Semester Two examinations will commence in early November; dates and details are provided below.
During the examination period, Year 10 and 11 students are not required to attend school other than for scheduled examinations. Students are to ensure that they attend school wearing the correct College Summer Uniform. Supervised revision will be arranged for those attending school.
All students are encouraged to allocate time from now, not only for homework, but also for revising for the semester examinations. Your child will receive revision materials to assist in their preparations.
Elevate Education’s next Parent Webinar “How you can help your child manage their time” is occurring on Wednesday 29 October. We encourage you to register your attendance via this link.
Accelerating Year 11 students will continue to attend their timetabled Unit 3-4 classes until the date of the subject’s VCAA examination. If a student has a Year 11 exam on the same day as their VCAA exam, the Year 11 exam will be rescheduled. Students in this situation should contact Mr Fogarty.
After Year 10 examinations, Year 10 Bundoora students complete a week of Work Experience, beginning on Monday 17 November. Year 11 exams are followed by the compulsory Year 12 (2026) Commencement Camp on November 19 – 21. Year 11 Bundoora (2025) students are not required at school on Tuesday 19 November unless they are sitting a Unit 3 & 4 examination.
With VCAA exams approaching, it is important that students and families are aware of the following information:
Exams are held in the Greening Auditorium and in adjoining rooms. Like the internal exams that students will remember from Years 8-11, students should be on site at least thirty minutes before their exam and should line up in Westcourt Walk at least twenty minutes before the listed start time of each exam.
Throughout the exam period, students should have several plans for how to get to school. This may include travelling by public transport or having a family member provide a lift. It is important to allow extra travel time in case of unexpected delays. Students should aim to arrive at the College at least 30 minutes early to ensure a calm start to their exam.
Students travelling from or through the Greensborough area should be aware of the major disruptions around Grimshaw Street. See here for more information: https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/roads/m80-ring-road-completion/project-sections/grimshaw-street-interchange
To each exam, students must bring photo identification (for example, their student ID card or driver licence). Students must not bring any unauthorised materials into the exam room, such as mobile phones or smart watches. These devices must be stored in their lockers. Students may bring one bottle of still water into the exam room, so long as it is in a transparent plastic bottle (all labels removed) and is no more than 1500mL. Further information about permitted materials is available in the 2025 VCE Exams Navigator, which is available here: https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/2025-VCEExamsNavigator.pdf
It is perfectly normal for students to feel some level of stress during the VCAA exam period. Families can support their child by encouraging regular sleep, balanced meals, and short study breaks. If stress feels overwhelming or begins to affect wellbeing, students are encouraged to speak with their House Leader, Mr Fogarty, or the school counsellors.
The following websites provide some useful tips for managing stress and anxiety during the exam period:
We are running a second round of trial exams for students enrolled in Unit 3-4 subjects. This second round of trial exams is designed to help students consolidate their knowledge and build confidence ahead of the VCAA exams. These exams are optional, but we strongly encourage all students to attend. We began this second round of trial exams with English and Literature on Wednesday 22 October, with all other subjects to follow. In some cases, a trial exam may coincide with a VCAA exam. Where this occurs, students are encouraged to speak with their teacher to access a copy of the paper to complete independently. To enable the College to prepare adequate printing, students must register for each trial exam they wish to attend. Students will be emailed this link.
The following information is from the VCAA regarding the Derived Examination Score process:
“Students who are ill or affected by other personal circumstances at the time of a VCE external assessment and whose result is unlikely to be a fair or accurate indication of their learning or achievement in the study may apply for a DES. If their application is approved, a DES will be calculated by the VCAA. The purpose of a DES is to ensure that a student’s final result for an external assessment reflects as accurately as possible the level of achievement that would be expected based on the learning and achievement the student has demonstrated in the study over the year. It is not designed to be used to compensate for learning or achievement that has not been possible because of long-term illness or other ongoing conditions that have been present over the year.
Students are eligible for a DES if they meet all the following criteria:
A ‘personal trauma’ may include, but is not limited to, the death or serious illness of a family member, an accident involving a family member, or family break up. A ‘serious intervening event’ may include, but is not limited to, an accident on the way to or at an examination, attendance at a funeral of a family member or other person of close relationship, or the required attendance at a court proceeding.”
Any student or family who believes they may be eligible for a DES should contact Mr Fogarty as soon as possible.
The following information relates to the release of 2025 VCE results and ATARs:
The 2025 VCE Results and ATAR Service is available from 7.00am 11 December 2025. Only 2025 results are released on this service. Results are also sent by mail, and VCE and GAT results can also be obtained by email. You must register to assess results.
To access the VCE Results and ATAR Service online or via the app, you will need to register in advance at resultsandatar.vic.edu.au or by using the Results and ATAR app on your smartphone. Registration opened on Monday 4 August 2025. You will need your VCAA student number and personal details to register. You will be asked to create a secure password when registering, which you will then use to assess your results. You only need to register once. The password you create can then be used for both the internet service and mobile app. To ensure easy access to your results you are advised to complete registration by 5.00 pm Wednesday 10 December 2025. If you have created a VTAC account, please note that this is separate from your registration for the VCE Results and ATAR Service and will not give you access to the service. Once you have registered for the VCE Results and ATAR Service, you can access your results for free, 24 hours a day from 7.00 am Thursday 11 December 2025 until 5.00 pm Monday 15 December 2025 using internet service or mobile app.
The Nano Nagle tutoring program will recommence later this term. Dates will be advised by Mr Fogarty.
The VCE Mastery Program is a part of our Nano Nagle program for VCE students. Designed for those aspiring to achieve academic excellence, the program offers a series of targeted workshops that build the skills, habits, and confidence needed for success in VCE. Sessions will explore topics such as writing with clarity, managing pressure in exams, and developing effective study techniques. Students also can participate in subject-specific intensives to deepen their understanding of subject matter. The program is open to all current VCE students.
The first session, VCE Exam Preparation: Strategies for Top Results, was held on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 14 October, from 7.30pm to 8.15pm. The focus was preparing for the upcoming VCAA exams (for Year 12 students and accelerating Year 11 students) and end of year exams (for Year 11 students).
There will be further sessions for VCE students next year. Interested students should contact Mr Fogarty.
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