Year 10 News

Course Counselling and Pathway Options for 2023

Year 10 students are currently busily working on their course selections and pathways for next year. We recently had the VCE Team from the University Campus come and talk about options for next year. Students can choose between VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) and the new VCEVM (Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major), which replaces the current VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) program as of 2023. There are some differences between the two programs, and this was explained to students, and more recently to parents and the senior campus information night. We strongly encourage parents to be involved in this process and are always happy to answer any questions you might have. If you require further information about these options please contact Todd Miller, Year 10 Leader, or Suze Benson, Campus Careers Advisor, on 5132 3700. Alternatively, you can contact the University Campus directly on 5132 3800.

Course Counselling is the process students follow when they choose their pathway into Year 11/12. 

Throughout this term, students are receiving information and advice about pathway options offered at Kurnai. Students will want to be as prepared as possible to make informed decisions when they attend a Course Counselling Interview, which will be happening on Wednesday 24th August. Students can now nominate a time that suits both them and you for these sessions. A sign-up sheet is located in the Year 10 and Careers areas. Students are encouraged to sign up early to ensure they get the time you require and to avoid disappointment.

On Friday 12th August students will attend the University Campus for a subject information day and tour of the campus, to familiarise themselves with the options available and the campus itself, as well as ask any questions they might have as they look to their future selections. This is compulsory and all students are expected to attend to ensure they are as prepared as possible for the Course Counselling sessions.

Job Skills Expo

Year 10 students recently attended the Job Skills Expo at Lardner Park in Warragul, where they got the opportunity to wander around a number of displays and speak to people in a variety of industries. There were also several seminars and panel discussions on offer for students to attend a gain more knowledge and information about possible industries and jobs they might like to pursue. Despite being a cold and wet day, students had a great time and even managed to sample foods and collect merchandise from around the many displays and stall holders. Again, this was another important step in their decision-making process for future pathways and career opportunities.

Important Dates for Year 10s

Friday 12th August 2022: Subject Information Day @ Uni Campus: (Students Only: COMPULSORY FOR ALL YEAR 10s. Students will visit the University Campus and attend each Key Learning Domain (KLD) session, familiarising themselves with the subjects delivered.

Wednesday 24th August 2022: Course Counselling Interviews will take place.

All students are to be accompanied by a Parent/Carer/Responsible adult over 18yrs. 

You will meet with a Uni Campus VCE/VCE-VM/VET Leadership team and Careers member and finalise subject & pathway preferences.

Interviews are 15 minutes long between 1.30 pm and 6.30 pm.