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Accessibility If you would like to receive this publication in an accessible format, such as large print or audio, please telephone 1800 809 834, or email edline@edumail.vic.gov.au. This document is also available in PDF format and audio files on the internet at www.education.vic.gov.au/welcometosecondaryschool/ Published by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development 2 Treasury Place, East Melbourne, Victoria, 3002 May 2008 Also published on www.education.vic.gov.au © State of Victoria (Department of Education and Early Childhood Development) 2008 The copyright in this document is owned by the State of Victoria (Department of Education and Early Childhood Development), or in the case of some materials, by third parties (third party materials). No part may be reproduced by any process except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968, the National Education Access Licence for Schools (NEALS) (see below) or with permission. An educational institution situated in Australia which is not conducted for profit, or a body responsible for administering such an institution, may copy and communicate the materials, other than third-party materials, for the educational purposes of the institution. Authorised by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, 2 Treasury Place, East Melbourne, Victoria 3002.
Message from the Minister Secondary school marks the important next step in your child’s education. Victorian government secondary schools are committed to providing every child with a quality education that offers choice, diversity, opportunities and pathways. Message from the Minister Education remains the Victorian Government’s number one priority. Our vision for public education has been, and continues to be, to create outstanding learning opportunities for every child, in every classroom, in every school, no matter where it might be. We believe that together, government, schools and parents can be active partners in children’s education. This guide will provide you with information and guidance about what to expect at secondary school; it will also assist you in making the right choices for your child. There are more than 250 government secondary schools in Victoria, each with individualised education programs to suit your child’s needs and interests. At government schools your child can access: • Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) programs for students capable of learning at a faster pace than their peers (available in 36 secondary schools) • Specialised programs including art, music, sport, maths, science and more • Vocational Education and Training (VET) offering students industry-based career-oriented training (over 30 VCE VET subjects available) • Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL), where students benefit from hands on learning in areas such as automotive, IT, electronics and multimedia • School-based apprenticeships, where students can start apprenticeships while still attending secondary school; and, of course, the • Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), which is recognised worldwide, and opens up exciting pathways into further study, such as university, TAFE, and to the world of work. We trust you will find this guide useful as you make your own journey through secondary school with your child. Bronwyn Pike MP Minister for Education 1
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