SENIOR NEWS
GAT EXAM 2022
On Wednesday September 7, 2022 all students studying a unit 3/4 subject and Senior VCAL students (Year 12) will be required to complete the VCAA General Achievement Test (GAT). Please note, all Year 11 and 12 VCE and VCAL students have no scheduled classes on this day. The GAT takes precedence over Structured Work Placement and VCAL students are asked to make appropriate arrangements for the day.
From 2023, the VCAA is transitioning VCE and VCAL to a new integrated senior secondary certificate. As part of the reform of the VCE and VCAL system, Victorian senior secondary students will this year have their literacy and numeracy skills measured against new standards in a redeveloped GAT. Further information pertaining to the GAT can be found via the following link.
Please read the attached letter for full information.
SAMPLE GAT QUESTIONS
Please see link below for sample GAT questions relevant for 2022, with the new changes around the GAT. The practice GAT papers that are available from the library are from last year but do not obtain all relevant content however, you are still able to complete these as practice. If you complete the literacy part of the GAT, Mr Brown has agreed to assess and provide feedback.
SAC ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS PROCESS REMINDER
As there are currently high volumes of students absent for SACs, we would like to remind you of the process and its importance.
The SAC alternative arrangement process is in place to support students who have missed or are aware that they are going to miss a SAC. This process applies to all students undertaking a Year 11 or 12 subject. For further information regarding the process, please see below.
If students are aware that they will miss a SAC or are absent due to illness/other reasons, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain the SAC Alternative Arrangement form from SIMON or their classroom teacher (attached).
- Form must be completed by subject teacher, student, and parent/guardian. A Medical Certificate is highly encouraged.
- Completed form, SAC and SAC front Cover to be handed to Mr Mel Ficarra or Miss Chelsea Hooper.
- A confirmation email will be sent to students, subject teachers and the supervising staff member confirming the student’s application.
- SAC Alternative Arrangement will be held each Thursday at 3:30pm in the library.
BRIDGING COURSES
MATHS AND SCIENCE PREREQUISITES
The best way to meet the prerequisite requirements for Monash undergraduate courses is by undertaking them via your VCE or equivalent Year 12 studies. However, Monash does accept a range of alternate options if you do not have the required VCE units or do not meet the study score.
Some of these are outlined here. These options are not a definitive list but do provide you with relevant and known alternatives that may help you with planning your course progression.
UniLearn
Unilearn was formed in 1999 to help domestic and international students get into university by completing prerequisite Year 11/12 classes.
Because all University programs are different, it is always advised to check with your specific University about our courses meeting their prerequisite requirements. Remember to check what your University’s deadline is for completion. You will need to sit your final exam three weeks prior to this deadline.
Our UniLearn courses include:
- Academic Literacy Skills
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Introductory Mathematics
- Introduction to Economics
- Senior Mathematics
- Physics
- Senior English
- Get Prepared to Study Online
EXAM PREP
Learn how you can be working smarter as you revise for your exams. You will hear lots of tips and strategies for effective revision, as well as how you can be using the Edrolo platform to make your life easier as you near the end of Year 12! We'll also open the floor to get all your VCE revision and Edrolo questions answered.
ACU VCE REVISION LECTURES
ACU revision webinars are run by experienced Year 12 assessors and exam markers who will know exactly how to guide you through this process and even help you respond to example exam questions. During the session you will be able to better understand the topics presented to you and learn some fantastic study tips and tricks too.
And, there will be a live 30-minute Q&A, giving you the chance to have your questions answered.
WHEN:
Monday August 29, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
English – Unit 4: Reading and Comparing Texts, Presenting Argument, (Section B of the exam)
Tuesday August 30, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Mathematical Methods – Unit 4: Probability
Wednesday August 31, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Business Management – Unit 4: Transforming a Business
Thursday September 1, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Health and Human Development – Unit 4: Health and Human Development in a Global Context
Monday September 5, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Legal Studies – Unit 4: The People and the Law
Tuesday September 6, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Religion and Society – Unit 3: The Search for Meaning and Unit 4: Religion, Challenge and Change
How do I get involved? Register now for these sessions online
APPLICATION REMINDER
LA TROBE RURALITY FORM - BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (MEDICAL)
In order to be considered for the multiple mini interviews (MMI) that are conducted as part of the course selection process for the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical), you are required to provide the following in support of your application:
- Your personal details
- Evidence of your rural status
- A personal statement in support of your application