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Secondary at MECS

We understand that education is much more than the passing on of knowledge – it is about helping our students become life-long learners. By creating opportunities for students to explore who they are and how they learn best in an innovative and challenging environment, we aim to develop their understanding of the way they learn and view the world around them. 

The transition from childhood to adulthood in Years 7-9 is an exhilarating and demanding period and we accompany your child on this journey. During this time, students experience a surge in creativity, energy, and curiosity, which we aim to harness by making learning engaging and enjoyable. Our approach involves offering students diverse opportunities to apply and showcase their understanding and skills while nurturing their individual talents. Our learning focus emphasises tailoring the curriculum to students’ interests and passions through an extensive selection of electives. 

As students move into Years 10-12, we begin to focus on preparing our young adults for their futures beyond school. The curriculum and environment offers a supported foundation for our students as they embark on their future beyond school. Throughout this process, students holistically develop academically, socially, emotionally, spiritually, and physically by engaging in school life. Our objective is to support students in fostering their character, faith, and learning. 

 
Senior Pathways 

Our Secondary offers a wide range of VCE subjects with smaller class sizes, tailored to student interests. Students who desire to study subjects outside of our offerings are able to do that through Virtual Schools Victoria. Students will be able to choose between the VCE and the new VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM). Vocational and applied learning (VAL) is deeply embedded into the VCE VM stream. Students will be able to apply skills and knowledge in practical settings (delivered at our Ranges TEC campus). 

We also offer a wide range of VCE subjects with smaller class sizes, tailored to student interests. Students who desire to study subjects outside of our offerings are able to do that through Virtual Schools Victoria. Students can also choose to study any VET in Schools course desired as part of VCE. Students in Years 10-12 are provided in depth career support services to provide support and guidance as they prepare for their pathway beyond MECS. 

 
Enrichment and Support for Secondary Students

At MECS we nurture diversity and shape education to allow everyone to experience the rich joy of learning well. Our Education Support team offers a range of options to build on individualised student learning which includes targeted small group activities for students who require additional support in their learning, or who require extension and enrichment in particular subject areas.

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Junior Secondary Curriculum

In Years 7 – 9, we understand that education is much more than the passing on of knowledge – it is about helping the students become well rounded, life-long learners. We provide students the opportunity to explore who they are and how they learn best in an innovative and challenging environment. Teaching and learning in these year levels takes into account the unique stage of our learners, while seeking to broaden their knowledge, skills, and opportunities.

In Year 7, through the CS curriculum, students will do extensive studies in History and Culture, and how these have influenced our lives and identities in the present. Highlights for students during Year 7 include the Term 1 Activity Week, the Special Week in Term 3 which celebrates cultural diversity, and the end of year Adventure camp.

The Year 8 curriculum challenges students to look beyond themselves through studies on Environmental Stewardship, Community Service and Global Issues. Highlights for students during Year 8 include the Girls/Boys Health camps, the Global Issues Expo and the Wilson’s Promontory hiking camp.

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Senior Secondary Curriculum

Senior Secondary at MECS is a great place to complete the final years of schooling and be challenged in your worldview thinking. We aim to help students develop an understanding of the way their learning and unique gift mix fits into God’s story and in turn help them prepare for their tertiary education and future work-life choices.

Our Senior Secondary offers a wide range of VCE subjects with smaller class sizes, tailored to student interests. Students who desire to study subjects outside of our offerings are able to do that through Virtual Schools Victoria. Students can also choose to study any VET in Schools course desired as part of VCE. Please note: From 2023 onward, the VCE – Vocational Major and the Victorian Pathways Certificate will be replacing the VCAL program. Both of these applied learning programs will be delivered at our Ranges TEC campus.

Cultural Studies (including Aboriginal Studies), English, Health & Physical Education, Mathematics, Sport, Science, Careers, VCE or VET Subjects (Students must apply for these options), two further Electives per semester.

Food Technology, Design Technology – Wood, Fine Art, Horticulture, Drama, Digital Technology and Robotics, Visual communication and Design, Indonesian, Design Technology – Textiles, Business, Justices and Entrepreneurship, Sport Science, STEM, and Music.

Psychology Units 1 & 2
Health and Human Development Units 1 & 2
General Maths 1 & 2
VET Music Units 1 & 2.
(Please note that this is subject to change on a yearly basis as availability is dependent on the timetable set for that year).

Biology Units 1 & 2, 3 & 4 Business Management Units 1 & 2, 3 & 4 Chemistry Units 1 & 2, 3 & 4 English Units 1 & 2, 3 & 4 Health & Human Development Units 1 & 2, 3 & 4. History Units 1 & 2, 3 & 4 Legal studies Units 1, 2, 3 & 4 Literature Unit 3 & 4 Mathematics (General & Further) Units 1, 2, 3 & 4 Mathematical Methods Units 1, 2, 3 & 4 Music Performance (VCE VET) Units 1, 2, 3 & 4 Philosophy of Ideas (non VCE) Physical Education Units 1, 2, 3 & 4 Physics Units 1, 2, 3 & 4 Psychology Units 1, 2, 3 & 4 Philosophy Units 2, 3 & 4 Studio Arts Units 1, 2, 3 & 4 Visual Communication Design Units 1, 2, 3 & 4

VCE options delivered via Virtual Schools Victoria (remote learning)

VET options delivered at external schools

Victorian School of Languages (VSL) options delivered remotely

Previously this was known as the VCAL program. From 2023 onwards the Vocational Major program and the Victorian Pathways Certificate will be delivered at our Ranges TEC campus.

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Publications

Our School Handbooks are available for download and contains additional information regarding our School and our approach to learning.