Achieve

“Achieve” is our senior years program, designed to help students take the next big step toward their future pathways. In Years 10–12, students begin choosing subjects that match their strengths, passions, and career goals — whether they are heading toward VCE, VCE Vocational Major, VPC, apprenticeships, training or university. “Achieve” provides high-quality academic challenge, strong wellbeing support, and real-world learning experiences so students can build confidence, independence and life skills. With guidance from teachers, careers advisors, and families, students learn to set goals, take responsibility for their learning, and celebrate their progress each step of the way. Achieve ensures every student leaves school with a clear direction, the skills they need, and the belief that they can succeed beyond Glenroy College.

Our state-of-the art senior learning building, with dedicated learning spaces for our senior students opened in late 2020. The senior sub-school structure includes a Senior Sub-School Manager, Year Level Leaders, Vocational Learning Leader, and our Careers team. The College’s Wellbeing Centre is also housed in the Senior School area to support the needs of our senior students.

Year 10

Year 10 offers pathways towards the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), the VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM), or the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC).

 Students will study a range of core subjects including English, Maths and General Science, and will select their remaining subjects from a wide range of Year 10 Electives on offer.

 Students also have a range of opportunities to extend their learning in Year 10. This includes applying to study a Year 11 VCE or VET subject as part of their Year 10 program, taking advantage of our partnership with Kangan TAFE to complete a construction VET course, and accessing Year 10 extension programs through our partnership with the Centre for Higher Education Studies (CHES).

Link to Year 10 Subject Guide: Year 10 Subject Guide 2026

Year 11 and 12

In Years 11 and 12, students generally choose between completing the VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education), the VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM), or the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC).

VCE is a 2-year certificate that provides a wide range of pathways to further study or training at university or TAFE, and to employment. It is the only senior certificate that provides students with an ATAR score, which is required for many university courses. Most students will study 6 subjects in Year 11 and 5 subjects in Year 12.

VCE VM has replaced VCAL, and provides a more hands-on and vocational learning context for students in Years 11 and 12. It is a 2-year program focused on work skills and experiences that enables students to transition into apprenticeships, traineeships, further education and training. VM Students do not have to sit exams (except for the GAT) and therefore will not get an ATAR.

The Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) is a more inclusive, flexible option to complete your senior secondary studies. The VPC is normally completed in Year 11 and 12, but it can be started in Year 10 and/or can be finished over three years. Some students use it as a pathway to the VCE, VCE VM, or VET certificates.

Link to the VCE Subject Guide: VCE Subject Guide 2026