Coburg High School VCE Policy and Handbook - Policy Framework and Student Requirements

Sep 20, 2026

Coburg High School VCE Policy and Handbook outlines the policy framework, administrative requirements, and student expectations for successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). The handbook explains the roles of the Principal and the Senior School Student Support Team, including ensuring VCAA requirements are met and students receive guidance and support. It also defines how school policies manage VCE matters, covering areas such as attendance, wellbeing, support people, completion of course work and assessments, enrolment procedures, progression, and school assessment processes.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages50

Reading Time2 h 6 min

AccessFree to download

Rationale and Welcome

Student Expectations

General Advice

Wellbeing

Support People

Day to Day Operation

Attendance Requirements

Signing in and out

Study Periods

Home Group Program

Excursions and Co-Curricular Absences

Completion of Course Work, Home Learning and Assessment Tasks

Uniform

Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco

Mobile Phones and Electronic Devices

Student Conduct

Enrolment in VCE

List of Subjects Offered

Alternative Enrolment Arrangements

Change of Subject

Withdrawal on Compassionate Grounds

Total Withdrawal from VCE

Satisfactory Completion of VCE

Satisfying VCE Requirements

Successful Completion of Assessments

Meeting Minimum Requirements

English Requirements for the Award of VCE

Satisfactory Completion of a Unit

Non Satisfactory Completion of VCE Units

Procedure for At Risk and N Notifications

Appeal Against Unsatisfactory Unit Result

Grounds for Appeal

Students at Risk Communication

Progression Policy

VCE Policy and Handbook COBURG HIGH SCHOOL 101 Urquhart Street, Coburg VIC 3058 P: (03) 9353 1700 | F: (03) 9354 0930 [www.coburg.vic.edu.au| coburg.hs@edumail.vic.gov.au](www.coburg.vic.edu.au| coburg.hs@edumail.vic.gov.au) [EXCELLENCE | INTEGRITY | CURIOSITY | COMMUNITY](EXCELLENCE | INTEGRITY | CURIOSITY | COMMUNITY) COBURG HIGH SCHOOL 101 Urquhart Street, Coburg VIC 3058 P: (03) 9353 1700 | F: (03) 9354 0930 [www.coburg.vic.edu.au| coburg.hs@edumail.vic.gov.au](www.coburg.vic.edu.au| coburg.hs@edumail.vic.gov.au) [EXCELLENCE | INTEGRITY | CURIOSITY | COMMUNITY](EXCELLENCE | INTEGRITY | CURIOSITY | COMMUNITY) Rationale and Welcome The purpose of the handbook is to inform students and their families of the policies at Coburg High School and the requirements for the successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) . This document sets out the policy framework to create an environment where students can excel in their final years of secondary school. Our school prides itself on the values of Excellence, Integrity, Curiosity and Community. These values form the basis for all our interactions at Coburg High School and also underpin the following document. Coburg High School has clear requirements for the satisfactory completion of the VCE which are supported by the Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority (VCAA) , the governing body responsible for the development, maintenance and implementation of the VCE. This policy is derived from the VCE Administrative Handbook, an official publication of VCAA which contains further resources for VCE students. Coburg High School is fully accredited to deliver the VCE. The Principal as well as the Senior School Student Support Team are responsible for ensuring that all the requirements of VCAA are carried out and that students are given a thorough understanding of the program and adequate support to effectively manage their studies. To this end, all VCE students are given a copy (electronic) of the Policy Handbook to ensure that they have access to the correct information and processes regarding their senior school studies. Students enrolled at Coburg High School must abide by the administrative guidelines and regulations of the VCE and also the Senior Student Agreement. All issues regarding the VCE will be managed using the VCAA and Coburg High School Policies. The Principal of Coburg High School has the final interpretation of all school policies and executive decision making power. The VCE is a rigorous course that requires determination and personal effort to succeed. The VCE provides an excellent foundation for future tertiary study and employment as students graduate from secondary school. Coburg High School commits to supporting students, and the following policies have been set in place to preserve the integrity of the course and provide a fair and consistent structure for students to achieve their best. Coburg High School VCE Policy and Handbook COBURG HIGH SCHOOL 101 Urquhart Street, Coburg VIC 3058 P: (03) 9353 1700 | F: (03) 9354 0930 [www.coburg.vic.edu.au| coburg.hs@edumail.vic.gov.au](www.coburg.vic.edu.au| coburg.hs@edumail.vic.gov.au) [EXCELLENCE | INTEGRITY | CURIOSITY | COMMUNITY](EXCELLENCE | INTEGRITY | CURIOSITY | COMMUNITY) Coburg High School Contents Name of Section Subsection Page 1. Student Expectations 1.1 General Advice 6 and Responsibilities 1.2 Wellbeing 6 1.3 Support People 7-8 1.4 Day to Day Operation 8 1.5 Attendance Requirements 9 1.6 Signing in and out 10 1.7 Study Periods 10-11 1.8 Home Group Program 11 1.9 Excursions and Co-Curricular Absences 11 1.10 Completion of Course Work, Home Learning and 12-13 Assessment Tasks 1.11 Uniform 13 1.12 Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco 13 1.13 Mobile Phones and Electronic Devices 13 1.14 Student Conduct 13 2. Enrolment in VCE 2.1 List of Subjects Offered in 2020 14 2.2 Alternative Enrolment Arrangements 14 2.3 Change of Sub

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Coburg High School VCE handbook?

It informs students and their families of school policies and the requirements for successful VCE completion, supported by VCAA guidance.

Who is responsible for ensuring VCAA requirements are carried out?

The Principal and the Senior School Student Support Team ensure VCAA requirements are met and that students receive program understanding and adequate support.

How does the handbook manage VCE issues and decisions?

VCE issues are managed using VCAA and Coburg High School policies, and the Principal has final interpretation of school policies and executive decision-making power.

Sep 20, 2026

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