Learning

Our Approach

Learning at Daylesford College is inclusive, engaging, and ever-improving. It provides opportunities for growth and success for all learners across a range of learning areas. With a focus on positive learning behaviours, students are encouraged to reflect on how they function as learners and how it contributes to both their academic success and their personal growth well beyond their time at school.

Students are encouraged to pursue their interests but also to take risks by trying learning experiences that are new or different. Our teachers are committed to high expectations for every student regardless of their background. Collaborative teacher teams allow for rich and challenging evidence-based discussions about the needs of every student and how to support them in their learning with best classroom practice and assessment.

Curriculum

In the Junior School (Year 7 to 9), we prioritise depth of learning and deliver the Victorian Curriculum where it dovetails with our school community’s context. In the Senior School (Year 10-12), we offer the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), including the new VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM, formerly VCAL), and Vocational Education and Training (VET) subjects.

Year 7 subjects

In Year 7 students study a wide breadth of subjects providing variety and a taste of everything.
Whole Year Subjects
Maths
English
Humanities
Health & Phys Ed
Science
Art
Learning Lab

Semester Subjects
Food Technology
Electronics
Woodwork
Music
Drama

Year 8 subjects

In Year 8 students study a wide breadth of subjects providing variety and a taste of everything.
Whole Year Subjects
Maths
English
Humanities
Health & Phys Ed
Science
Art
Learning Lab

Semester Subjects
Food Technology
Electronics
Woodwork
Music
Drama

Year 9 subjects

In Year 9 students study core subjects and electives. The electives allows students to start to hone in on subjects that they are interested in.
Whole Year Subjects
Maths
English
Humanities
Health & Phys Ed
Science

Elective subjects range from Metalwork to Food to Italian. See a full list of Year 9 elective subjects here.

Year 10 subjects

Year 10 is the start of the senior school. Students must study Maths and English but, beyond these, they can pick their other subjects based on their chosen pathways / passions. Students can also start studying their VCE in Year 10 (for students with a strong academic record).

See a full list of Year 10 subjects here (scroll down).

Year 11 & 12 subjects

All students study the VCE at Year 11 & 12. There are two pathways. VCE academic and VCE vocational major. The VCE vocational major is new in 2023 and replaces the old VCAL certification.

See our full list of VCE subjects below: