Curriculum

Depth of learning

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 a variety of 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
  • Mentor Program
  • Art

Semester Subjects

  • Food Technology
  • Electroncis
  • 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
  • Mentor Program
  • Art

Semester Subjects

  • Food Technology
  • Electroncis
  • 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
  • Mentor Program

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

  • THE ARTS
    • Ceramics and Sculpture
    • 2D Art
    • Media
    • Photography and Video
    • Visual Communication
    • Drama
    • Music
  • HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
    • Sport & Recreation
    • Outdoor and Environmental Studies
  • LANGUAGES
    • Italian
  • TECHNOLOGY
    • Coding & Game Design
    • Food
    • Woodwork
    • Metal work
    • Plastics
    • Small Engines
    • Systems Electronics

Year 10 Subjects

Year 10 is the start of the senior school. Students must study maths and english but outside of these two subjects 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 below:

  • Visual Arts
  • Visual Communication and Design
  • Drama
  • Music
  • Media
  • Digital Technologies
  • Product Design and Technologies
  • Systems Engineering
  • ENGLISH
  • Physical Education
  • Health
  • History
  • Business Studies
  • Legal Studies
  • ITALIAN
  • MATHEMATICS
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Outdoor & Environmental Studies

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 a full list of VCE subjects below:

  • VCE English
  • VCE Literature
  • VCE VM Literacy
  • VCE Foundation Mathematics
  • VCE General / Further Maths
  • VCE Maths Methods
  • VCE Specialist Maths
  • VCE Business Studies
  • VCE History
  • VCE Legal Studies
  • VCE Sociology
  • VCE VM Work Related Skills
  • VCE Biology
  • VCE Chemistry
  • VCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies
  • VCE Physics
  • VCE Psychology
  • VCE Studio Arts
  • VCE Media
  • VCE Visual Communication and Design
  • VCE Drama
  • VCE Theatre Studies
  • VCE VET Music
  • VCE Italian 25
  • VCE Health and Human Development
  • VCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies
  • VCE Physical Education
  • VCE VET Sports and Recreation
  • VCE VM Personal Development Skills
  • VCE VET Hospitality
  • VCE Product Design and Technology
  • VCE Systems Engineering

Daylesford Secondary College
39 Smith St
Daylesford VIC 3460
Australia
Phone Number: (03) 5348 2367
Email: daylesford.sc@education.vic.gov.au

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