Senior School

Preparing young adults to follow their pathway

The senior years at Caulfield Grammar School are designed with a focus on personal development and academic performance, as well as preparing young adults for their chosen post-secondary destination.

The Years 10–12 study program aims to realise the potential of each individual by offering a diverse academic program with 49 VCE subjects, and a range of co-curricular experiences.

Year 10 students can include in their course of study a number of VCE Units suited to their interests and abilities. This means that the VCE is spread over three years rather than two, enabling students to tailor their own individual learning journeys for these three critical senior years.

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Learning in our Senior School

Our excellent academic programs and innovative approaches to learning, tailored to each individual, are reflected each year in our VCE results, which consistently place Caulfield Grammar in the top Victorian schools.

Our Senior School learning programs are designed to support individual needs in many ways, including for example:

Acceleration

Acceleration at Year 10 into a Unit 1/2 subject (Year 11) and at Year 11 into a Unit 3/4 subject (Year 12) is available for suitably qualified students. Selection for acceleration is confirmed after consultation between the Head of House, Learning Area Leader, students and parents.

Learning Strategies Services

The Learning Strategies Department supports individual student needs, offering remediation to help a student reach their academic potential. Assistance may be given in small group settings or in a one-on-one situation with teachers who are experienced in the field. Collaboration between teachers, students and parents is key.

Community Service

Caulfield Grammar has a long tradition of community service, fostering responsibility, cultural awareness and compassion. The Caulfield Grammar School Certificate of Excellence acknowledges students who have completed 20 hours or more of service. Year 10 students are also encouraged to develop awareness of community needs and take action through community service.

Work Experience

In Year 10 students undertake a week of Work Experience during term breaks, aiding their transition to working life and supporting their intellectual, social and vocational growth. It also helps with career choices, understanding employment opportunities, adapting to workplace changes and valuing lifelong learning.

Careers Education

Our Careers Education Program for Years 10–12 helps students identify strengths, passions and skills while fostering adaptability and lifelong learning. Year 10 Morrisby tests guide career discussions on strengths and preferences. The program includes personalised career counselling, Careers Expo events, Subject Selection Fairs, Parent Career Presentations and Career Industry Breakfasts with alumni panels, empowering students to plan their future confidently.

VCE (Baccalaureate)

The VCE Baccalaureate, awarded by the VCAA, recognises students completing a VCE program with higher-level mathematics (Mathematical Methods and/or Specialist Mathematics) and a language. Students must also achieve a study score of at least 30 for English/Literature/English Language or at least 33 for English as an Additional Language. This achievement is automatically noted on their Statement of VCE Results upon successful VCE completion.

VETiS (Vocational Education and Training in Schools)

VETiS (Vocational Education and Training in Schools) allows students to complete a nationally recognised qualification, such as Certificate III in Screen and Media, alongside their VCE. Students undertaking a VETiS program can articulate into designated post-school academic pathways (TAFE and university) as well as enhance their transition from school to work.

Cultural Immersion

Each year our Senior School students participate in cultural immersion experiences that foster a strong sense of community, cultural awareness and responsibility, inspiring students to make a positive difference to the world around them.

Yarra Junction (Education Outdoors)

Years 10 and 11 students can elect to return to Yarra Junction (YJ) as Student Leaders, immersing themselves further in the Education Outdoors program and assisting, guiding and mentoring younger students participating in the program.

Year 10 Odyssey Program

This program provides a challenging range of semi-remote, natural world experiences to assist students in their personal and social development. Six-day programs include rock-climbing in The Grampians, bicycle touring around the Ovens Valley, bushwalking and white-water rafting on the Mitchell River, and canoeing on the Murray River.

Tours & Experiences

Our Secondary students have the opportunity to experience a range of domestic and international tours including music, sports, theatre, language immersion, career opportunities and STEM.

Co-Curricular Experiences

Our co-curricular programs inspire and engage all students to find their pathway through exploring Sport, The Arts, cultural immersion and experiential learning.