VCE/VET/VCAL INFORMATION
FROM THE CAREERS TEAM - VCE/VET/VCAL
To date, 2020 has been an unpredictable year. With many challenges and interruptions to our normal planning of events, work experience, VET programing and excursions, we wish to congratulate our students, families, stakeholders and community who have embraced the necessary changes to our usual scheduling and made the most of new ways in which to participate in ongoing learning. We have endeavoured to still bring the required information and experiences to our students and hope they have benefited from the opportunities presented to them.
VCE IMPORTANT DATES AND RESOURCES
VCAA SPECIAL PROVISION
Final submission date for special provisions for upcoming GAT and exams is September 18. After this date only emergency applications will be accepted.
HOLIDAY REVISION
Please be aware that we are currently constructing a revision timetable for the holidays. Once finalised this will be distributed to students.
VTAC/SATAC
Over the past month, Ms Fiona Dimasi and Mr Mel Ficarra have conducted Zoom VTAC/SATAC workshops for students and parents/guardians. Zoom workshops have been recorded for students to access on the college website.
VTAC key dates can be found here.
A reminder that scholarship and SEAS applications close on Friday October 9.
SATAC key dates can be found here.
GAT
In the final week of Term 3, Monday September 14 during period 1 Academe, students will be required to attend a Zoom for GAT preparation with Mr Emmet Brown and Mr Mel Ficarra. Students will then be provided with a Google Form to register their participation to complete GAT and provide feedback.
The GAT for 2020 will take on significant importance in determining students ATAR. The GAT is a three hour examination which tests general knowledge in three areas: written communication, mathematics, science and technology and humanities, the arts and social sciences. Students studying a Unit 3/4 sequence will be aware that the VCAA has revised the date of the GAT to October 7.
In the final week of Term 3, students will additionally have access to a GAT preparation session. Depending on remote learning status of the college, this will be delivered face to face or alternatively via Zoom.
Additionally, the library is able to provide past papers for students if they require, students are to email the library and make a request.
SAC ALTERNATE ARRANGMENT
Students that have outstanding or non-completed SACs need to arrange a time with Miss Eliza Weaver before the end of term. Please be aware that it is essential that ALL assessment is finalised for VCAA records heading into Term 4.
WELLBEING
As mentioned, please remember there are numerous support networks and structures in place if you so require - homeroom teacher, House Leader and your subject teachers. Wellbeing are working remotely however, you can still make appointments. If you would like to touch base please email wellbeing@sjcmda.vic.edu.au to make an appointment.
The careers team are available to assist with any questions -