SUBJECT SELECTION ADVICE
Each student (in Years 9, 10 & 11) will be given the opportunity to discuss: • career interests and aspirations • school performance to date • proposed program and subject choice for next year
Parents/carers are encouraged to participate in this selection process. A substantial section of this handbook includes information on VCE and VET courses. This is provided to assist students in planning for their chosen pathways. They should read this section very carefully. Further interviews will be held with students where: • subject/s selected will not run due to insufficient demand • subject/s chosen clash on the timetable • subject/s chosen do not align with the student’s strengths and prior study record • subject/s chosen do not align with the students career aspirations For students who have satisfactorily completed the coursework for Year 10, a final course offer will be made later in the year when comprehensive assessments of their Year 10/11 studies have been made. It is important to note that VET studies and some subjects attract additional fees. Keep options open: Students are encouraged to keep career and further study options as open as possible, consider two or three possible VCE/VET courses rather than just one. It is important that students select subjects/ programs that will develop and meet the required competencies of their chosen pathway. Be sure to cover any prerequisite subjects for tertiary courses: Many courses at universities and some TAFEs have prerequisite studies that must be successfully completed for entry into a course. These are outlined on www.vtac.edu.au and must be taken into account. It is the responsibility of students to research prerequisites for courses they are interested in. Use accurate information: It is essential that students choose VCE or VET programs on the basis of accurate information. Entry requirements and pathways change from year to year, so students must ensure that they have done their research. Achieving a balance: Students need to balance their emotional, intellectual, physical and artistic needs when choosing subjects so that they enjoy them! Students are more likely to do well in subjects that they are interested in.
2026 Curriculum Handbook The Lakes South Morang College
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