1. Seymour College is an F-12 and Special Education College located in Seymour, Victoria. At Seymour College, we believe everyone has the right to an effective, safe and secure learning environment where we can develop to our fullest potential. We promote high standards of behaviour and achievement by being independent, curious, passionate, reflective, creative and critical thinkers. We believe that learning is at the centre of our endeavours and we recognise different ways of learning, knowing and thinking. At Seymour College the core values of Respect, Inspire, Excel guide our behaviours. This means we learn collaboratively, appreciating individuality, diversity and community. We are respectful, truthful and honest as we care for each other, the local and global environment, sharing responsibility and committing to developing each other and ourselves, so we can contribute positively to society.

2. Senior School Pathways 2016 VCE Victorian Certificate of Education for students who may wish to access University or TAFE studies provides a tertiary entrance ranking can be done as an unscored course state-wide certificate; 2 years Leads to: Employment, traineeships, apprenticeships, TAFE and University studies Can include VET studies VCAL Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning for students seeking employment does not provide access to University study state-wide certificate; one or two years Leads to: Employment, some apprenticeships and traineeships, some TAFE courses Must include work placements or VET studies VETiS Vocational Education & Training – Students in both VCE and VCAL can enrol in these courses and gain credit. Seymour College offers Certificate 11 courses in Automotive, Engineering and Building & Construction. Seymour College offers Certificate 11 courses in Automotive, Engineering and Building & Construction.

3. Senior School Information Evening This session will examine VCE, VCAL and VETiS pathways in detail and explain the certificate structures and requirements. Added value of having a range of Universities, TAFE Colleges, Defence Forces and others to gain information on possible career pathways.

4. 2016 Enrolment & Course Selection Process Enrolment Forms to be completed and returned to Seymour College General Office Senior School, VCAL & VETiS Handbooks to read through with particular focus on the subject descriptions and pathways p26 Where to Now Publication VCAA Indicative Selections Online

5. Indicative Selections by Friday August 21st Google Form via hyperlink Creation of timetable blocking grid Subject offerings based on numbers Clashes may require alternate selections Post Indicative Selection pathways interview Sept 1 st – 8 th period Sept 1 st – 8 th ( Can do a manual selection from the Handbook subject list and give to Office) http://goo.gl/forms/uSc9Om1HPf

6. Where to get Information? http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/index.aspx http://www.smseymour.catholic.edu.au/

7. http://www.seymourcollege.vic.edu.au/ CareersYr 7-12Senior School