Year 11/12

Key Dates

Year 11 VCE and VCAL News

Well done to all the students during remote learning. It was a challenging time and students continued to work hard, engaged in lessons and communicated with their teachers to ensure they stayed up to date with work. It was great to see all the Year 11s back onsite for Term 4.

The following students received awards for remote learning superstars, well done!

The following VCAL students received awards for remote learning superstars, well done!

Information regarding key dates

Year 11 Exams commence on Thursday 19th- November and run until Wednesday 25th November.  It is imperative that your child completes these exams to the best of their ability as these will clarify choices made for 2021.  Students only need to attend school for their scheduled exam for the day, they must be in full school uniform for all exams. A study day has been organised for Year 11 VCE students on Wednesday the 18th November- no scheduled classes will run for the day.

Exam feedback sessions are occurring on Friday the 27th of November and Monday the 30th November. Students will attend regular scheduled classes where students will receive feedback on their performance in the end of year exam and their overall progress this year for each subject.

VCAL feedback will occur on Monday November 30th. No classes will run on this day. Students will have an allocated time and will attend for that scheduled time only.

Year 11 Activity day and final awards assembly is scheduled for Tuesday 1st December.  The type of activity is to be confirmed due to COVID restrictions, details will be provided to parents and students in the coming weeks. Students not wishing to take part in the activity day will be expected to be at school. 

Year 11 Careers Day is on the Wednesday 2nd December- this day will cover sessions regarding University life, optional career opportunities after Year 12 and completing Career Action Plans.

Cranbourne East Step-up Program commences on Thursday 3rd December until Friday 11th December.  During this time, students will begin their chosen pathway for Year 12 VCE or VCAL and begin their scheduled classes.  If your child is exiting the College they will not be required during this time.

Northern Territory Tour 2021

Due to the Northern Territory Tour being cancelled for 2020. The College is offering those students who were on the list the chance to attend in 2021. Students have been given the information packs and if parents have any questions please contact Elise Corney at the College.

Year 12 News

We would like to congratulate our class of 2020 students for their admirable resilience and dedication to their studies in a year that we could not have anticipated. These students will certainly never forget the year they graduated from high school! While this year is not what we had hoped for we were still able to enjoy many celebrations with the students in their final weeks of school. Special treats included Daniel’s Donuts, a visit from Mr Whippee ice cream van and a Subway picnic lunch pack. Our final assembly on October 30th was filled with joy and emotion as we farewelled these students and they were dismissed for the very last time.

Year 12 VCAA exams

Our year 12 exams are well underway. The students have made a great start and we are so proud of how they have handled the challenge of the exams. You have shown great resilience, diligence and strength.

We encourage you to remain positive, continue to do your best and finish the exams off on a high.

 We wish you all the very best for the remainder of your exams and thereafter. Your efforts this year will hold you in good stead for the future.

Year 12 Graduation

It is with great excitement that we are writing to you today to inform you of the graduation plans for the Class of 2020.

Date: Tuesday 15th December, 2020

Location: Cranbourne East Secondary College - Agora

Time: 5pm arrival – 9pm conclusion

Dress code: Semi-formal

Cost:  $20 (to be paid via Compass Event or Front Office by 7th December)

Here is an overview of how the evening will run:

-          Students will arrive at 5pm for preparations, photography, and gown collection.

-          Graduation ceremony begins at 6pm where students will be presented with their                  graduation certificate from Cranbourne East Secondary College.

-          Subject Achievement awards will be presented as well as a variety of other awards              including our community based awards, and college values awards, and our VCE                  and VCAL Student of the Year awards.

-          Dinner will be provided for students in the form of a Mexican food truck which                        caters to all dietary requirements. Dessert will also be provided for students.

-          Evening concludes at 9pm.

Unfortunately, due to current COVID-19 restrictions and operational guidelines for schools this is a STUDENT ONLY event. We do wish we could celebrate with the families who have supported our students this year, unfortunately we are bound by these guidelines.

We will provide a professional videographer and photographer for the event to capture these special moments. A professional recording of the event and the photographs will be made available to all families free of charge as the term concludes.

To ensure the safety of the students at this event, security will be present for the duration of the evening.

If you have any questions about the evening, please contact any member of the Year 12 Leadership Team – Kelly Jessop, Irene Greenwood, Veronica Guthrie, Jess Latchford.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

HEADSTART team offer congratulations to Aisha Ashby, Alexis Watts, Georgia Prys, Payman Akbari and Omer Coruk who have successfully navigated the demands of completing their senior studies, whilst forging ahead in their chosen careers. They now transition into full time employment having established their apprenticeship with the support of the HEADSTART program. These year 12 graduates have an established pathway which is particularly important in an uncertain and unstable labour market.

As an overview, HEADSTART is an exciting program which assists students to identify their career path and then supports them into work-based learning (apprenticeship / traineeships). Students will become qualified in their chosen field whilst also completing their senior studies and be awarded their year 12 certificate. Another benefit of the program is that it allows employers an opportunity to invest in the development of young workers, by presenting students with real life work experiences.

“HeadStart has offered our students an amazing opportunity. For students to be able to remain at school to complete their Year 12 Certificate and at the same time start their Apprenticeship/ Traineeship in their chosen industry. With the security of leaving school and already having a full-time employment in place they are in a very fortunate situation, especially in the current climate of rising youth unemployment. I have seen huge growth in these students both academically and personally, as they have learned to balance the competing demands of schoolwork, TAFE work and employment. Success in this program requires students to be highly motivated, have a great work ethic and have excellent organisational and communication skills; skills required for success in any future workplace. I am incredibly proud of Aisha, Alexis, Omer, Georgia and Payman and I am confident they are leaving school and continuing in pathways that will bring them well deserved success.” VCAL Leader Irene Greenwood

Any interested students or further enquires please contact Kellie-Ann Darlington on 0413 270 132 or kellie-ann.darlington@education.vic.gov.au