VCE Senior News

Year 11 Social Psychology

Year 11 Psych students recently investigated whether mutual interdependence and superordinate goals can reduce group prejudice. In a hands-on activity, students worked in randomly assigned groups to design an outfit using only garbage bags.

The task required teamwork, problem-solving, and shared responsibility, encouraging students to collaborate with peers they wouldn’t normally work with.

Despite initial hesitation, many reported improved communication and stronger group cohesion. The final fashion parade highlighted not just creativity, but how working toward a common goal can reduce social barriers and promote inclusion in everyday school settings.

Year 11 Ski Trip

Enjoy these photograph's from the ski trip:

Congratulations 

Last month, Seth O (Year 12 Hotham) represented Vermont Secondary School in the 2025 Australian Senior Schools Fencing Championships in Sydney. A huge congratulations to Seth for winning  the bronze medal in the Men’s Sabre category. 

Seth has worked relentlessly to achieve this fantastic result, juggling his academics with his fencing training. 

Congratulations from everyone in the Vermont community, Seth.