LEARNING AT RIVER NILE SCHOOL

VCE Vocational major (VCE VM)

The VCE Vocational Major (VM) is a vocational and applied learning program within the VCE year 11 and year 12 program, designed to be completed over a minimum of two years. The VCE VM will give students greater choice and flexibility to pursue their strengths and interests and develop the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in further education, work and life.

It prepares students to move into apprenticeships, traineeships, further education and training, university (via non-ATAR pathways) or directly into the workforce.

victorian pathways certificate (VPC)

The Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) is an inclusive Year 11 and 12 standards-based certificate that meets the needs of a smaller number of students who are not able or ready to complete the VCE (including the VCE Vocational Major). It provides an enriched curriculum and excellent support for students to develop the skills, capabilities and qualities for success in personal and civic life.

The VPC is suitable for students whose previous schooling experience may have been disrupted for a variety of reasons, including students with additional needs, students who have missed significant periods of learning and vulnerable students at risk of disengaging from their education.

SUBJECTS

  • Literacy is learning to read, write, speak, and listen in English. In Literacy class we study many interesting topics like

    • Geography

    • Science & Sustainability

    • Australian and World History & Culture

    • Civics & Democracy

    In Literacy class you will read, discuss, and create different texts, including written audio-visual and digital texts. You will also practice skills like spelling, typing and grammar.

  • Numeracy is about using maths skills in our everyday life. You learn skills like using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and percentages. You will apply these skills in real life, for example: design your dream house; make a budget; or plan a holiday. In Numeracy class you will also learn to use technology to help you solve maths problems.

  • In Personal Development Skills (PDS) class you will learn more about yourself and others. You learn self-care, your strengths, and your goals. You also learn social skills like empathy, communication, leadership & teamwork. You will also work together on projects that help our community, for example: running an Expo at school; making a garden; organising a morning tea or planning an excursion.

  • Numeracy is about using maths skills in our everyday life. You learn skills like using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and percentages. You will apply these skills in real life, for example: design your dream house; make a budget; or plan a holiday. In Numeracy class you will also learn to use technology to help you solve maths problems.

  • VET subjects are included in the VCE VM for all students at RNS. These subjects allow you to complete vocational courses and gain Certificate qualifications. In these subjects you learn about a particular industry and the skills you need to work in that industry. You also have opportunities to do Structured Workplace Learning, which is a work experience placement in a real workplace connected to what you learn at school. VET courses offered at RNS usually include Retail Cosmetics, Workplace Skills, Business, Education Support, Early Childhood, Health Support Services and Community Services.

CLASS PLACEMENTS

When you start at River Nile School, you do assessments for Reading, Writing, Speaking and Numeracy. We use these to choose the right class and program for you. All students study similar subjects and topics, but your teacher will make sure you are learning at the right level to help you improve your skills.

This table shows how students are usually placed if they have come from Language School, High School or TAFE in Victoria:.