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Learning at secondary school Information and communication technology in schools Victorian government schools provide an innovative learning environment so that all students have great opportunities to succeed in the 21st century. Victorian schools are leading the way when it comes to technology. Through the Victorian Government’s VicSmart initiative, government schools are connected to broadband Internet. This means that your child will have quick access to the best in online learning materials. You may feel that this is a subject area where your child knows more than you do. If so, consider contacting your local community centre and asking if they offer computer courses. Information and communications technology (ICT, also referred to as IT), is the computer-related hardware and software that enables information to be digitally processed, stored and communicated. Schools across Victoria are already integrating ICT into their 20 Welcome to Secondary School curriculum in ways that allow them to increase student computer literacy, share knowledge and information creatively and, in some cases, overcome barriers like isolation or disability. Languages Victorian government schools offer Languages other than English (LOTE) and English as a second language. Languages other than English Given the cultural diversity of Australian society and the value of knowing another language, including its potential to expand future career opportunities, Victorian government schools provide high-quality language education for all students. The most commonly taught languages are Indonesian, French, Japanese, Italian, German and Chinese (Mandarin). Other languages include Arabic, Auslan (language for the hearing impaired), Classical Greek, Greek, Indigenous Languages, Khmer, Korean, Latin, Macedonian, Samoan, Spanish, Turkish and Vietnamese. Languages offered depend on the school attended.
For more information about Languages other than English, visit www. education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/ teachingresources/lote Students may also study a Language other than English after school hours with the Victorian School of Languages. For more information visit www.vsl.vic.edu.au English as a second language programs Students learning English as a Second Language (ESL) are able to enrol in English language schools and centres, or receive targeted support in their schools, in their first 12 months in Australia. Funding is also provided to schools to provide ESL programs for students learning English as a second language. For more information about ESL programs, visit www.education.vic. gov.au/studentlearning/programs/esl/ default.htm Drug and sexuality education Drug and sexuality education are covered at all levels of the health and physical education curriculum. All secondary schools have a guidance counsellor or a person to talk to students confidentially about these issues. Sexuality education is also a compulsory part of a school’s health education curriculum. Research has shown that drug and sexuality education programs help increase parent–child communication about these issues. A parent may decide not to allow their child to participate in the sexuality component of the school’s health education. For more information talk to your child’s school. Learning at secondary school Learning at secondary school 21
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