Year 11 & 12
The Senior School has had an action-packed schedule over the past few weeks, with significant events and important milestones marking the end of Semester 1 and the beginning of Semester 2. Highlights have included the GAT, the Year 12 Formal, the Year 12 Exam Timetable release, Year 11 subject changes, and the start of Semester 2.
GAT (General Achievement Test)
On June 17th, around 120 Year 11 and Year 12 students participated in the GAT, an essential exam that all VCE and VCE-VM students must complete. We are incredibly proud of how our students handled the exam. Results will be released alongside Study Scores and ATARs on December 11th.
Year 12 Formal
Just after the GAT, Elevation Secondary College celebrated its first-ever Year 12 Formal. Students enjoyed a memorable evening with their peers and teachers. A special thanks to the Formal Committee, who have been working diligently for the past two years to bring this event to life. Please see photos below from this fantastic celebration!
Year 12 Exam Timetable
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) has released the end-of-year timetable for Year 12 students. You can view the full schedule via this link: https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/administration/key-dates/vce-examination-timetable. Additional details will be shared with families in Term 3.
Year 11 Subject Changes
Senior School would like to thank all Year 11 students who completed a change of subject form through Compass. All changes have now been processed, and families have been notified via letters sent home. We appreciate the students’ engagement with this important process and encourage them to continue making thoughtful decisions about their studies.
Semester 2
For Year 11 students, Semester 2 officially began on June 23rd. This means that attendance has reset and Unit 2 has commenced for all subjects. We encourage students to reflect on their progress in Unit 1 during the holidays and make any necessary adjustments to their routines. Taking time for self reflection and implementing changes is key to achieving the best possible outcomes in Unit 2.
Asli Dulger
Year 11 & Leading Teacher
VCE VM
On Tuesday, June 17th, the Year 11 VCE VM students took part in Construction White Card Training. This event occurred for the entire school day & was run by the White Card team, who kindly visited Elevation Secondary College.
The lovely team who visited us were Daniel, Xavier, and Mark.
One of the workers, Mark, spent most of this time, informing the Year 11 VCE VM students about what most of us are thinking.
What is a White Card and what is it used for?
Mark explained that a white card is a construction card, in which construction workers in Australia, can use this card to signify they have completed general safety in the construction induction training course.
Mark also continued to cover topics like hazards, environmental issues, what we can do to improve our safety facilities, and how we can identify there is a trouble that needs to be issued.
He would put up a photo of a hazard on the projector, and we would discuss this with the person beside us.
We were then given a booklet to complete, which we went through as the day went by.
We all, later were told to go either on the left or right side of the classroom, depending if we agreed with one of the options, or the other. To provide an example. Daniel would state “if you believe young workers are less likely to be injured than older workers, stay where you are.”
Or he would then tell us to “move to the right if you believe males are usually more likely to injure themselves than females, in the construction industry.” Most of us moved to the right for that one.
He would then allow us to explain why we chose what we chose.
Before break, we completed a survey that would help us receive our White Card. Putting in our preferred phone numbers, and address, in order to receive this.
Toward the end of the school day, we were working through the booklet mentioned earlier. In the very last page, there were 70 questions we had to go through & think whether it was true or false. this had to be finished in order to receive our own White Card, or as they would say a “pass”. So if you finished those questions, you passed the test! A few weeks later, that would be found in your mailbox or at your door.
Sude – Year 11
Careers
Why Work Experience & Work Placement Matters
In Week 11 (Monday June 30th – Friday July 4th) all Year 10 students are required to undertake Work Experience. In addition, all Year 11 & 12 VCE VM students must also undertake on-going Structured Work Learning (SWL).
Both Work Experience and SWL show you what careers involve, helping you make informed decisions about your future. They allow you to explore different environments and discover what truly motivates you.
Choosing a career path can feel overwhelming when you’re making decisions based on limited information. You might have strong academic interests or exciting ideas about certain industries, but how do you know if those translate into careers you’ll enjoy?
Work experience bridges the gap between theory and reality, giving you insights that no amount of research can provide. Below is the list of benefits:
- The reality behind the dream job
Work Experience shows you what a job involves rather than just the income you make.
- Try before you commit
Work Experience lets you test different industries and company cultures without the long-term commitment. You might discover you thrive in the outdoor work or a more desk-based role.
Instead of choosing an occupation based on theory, you can make decisions based on actual experience.
- Skills you can’t learn in a classroom
Work Experience develops essential human skills that education alone can’t teach. You’ll learn to identify and use your Communication; Time Management; Teamwork; Problem Solving; Customer Service; Initiative and Technical skills.
These transferable skills make you more employable regardless of your eventual career choice. Plus, you’ll start building a network of contacts who could become mentors or future employers.
- Building confidence and self-awareness
By completing work experience you prove that you can handle real workplace responsibilities. The experience can be applied to your Resume and becomes invaluable for future job applications and interviews.
- Standing out from the crowd
In a competitive job market, work experience often separates candidates. Employers consistently value practical experience alongside academic qualifications. When you can demonstrate workplace understanding and relevant experience, you become much more attractive to employers.
- Making the most of your placement
Once your Work Experience is over, you may successfully undertake a range of possible offers and further opportunities, such as:
- On-going Casual / Part Time Work
- School Based Apprenticeship
- Full Time Apprenticeship / Traineeship
- Selecting appropriate subjects for 2026 (VCE or VCE-VM)
- Choosing appropriate TAFE and/or University courses
Once your placement is over, think about the skills you gained from your experience and make sure you add them to your resume or portfolio.
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the Careers Team.
John Tikulin
Careers Team Leader