PATHWAYS REPORT
MRS SALLY LOONEY & MRS ANNA STEICKE
VTAC Important Dates, upcoming Webinar and change of preference support.
On Thursday, 11 December, students will receive their VCE results and ATARs at 7:00 AM via their VTAC account, or from 9:00 AM for digital results. Students are welcome to meet with a member of the Pathways Team for assistance with changing their preferences.
Online Webinar for Year 12 students, parents and supporters
See below for the upcoming webinars that VTAC will be hosting. For recordings of past webinars, please go VTAC YouTube page.
| Webinar | Date and Time | Link | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
Understanding ATAR and Scaling | 5:30PM-6:30PM, Tuesday 2 December 2025 | Webinar registration | Year 12 students, parents and supporters |
Getting your results - what happens next? | 12:00PM-1:00PM, Tuesday 9 December 2025 | Webinar registration | Year 12 students |
Preferences, pathways and offers | 12:00PM-1:00PM, Thursday 11 December 2025 | Webinar registration | Year 12 students |
Change of preference support hotlines, events, and activities
Tertiary institutions provide a range of seminars, workshops and hotlines to assist applicants with changing their preferences.
Year 10 Industry Tours
Over the past few weeks our Year 10 students have been visiting Bunnings, Sharp Fruit and the Country University Centre (CUC).
Bunnings offered a glimpse into the retail and trade industries, highlighting part-time job opportunities that can lead to valuable skills and future apprenticeships in the trade industry.
At Sharp Fruit, students were amazed by the scale of a working packing shed in our region. They learned about the processes behind getting fresh fruit from the farm to shed for packing and dispatching . They also discovered the variety of roles available in the industry from logistics, accountants and quality control to seasonal work.
Both Bunnings and Sharp Fruit offer part-time positions, and students are encouraged to apply online if interested.
During each visit, we asked our hosts: “What do you look for in a team member?”
Their answer was clear and consistent:
- Good communication skills
- Initiative and a willingness to learn
- Reliability
The Country University Centre (CUC)
In previous years, visits to the Country University Centre (CUC) were reserved for our Year 11 and 12 students. This year, we introduced Year 10 students to the centre to give them an early opportunity to become familiar with the study environment. The goal was to help them prepare for future academic pathways, including acceleration programs through universities that some Year 11 students may undertake in 2026.
During the tour, students explored the modern learning spaces and received practical advice on setting goals, managing time effectively, and developing strong study habits as they transition into VCE, VCE VM, and SBAT pathways.
A heartfelt thank you to the team at CUC Mallee for their warm welcome and for sharing such valuable and motivating insights!