Students who have completed the Unit 1-2 sequence of a subject in Year 10 do not need to complete an application for acceleration and will be given preference to complete the Unit 3-4 sequence in that subject in Year 11.
However, this should not be assumed. Where satisfactory results have not been maintained due to a lack of application, students will not be permitted to proceed.
Students may apply to take one Unit 3-4 sequence in place of one of the Unit 1-2 studies.
In order to be eligible to undertake a Unit 3-4 sequence in a subject for which they have NOT completed the Unit 1-2 sequence, students must demonstrate achievement in their 2020 studies. It is preferable for students to have achieved 80% or above in English AND 80% or above in two other core subjects. *Due to COVID 19 there will be flexibility in the application of the usual criteria.
A letter of support from a parent/guardian
A letter of support from a teacher
To complete your application online, click here
If you have any issues please email Mr Fordham on bjf@stbedes.catholic.edu.au or Ms Haggett on mch@stbedes.catholic.edu.au
St James students - submit hard copy application to Mr Shepherd. Your application will be assessed at your virtual interview on Tuesday September 1.
Only the following subjects can be taken in Year 12 without having completed the Unit 1-2 sequence:
Biology
Business Management
Environmental Science
Geography
Health and Human Development
Legal Studies
Physical Education
Psychology
Religion and Society
Texts and Traditions
Please note that Year 12 student choices will take preference. Students are strongly encouraged to discuss this option with their Year 10 subject teacher and the appropriate Learning Area Leader.
No student who undertakes a Unit 3/4 in Year 11 will be permitted to take a lighter load in Year 12 unless medical and/or other evidence is produced that demonstrates that the student would be otherwise unable to successfully complete the VCE.
Please note that applications without the required evidence will not be considered.