Principal's Message

Welcome to our students and families to Term 4. This term is extremely busy with events, assessments, exams and reports all happening, as well as planning for next year. We are currently in the process of finalising the timetable for 2027 and hiring new staff. We expect to have almost 1600 students next year across the college, including 270 new Year 7 students. 

Class Of 2026

Congratulations to our Year 12 VCE & VCE VM Class of 2026! We wish our VCE students all the best for their upcoming exams and look forward to hearing about the accomplishments of all Year 12 s beyond school.  Each of you will forever be part of our Victoria University Secondary College family and we hope to see many of you return to visit.

Year 12 VCE Exams 

Year 12 VCE students and Year 11 students studying a Unit 3-4 subject are currently undertaking their final exams. As well as attending revision classes before and after Celebration Day, these students had the opportunity to sit a practice exam in each of their subject areas In the second week of the term 3 holidays, providing them with an authentic exam experience. The VCE exam period ends on Wednesday 18th November and results are released on Thursday 10th December. 

Year 12 Celebration Day

Our Year 12 Celebration Day, held on Wednesday 21st October, was a memorable occasion filled with happiness, laughter and music. The enthusiasm and spirit of our wonderful students made the day very special.

I would like to congratulate our Year 12 students on their outstanding conduct throughout the celebrations. Their creative and colourful costumes added to the excitement of the day, while their kindness, respect and sense of unity were evident throughout the event. It was a pleasure to see students and staff come together to celebrate this important milestone in the students’ lives.

I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to all parents and guardians for their ongoing encouragement and support of their children. Your partnership has been invaluable in helping our students grow into the capable, confident and remarkable young people they are today. We wish our Year 12 students every success in their future endeavours and look forward to seeing them pursue their goals and achieve great things in the years ahead!

China Tour

Last term 25 students and 4 teachers had the amazing opportunity to participate in the China Cultural Tour and Sister School Visit for 10 days. The tour provided students and staff with rich educational opportunities and a once in a lifetime experience. Through visits to key historical and cultural sites such as the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and Nanjing Road, students were able to extend their classroom learning, develop cultural awareness, and reflect on China’s global significance. Experiences such as touring the Beijing Hutongs in a rickshaw and visiting local markets further deepened students’ understanding of everyday life in China.

A central highlight was the immersion program at our sister school in Yangzhou, where students participated in joint cultural activities, language learning, and formal exchanges. This strengthened the partnership between the schools while giving students authentic opportunities to apply their Chinese language skills. 

The trip also allowed for engagement between teachers from VUSC and our sister school to share commonalities between our educational systems and pedagogical practices, as well as understand the differences between our two schools. Overall, the trip was an experience that enhanced student confidence, cultural competence, and international connections. It delivered clear educational value by fostering skills in communication, resilience, and respect for cultural diversity, while reinforcing our school’s commitment to meaningful international partnerships.

Concert Band Performances

The VUSC Honours band performed at the Albion Primary School’s 100th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday 17th October. Principal Adrienne Williamson was thrilled with our students’ performances and gave the school a Certificate of Apprecation. 

The Year 8 Concert Band will also be performing at the Cairnlea Park Primary School Family Fun Day on Friday 6th November, and the Year 7 Concert Band will be competing at the Victorian School Music Festival on 9th November. We wish our amazing music students all the best! Well done to you all for demonstrating our school values and being great ambassadors of our college. 

Congratulations Ella and Wayne!

Congratulations to Year 7 student Ella Harris who competed in the Athletics Victoria All Schools State Championships recently representing Victoria University Secondary College. Ella competed in the Womens U14 3000m Race Walk and finished 3rd earning her a Bronze medal 🥉. Her time also qualified her for Athletics Australia Nationals next year in April for the U15 event. She hopes to travel to Perth in December for Athletics Australia All Schools National Championships if selected for the Victorian Team. Well done Ella, we are super proud of you!

A huge congratulations also to Wayne Fernando of 7C who represented Victoria at the 2026 Australian National Taekwondo Championships, held in Canberra from 1 to 4 October 2026, securing a Silver medal! Fantastic effort Wayne, our college is very proud of you!

Celebrating World Teachers’ Day – 30th October

On Friday 30th October we will be celebrating World Teachers’ Day—a special occasion to recognise the incredible dedication, passion and care our teachers bring to Victoria University Secondary College every single day.

Teachers do so much more than deliver lessons. They inspire curiosity, nurture resilience, and help shape the values and confidence of our young people. To all our teachers: thank you for your tireless efforts, your patience, and your unwavering belief in every student’s potential. You are truly appreciated.

2026 Yearbook - Order your copy now

Orders are now being taken for the 2026 Yearbook. This year's issue will be 76 pages of memories that students will cherish beyond secondary schooling. Parents/guardians can order a copy at the office or via the parent portal in Compass for $25. Year 12 students will receive a free copy as part of their graduation gift. There will be limited copies available after orders are fulfilled. 

Graduation and Presentation Evening - Save the date

Our annual Graduation and Presentation Evening will be held on Wednesday 16th December at 6.30pm at The Atrium, Flemington Racecourse. This is a much larger venue to accommodate 1300 people from our school community. On this evening our Year 12 students will celebrate their graduation, and awards and scholarships will be presented to students across the college. We look forward to celebrating our students' amazing achievements with our school community on this special evening. 

Glenn Leyland

Acting College Principal

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Child Safety at VUSC

Victoria University Secondary College is committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where students are safe and feel safe. 

Our child safety and wellbeing documents outline the measures and strategies we have in place to support, promote and maintain the safety and wellbeing of our students: 

• Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
• Child Safety Code of Conduct
• Child Safe Standards Risk Register
• Child safety Responding and Reporting Obligations Policy and Procedure

All of our policies are available on our school website here. As valuable partners in promoting and maintaining child safety and wellbeing at VUSC, we welcome and encourage your feedback.