Year 10 News

The Year 10 students have enjoyed a productive and rewarding term, embracing a wide range of learning opportunities both within and beyond the classroom. A significant milestone this term was the completion of Work Experience, which provided students with valuable insights into the world of work and helped them explore potential career pathways and future aspirations.

Throughout the term, students have continued to demonstrate resilience, maturity and a willingness to challenge themselves as they prepare for the important transition into their senior years of schooling. The experiences gained through Work Experience, combined with ongoing pathway conversations and career exploration activities, have encouraged students to reflect on their strengths, interests, and future goals.

2027 Pathways

Now that work experience is complete, our focus shifts, and students begin preparing for Course Counselling, where they start to explore their preferred pathway and subject options for 2027. Course Counselling will formally take place in Term 3; however, conversations with students are already underway, with talks by the VCE-VCE and VCE-VM Leaders held earlier this month. 

Students’ future aspirations will direct them to either

• Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or 
• Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major (VCEVM)

Once students have indicated which pathway they prefer (at this stage) they are given instructions in "Becoming Familiar with the Kurnai VCE/VCEVM Handbook" which outlines subject descriptors. 

Job Skills Expo

All Year 10 students will attend the JobSkills Expo held on Tuesday 29th of July, which offers students engaging, hands-on activities, advice, and information about the skills, jobs, and industries that make up our regional workforce. In addition to static displays, the JobSkills Expo features a range of short seminars delivering practical information and guidance for students.

 Please ensure consent is provided on Compass if you have not already done so.

Senior Pathways Information Evening

The University Campus will be holding an information evening on Wednesday 29th of July, which will provide families with more information about the overview of programs available in 2027 for years 11 & 12, which include:

• Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
• VCE-Vocational Major (VCE VM)
• Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC)

More information can also be found at https://www.kurnai.co/senior-campus-view and

https://kurnai.co/senior-campus 

Year 10 Subject Information Day

Students will visit the University Campus on Wednesday 5th August where they will engage in several presentations showcasing the different subjects on offer at the University Campus.

Course Counselling

Students will be required to make a decision about their pathway for Year 11 and will sit down one-on-one with the careers advisor to select their subjects for 2026.

Students are encouraged to discuss their selection with their parent/guardian.

Morwell Campus: Wednesday 12th of August

Churchill Campus: Wednesday 19th of August

Appointments available between 1:30pm - 6:30pm. Further details on how to book will be shared soon. Who should attend: The Year 10 student and a parent/legal guardian or a trusted adult (e.g., sibling over 18, grandparent, carer, etc.). A signature will be required to confirm subject selections.

If you have any questions, please email 

Alan: Alan.Ferris@education.vic.gov.au (Careers) or 

Sheryl: Sheryl.Tangi@education.vic.gov.au  (Year 10 Team Leader). 

Camp

30 Morwell Campus Year 10 students will attend the Tasmania Camp during the second last week of Term 3. Further information and a detailed itinerary can be found within the event on Compass.

Normal class/an alternative program will run for those Year 10 students not attending the camp.

Reminders

• Students will require a device (please contact us if you need some support).
• Students need to be at school by 8:35 am.
• Students need to be in complete school uniform (please contact us if you need some support). 
• NO MOBILES during school hours

Contact Details 

If you have any concerns regarding Year 10 students, please don’t hesitate to contact me at (03) 5165 0600 - option 2 or Sheryl.Tangi@education.vic.gov.au 

Sheryl Tangi

Year 10 Team Leader