VCE Archives - ĢƵ /category/vce/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:40:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 /wp-content/uploads/2019/12/cropped-CCG_Logo_Vertical_Colour-32x32.png VCE Archives - ĢƵ /category/vce/ 32 32 VCE, VCE-VM & VET Information Night 2026 /vce-vce-vm-vet-information-night-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vce-vce-vm-vet-information-night-2026 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:32:09 +0000 /?p=932223 VCE, VCE-VM & VET Information Night 2026 On Monday 2 March 2026, ĢƵ held an Information Session on VCE, VCE-VM, and VET. Parents who missed or wish to review the…

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VCE, VCE-VM & VET Information Night 2026

On Monday 2 March 2026, ĢƵ held an Information Session on VCE, VCE-VM, and VET. Parents who missed or wish to review the session can watch a recording below.

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]]> Year 11 VCE VM and VPC Team Building in Torquay /year-11-vce-vm-and-vpc-team-building-in-torquay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=year-11-vce-vm-and-vpc-team-building-in-torquay Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:22:41 +0000 /?p=931761 Team Building and Surfing Our Year 11 VCE VM and VPC students kicked off the year with an unforgettable team-building experience in Torquay with Go Ride a Wave. The day…

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Team Building and Surfing

Our Year 11 VCE VM and VPC students kicked off the year with an unforgettable team-building experience in Torquay with Go Ride a Wave. The day began with structured team-building activities that encouraged students to connect, communicate and support one another, setting a strong foundation for the year ahead.

Students then truly stepped outside their comfort zones as they took to the water for a surfing lesson. With encouragement from staff, instructors and each other, students demonstrated outstanding resilience, perseverance and teamwork. The surf session was full of laughter, determination and constant peer support, with students cheering one another on and celebrating every success—big or small.

It was fantastic to see how positively students embraced the challenge and how naturally they worked together throughout the day. This experience has helped them form a cohesive and supportive team as they embark on their final senior years at ĢƵ. We couldn’t be more proud of the way they have started the year and the positive, inclusive culture they are building together.

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]]> VCE Gingerbread /vce-gingerbread/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vce-gingerbread Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:03:49 +0000 /?p=931468 Festive Fun with Gingerbread Creations!Our VCE students have truly embraced the Christmas spirit this week, rolling up their sleeves and showcasing their creativity by crafting delightful gingerbread houses. These charming…

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Festive Fun with Gingerbread Creations!
Our VCE students have truly embraced the Christmas spirit this week, rolling up their sleeves and showcasing their creativity by crafting delightful gingerbread houses. These charming creations weren’t just about icing and lollies—they were a celebration of teamwork, imagination, and festive cheer.

The students worked carefully to design and decorate their houses, adding personal touches that made each one unique. From colourful candy roofs to intricate icing details, the results were nothing short of spectacular!

Once complete, the gingerbread houses were packaged up to take home, ready to bring joy to families and friends over the holiday season. It’s wonderful to see our students sharing their talents and spreading Christmas cheer beyond the classroom.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this activity possible—it’s these moments that make the end of the year so special.

Eileen Mackenzie
Teacher

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]]> 2025 VCE Art Exhibition /2025-vce-art-exhibition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2025-vce-art-exhibition Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:32:32 +0000 /?p=930592 A Celebration of Creativity: The 2025 VCE Art Exhibition Last week, the ĢƵ Visual Arts Department proudly hosted our Annual VCE Year 12 Art Exhibition — a highlight on…

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A Celebration of Creativity: The 2025 VCE Art Exhibition

Last week, the ĢƵ Visual Arts Department proudly hosted our Annual VCE Year 12 Art Exhibition — a highlight on the school calendar that celebrates the creativity, dedication, and passion of our senior students.

This year’s exhibition was particularly special, marking the debut of our first-ever “Art Making & Exhibiting” Fashion Parade — an exhilarating showcase of handcrafted couture pieces designed and created by our talented Year 12 students. Each student worked with two models to present their garments as part of a curated display they designed, constructed, and styled themselves. The runway show was a thrilling success, with the audience captivated by the creativity and craftsmanship on display.

Adding to the excitement, our guest speaker, Anna Egberts, a ĢƵ alumna from the Class of 2007, shared her journey through the arts — from studying Visual Communication Design and English at ĢƵ to painting, exhibiting, and designing professionally for Geelong’s own Kaisercraft. Her energy and insight reminded everyone that creative pathways are not only viable but vibrant and full of opportunity.

Following the runway, the VCE Media students presented their short films in a cinematic showcase that transformed the Nagle Room into a glowing theatre space. The room was also home to our Visual Communication Design displays, featuring impressive architectural and product design models, and our Art Creative Practice students’ evocative bodies of work — a rich collection of paintings, sculptures, and photographs from Units 3 and 4.

The night was beautifully complemented by our Unit 3 Food Technology students, who catered the event with a spread inspired by their family recipes, reimagined into exquisite canapés and platters. Their contribution added warmth, hospitality, and a sense of shared celebration to the evening.

The festivities continued on Friday, as classes paused to take a walk through and a staff morning tea inviting our wider school community to view the exhibition. It was a wonderful opportunity for staff to connect with the creative outcomes of our senior students and to reflect on how artistic practice inspires innovation, problem-solving, and imagination across all learning areas.

Overall, the 2025 VCE Art Exhibition was a resounding success — a true celebration of our students’ vision, perseverance, and creative spirit.

Joanna Wiltshire
Learning Leader: Arts

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]]> VCE Food Studies Excursion /vce-food-studies-excursion-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vce-food-studies-excursion-2 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:14:56 +0000 /?p=929875 VCE Food Studies Excursion last Thursday in Melbourne. We visited the Queen Victoria Market and then Ratio Cocoa Roasters. The Year 12 students were investigating food issues for their Unit…

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VCE Food Studies Excursion last Thursday in Melbourne. We visited the Queen Victoria Market and then Ratio Cocoa Roasters. The Year 12 students were investigating food issues for their Unit 4 Written Report SAC. We were looking for examples of sustainability, ethics, food citizenship and food sovereignty at the market as part of our local food system. 

We then took a quick tram trip up Sydney Road to the fabulous local chocolate maker Deb Makin @ Ratio Cocoa. We had a tour of the chocolate factory and then a tasting of the different aspects of this process. 

We really had a terrific day and thank the students for their excellent engagement. We hope they have been inspired and enriched by this learning experience. 

Eileen Mackenzie
Teacher

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]]> VCE Food Studies Excursion /vce-food-studies-excursion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vce-food-studies-excursion Fri, 27 Jun 2025 01:50:26 +0000 /?p=929115 VCE Food Studies Excursion to Food Bank Drysdale On Tuesday we travelled by school minibus to Drysdale to help at the Food Bank. This Food Bank was established 25 years…

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VCE Food Studies Excursion to Food Bank Drysdale

On Tuesday we travelled by school minibus to Drysdale to help at the Food Bank.

This Food Bank was established 25 years ago by Pastor Jake and his wife. Back then, someone said to him – “there are no poor people in Drysdale…” However, every week, 40 plus families come and get food from this service. On average, this lasts the family about 5 days. Another 40 families come the alternate week, so in a fortnight over 80 individuals and families are getting support from the Food Bank. They maintain a judgement free outlook for the families that come seeking support from the Food Bank and aim to help them as best they can by conducting interviews to determine what each family needs.

We helped unpack pantry goods and sort through fruit and veg, ready for the families to come through when the Food Bank opens their doors. Other students helped pack fridge and freezer boxes for the clients. We then had a look at the Community Garden that is also a part of this community service. Members of this garden grow for themselves and also for the Food Bank. It was wonderful to help out the volunteers for the morning and gain an understanding of how this very important community service is operated.

Special thanks to Ms Taylor for accompanying us with Mrs Mackenzie to be able to go out on this excursion. Learning about issues of Food Insecurity is part of the key knowledge in our Year 12 Food Studies.

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]]> Year 11 VCE-VM Hospitality Excursion /year-11-vce-vm-hospitality-excursion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=year-11-vce-vm-hospitality-excursion Fri, 13 Jun 2025 04:52:32 +0000 /?p=928909 Our Year 11 VCE-VM students recently embarked on an enriching hospitality immersion program, visiting three renowned venues in the Bellarine region: The Range @ Curlewis, Leura Park Estate, and Flying…

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Our Year 11 VCE-VM students recently embarked on an enriching hospitality immersion program, visiting three renowned venues in the Bellarine region: The Range @ Curlewis, Leura Park Estate, and Flying Brick Cider House.

At each location, students gained firsthand experience in various aspects of the hospitality industry. They engaged in tasks ranging from customer service to behind-the-scenes operations, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of the field.

A highlight of the program was a presentation by Lynsey Sharp, owner of The Range @ Curlewis. Lynsey shared her personal journey in the hospitality industry, offering valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of running a successful business.

Throughout the experience, students demonstrated exceptional listening skills, enthusiasm, and a keen interest in learning. Their proactive approach and thoughtful questions reflected their genuine curiosity about the industry and its diverse career pathways.

This immersion program provided students with a unique opportunity to explore potential career avenues in hospitality, equipping them with practical knowledge and inspiration for their future endeavours.

We extend our gratitude to Lynsey Sharp and the teams at The Range @ Curlewis, Leura Park Estate, and Flying Brick Cider House for their warm hospitality and invaluable contributions to our students’ learning experiences.

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]]> Year 12 News May 2025 /year-12-news-may-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=year-12-news-may-2025 Fri, 30 May 2025 03:32:50 +0000 /?p=928715 We have recently sent a letter home to parents and families but wanted to confirm a few things about key dates, students driving to school, and how well the Year…

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We have recently sent a letter home to parents and families but wanted to confirm a few things about key dates, students driving to school, and how well the Year 12 students are working generally!

KEY YEAR 12 DATES

Date

Event/Activity

29 May

Parent teacher interviews (Online)

30 May

Pupil Free Day

9June

Kings Birthday public holiday

17 June

General Achievement Test

3 July

Year 12 Winter Ball

4 July

Students required at school. End of Term 2 (2.30pm)

TERM BREAK

21 July

Start Term 3, Year 12 English Orals (TBC)

21 August

Parent teacher interviews (Online)

22 August

Pupil Free Day

19 September

Practice VCE Exams commence, End of Term 3 (2.30pm)

TERM BREAK

Trial exams also run week 1 of Term 3 break (Monday to Thursday). Friday

that week is a public holiday. Timetable to be published

6 October

Start Term 4, Performance/ Languages Orals Exams commence

20 October

Year 12 Graduation Mass

28 October

VCAA Written Exams commence (Timetable to be released any day)

19 November

VCAA Written Exams end (Timetable yet to be released)

21 November

Year 12 Celebration Evening

STUDENTS DRIVING TO SCHOOL

We now have a small number of Year 12 students who have turned 18 and gained their driver’s licence! These students are able to drive to school but we ask that, as they can their licence, they message our Admin. Team Leader, Lesley De Noronha, via Teams to let her know they have started driving to school. This will allow Lesley to then send home an Operoo for parents to sign off on to confirm approval to drive has been granted.

WORK EFFORTS AT YEAR 12

We have noticed the continued application to their studies and work tasks by both VCE VM and VCE students across this term and wanted to both recognise these efforts and thank parents and families for your support in this as well. It has been quite hectic recently with a variety of work tasks and SACs falling due and we wanted to encourage all students to keep applying themselves as best they can.

Applications for tertiary studies will open next term and we will run information sessions and advertise “Open Days” at universities and TAFE institutions and colleges at that time.

Michael McCallum and Jason Grozdanovski
Year 12 Wellbeing Community Leaders

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]]> Year 11 VCE-VM Art Exhibition /year-11-vce-art-exhibition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=year-11-vce-art-exhibition Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:12:05 +0000 /?p=927511 As part of the Personal Development Area of Study 1: Personal Identity and Emotional Intelligence, the Year 11 VCE-VM class has completed individual art projects exploring the theme “WHO AM…

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As part of the Personal Development Area of Study 1: Personal Identity and Emotional Intelligence, the Year 11 VCE-VM class has completed individual art projects exploring the theme “WHO AM I.” This theme has meant a range of works is on display that showcases the individual student’s personalities, emotions, aspirations and inspirations.

Over the past few weeks, students dedicated considerable effort to both planning and creating their artwork. They showcased teamwork, organisational skills, artistic talent, and resilience throughout the process. The final pieces were both reflective and creative. Great work everyone.

Kate Connor
First Nations Case Manager/Work Placement

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]]> VCE Exhibition 2024 Gallery /vce-exhibition-2024-gallery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vce-exhibition-2024-gallery Fri, 18 Oct 2024 01:31:26 +0000 /?p=925946 The VCE Exhibition opening night was held on Thursday 10 October in the Nagle Room. ĢƵ students presented work from Unit 3/4 subjects, Art Creative Practice, Media and Visual Communication…

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The VCE Exhibition opening night was held on Thursday 10 October in the Nagle Room. ĢƵ students presented work from Unit 3/4 subjects, Art Creative Practice, Media and Visual Communication Design. Food catering was taken care of by our Unit 1/2 Food Technology students. More can be read about this event here.

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