The College offers a range of VCE subjects at the Year 12 level. The actual studies which proceed in a particular year is dependent on student demand.
VCE subjects offered at Year 12:
English English as an Additional Language (EAL) Literature English Language Further Mathematics Mathematical Methods Specialist Maths Biology Chemistry |
Physics Psychology Accounting Business Management Economics Geography Australian History History Revolutions Legal Studies Global Politics |
Health & Human Development Physical Education Outdoor & Environmental Studies Art Visual Communication & Design Media Music Performance Studio Arts Theatre Studies Drama |
Information Technology Applications Software Development Systems Engineering Food & Technology Product Design & Tech - Textiles Product Design & Tech – Wood Chinese First Language Chinese Second Language Chinese Second Language Advanced French Italian |
VCE subjects that are not available to students at the College may be undertaken through Distance Education Centre Victoria (DECV), Victorian School of Languages (VSL), TAFE, and other private external providers. Students are also able to access VET (vocational) studies through external providers, e.g. automotive studies, hairdressing, hospitality and beauty.
Year 12 Support and Programs
A variety of opportunities for active involvement are offered to our Senior School students for the purposes of support, enhancement, extension, as well as to broaden their horizons and have fun.
Below is a snapshot of additional programs and activities in which our Year 12 students have the opportunity to participate over the course of the year:
All Year 12 students are involved in:
- Orientation Camp (Cowes)
- VCE Head Start Program
- VCE Holiday Exam Revision Program
Selected groups or individual students in Year 12 have the opportunity to be involved in:
- Leadership
- Senior School Council
- GRIP Student Leadership Conference
- Rotary Youth Leadership Award Seminar (camp)
- Monash University Leadership Day
Support and Academic Programs
- Brilliant Attitude Self-Leadership Day
- Principal’s Scholars Program
- Senior School Mentoring Program
- Monash Scholars Program (students commenced in Yr 10)
- Melbourne University Aspiring Scholars Program (students commenced in Yr 11)
- Melbourne University Kwong Lee Dow Scholars Program (students commenced in Yr 11)
- International Students Study Hall
- VCE Careers Expo
Committees and Clubs
- Fundraising Committee
- Community Arts Council
- School Magazine Committee
- Chess Club
- Book Club
Sport and Outdoor Recreation
- Swimming Teams
- Athletics Teams
- Round Robin Sport
- Senior Athletics & Swimming Carnivals
Performing Arts and Music
- GWSC Tech Crew
- School Production
- Music Ensembles
- Music Camps and Festivals
- Battle of the Bands
- Glenny’s Got Talent
Public Speaking
- Interschool Debating
- VCAA Plain English Speaking Awards
- WorldMUN
- Constitutional Convention, YMCA Youth Parliament
Year 12 students are invited to participate in the following competition and scholarship programs:
- Westpac Australian Maths Competition
- Melbourne University Maths Competition
- ICAS Science Competition
- Write Now English Writing Competition
- Evatt Trophy Competition