Senior School

The Senior School at Balwyn High School consists of Years 10, 11 and 12.

Students are supported by their classroom teachers along with three Year Level Coordinators at each year level, a Head of Senior School, and a Senior School Administrative Assistant. Each year level has its own identifiable area.

Regular level assemblies for Year 10, 11 and 12 students allow the opportunity for presentations and guest speakers on a range of issues. In addition, Year 10 students have a timetabled tutorial period once per week.

Examinations form part of the assessment for all year levels. Year 10 and 11 examinations are held at the end of Semester 1 and Semester 2. Year 12 students complete examinations as determined by the VCAA guidelines.

Our aim is to prepare students for VCE and to support them throughout VCE, culminating in a successful Year 12.

Year 10

Students undertake the core studies of English, History, Geography, Physical Education/Health, Science and Mathematics. Students select four elective studies from a wide range of subjects. The opportunity exists for students to select a VCE Units 1 and 2 subject, providing selection criteria are met.

Work Experience is completed by all Year 10 students at the end of Term 2.

Year 11

The normal Year 11 course consists of six subjects (i.e. 12 units). At least one of the subjects undertaken must be an English Study. The opportunity exists for students to select a VCE Units 3 and 4 subject, providing selection criteria are met.

Year 12

The normal Year 12 course consists of five subjects (i.e. 10 units). At least one of the subjects undertaken must be an English Study.

Extensive VTAC course counselling is available throughout the year to all Year 12 students.

Year 12 students have their own study centre and revision lectures are conducted prior to the June exams and every September holidays