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aligned the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) to give students greater choice and flexibility to pursue their strengths and aspirations and develop the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in further education, work and life.  \nThe VCE, with the inclusion of the Vocational Major to cater for students with vocation and applied aspirations will be implemented in full at Trafalgar High School in 2024. In 2025, we continue torefine and strengthen our approach to the VCE/VCE VM program. More information about the senior secondary reforms can be found at:  \n[https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/victorianseniorsecondarycertificatereform/Pages/Index.aspx](https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/victorianseniorsecondarycertificatereform/Pages/Index.aspx)  \nThis handbook contains everything you need to know about the VCE and VCE Vocational Major programs offered by Trafalgar High School.  \nThe VCE and VCE Vocational Major programs are carefully planned each year taking into account the latest information regarding possible career and tertiary education options. Senior school students are provided with a range of programs to guide them in their career choices including Pathways Days and the Managed Individual Pathways Program.  \nPlease read the material carefully. A good starting point is to decide what career area you would like to pursue after finishing your VCE or VCE Vocational Major. The course counselling process at the school will help you with your decisions. This involves you working with your parents or guardians, your teachers, a course counsellor and with Ms Gabrielle Evans , our pathways advisor.  \nThe handbook provides valuable information to match your choice to the most appropriate program in your final years of school.  \nNew Students  \nTrafalgar High School welcomes new enrolments. Please contact the school and an appointment can be made to discuss your learning program options with our Senior School Coordinators.  \nWe look forward to working with you in the Course Counselling program.  \nBrett Pedlow Principal  \n\n| If further information is required about course structure or about particular subjects, please do not hesitate to contact the school. |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Principal\u003Cbr>Assistant Principal\u003Cbr>Senior Sub-School Leader Year 12 Coordinator\u003Cbr>Year 11 Coordinator\u003Cbr>Year 10 Coordinator VASS Coordinator\u003Cbr>Distance Education Supervisor Senior Pathways Coordinator | Mr. Brett Pedlow Ms. Jimi Hopkins\u003Cbr>Ms. Amanda McQualter\u003Cbr>Ms. Lee Jinks\u003Cbr>Ms. Louisa Draper\u003Cbr>Ms. Rebecca Hardman Ms. Bronwyn O’Meara Mr. Richard Morrison Ms. Jodie Deppler Ms. Louisa Draper\u003Cbr>Ms. Gabrielle Evans |\n| FACULTY LEADERS |  |\n| Arts/Technologies Languages Humanities English\u003Cbr>Health & Physical Education Mathematics Science\u003Cbr>VCE Vocational Major | Mr. Ben Smith Ms. Lean Foo\u003Cbr>Mr. Michael Spence Ms. Sarah Sandford Mr. Alan Schack\u003Cbr>Mr. Sonny Bingham Ms. Teagan Manger Mr. Jae Taylor |\n| Staff can be contacted either by the school email address or school number:\u003Cbr>Trafalgar High School.\u003Cbr>School Road,\u003Cbr>Trafalgar, 3824.\u003Cbr>Telephone: 5633 1733 email: [trafalgar.hs@education.vic.gov.au](trafalgar.hs@education.vic.gov.au) |  |\n\nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nINTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................1  \nWHERE TO NOW? ...............................................................................................................5  \nHOW VCE OPERATES FOR YEAR 11 AND YEAR 12 STUDENTS ...................................6  \nVCE MATHEMATICS PATHWAYS ......................................................................................9  \nVCE ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................10  \nVCE STUDIES OFFERED AT TRAFALGAR HIGH SCHOOL ...............................","cbCaiaCCi9UxbNrk","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaCCi9UxbNrk","pdf",1493732,96,"English","# Introduction\n# Where to Now?\n# How VCE Operates for Year 11 and Year 12 Students\n# VCE Mathematics Pathways\n# VCE English Requirements\n# VCE Studies Offered at Trafalgar High School\n## Choosing a Course of Study\n## Distance Education Tuition\n## VCE Vocational Major (VM)\n## VCE Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC)\n# Career Information\n## Tertiary Entry Requirements\n## Approved Higher Education Studies in Schools\n## VDSS = Vocational Education and Training Delivered to School Students\n# Subjects Offered\n## Visual Arts\n## Art Making & Exhibiting\n## Media\n## Art Creative Practice\n## Visual Communication & Design\n## Performing Arts\n## Dance","[{\"question\":\"What is the handbook designed to help students do?\",\"answer\":\"It explains the VCE and VCE Vocational Major programs and helps students match their course choices to the most appropriate study options in the final years of school.\"},{\"question\":\"How does course counselling support students’ decisions?\",\"answer\":\"Students work through a counselling process with parents or guardians, teachers, and the school pathways adviser to decide on a career area and the most suitable program.\"},{\"question\":\"Which senior secondary pathways are included besides the VCE?\",\"answer\":\"The handbook includes the VCE Vocational Major (VM) and the VCE Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC), along with guidance on distance education tuition and career and tertiary entry requirements.\"}]","VCE and Vocational Pathways Handbook | PDF",242]