Students in Years 10, 11, and 12 at St Helena can undertake the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), the qualification most students in Victoria achieve upon completing secondary school. The VCE offers students multiple pathways, including further study at university or TAFE, vocational training, and direct entry into the workforce.
The VCE curriculum is divided into semester-long units. Typically, Units 1 and 2 are completed in Year 11, while Units 3 and 4 – taken as a sequence – are completed in Year 12. However, high-achieving Year 10 students may have the opportunity to enrol in one Unit 1/2 subject as part of an accelerated program. In some cases, students may even be approved to undertake two Unit 1/2 subjects in Year 10. This early completion allows these students to take one or more Unit 3/4 subjects in Year 11, providing them with additional flexibility in their final year of study.
To earn the VCE certificate, students must successfully complete a minimum of 16 units. Among these, they must include at least three units of English and three sequences of Unit 3/4 subjects beyond English.
This structure ensures students develop a balanced and rigorous foundation for both academic and personal growth, helping them focus their efforts where it matters most as they transition into post-secondary pathways.
Subjects
St Helena Secondary College offers a broad range of subjects to VCE students. More detailed information can be found in our Pathways Handbook.
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- Accounting
- Literature
- Art
- Maths – Foundation Mathematics
- Biology
- Maths – General Mathematics
- Business Management
- Maths – Mathematical Methods
- Chemistry
- Maths – Specialist Mathematics
- Computing – Systems Engineering
- Media
- Computing and Software Development
- Music Investigations
- Dance
- Music Performance (Solo and Group)
- Drama
- Philosophy
- Economics
- Physical Education
- English
- Physics
- Environmental Science
- Product Design (Textiles)
- Food Studies
- Product Design (Wood/Metal/Plastics)
- Geography
- Product Design and Technology
- Global and Australian Politics
- Psychology
- Health and Human Development
- Studio Arts – Photography
- History – Ancient; Revolutions; 20th Century
- Theatre Studies
- Legal Studies
- Visual Communication and Design
Higher Education in VCE Studies (HEVS)
This program, may interest students who are studying two VCE subjects in year 11, or students wishing to experience University subjects in advance of starting University.
Fees are approximately $900-$1000 ($450 each semester subject). This is a substantially reduced price from normal first year University subject fees. To be eligible for this program, students will need to have a Pathways meeting with a member of the Pathways Team or Senior School and be able to demonstrate that their academic performance will meet the entry requirement for the University. This will usually be an overall of 80% Grade Point Average.
More information about this process is available in our Pathways Handbook.