Learning and Teaching
Our VCE Subject Offerings
Our goal is to ensure that every student can design a personalised learning pathway that reflects their interests, abilities and ambitions.
To provide clarity and reassurance for current and future VCE families and students, we have grouped subjects into the categories below. Please note that if a Unit 1-2 of a VCE subject runs face-to-face for a cohort, it will likely continue running face-to-face for the Unit 3-4 in the following year.
1. Face-to-Face Subjects with No Minimum Class Number
These subjects will always run face-to-face at Kilbreda College. Many are pre-requisite subjects for university courses, and we are committed to ensuring students have consistent access to these courses: English, General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Chemistry and Physics.
2. Subjects that are Popular at Kilbreda College based on Student Choice
These are consistently chosen in high numbers and are almost certain to run face-to-face. They reflect the interests and strengths of our students: Health and Human Development, Biology, Business Management, History, Physical Education, VET Sport and Recreation and Psychology.
3. Subjects that require a Minimum Number
Most subjects do require a minimum enrolment. This is to ensure we balance optimal learning environments with the operational requirements of the College.
Please note that to allow for breadth of offerings our scored Religious Education offerings of Units 3&4 Religion and Society (2026) and Units 3&4 Text and Traditions (2027), run on alternating years.
4. Composite classes
There may be times in which certain specialist classes may need to be combined to enable an offering to run. Any decision to run a composite class has been made following extensive consultation.
Our VCE subject selection process at Kilbreda ensures that the subjects available are uniquely curated to the interests of that particular cohort of students. This involves Morrisby Profile testing for our Year 10 cohort, followed by Careers interviews at the end of Term 2, before subject selection commences in Term 3. We also offer our well-attended Pathways Expo (16 June) to help students and families make informed decisions about their senior learning journey.
Accelerated Studies
Kilbreda offers students the valuable opportunity to accelerate into a VCE Unit 1&2 study during Year 10. Students who choose this pathway will then continue to complete a Unit 3&4 study in Year 11, which will contribute towards their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
Stepping into a Unit 1&2 study in Year 10 is a rigorous undertaking. To successfully manage this workload, current Year 9 students must demonstrate their capability through:
- A minimum grade average of 80% across core subjects and in related elective subject (if needed)
- An attendance rate above 90% (this includes approved absences)
- Excellent organisational skills and a growth mindset
- A genuine passion for the subject area they wish to pursue
It is important to understand the future expectations of this pathway. Students who accelerate are still expected to undertake a full range of subjects in Year 12, which includes five scored VCE subjects alongside school-based Religious Education (RE).
Year 9 students who have met these criteria will get confirmation of their option to select an accelerated subject at the end of this term.
Semester 2 Subject Change Requests
Year 10 and Year 11 students will have an opportunity to request a subject change for Semester 2 in the coming week. Students will be contacted by email with an electronic form to complete. This form will prompt parent/carer consent through an email from SchoolData.
While all change requests will be considered, the following are common reasons a change cannot be made:
- The class is full
- The class requested is not running
- The class clashes with the student’s other classes
It should not be assumed that a change is possible until officially confirmed. Students requesting a change should continue to apply themselves in all of their studies.
Stephanie Murphy
Assistant Principal: Learning and Teaching