Viewbank College is an outstanding learning environment and its strength as a community lies in its people. Our students are at the centre of everything that we do.
We are proud of our strong academic standing in the community. The College is committed to providing quality teaching and learning and to challenge students to grow as learners and as individuals. We have high expectations of all our students, and they thrive in an academically challenging environment, but one that is safe and well supported. We can achieve strong academic results due to the positive attitudes of our students and the support of passionate and dedicated teachers.
The College has breadth in our curriculum program and innovative co curricula choices. Students can explore and develop interests and passions through our Accelerated program; Languages program; STEAM initiatives; Music and Performing and Visual Arts; debating and public speaking; Sports and Student Leadership.
In Year 10, all students reflect upon their strengths and areas for improvement in preparation for VCE subject choices and future pathway options. The Year 10 program includes Work Experience and counselling for preparation of course selection.
Year 10s are managed by a Head of School and a team of House Leaders. The House Leadership Team will support the student wellbeing and learning together with their classroom teachers.
The Year 10-12 Subject Handbook gives parents and students an overview of the programs delivered at Viewbank College for Year 10 students. The curriculum structure is outlined along with information about the VCE, key people to contact and expectations of students. Further details can also be found on the VCE page.
VCE (including the Vocational Major) is a great challenge for students to really test their capacity as learners and establish their best opportunity for achieving quality pathways. Viewbank College requires that all its senior students prioritise time and effort into achieving VCE success and being proud of their efforts.
The purpose of these handbooks is to provide students with comprehensive information about the Senior School and what subjects Viewbank College offers to students. Students need to carefully plan their courses and make informed decisions about their goals for VCE success and for their post-secondary future.
In terms of considering a study course the best advice is to choose studies:
- which the student enjoys
- in which the student achieves success and already has a sense of learning confidence
- which enhance the student’s special skills or talents
- which are prerequisites for future study, apprenticeship or work
No student should feel alone in their decision-making. After discussions with parents, advice is readily available from the Leadership Team, the VCE Team and the Careers Team. Each student will be provided with course counselling.
Viewbank College has an excellent record of success at the VCE level including positive outcomes with study scores but also success with Vocational Major students accessing apprenticeships and further study.
We have a teaching staff committed to assisting every student to achieve success.
We expect students undertaking VCE studies to display the following qualities:
- A desire to do one’s best
- A commitment to their studies
- Determination and perseverance when things become difficult
- Discipline both at school and at home
- Dedication to their studies and academic achievement