursday, 12th December | Students register on VTAC and install the app to receive results | |
| Graduation Ceremony | Wednesday 18th December | Luxor Reception Centre Official ceremony followed by supper. | $28 pp (no charge for students) Payment by Wed 4th December |
| Change of Preference week | Monday 16 Dec – Wed 18th Dec | Careers and MIPS team available to counsel students on course selections and change of preference | Careers office – Green House |
Events which require payment (apart from the Graduation) are now open on Compass. Payment options are available on the Compass event. If you have any questions regarding these events, please see your House co-coordinator or Ms Moloney in the Curriculum Office.
Sue Moloney
VCE Co-coordinator