Year 12 Latest Update

Hi Year 12 students & parents/carers,
I know there is lots of information circling around and questions you may have in relation to the latest update regarding the extension of online learning, vaccine rollout for final year secondary students and more. We have updated information from the Department of Education in regards to VCE and VCAL students in the last 24 hours. This information has come from James Merlino, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education.

HERE IS A SUMMARY

• All students are doing an amazing job adapting to these strange & difficult times
• Thank you to all your support: parents, carers and families
• Vaccination Blitz: Sept 7-17
• Priority access of vaccines for all final year students, their teachers and VCE exam supervisors.
• There will be dedicated booking hotline (first and second doses) & priority time slots. Details to come out shortly. Bookings open Monday Sept 6.
• All Victorian Unit 3/4 students assessed through the Consideration of Educational Disadvantage and VCE scored adjusted as necessary
• Students need to complete the Student Statement to provide information on how the pandemic has impacted you. Newcomb Secondary College Students See: https://forms.gle/x294a1DhYrBWJ84M8
• VCAA will use a range of data in assessing VCE results. this will include information provided by the school, the GAT, external exams and expected levels of achievement
• VCAL students using Special Consideration processes. More details to come.

If you still have any questions, please send me an email on ebony.dedini@newcombsc.vic.edu.au

Stay safe and well

Ebony Dedini
Acting Senior Years Coordinator