The Grovedale College Senior School comprises of Years 11 and 12. The focus is on success in the VCE and successful pathways to work and further education.
Course Counselling
In September and August students in years 9, 10 and 11 undertake a rigorous course information and counselling process to maximize their options for an enjoyable and successful course of study.
VCE Subject Choices
Agriculture/Horticulture, Biology, Business Management, Chemistry, Drama, English, Kitchen Operations, General Maths, Health & Human Development, History, Information Technology, Legal Studies, Italian, Maths Methods, Media Studies, Music Performance, Outdoor Education & Environmental Studies, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Product Design and Technology Wood, Specialist Maths, Sports Academy (Sport and Recreation Certificate III), Studio Arts, Systems Engineering, Visual Communication and Design, VCAL Work Related Skills and Personal Development, Music, Software Development, Sociology, Visual Communication Design.
Specialist Programs
We have a strong Instrumental program that runs in years 7 and 8, fitting into individual students’ timetables. The Sports Academy program is available for students to apply to be involved in from Years 7 – 10. After year 7 students are selected to participate and engage in specialised Netball, AFL or Fitness programs involving the use of the large operational commercial gym on the premises as guest elite sportsmen and women. At year 9 students participate in “River to the Coast”, an enriching, “hands on program” which incorporates a whole level activity one day per week.