THORNBURY HIGH SCHOOL

Outstanding VCE and VCAL results at Thornbury High for 2010

The School offers a wide range of subjects and programs to suit students’ learning needs. The programs cover Science/Maths, Humanities, Business, Arts and Technology. Year 11 students have the option of taking year 12 subjects to enhance their opportunities for tertiary entrance.

Victorian Certificate of Education

• 100% of students passed VCE

• An average Median study score of 29 for the past 3 years

• 7 students achieved a study score of 40 or more

• 90% of students were offered their 1st, 2nd or 3rd preference through VTAC

Destinations of our VCE students in 2011

• University 48%

• TAFE 40%

• Employment 12%

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Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning is our alternative program at year 11 and 12 with 100% of students going onto TAFE, apprenticeships or the workplace

Destinations of VCAL students in 2011

• Apprenticeships 38%

• TAFE 62%

We monitor and support students in the following ways:

• Electronic attendance rolls are marked for every class and parents notified within 24 hours of absences

• All students have a careers plan developed in year 10 and meet with the Careers/Pathways advisors at least twice a year

• Students at year 10 and 11 complete a comprehensive study skills program

• Students receive a progress report and an opportunity for parent interview at the end of every term

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You can now download the Senior School Booklet 2016