Years 11 & 12

Our Senior Years curriculum is designed to allow students breadth and depth of study, as well as the opportunity to pursue interests and develop talents. The flexibility of our Senior Program encourages all students to take a variety of studies, while providing them with the ability to specialise in a particular area.

Senior Years

Pathways in the VCE

Students enrol in either the VCE Program or VCE Vocational Major Program. They may also enrol in a Vocational Education and Training (VET) subject.

In the VCE Program, students enrol in a compulsory English subject (English or Literature) and then select a program of study from a wide variety of other subjects that we offer. A comprehensive list of these subjects can be found in the online Course Handbook. At Kyneton High School we pride ourselves on maintaining a diverse senior curriculum from year to year, ensuring that students can enrol in university pre-requisite subjects such as Chemistry and folio subjects such as Art: Creative Practice. We also support students to widen their choice of learning program by facilitating enrolment in Distance Education, e.g. through the Centre for Higher Education Studies, the Virtual Learning Network or through Virtual School Victoria.

VCE-VM

The VCE Vocational Major (VCE-VM) is a vocational and applied learning program which sits within the VCE. The VCE-VM has replaced the VCAL Program, and gives students greater choice and flexibility to pursue their strengths and interests and develop the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in further education, work and life. It prepares students to move into apprenticeships, traineeships, further education and training, university (via non-ATAR pathways) or directly into the workforce.

The purpose of the VCE-VM is to provide students with the best opportunity to achieve their personal goals and aspirations in a rapidly changing world by:

  • equipping them with the skills, knowledge, values and capabilities to be active and informed citizens, lifelong learners and confident and creative individuals
  • empowering them to make informed decisions about the next stages of their lives through real life workplace experiences

VCE-VET

VCE-VET programs enable students to obtain direct experience of business and industry. They enable students to explore their interests and build on part-time work experiences. They assist in the development of skills, confidence and self-esteem.

Kyneton High School currently runs the following VCE-VET Programs:

Certificate II Construction Pathways
Certificate II Cookery
Certificate III Health Services Assistance
Other options through Bendigo TAFE/Kangan institute and other providers

Building Sound Habits For Life

Year 12 should be a very rewarding and memorable final year of schooling. It can also be a challenging and stressful year for many students.

The Senior Management Team is here to assist and support your student through their final year of schooling. Members of our team are as follows:

  • Rosemary White, Senior Years Leader
  • Dave Romer, Yr 12 Coordinator
  • Alicia French, Yr 11 Coordinator
  • Kirsty Murray, Senior Years & Pathways Administration

Our intention is that by working together we will be able to support your student towards success.