Pathways

Brentwood Pathways Newsletter

Don't forget to check out our Brentwood Pathways Newsletter that is released each fortnight. Click here to access their latest issue.

It is a great way for parents and students to keep up to date with what is happening at the school in terms of Pathways including things like subject selection and work experience.

It also has a wealth of information about upcoming open days for Universities as well as details about special opportunities that may be of interest to our students.

Victoria’s senior secondary education is changing

From 2023, the new VCE Vocational Major will replace Intermediate and Senior VCAL. This means the VCE will recognise different students equally. Students will have more education choices, a higher-quality curriculum and better workplace experiences – preparing them for further study, training at TAFE or work.

From 2023, more students will study the VCE. That is because the VCE will include the Vocational Major, a 2-year program that sits within the VCE. There will also be the Victorian Pathways Certificate for those who need flexibility in their learning.

A new information and awareness campaign, Many Talents, One VCE will roll out explaining the changes.

The changes are a result of the Review into Vocational and Applied Learning Pathways in Senior Secondary Schooling (the Firth review). The review found we needed to improve vocational learning in schools.

Brentwood currently offers VCAL which will switch to the VCE Vocational Major from 2023.

Teachers and careers counsellors are available to answer questions and to support students as they make decisions about their final years at school.

Now students will have greater access to high-quality, relevant vocational education and applied learning opportunities.

For more information, go to Many Talents One VCE | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)