CHES Excursion
On Friday the 30th of May Year 10 and 11 students attended the Centre for Higher Education Studies in South Yarra. The day was filled with an introduction toh the centre programs and visiting universities.
An excellent component of the day was the ability to liaise with previous students who understood how the programs enable high ability students to extend their learning and take subjects not offered at their current school in VCE. Additionally, the opportunity to undertake university subjects that are recognised as VCE subjects and that contribute to the ATAR were unpacked for staff and students.
This was an important professional learning experience for both staff and students. We are excited by what will be taken up by our students at Taylors Lakes Secondary College.
The Students were accompanied by Maria Lelekakis and Elizabeth Green.
The CHES expo was an extremely informative and interactive event that allowed us to further extend our learning, by learning about the benefits of completing a Higher Education Studies (HES) subject, or an alternative subject run by CHES. We were also able to interact with multiple universities and CHES professors to fully understand what the different programs encompassed and explore pathways for after year 12.
Avni Mansukhani
More information regarding CHES
Centre for Higher Education Studies (CHES) CHES has been established to provide senior secondary students from across the state with opportunities for stretch, challenge and acceleration in their studies.
CHES enables you to access first year university-level studies, selected VCE subjects, or Year 10 enrichment electives. Through CHES, you can study a subject aligned to your skills and interests that may contribute to your ATAR, and potentially earn university credits, providing a head start on your undergraduate degree.
These programs are available through a hybrid and flexible approach, with opportunities to study online, on-site at CHES, and at university campuses, regardless of where you live in Victoria.
For further information regarding High Abilities Programs at Taylors Lakes Secondary College, please contact Elizabeth Green, Instructional and High Abilities Practice Leader.