Greater Shepparton College (interim name) will offer all VCE subjects, a full VCAL program and many VET options. Next year’s Year 9 students can choose eight out of 81 elective subjects, giving them more flexibility to explore subject areas they are interested in.
Year 9 subject handbooks for 2020 have been distributed to current Year 8 students at McGuire College, Mooroopna Secondary College, Shepparton High School and Wanganui Park Secondary College.
Current Year 8 students and their parents/carers have been invited to attend a one-on-one session with a subject counsellor, who will help guide their child’s Year 9 subject choices for next year. These sessions will be held at each student’s current school on October 25, 2019.
Students will also have access to My Career Portfolio – a new online tool to help students plan their education pathways and career goals.
“Our Year 9 curriculum will enable students to explore more subjects and hands-on learning opportunities, with a focus on personal growth and skills development,” Assistant Principal for teaching and learning, Megan Michalaidis said.
“Students will get to choose subjects that build on their strengths and interests, and support their career goals. All elective subjects have been developed with input from teachers, local employers and industries.”
For more information on the Year 9 curriculum, and upcoming transition and orientation activities in November and December 2019, visit www.greatersheppartoncollege.vic.edu.au or contact your school.
