• Engage closely with complex literary texts including novels, plays, poetry and film at pre-VCE level
• Develop analytical essay skills that prepare students directly for VCE English
• Construct and deliver persuasive arguments on contemporary issues in spoken and written form
• Create original writing in a range of forms for specified audiences and purposes
• Build editing, proofreading and self-evaluation habits for consistently polished work

VCE English is compulsory for the VCE certificate — making Year 10 English one of the most important subjects. Skills developed here are foundational to success in VCE and across all senior subjects.

Analytical essays, persuasive tasks, creative writing, oral presentations and independent reading responses at VCE preparation standard.

Year 10 English → VCE English (Units 1–4) — compulsory for the VCE certificate.

• Extend algebra including quadratic equations, simultaneous equations and functions
• Apply trigonometry and Pythagoras in three-dimensional and complex real-world contexts
• Develop statistical analysis skills using authentic data sets and inferential thinking
• Explore coordinate geometry, geometric proof and advanced measurement
• Strengthen mathematical reasoning and strategic problem-solving across all strands

The VCE Mathematics pathway a student selects significantly shapes their post-school options — Year 10 Mathematics is the critical preparation year for the right VCE Maths pathway.

Topic tests, problem-solving investigations, mathematical modelling tasks and extended reasoning tasks at VCE preparation standard.

Year 10 Mathematics → VCE General Mathematics, VCE Mathematical Methods or VCE Specialist Mathematics (Units 3–4).

• Survey key art movements and analyse how context shapes artistic meaning
• Explore diverse media and techniques in response to historical and conceptual prompts
• Develop observational drawing skills and a personal visual language
• Create a folio demonstrating investigation, exploration and artistic refinement
• Apply the VTS process to analyse artworks critically and thoughtfully

Art and Ideas prepares students for the conceptual and historical thinking required in VCE Visual Communication Design — developing cultural literacy, visual analysis and creative confidence.

Folio of artworks, art historical research essays, visual analysis tasks and artistic statements.

Excellent preparation for VCE Visual Communication Design. Relevant to graphic design, architecture, interior design and the creative arts.

• Apply design principles — balance, hierarchy, contrast, alignment and proximity — to communication design
• Explore typography, colour theory and layout in branding and communication contexts
• Use digital design tools to develop and produce finished design solutions
• Respond to design briefs by generating, refining and presenting concepts professionally
• Analyse and critically evaluate existing graphic design and visual communication work

Design is one of the most in-demand skills in the contemporary economy — Creative Visual Design directly prepares students for VCE Visual Communication Design and opens pathways to graphic design, advertising and UI/UX.

Design folios, brief responses, client-based projects and reflective documentation of the design process.

Direct preparation for VCE Visual Communication Design (Units 1–4). Relevant to graphic design, advertising, UI/UX and architecture.

• Develop compositional skills — rule of thirds, framing, depth of field and use of light
• Explore digital editing tools to process, enhance and refine images purposefully
• Investigate photography history and language through research and analysis
• Create image series united by concept, theme or visual narrative
• Develop artistic documentation and reflective practice as part of the creative process

Photography is a universal language in the digital age — Photography Creative Practice develops visual literacy, technical skills and creative thinking for media, advertising, journalism and design careers.

Photography folio, creative concept documentation, artist research and visual analysis responses.

Excellent preparation for VCE Visual Communication Design; careers in media, advertising and visual communications.

• Work across a range of 2D and 3D materials and processes
• Respond to open creative briefs by exploring, experimenting, refining and presenting outcomes
• Make creative connections between different art forms, materials and processes
• Understand material properties and principles of appropriate material selection
• Build a folio demonstrating breadth, risk-taking and original thinking

Rock, Scissors, Paper is for students who want to test the limits of their creativity — working across multiple materials builds adaptability and creative confidence relevant in design, making and manufacturing.

Creative folio, process documentation, materials exploration tasks and artistic reflection.

Prepares students for VCE Visual Communication Design and the creative industries.

• Explore health determinants and models of health used in VCE HHD
• Investigate dimensions of health and factors that influence health outcomes
• Analyse physical performance using movement concepts studied in VCE Physical Education
• Develop extended written response skills and practical analysis at VCE standard
• Apply health literacy to research and evaluate contemporary health issues

Students who study this elective enter VCE HHD and/or Physical Education with a significant head start in knowledge and skills — ideal for careers in health, nursing, medicine, sport science and physiotherapy.

Theory tasks, case studies, practical activity analysis and extended written responses in VCE style.

Direct preparation for VCE Health and Human Development (Units 1–4) and VCE Physical Education (Units 1–4).

• Participate in a range of local outdoor and adventure activities
• Develop navigation, planning and risk assessment skills for natural environments
• Build leadership skills and the capacity to support others in group outdoor settings
• Develop environmental awareness and principles of sustainable participation
• Reflect on personal growth and skill development through outdoor experiences

The outdoor recreation industry is growing across tourism, education and community services — this subject develops resilience, leadership, environmental literacy and physical confidence.

Practical participation, planning tasks, reflective journals and leadership evaluation in outdoor contexts.

Connects to outdoor recreation industry, environmental management, adventure tourism and VCE Physical Education.

• Investigate causes, course and consequences of major 20th century events
• Analyse primary and secondary sources with increasing critical sophistication
• Explore experiences of different social, political and cultural groups
• Construct analytical historical arguments supported by multiple source evidence
• Develop understanding of historical interpretation, historiography and bias

Understanding the modern world is essential for active citizenship — Year 10 History prepares students for VCE Modern History and History: Revolutions, developing skills valued in law, journalism, politics and education.

Analytical essays, source analysis, historical research projects and structured inquiry responses.

Direct preparation for VCE Modern History (Units 1–4) and VCE History: Revolutions (Units 3–4).

• Investigate the structure of Australia's legal system including criminal and civil law
• Explore the role of courts, judges, juries and the legal process
• Analyse how parliament creates law, the role of precedent and the Constitution
• Examine human rights protections and the Australian constitutional framework
• Develop legal reasoning, case study analysis and argumentative writing skills

Legal literacy is increasingly essential — Law and Government develops critical thinking, ethical reasoning and understanding of the systems that protect rights, directly relevant to careers in law, policing, social work and justice.

Legal case studies, essay-style responses, research tasks and structured analytical reports.

Direct preparation for VCE Legal Studies (Units 1–4). Excellent background for law, criminology, politics and public policy.

• Investigate environmental change, its causes and consequences for communities
• Conduct geographic fieldwork and interpret authentic data sets
• Explore issues of urban growth, liveability and land use change
• Analyse global inequalities in access to resources and opportunities
• Develop mapping, spatial analysis and geographic communication skills

Geography develops spatial thinking, environmental literacy and the ability to analyse complex global issues — skills valued in environmental science, urban planning, government and climate action.

Fieldwork reports, geographic inquiry tasks, case studies and analytical research reports.

Direct preparation for VCE Geography (Units 1–4) and pathways in environmental science, urban planning and sustainability.

• Investigate how markets allocate resources and the role of supply and demand
• Explore the structure and competitive behaviour of businesses
• Analyse how government economic policy influences prices, employment and growth
• Investigate how businesses use strategy, innovation and marketing to succeed
• Develop economic reasoning and business analysis capabilities

Business and economic literacy is increasingly essential — Economics and Business prepares students for VCE Business Management and develops a practical understanding of how the commercial world works.

Case studies, economic analysis reports, business strategy tasks and structured research responses.

Direct preparation for VCE Business Management (Units 1–4). Highly relevant for business, commerce, accounting and marketing.

• Extend vocabulary and grammar for a wider range of communicative purposes
• Engage in increasingly complex spoken and written interactions
• Explore cultural and societal aspects of Indonesia through language study
• Develop independent learning skills through the Distance Education format
• Prepare for the rigour and expectations of VCE Indonesian

Indonesia is Australia's nearest neighbour and one of the world's largest economies — continuing Indonesian provides study score advantages and university credit opportunities.

Assessment through Distance Education provider: oral tasks, written tasks, listening comprehension and reading assessments with specialist teachers.

Leads directly to VCE Indonesian (Units 1–4). Language students often achieve strong study scores that can significantly assist ATAR outcomes.