Learning
Vertical Program
Access to VCE Studies
The Middle School (Years 9 and 10) vertical program allows eligible students access to studies up to two years ahead of their expected level. This includes access to VCE studies where suitable.
Knowledge and skills for success
Middle School units include inquiry-based elements which challenge students to think and plan independently. These units are designed to explicitly teach students the knowledge and skills they need for success in Senior School.
Personalised Learning
Lilydale Heights College offers access to academic extension for all students working beyond their expected level. The College has all students undertake a range of diagnostic assessments early in the school year. This assessment assists staff in determining the explicit learning needs of your child. In this way students can be directly challenged with tasks which meet their academic level or supported in meeting their learning outcomes.
Quicksmart Numeracy and Literacy support may be offered to students who require additional support. These students work to improve their basic numeracy and literacy skills by receiving additional time with a trained instructor.
Smooth Transition
The transition from primary school is seamless for our Year 7 students. Our extensive orientation program enables Year 6 students to develop new friendships and familiarise themselves with their teachers and surroundings.
Students start Year 7 with confidence, supported by the Junior School Team. Our designated Year 7 and 8 areas, also ensure the students have ready access to their teachers.
Victorian Certificate of Education
The VCE is awarded to students who successfully complete their secondary education. It is recognised internationally, and provides pathways to employment as well as to further study at University and TAFE (Technical and Further Education).
VCE is usually completed in Years 11 and 12, but can be started in Year 10. About half of our Year 10 students undertake some VCE units. Within VCE, students can undertake vocational education and training (VET) subjects.
Lilydale Heights College offers a wide range of VCE studies to students across a broad range of study areas.
Vocational Education & Training
Vocational Education & Training (VET) subjects provide an alternative way of learning skills and concepts. VET subjects can contribute to the VCE in the same way as any other VCE subject and can count towards a student’s overall scored results. The aims of VET are to increase the breadth of subject choice and cater to different styles of learning.
Our students are invited to enrol in other VET programs of interest at schools in our local area.
Junior School - Years 7 and 8
Students at Lilydale Heights quickly become familiar with their environment and develop a sense of pride in their school.
