Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)

This is the most common way for students to complete their senior studies over 2 years. It provides a pathway to further study at university, TAFE and the world of work.

Students choose to combine VCE units to form a programme usually with a particular focus such as:

• Performing Arts
• Visual Arts
• Physical Sciences
• Mathematics
• Technology
• Humanities
• Business Studies
• Health & Personal Development
• Biological Sciences
• General Programme

Some students include “Extension Studies” from a university in their year 12 course

Galen offers an extensive choice of VCE Units 1 to 4 (see comprehensive list below) .

Units offered :

COMMUNITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE

“A commitment to social justice is an essential characteristic of a life lived according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ”.

This school based unit explores justice issues in the modern world. This research is then combined with insights from scripture and the Catholic tradition to provide guidelines for action. A major research assignment into a current justice issue is required and classes explore church teaching and how scripture informs Christian positions on justice issues.

An essential and large aspect of this course is completing an extended period of voluntary community service in the local community.

The ability to experience solidarity in some measure is an important outcome for this unit. “Solidarity is neither a vague comparison nor a shallow distress at misfortune, but a determination to commit oneself to the common good”.

The maintenance of a journal will facilitate this outcome and provide an opportunity for reflection.

Preference will be given to those seeking a career in human services.

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Mr Carson

Senior School Director