Senior Pathways

Students at Derrinallum P-12 College can choose from a range of senior pathways. These include:
  • Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE).  The Victorian Certificate of Education is a pathway into university courses, TAFE certificates or diplomas, or employment. Students graduate with an ATAR score that is used for tertiary selection. We are able to offer a good range of subjects for our Year 11 and 12 students, with the added benefit of small class sizes and a great deal of individual support. Subjects run over the past two years include: English, Further Maths, Maths Methods, Design and Technology (Woodwork), Studio Art, Physics, Food Technology, Chemistry, Psychology, Business Management, Chemistry,  Legal Studies, Literature, Sociology, Physical Education, Biology, Health and Human Development.
  • Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL). The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning is a pathway into apprenticeships, traineeships, employment, TAFE certificates or diplomas. Students graduate with their Intermediate or Senior VCAL Certificate.
  • Vocational Education. Students are able to study VET (vocational education) subjects by several methods:
    • Corangamite Trade Training Cluster. Derrinallum P-12 College is a member of the Corangamite Trade Training Cluster (CTTC). This is a group of schools from in the Corangamite Shire that offer VETiS courses to students from other schools. The courses offered across the five campuses include: Agriculture, Automotive Vocational Preparation, Building and Construction, Community Services Work, Engineering Studies, Hospitality, Music Industry, Salon Assistant and Retail Make-Up and Skin Care.
    • Warrnambool TAFE. Courses offered include Automotive, Painting & Decorating, Building, Hospitality, Multi-media, Information Technology and Hair & Beauty.
    • School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships. Students also have the opportunity to undertake School Based Apprenticeships or Traineeships in a range of trade areas.
The College has a strong record of academic success at Year 12. We are able to provide small class sizes in our Year 11 and 12 subjects and students benefit from the additional support they are able to receive from their teachers. Derrinallum P-12 College has recently purchased the latest video-conferencing equipment which enables us to extend our curriculum offerings by linking up with other schools. We firmly believe we can provide an excellent education for the young people of Derrinallum and the surrounding areas, all the way through from Foundation to Year 12. 

Secondary Pathways Information Evening

Each year Derrinallum P-12 College hosts a Secondary Pathways Information Evening. This event provides the opportunity for students and their families to become familiar and ask questions about a range of pathway options including VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education), VCAL (Victorian Certificate Applied Learning), VETiS (Vocational Education and Training in Schools) and SBAT (School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships). Senior students give their views on their chosen pathways while staff talk about the range of Year 9/10 Electives, the Duke of Edinburgh program, PDS (Personal Development Skills) and Work Experience.

We are very proud of our performance in seeking worthwhile pathways for our students and are encouraged by the interest displayed at the information evening. Here is a list of key staff to contact if you have further questions.

Mr Smith – Year 11/12 Year Level Coordinator, VCE Coordinator, VETiS/Careers Coordinator.

Mr Stephen – Year 9/10 Year Level Coordinator / Work Experience Coordinator and PDS Teacher.
 
Miss Riley – Year 7/8 Coordinator.