Around the Campuses
Year 10 Deep Learning Legal Studies
This year as part of the Year 10 Deep Learning Legal Studies course, students worked in groups to prepare a presentation on a topical real life murder case. In semester 2, the murder cases were the Mushroom Murderer, the Woodchip Killer, the Pilot Camper and the Pollen Strangler cases. Two groups prepared a presentation on each case and the assessment was based on compliance with rubric requirements, a class vote, participation points and collaboration.
Mr Leyland and Mr Dowie sat in on the presentations and were very impressed with the effort that the students had put in to research the cases, prepare engaging powerpoint slides and enthusiastically present to the class. Tuong Vi Trinh said that this was "one of the most enjoyable and interesting class activities" she had participated in at VUSC, and Caleb Dargan commented that it was a "great opportunity to understand the detail of what actually happens in a murder case".
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Sports Update
This term students participated in the Interschool Sports Volleyball Regionals.
In our pool games VUSC had 3 matches to win in order to get into the finals:
VUSC vs Northland SC: 2 - 0
VUSC vs Melton SC: 2 - 0
VUSC vs Braybrook College: 1 - 1
VUSC won their pool round and competed against The Grange P-12 College in the finals.
It was a close battle between the two schools and both teams were tired however still gave it their all. The Grange took the first set ending in 20 - 17, however VUSC took the second set ending in VUSC 20 - 17.
Overall out of 105 schools within the Western Metro Region, VUSC came 2nd this year.
Congratulations to these students for their effort, hard work and persistence!
Our students showed great sportsmanship and displayed our school values throughout the day.
Thank you to Mr Eugenio, Mr Dikranis and Miss Adam for their organisation of events throughout the year and supporting all of our sports students to be their best!
We will be back next year stronger than ever!
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Year 8 Concert Band - Cairnlea Park PS
On Friday 7th November, the Year 8 Concert Band was invited to perform several music items at the Cairnlea Park Primary School Fun Day! Congratulations to these students for entertaining the school community with their amazing talents.
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HeadStart Successes
Congratulations to our school-based apprenticeship stars!
HeadStart would like to congratulate the Year 12 SBAT students for 2025:
- Victor Cilia - Apprenticeship in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- John Briskovic – Apprenticeship in Carpentry
Throughout the year Victor and John have successfully balanced school, work and trade school in their chosen industries. We wish them all the best as they transition to full-time in their apprenticeship/traineeship role. Keep up the fantastic effort as you pave the way to a bright future!
If any students would like to discuss the possibility of beginning a traineeship or apprenticeship while you are at school, please see the Careers team for more information.
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Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiad
This year, VUSC students had the opportunity to compete in the Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiad. The competition encourages high ability students to develop creative and innovative problem-solving skills, while fostering a passion for mathematics.
A team of 30 dedicated Year 7 and Year 8 students took up the challenge, participating in the Senior Division, competing with peers from Australia and New Zealand. They persevered through four difficult contests held over the course of the year, and are to be congratulated on the pleasing results achieved.
Special commendations to the following students, who received High Achievement awards:
High Achiever Medals (Highest Score):
Avery Fu
Benny Nguyen
High Achiever Pins:
Jie Gan
Henry Tran
Moxuan Qu
Phong Tran
Ayman Azad
Jacob Juntovski
Well done to all of these students for Aspiring to Achieve!
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Year 9 Farewell Assembly
On Thursday 27th November, the Junior Campus held a special assembly to farewell the Year 9 students as they begin their transition to the Senior Campus. As well as the numerous Year 7-9 awards and the announcement of the 2026 Captains team, this very special poem written by Mason Jury was read out to everyone present, which encapsulates the feeling among students and staff alike as we say goodbye and good luck to our Year 9's:
The term winds down and something shifts in place,
The room we knew now feels a little strange,
The lessons fade, leaving a quieter space,
A sign that soon our patterns start to change.
We moved through texts without much thought of time,
Just doing what each ordinary day
Required of us, nothing grand, no climb,
Yet now those small routines feel far away.
The benches, books, the hum of turning pages
Hold weight in ways they never did before,
The year grows still, as though it softly gauges
The slow withdrawal from what we can’t restore.
And though it ends without a loud goodbye,
It mattered more than we can specify.
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Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) Accreditation Review
On Monday, 17 November 2025, our school underwent a review and accreditation process for our SEAL program through The Academy of Accredited SEAL Schools (TAASS). We were pleased to host Rod Williamson (Executive Officer, SEAL/TAASS) and Kellie Ind (Principal, Box Hill High School), who met with our Principal Elaine Hazim, Enrichment Leader Clare Mercadante, SEAL Coordinator Juliana Hamit, and students from our Year 7 and Year 8 SEAL classes.
The visit was highly successful, with valuable discussions about the implementation and growth of our SEAL program. We were very pleased to receive the email below from Rod, acknowledging our program, our school and our students.
Dear Elaine,
Thank you for hosting Kellie and I on Monday for your Re-Accreditation Review. We thoroughly enjoyed our time visiting your school and engaging with you, your SEAL team and your fabulous students.
We would like to confirm that Victoria University Secondary College meets all criteria and has been re-accredited as a TAASS/ SEAL provider for the next 4 years (2029). We congratulate you and your team on the quality of your SEAL program.
The presentation and discussion with you both about the VUSC SEAL program was very informative and gave us a comprehensive picture of your program and the school's teaching and learning approaches and curriculum.
Your SEAL student representatives were wonderful to speak with and they were a testament to the high quality program offered at VUSC. Their energy, enthusiasm and positivity were inspiring.
Congratulations and thank you once again,
Best wishes,
Rod Williamson
Executive Officer
SEAL/TAASS
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Chess Club - all welcome!
The VUSC Chess Club at the Junior Campus is a welcoming community for both beginners and experienced players to practice, compete and enjoy the game of chess. The club runs every Tuesday and Thursday during lunchtime — a perfect opportunity for students to relax, have fun with friends, and form new connections.
The club began with just two students — myself from 8A and Benny from 8B. We met at the after-school Homework Club, discovered our shared passion for chess, and thought, why not start a club? After some planning, we were able to secure a room and teacher supervision to make it official.
Throughout Term 3, we gained several members and held regular meetings featuring presentations to help everyone strengthen their chess fundamentals. This term, we’re aiming even higher — with friendly tournaments and fun chess puzzles to challenge and inspire all members. If you would like to learn more, come along to C2 on Tuesday or Thursday at lunchtime or please reach out to Ms Patane or Ms Cho.
Ken Le 8A
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Breakfast Club - All students welcome!
Come along for some toast, milk, fruit and snacks!
Junior Campus Tuesdays and Thursdays
8:15—8:55am in Room A4
Senior Campus Wednesdays and Fridays
8:15am—8:45am in the Building B kitchen
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Lunchtime Games - All welcome!
Junior Campus
Board games every Tuesday and Thursday in Room C01
Senior Campus
Console games every Friday in Room D11
Board games every Wednesday and Thursday in D15
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