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  • Literacy - VCE VM and VPC

    • 4 Sep 2026
    • 09:00 - 15:00
    • The Rendezvous Hotel - Melbourne CBD
    • 32
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    Friday September 7

    Rendezvous Hotel - Melbourne

    VCE VM and VPC

    Shelley Muir - Mentone Grammar


    Masterclass outline:

    This practical workshop supports teachers to confidently navigate the VCE VM & VPC Literacy curriculum  and translate the study design into engaging classroom practice. Participants will unpack key curriculum requirements, learning outcomes and assessment expectations, then explore authentic project ideas linked to students’ personal, community, workplace and vocational contexts. Teachers will analyse and apply the assessment rubric, identifying what successful student evidence looks like and how to provide targeted feedback. The workshop will then guide participants through a project development cycle—from brainstorming and planning to research, drafting, refinement, presentation and reflection—with practical scaffolds and strategies to support diverse learners.


    Who should attend?

    This one-day intensive masterclass is highly valuable for anyone delivering the Literacy units in the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) and the VCE Vocational Major, whether you are a new educator or are looking to streamline and improve your current practice.

    About your presenter:

    Shelley is an educator with 20 years’ experience in both government and independent sectors. She has established and led VCAL and VCE-VM programs in two schools and has worked with several independent schools to introduce vocational learning into their program offerings. Shelley was awarded the 2019 VCAA Teacher Achievement Award for Program Development.  As Head of Pathways and Careers at Mentone Grammar, Shelley is passionate about helping young people realise their potential, research opportunities and shape meaningful pathways. She is a teacher of all VCE-VM units, VCE Psychology, and VET.


      We look forward to seeing you there!


      Registration includes morning tea and lunch.

      You will receive a certificate of attendance post event.

      The program is subject to change without notice



      Who should attend?

      This one-day intensive masterclass is highly valuable for anyone coordinating the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) and the VCE Vocational Major, whether you are a new coordinator or are looking to streamline and improve your current practise.
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    • Safari by the Sea

      • 29 Oct 2026
      • 09:00
      • 30 Oct 2026
      • 15:00
      • Surf Coast - various locations
      Register


      2026 VALA Safari by the Sea



      Applied Learning on the Move!


      At this stage it is still a mystery tour with the only certainty that it will involve visits to high calibre applied learning programs, networking, bowling, Lorne p-12, the Great Ocean Road and the company of passionate applied learning educators.

      With a strict limit of 25 participants (so you can get the most out of it)  this Safari is bound to reach capacity.

      Thursday Morning tea, Lunch, Afternoon tea, Dinner & Friday Morning tea and Lunch are included

      Accommodation is not included.







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    • VALA 2027 VCE VM and VPC Induction

      • 19 Feb 2027
      • 09:00 - 15:15
      • Rendezvous Hotel - Melbourne
      Register


      VALA 2027 VCE VM and VPC Induction

      Friday February 19 – Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

      Welcome to the wonderful world of Applied Learning!

      Conference Aims:

      Designed for educators, coordinators and school leaders this conference will cover all elements that make up a solid, quality VCE VM and VPC program and aims to:

      • To equip educators and leadership teams with the skills, knowledge and professional networks to design and deliver quality applied learning programs to (and with!) their students.
      • To increase knowledge, value, access and reputation of quality Applied Learning Programs in secondary schools and beyond.

       Who should attend:

      • Anybody working in or with Applied Learning!

       Program:


      We look forward to welcoming you in February 2027.

      Helene and Natalie

      REGISTER NOW!


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