On Tuesday August 19, our College will be ‘On Show’, and we are inviting you to join us from 4:00pm to 6.00pm. We will have information sessions for new students, the widest range of subjects on display, careers information and College Leadership that you can talk to.

Current students

The purpose of this night is to provide valuable information to support your child’s pathway through the VCE. While the College has several information sessions running on the night, we highly recommend current year 10 and 11 students and families attend ā€˜Accessing VCE Study Resourcesā€™.

Enrolments

Looking to start your senior secondary education? Enquire to enrol at our College by .

Event Program

Join us for a range of information sessions and opportunities to speak with staff and current students about the opportunities available at our College.

Subject Displays & Information

Ā鶹¾«Ń” has the broadest range of subjects in the region. Come along to WSSC ā€˜On Showā€™ and see these subjects on display. You will be able to access additional information and speak with the subject specialists at the College. Current and previous students will be available to talk about their experience of the subject and future pathways.

College Tours

Ā鶹¾«Ń” has outstanding teaching and learning facilities. The best way to see and experience these facilities is to participate in a personalised College tour. While touring the College, you will also be able to appreciate the supportive and aspirational culture of the Senior College. A tour is also an excellent opportunity to ask any questions that you may have about the College.

Year 10 Information Session

This session will provide excellent information on the following:

• Senior College philosophy
• Benefits of a later years focus
• 3-year VCE Model
• New Senior School Certificate VCE
• Workplace opportunities

Many Talents, One VCE: Understanding the VCE & VCE VM

Would you like to know more about the certificate your child is currently completing? Attend this session to learn about the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM). This will include what your child is required to complete to receive their certificate and the pathways that might follow. This session will cover the course structure at WSSC where VCE and VCE VM is completed over 3 years. It will also include some information about the VET certificates on offer at WSSC through the VCE and VCE VM.

Supporting Health & Wellbeing

Our school wellbeing team will provide you with some practical strategies for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of your child.

Accessing VCE Study Resources

There are a wide variety of free educational resources available to our students. This session will give you an overview of these resources, how and when they can be accessed, and how they can help students to achieve their full academic potential without any additional financial outlay.

ICT Information Session

Join us for an important session designed for new students and parents to learn all about the Student notebook requirements for the 2026 school year. Weā€™ll cover how ICT devices will be used in the classroom, why itā€™s crucial to purchase a compatible notebook, and the benefits this brings to your childā€™s learning experience. Weā€™ll also walk you through the available support options, including flexible payment plans, discount vouchers, and expected delivery timelines to make the process smooth and affordable. Donā€™t miss this opportunity to get all your questions answered and ensure your child is fully prepared for a successful year ahead!

Each garment in the installation represents a different career path available through the VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM), and is inscribed with a real studentā€™s aspiration for the future – from building and construction to early childhood education and digital design.

The studentsā€™ stories featured in the campaign highlight how vocational education can empower young people across Victoria, not just in metro areas to pursue fulfilling, purpose-led futures.

Instigated by the Victorian Department of Education each garment is inscribed with a real career aspiration, and the studentsā€™ stories are brought to life through personal reflections on their passions, goals and what vocational learning has unlocked for them.

These are students who have found clarity, purpose and confidence through practical learning. Some want to be nurses. Others, plumbers. One student hopes to drive trains across regional Victoria and ā€˜live the dreamā€™. Their stories invite people to see vocational education in a new, elevated light and as an empowering path filled with opportunity.

The Ā鶹¾«Ń” (WSSC) Careers in Industry Expo will be held in the school stadium on Thursday, 14th August. This event is designed to foster connections between students and industry representatives from across our local region.

The expo provides a valuable opportunity for students from both Wodonga Middle Years CollegeĀ and Ā鶹¾«Ń”Ā to explore a range of career pathways, including casual employment, traineeships, apprenticeships, and options for further education.

We warmly invite parents and students from the WMYC and WSSC communities to attend and engage with the opportunities on offer.

• 9.30am – 10.30am: Inclusion, CALD, Koori, Flexible Learning Centre
• 10.33am ā€“ 11.42am: Year 10 and Unit 2 Classes
• 12.12pm ā€“ 1.21pm: Year 11/12 and Unit 4 classes
• 1.30pm ā€“ 3.00pm: Wodonga Middle Years College

2025 Event Sponsors

We would like to acknowledge the support of our event sponsors, whose generosity helps make the 2025 Careers in Industry Expo possible.

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Event Exhibitors

The list of exhibitors for our 2025 expo will be released closer to the event, stay tuned.

The following vaccines will be offered on this day:

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This vaccination Program is funded as part of the National Immunisation Program and Victorian Secondary School Vaccination Program.

To consent to your child being vaccinated please provide online consent for vaccination using the link provided as per the instructions below. If you DO NOT wish to have your child vaccinated or if your child has already been vaccinated, please select the relevant NO Denied consent fields using the link provided, as per the instructions below. Please complete the online consent process as soon as possible as vaccination cannot proceed without consent.

How to provide online consent for vaccination:

Year 10 students

To complete online consent for your Year 10 childā€™s school vaccinations, click on the following link Yr 10 ā€“

Once in the CIRV portal, you will be able to view information about the vaccine/s being offered as part of the school vaccination program.

1. Once in the portal, click next.
2. Enter your mobile number.
3. You will receive a text message with a 6 digit code ā€“ enter this code on the screen.
4. Confirm your childā€™s school and Year level, if correct click next.
5. In the student details section, enter your childā€™s:

• First name
• Surname
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Medicare number
• Position on the Medicare card
• Indigenous status
• Address

6. Click next.
7. Provide consent for the vaccine. Click edit. Select yes granted, if you would like your child to receive the vaccine at school OR no denied, if you would NOT like your child to receive the vaccine at school.
8. As parent/consenter enter your details as follows:

• First name
• Surname
• Relationship to student
• Mobile number
• Email

9. Click next.
10. Review the Pre-Immunisation checklist and enter any pre-existing medical conditions, severe allergies or previous reactions to vaccination. If there is none, please leave blank
11. Click next
12. Review all entered information and ensure it is correct.
13. Click confirm at the bottom of the screen.
14. You will receive a confirmation email. Please keep this as it has a confirmation code that you will need if you want to change/amend consent prior to the vaccination day.

The benefits of providing consent online:

• receive email notifications when vaccinations are given
• faster upload of vaccination records to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)
• Ability to change or amend consent through the online parent portal

If your child is to be vaccinated at school, please ensure they are wearing their sports uniform and have eaten breakfast on the day.

Parents/guardians who wish to withdraw their consent for any reason may do so by logging into the CIRV parent portal and using your confirmation code to change the online consent. Or if you wish to withdraw consent for vaccination for your child, you can also email Councilā€™s Immunisation Team on immunise@wodonga.vic.gov.au at least 24 hours before the vaccination day.

If you have any enquiries about the program or your childā€™s vaccinations, please contact Wodonga Councilā€™s Immunisation Team on 1800 655 360.

Nineteen years after Harry, Ron, and Hermione saved the wizarding world, theyā€™re back on a most extraordinary new adventureā€“this time, joined by a brave new generation that has only just arrived at the legendary Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. When Harry Potterā€™s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them allā€”with the power to change the past and future forever. Prepare for spectacular spells, a mind-blowing race through time, and an epic battle to stop mysterious forces, all while the future hangs in the balance.

Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne & John Tiffany
A Play by Jack Thorne
Adapted for High Schools by Broadway Licensing Global

Our girls faced Victory Lutheran College in their first match. It was even contest to start off, both sides proving strong in the defence and midfield. Our key central defenders Jannali and Jemimah clearing the ball well from threatening shots on goal. We had plenty of shots on goal and found it hard to get one in past the Victory keeper. Caitlin Corkett kicked one in but unfortunately the flag was up, she was offside. Sarah Gorka played a great ball to Ella Corkett who then made a diagonally ball across to Happiness who was open to score our first goal. We quickly needed to defend as Victory were on the attack. Victory forward dominated through our defence and scored, 1-1. We re-grouped and Caitlin had another shot on goal although just missing going too far to the right. After a quick half time pep talk we went back on determined. Our midfielders worked hard to create more opportunities. Sarah Gorka made a fantastic run down the left wing and took a shot that flew past the keeper into the right corner of the net making it 2-1. We finished up with a win 2-1 which meant we had the bye for the next round.

Next game we played against Wangaratta High. The WSSC team was confident and determined to win. Kaitlyn Ross made some great saves early on from the WHS forwards. Evea Ryan made a fantastic cross through midfield to our forward Caitlin Corkett who then passed to Jess Pickersgill who was open in front of goal and scored 1-0. Wangaratta struggled in their back line which created an opportunity for us to win the ball. Ella Corkett was open on the wing and took her chances for goal and making the net beautifully. Score 2-0. The next goal was team effort where the ball bounced off the WHS keeper straight to Caitlin Corkett who missed but lucky Happiness Zipora moved in the right position to kick the ball into the net, 3-0. The girls worked well making it look easy with Happiness scoring another goal to make 4-0. After half time we went back on to score another two goals. Sarah Gorka on the left boot again coming from the wing kicked a beautiful ball hitting the top right of the goal. Later another goal from Jess Pickersgill making that a 6-0 win against Wangarratta High.

It was a great day for football with the sun shining and positivity from all players across the schools. Ā鶹¾«Ń” Senior Girls will be advancing to the next level, Hume Region. Congratulations. We look forward to see how you all go with coach Ms Woolford in Shepparton.

You can watch the matches here:

About the survey
The AtoSS is a voluntary student survey offered by the Department of Education every year to help schools and the department understand students’ experiences of school. We will ask your child about their thoughts and feelings about their school, their learning, relationships with other students, resilience, bullying, health and wellbeing, physical activity, and life in general.
ORIMA Research Pty Ltd has been contracted by the department to manage the collection of the online survey and will provide support to schools through a telephone hotline and email.
This year, the survey will be conducted at your school from 12th May to 13th June.

What are the benefits?
Young people enjoy having a say! This survey has been running for nearly 20 years and helps schools plan programs and activities to improve your child’s engagement with school, their wellbeing and their learning. The survey data also helps the Department of Education understand how to improve student learning.

What are the risks?
We donā€™t expect many risks of participation, but some students may find some questions personal or sensitive. If you agree for your child to take part, they can still skip questions or withdraw at any time whilst completing the survey if it makes them upset or uncomfortable. A teacher will be present during the survey to support students.
The questions come from validated survey instruments used in Australia and around the world. They focus on your childā€™s strengths and are designed for each year level group.

What will my child be asked to do?
Your child will be invited to complete the survey online during class time using a purpose built secure online survey tool. We are not ā€œtestingā€ your child. Please note:

• Students can choose if they want to take part, skip questions if they donā€™t want to answer, and can stop doing the survey at any time.
• There are different versions of the survey to let all students take part.
• The survey will take around 20-40 minutes to complete.

How is my childā€™s privacy protected?
A teacher will give your child a unique login to complete the survey. This unique student login is an assigned identifier that will be used by the department to link data for analysis and research only. Some student demographic data such as year level, gender, age, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status are provided to ORIMA research, and linked with the unique student login ID to administer the survey. This information helps to support analysis and research, to paint a clearer picture of how Victorian school students are faring.
ORIMA Research will only use student personal information for research purposes to facilitate the administration and data collection of the Attitudes to School Survey. To keep your childā€™s survey answers private, ORIMA Research wonā€™t include any personally identifiable data in the survey answers file that is provided to the department.
All data is stored on servers located in Australia, and only staff who are working on the project can access it.

All information collected about your child will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Data and Protection Act 2014 (Vic), the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic) and the Public Records Act 1973 (Vic), as well as the . Please note that consistent with the above legislation and our policy, there are instances where we may be required by law to share information provided by your child. For example, where there is a threat to your childā€™s health and safety.

How will results be reported?
The department will only use aggregated state-wide survey data to report on initiatives and this data may also be used in public discussions of issues about student engagement and wellbeing. An example of how survey data has been previously used includes reporting levels of student engagement in the Performance Summary in the Annual Report to the School Community. The department will not share any identifiable student data with any other party.
Your childā€™s school will only get reports about groups of students. Information about individual students and the student answers data file will not be shared with schools. If there are low numbers of student answers to a question, the report will not show results for this question to protect the privacy of those students.
Your school may share the survey report back to you.

What if I donā€™t want my child to do the survey?
This survey is voluntary. If you do not want your child to do the survey, please opt out by emailing your school at seniorcollege@wssc.vic.edu.au before the survey starts on Monday 19th May.
Student personal information will be shared with ORIMA Research to facilitate survey preparations prior to this opt out process. If you opt your child out of participating, then your school will ensure that your child is not provided with access to the survey. Student details will be deleted by ORIMA Research at the conclusion of the survey.
If your school does not receive a ā€œRefusal of Consentā€ email from you before the survey begins, we will assume that you agree for your child to take part in the 2025 Attitudes to School Survey. Please remember, as noted above, the survey is voluntary: even with your consent, your child can choose to skip questions or stop doing the survey at any time.

For more information about this survey, including the questions your child will be asked to answer, please visit the .

If you would like more information or have any concerns about the survey, please speak to your childā€™s teacher, or contact the department at school.surveys@education.vic.gov.au.

Yours sincerely,
Department of Education, Victoria

Should a parent wish to contact a student urgently, the General Office will deliver messages to students as required.
Should a student wish to contact a parent urgently they can request use of an Assistant Principal or House Leader telephone.

Refusal to comply with reasonable instructions from staff will result additional consequences up to and including suspension.

Support for families

Talking about mobile phone use as a family is a great way to support safe and responsible technology use.
The eSafety Commissioner website has many resources for families, such as:

• ā€“ 7 tips on how families can balance their time on and offline
• – A guide for parents and carers is a great guide on how to tackle the big online issues
• – Provides advice on social media, screen time, personal information, cyber-bullying, stranger contact and inappropriate content.

Resources

House Scores

Age Champions

Gallery

Y12 Bombing Competition

]]> /?p=37624 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 22:15:53 +0000 /?p=37624 I write to advise that the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) has completed the marking and analysis of the 2024 VCE examinations.

The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre has considered the examination results data provided by VCAA and approved the progression to calculation of ATARs. VCE results and ATARs will be available as planned on Thursday 12 December.
In the course of the marking process, the VCAA became aware that a further 9 examination replica covers included examination material that could be viewed using specialised software, bringing the total number of examinations impacted to 65.

The analysis conducted by the Expert Advisory Panel has concluded that 25 of the 65 examinations either had sufficient changes made to them or the published material was such that no advantage could be obtained from it.
The panelā€™s analysis of the remaining 40 examinations identified 69 students with anomalous results across 5 exams, out of more than 304,000 total examinations.

None of these students were clustered by school or any other relationship that could be determined, suggesting that there was no co-ordinated behaviour to access examination material.

To avoid any consequent disadvantage for other students, the Panel recommended that those 69 students were removed from the standard study score calculation, including the distribution of study scores.
The scores of the 69 students were then inserted into the overall distribution at a matched point, after the study scores had been distributed.

In no cases have students had marks deducted from their examination results.
The VCAA again acknowledges and apologises for the stress and concern that this process has caused to the students and educators impacted.

Additional information, including the list of impacted exams and Q&As, is available at:

Yours sincerely,

Dr Marcia Devlin AM
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority