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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.
Lilydale Heights College is an affililiated school with the Yarra Valley VET cluster. Students can undertake a VET subject at TAFE as part of this arrangement.
Make an Informed Choice
At Lilydale Heights we organise a range of open events, information sessions and tours for prospective students and their families to get a first-hand idea of everything we have to offer
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.
Transition Events
Major Events and Activities
Parent Information Sessions and welcome BBQ for new students and their families
Teacher visits to primary schools
Pre-orientation Day for students enrolling from schools where they are the only enrolment
Orientation Day - a full day's activities for all incoming Year 7 students
Year 7 introductory program to commence the year in place of regular classes
Peer Support Leaders who visit each Year 7 Class for the first semester of the year during SELF
Year 7 Camp to Phillip Island with a visit from Peer Support Leaders
What We Value
Lilydale Heights College is a fully inclusive learning community which enables students to become successful lifelong learners and confident global citizens.
The core purpose is underpinned by three core values.
Excellence
Challenging yourself to achieve your best
Respect
Respecting yourself, others and our environment
Responsibility
Being accountable for all your actions
Enrolling Your Child
An Application for Year 7 Placement form must be filled out and returned to the Year 6 Coordinator at your primary school. If you would like your child to attend Lilydale Heights College, it is important to list us as your first preference.