Years F-12
Enrolment
Handbook 2022
Foundation to Year 12
Years F-12
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2022 Foundation to Year 12
Enrolment Handbook
Welcome to Virtual School Victoria
Virtual School Victoria (VSV) is Victoria’s leading virtual school. Located
in Thornbury, we oer virtual learning programs to over 4500 students
from Foundation to Year 12. More students study at VSV than any other
school in Victoria.
Our students come from diverse and unique backgrounds and are based in a
wide variety of locations. We provide education to students who are unable
to attend full-time mainstream schooling and to students who are unable to
access the VCE Study of their choice in their home school. Central to our
mission of providing virtual learning is a commitment to engagement and
inclusion, regardless of each student’s background or circumstances. We aim
to provide our students with a personalised experience.
As our name suggests, we teach the Victorian curriculum using virtual
and blended learning. We describe virtual learning as gaining knowledge
or skills through study, experience, collaboration and teaching through
information and communication technologies. Our online learning
environment, VSV Online, allows for exible, engaging and self-paced
learning. This is complemented with a mix of live online classes and
face-to-face learning opportunities.
The teachers at Virtual School Victoria are experts in their eld as well
as in digital learning. They are dedicated to building the knowledge,
condence and resilience of every student. We take pride in helping our
students prepare for university, higher learning or employment beyond
their schooling.
Virtual School Victoria’s learning programs are rigorously developed using
best practice virtual learning techniques and user experience testing.
Whatever your reason for considering an enrolment with us, I encourage
you to read the information in this handbook, as well as the subject
information available on our website.
If you or your family would like to learn more about VSV and virtual
learning, or have any other questions, our enrolment sta are here to help
and provide condential advice online, over the phone or in person.
Best wishes for your studies with us,
Fiona Webster
Principal
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CONTENTS
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Contents
Principal's Letter 3
2022 Enrolment Information 6
Eligibility Criteria 10
Enrolment Categories 12
Learning in a Virtual World 16
Application Guide 18
Application Forms 20 - 59
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Years F-12
2022 Enrolment Information
For Year F-12 students enrolling directly with VSV
What is VSV?
As the states leading virtual school, Virtual School Victoria (VSV) provides blended learning
opportunities to a diverse and unique cohort of Victorian Foundation - Year 12 (F-12) students.
We foster a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment through a combination of
learning technologies and innovative, adaptive teaching practices. Our teachers are trained
and experienced in best-practice virtual learning techniques and provide students with
opportunities for regular interaction and personalised support. We are focused on challenging
students to pursue excellence and achieve their own learning goals.
We are a system leader in online, virtual and blended learning, constantly evolving our practice
based on the latest research. In 2016, we launched Australia’s rst F-12 pedagogical model for
virtual learning. We adopt a whole-school approach to student wellbeing and have a resolute
commitment to health promotion and child safety. We are dedicated to do all that we can in
order to build the condence and resilience of every student.
At the end of 2018, the Minister for Education, the Hon James Merlino M.P., announced the
key role Virtual School Victoria was to play in the departments state-wide initiative to provide
every VCE student access to every subject regardless of where they live or go to school.
What is virtual learning?
VSV denes virtual learning as gaining knowledge or skills through study, experience,
collaboration and teaching through information and communication technologies. Learning
virtually is very dierent to mainstream schooling. VSV students have the exibility to learn in
a way that is not always possible in a ‘bricks and mortar’ classroom. Students can work at their
own pace to complete set learning activities without distraction. They also collaborate with
peers in our secure online environment. VSV students have access to a range of structured
learning materials available online. Online classes are held regularly in many subjects, providing
further opportunities to connect and collaborate with peers. Teachers are available to speak to
students in person, over the phone or online.
The time needed to set aside each week depends on how many subjects are being studied. If
enrolled in a full-time learning program, students can expect to be devoting the same amount
of time to study as students in mainstream schools. VSV students set up their own weekly
timetable and complete set weekly work. There is a strong link between attendance in online
classes, and improved learning and engagement outcomes. It is an expectation that wherever
possible, students will participate in scheduled online classes. During the COVID-19 pandemic
we have been uniquely placed to provide continuity of learning during periods when schools
have been closed due to lockdowns.
What will students learn?
In Years F-10, VSV’s learning programs are in line with the Victorian Curriculum. In Years 11-12,
VSV follows the curriculum set by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)
in an increasing range of VCE subjects. Learning programs are organised into manageable
segments. Students are guided through the subjects they are studying and provided with tasks
to complete, which are then assessed by teachers and returned with feedback. Personalised
learning plans and learning goals are developed with all VSV students, regardless of their age
or ability, so that students can be engaged and challenged at their own level. When required, a
personalised learning and support plan is also developed around the learner.
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Are there any social opportunities at VSV?
VSV oers a variety of social opportunities for students. We oer annual camps for students in Years 7-12, subject
seminars, and Connect Days and Weeks each term. These provide students with the opportunity to meet their peers
and build friendships. VSV Clubs are very popular with students and cater for many dierent interests, such as
gaming, anime, reading, writing, cooking and philosophy. Students also have other opportunities to interact in a safe
and monitored online environment, through Virtual Hangouts (Years 5-12) or Virtual Playtime (Foundation-Year 4).
VSV’s Student Representative Council (SRC) is an excellent way for students to get involved with VSV, exercise voice
and agency, connect with other students and improve their condence, teamwork and leadership skills. The SRC runs
a number of student-led projects throughout the year where the VSV student community can have their say. This is
a space for students to have a voice in their school. To nd out more, go to The Hub or The Lounge in VSV Online.
Careers
Every student in Years 7-12 in Victorian Government schools participates in activities that develop their
understanding of career choices. For many students, this includes the maintenance of a Career Portfolio over the
course of each year, that supports the development of their understanding of the skills and capabilities needed to
make informed decisions about career direction. The careers program at VSV includes access to career exploration
resources, workshops at Years 7, 8, and 10, a My Career Insights interview at Year 9, and industry exposure programs.
What role do parents/carers play?
VSV parents and carers play an essential role in supporting and encouraging their children to learn. This can
include ensuring a suitable study space is available, setting and maintaining timetables, encouraging regular study
habits and fostering eective communication with VSV sta. VSV teachers work in partnership with parents/
carers. Teachers will provide up-to-date learning and engagement information to parents and carers to support
them to take an active role in their child’s education.
VSV Connect is an area on our website where parents, carers and supervisors can view information about a
students progress at VSV. Once registered and logged in, parents/carers will be able to nd details about the:
To access VSV Connect, parents/carers need to enter a valid email address in the Primary Family Information
section of the enrolment application. Contact with VSV Family School Action Team can be made by emailing us at
parentvoice@vsv.vic.edu.au
Will internet and computer access be required?
All students enrolling at VSV require regular and reliable access to a computer/laptop and the internet.
Students will need to log in to VSV Online (the school’s learning management system) to communicate and submit
work online regularly. They are expected to participate in multiple areas of the online courses, including online
classes, forums and interactive activities. All student reports are only available online.
To have the best experience at Virtual School Victoria, each student should have a device that is able to join live
classes with a camera and a microphone. It is also recommended that they have a device with a physical keyboard
to easily take notes and respond to communication.
Most desktops or laptops are compatible with VSV Online and our online classrooms. Please note that a
smartphone, tablet or Chromebook is not sucient to meet the needs of the study. It is recommended that more
than one device is available if more than one child is enrolled at VSV in the same family.
For a full list of minimum technical specications, please see
www.vsv.vic.edu.au/enrolment/technical-requirements-specications/
For further information about the technological requirements for individual subjects, see
www.vsv.vic.edu.au/subjects
subjects the student is completing
recent work the student has submitted and the
feedback received
teachers’ contact details
individual student reports
helpful resources for parents and carers.
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2022 Enrolment Information
For Year F-12 students enrolling directly with VSV
Does VSV charge enrolment fees?
There are no enrolment fees for students who are eligible to directly enrol with VSV.
Will textbooks need to be purchased?
Some of our subjects require either digital or physical textbooks and/or other resources to be
purchased. Our Resource List for 2022 is available at
www.vsv.vic.edu.au/enrolment/book-resource-lists/
Our recommended textbook supplier is:
Campion Education
48 Latitude Boulevard, Thomastown Vic 3074
Phone: 1300 433 982 Website: www.campion.com.au
Campion delivers throughout Victoria and has provision for interstate and overseas delivery.
It is important that textbooks are ordered as soon as possible upon enrolment.
Textbooks can be ordered online at https://order.campion.com.au/index.html#signInView
Please sign in or register a new account, and enter the Resource List code 3PxP
Is it possible to receive a government allowance while at VSV?
Students or their parents/carers may be eligible for government allowances while studying
at VSV. Centrelink administers student assistance payments for Youth Allowance, Austudy,
Abstudy, Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) and Pensioner Education Supplement (PES) for
eligible students.
Parents or students who hold a Commonwealth Pensioner Health Benets Card,
a Commonwealth Health Care Card or a Commonwealth Health Benets Card on the rst
day of term one, may be entitled to some Government allowances. These allowances are also
payable to legal guardians, foster parents and T&PI pensioners. If you believe that you are
entitled to any Commonwealth Government payments, contact your Centrelink oce:
Family and Parents Line: 136 150
Youth and Student Line: 132 490
Abstudy Line: 1800 132 317
Assistance for Isolated Children (Youth and Students Line): 132 318
Students and their parents/carers should be aware that VSV is required by law to supply an audit
report to Centrelink each term on student enrolment status and work submission rates. Students
receiving Centrelink payments who fail to submit work according to the prescribed timetable may
be reviewed by Centrelink, which may aect their entitlements and create a debt to repay.
We recommend speaking to Centrelink directly for further details or visiting the Centrelink
website for more information www.humanservices.gov.au
Can students study a language other than English?
Languages other than English are oered by the Victorian School of Languages (VSL). The VSL
operates separately to VSV, but many of our students choose to study languages with them.
The VSL is also located at 315 Clarendon St, Thornbury, Victoria.
The VSL application form is part of the VSV enrolment application. This form needs to be
completed and submitted to VSV, along with the rest of the application. Once the enrolment
with VSV has been approved, we will send the language application to the VSL.
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The languages available include Arabic, Chinese, Classical Greek, French, German, Greek, Hindi,
Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Punjabi, Spanish and Vietnamese. The VSL also oers face-
to-face classes in 50 languages in Years F-12, held out of school hours, in 32 metropolitan and 9
regional centres. For more information, please visit the VSL website at www.vsl.vic.edu.au
When can students start?
VSV operates on the same term dates as all other Victorian Government Schools.
The dates for 2022 are:
Term 1: 31 January to 8 April
Term 2: 26 April to 24 June*
Term 3: 11 July to 16 September
Term 4: 3 October to 20 December
The school year has two semesters. For F-10 students, Semester 1 includes Term 1 and Term 2
and Semester 2 includes Term 3 and Term 4.
*For 11-12 students, Semester 1 commences on Monday 31 January. Semester 2 commences on
Monday 6 June, three weeks before the end of Term 2.
F-10 Enrolments
For students enrolling in Years F-10, enrolments are open from Monday 11 October 2021 until
Friday 22 July 2022. Students intending to start the school year at VSV are encouraged to
submit their enrolment application as early as possible to enable them to commence at the
start of Term 1.
11-12 Enrolments
For Year 11 and 12 students, enrolment applications are open for the following periods:
Semester 1:
Enrolments open: Monday 11 October 2021
Semester starts: Monday 31 January 2022
Late enrolments will not be accepted after: Friday 4 February 2022.
Semester 2: Year 11 subject enrolments only:
Enrolments open: Tuesday 26 April 2022
Semester starts: Monday 6 June 2022
Late enrolments will not be accepted after: Friday 17 June 2022.
11-12 Mid-Semester Transfers
Transfers from other schools may be accepted outside these dates in some circumstances.
Please email enrol@vsv.vic.edu.au to contact the VSV Enrolment Team for more information.
Who to contact?
If there are questions or concerns about the enrolment process, please contact the VSV
Enrolment Oce. For subject selection advice, contact the relevant Student Coordinator.
Phone: (03) 8480 0000
Free call: 1800 133 511
Fax Number: (03) 9416 8487
Email: enrol@vsv.vic.edu.au
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Who can enrol at VSV?
VSV exists to meet the educational needs of Victorian students whose circumstances prevent
them from accessing full-time mainstream schooling. In order to directly enrol with VSV,
students must meet the criteria of one of the six enrolment categories outlined.
Enrolment under each category requires documented evidence to be submitted with the
application. The evidence required for each category varies. Enrolment applications without all
of the required documentation cannot be approved.
A staged approach to the implementation of the rollover of enrolments is being trialled in 2022
with a small number of returning students in selected enrolment categories. VSV will be directly
contacting students who are eligible for enrolment rollover. All other returning students must
complete a new application form and supply updated supporting documentation to VSV.
Eligibility Criteria
For direct enrolment with VSV for new and continuing students
Students in mainstream schools
Students wishing to maintain their current enrolment in a mainstream school and complete one
(for 7-10 students) or two (for 11-12 students) subjects not available at their school, can apply by
completing the application forms in the Students in Schools Enrolment Handbook at
www.vsv.vic.edu.au/enrolment/students-in-other-schools/
Alternatively, VCE Student in Schools subject applications can be completed via VSV’s online
enrolment page.
1. Victorian residency
Enrolment at VSV is subject to Department of Education and Training (DE&T) guidelines and
is only available to Victorian residents. A resident is a person with a permanent residential
address in Victoria. The onus is on the enrolling students family to provide proof of their
residency. Victorian residents temporarily travelling overseas or interstate are eligible to apply.
2. Minimum enrolment period
Enrolment is available to all eligible Victorian residents who are unable to access regular
schooling for a minimum of two consecutive school terms or six consecutive months within
a single school year.
3. Proof of age
All students must submit their proof of age with their enrolment application. This can include
a copy of a birth certicate, passport, or a drivers licence. In some circumstances, certied
copies may be requested.
Pre-enrolment interview
In certain circumstances, in order to optimise student engagement and learning outcomes,
VSV may deem that a face-to-face interview is required prior to approving an enrolment
application. If this is the case, the student or their parent/carer will be contacted after they
have submitted their application to schedule a time. This may result in a delay in the approval
of the enrolment at VSV.
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Category 1: Medical
1a. Medical (Physical)
Students enrolling in this category must have a specialist diagnosis of a physical disability that
restricts their ability to attend a mainstream school for a period of six months or more.
1b. Medical (Social/Emotional)
Students enrolling in this category must have a diagnosed mental health or social emotional
diculty, meaning it is not possible for them to attend mainstream school for an extended
period of time.
VSV recognises that an important prerequisite for successful engagement with education is the establishment
of eective ongoing treatment and support for mental health and social emotional diculties. Students must
demonstrate they are receiving ongoing professional treatment and/or support for their condition/s.
The referring practitioner/agency must commit to coordination of the care plan for this student.
Enrolment Categories
Evidence required:
A School Referral Form
The students most recent school must complete this form,
outlining the students prior schooling experience, the
supports that have been put in place for the student, and a
recommendation regarding the suitability of an enrolment
with VSV. If the student is not at school, a Practitioner/Agency
Referral Form is required conrming their situation.
A Practitioner/Agency Referral Form
A specialist practitioner/agency in the relevant eld must
complete this form, outlining how the students diagnosis
and/or treatment prevents their attendance at a mainstream
school, how this condition and treatment may impact upon
their ability to engage with study, what continuing treatment
or support will be provided, and which professional will be
coordinating the care plan for this student. In situations where
an agency is also involved with a student, applicants are
asked to provide an additional copy of this form, completed by
the agency.
Evidence required:
A School Referral Form
The students most recent school must complete this form,
outlining the students prior schooling experience, the
supports that have been put in place for the student, and a
recommendation regarding the suitability of an enrolment
with VSV. If the student is not at school, a Practitioner/Agency
Referral Form is required conrming their situation.
A Practitioner/Agency Referral Form
A specialist practitioner (psychologist, psychiatrist, or
social worker) or an agency working with the student, must
complete this form, outlining how the students diagnosis
and/or treatment prevents their attendance at a mainstream
school, how this condition and treatment may impact upon
their ability to engage with study, what continuing treatment
or support will be provided, and which professional will be
coordinating the care plan for this student.
Category 2: Travel
Students enrolling in this category must be Victorian residents who are unable to attend a
mainstream school because they are travelling within Victoria, Australia or overseas. Travel may
be required due to a parents/carer's work commitments or an extended family holiday. Following
the period of travel, the student must recommence enrolment at a mainstream school in Victoria.
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Evidence required:
A letter from the students most recent
school, addressed to VSV
A letter from the students most recent school is
required conrming:
(a) the student was/is enrolled at the school
(b) the student has left or is leaving for the purpose
of travel
(c) the expected date that the student will return
from travel and recommence enrolment at a
mainstream school
(d) any supporting information if the student has learning
diculties, disabilities or health conditions that may
impact on learning.
A letter from a parents/carers employer
This needs to outline the period of employment where the
parent/carer is expected to be out of Victoria and/or travelling.
A Statutory Declaration is also required when travel is due to
parents work and they are self-employed. OR
A certied Statutory Declaration
This needs to be signed in front of an authorised
witness, and must detail:
(a) the proposed itinerary of travel/work
(b) the nature of the travel (e.g. work or family holiday)
(c) the expected date of return.
(d) the name of the student/s
Evidence required:
A letter from the students most recent
school, addressed to VSV
A letter from the students most recent school is
required conrming:
(a) the student was/is enrolled at the school
(b) the student has left or is leaving for the purpose
of sports/performing arts commitments
(c) in their view, Virtual School Victoria is an
appropriate alternative educational experience
(d) any supporting information if the student has
learning diculties, disabilities or health
conditions that may impact on learning.
A letter from the sporting/performing arts
association/agent, addressed to VSV
A letter from the sporting/performing arts association/
agent is required conrming:
(a) the student is involved or competing in elite level
sport or performing arts
(b) the student’s performance/training schedule prevents
them from attending mainstream school
(c) in their view, Virtual School Victoria is an appropriate
alternative educational experience
(d) evidence that agents/individuals hold a current
Working With Children Check and/or third party
organisations are compliant with the Child Safe
Standards policies (copies of original documents)
(e) contact details of a sporting/performance supervisor
who is authorised to liaise with VSV regarding student
progress including name, organisation, phone, email
and address.
It is expected that students who have been, or expect to be, based in a location interstate or overseas for more
than two years should enrol in a mainstream school in the location where they are based. Students who have been
enrolled at VSV under the Travel category for two or more years are required to seek approval from VSV to continue
their enrolment by resubmitting the supporting documentation. Approval is at the discretion of VSV’s Principal.
Category 3: Sports/Performance
Students enrolling in this category must have elite sporting or performing arts commitments
preventing them from attending mainstream school. These commitments may include
performance or training commitments during regular school times, or extended interstate/
international travel for training, competition or performance.
In 2016, the Child Safe Standards were implemented in Victoria for all organisations, including schools, which
work with children and young people. Like all Victorian schools, Virtual School Victoria works hard to ensure
student safety and wellbeing but we must be vigilant to ensure eective arrangements are in place to manage and
reduce the risk of child abuse. Parents/carers of students enrolling in the Sports/Performance category frequently
engage third party organisations and/or individuals prior to enrolling their child at Virtual School Victoria. Parents/
carers are reminded that all organisations that work with children are required to be compliant with the Child Safe
Standards, and/or third-party individuals hold a current Working with Children Check.
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Category 4: Distance
Students enrolling in this category must be Victorian residents who live in a remote area
where it is not feasible to travel to a local mainstream Government School. The requirements
for enrolment in this category vary depending on the age of the student. The following
minimum distance requirements must be met:
Students over nine years of age who live more than 4.8 kilometres from the nearest Government School
and the nearest bus route.
Students under nine years of age who live more than 3 kilometres from the nearest Government School
and the nearest bus route.
Evidence required:
A letter from the closest Government School
This letter should conrm the students current residential address,
and that this address meets the minimum distance requirements outlined above.
Families or schools should provide supporting information if the student has learning diculties,
disabilities or health conditions that might aect their learning.
Category 5: Young Adult
Students who are 17 years of age at the beginning of the semester they wish to commence in,
and are less than 21 years of age on 1 January 2022, may enrol in a VCE course of study with
VSV in 2022.
Evidence required:
A Young Adult Referral Form
This form needs to be completed by either:
(a) the student’s previous school
(b) a treating general or specialist medical practitioner
(c) an agency working with the student or their family.
Enrolment Categories
This form should outline the students prior schooling experience, the supports that have and will be
put in place for the student, and a recommendation regarding the suitability of an enrolment with VSV.
Applicants/students with signicant learning diculties, disabilities or health conditions that might
aect their study should enrol under Category 1: Medical (Physical or Social/Emotional) to ensure the
appropriate support systems are in place to assist them to achieve their best educational outcomes at VSV.
Students enrolling in this category must complete the Student Enrolment Information page in their
application. This should outline why they feel that VSV and online learning is the most appropriate
educational option for them rather than studying at a mainstream school, TAFE or other
educational provider.
Returning or continuing students who are above the post-compulsory age of 17 years are required to
demonstrate satisfactory levels of engagement and progress in the past to be considered for re-enrolment.
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Category 6: Previous Home Schooler
Students who are currently registered for home schooling with the VRQA for 12 months or
more, and have made a decision to return to a government registered school for their senior
years (Year 10, Year 11 or Year 12), can apply to enrol directly into a Year 10 or VCE program
with VSV in 2022.
Primary Enrolments
It is important that all F-6 students visit VSV with their parents for an interview to meet their
teachers and have their learning needs assessed so we can select an appropriate individual
learning program for the student.
Before the interview, complete and return the enrolment forms (including any required
referrals, reports and supporting documentation) to the VSV Enrolment Oce. Once
processed, you will be contacted to arrange a mutually convenient time to meet your child’s
future class teacher.
For the interview please bring:
your child(ren)
your child’s most recent school report.
If it is not possible to physically visit VSV, your child's teacher will contact you to arrange a
meeting in WebEx.
Children commencing primary school in Foundation (Prep) must be ve years of age or older
by 30 April of the year they start school.
VSV recognises that a shared enrolment is often a viable option to provide a strong framework
for sustaining wellbeing supports and learning outcomes for students. For further information,
please see page 55.
Evidence required:
Conrmation of previous home schooling
Demonstrating registration with the VRQA, or an equivalent
authority in other states, for the previous consecutive period
of 12 months or more.
Conrmation of home schooling deregistration
from the VRQA (or interstate equivalent)
Please note: It is not possible to be both registered for home
schooling and be enrolled as a VSV student at the same time.
Students will need to make an appointment to complete two one-hour long, computer-based
moderated assessments looking at their literacy and numeracy capabilities. Parents/carers
need to propose a date and time during school terms, between 9am and 2pm. Once your
application is approved, the relevant Student Coordinator will contact you to conrm the
date and time.
Students who are in a chronological year level lower than Year 10, or have less than 12
months of registered home schooling, will be required to meet one of our other eligibility
criteria to be eligible to enrol at VSV.
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Learning in a Virtual World
Digital Learning at Virtual School Victoria
VSV uses online services to support a high quality and innovative online learning environment.
Learning in a Virtual World: Digital Learning at Virtual School Victoria is our plain language
policy statement about student participation, privacy compliance and copyright components
of digital and online learning at our school. The policy statement can be accessed at
www.vsv.vic.edu.au/our-school/virtual-school-victoria-policies/ Further information
about online services at VSV can be accessed at www.vsv.vic.edu.au/onlineservices.
Online Acceptable Use Agreement
This agreement applies to all students undertaking study at VSV. It is a condition of enrolment that the Student
Enrolment Agreement on page 29 is signed, agreeing to this. Please note that Virtual School Victoria may monitor
and keep records of online use.
When engaging with my school work, either at Virtual School Victoria or at home, I agree to be a safe, responsible
and ethical user at all times by:
respecting others and communicating with them in
a supportive manner; never writing or participating
in online bullying (e.g. forwarding messages and
supporting others in harmful, inappropriate or
hurtful online behaviours)
protecting my privacy; not giving out personal
details, including my full name, telephone number,
address, passwords and images
protecting the privacy of others; never posting or
forwarding their personal details or images without
their consent
contacting a teacher or a trusted adult if I
personally feel uncomfortable or unsafe online
contacting a teacher or a trusted adult if I see
others participating in unsafe, inappropriate or
hurtful online behaviours
contacting a teacher or a trusted adult if someone
writes something I don’t like, makes me and/or my
friends feel uncomfortable or requests information
from me I know is private
carefully considering the content that I upload
or post online; knowing that this is a personal
reection of who I am and what people may
think of me
investigating the terms and conditions of use of
the websites I sign up to as part of the learning
program (e.g. age restrictions, parental consent
requirements) and if my understanding is unclear
seeking further explanation from a trusted adult
conrming that I meet the stated terms and
conditions and completing the required
registration processes
respecting copyright and intellectual property
laws and requesting permission to use images,
text, audio and video and citing references
where necessary
using social networking sites for education
purposes and directed by the school
not downloading unauthorised programs, including
games, while using the school’s ICT equipment
not interfering with network systems and
security, the data of another user or attempting to
log into the network with a user name or password
of another student, parent/carer or school
sta member
not revealing my password to anyone including
teachers or administrators at the school
not deliberately entering or remaining in any site
that has obscene language or oensive content.
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Privacy Information for Parents and Carers
During the ordinary course of your child’s attendance at Virtual School Victoria, school sta will
collect your child’s personal and health information when necessary, to educate your child and/
or to support your child’s social and emotional wellbeing or health. Such information will also be
collected when required to full a legal obligation, including duty of care, anti-discrimination law
and occupational health and safety law. If that information is not collected, the school may be
unable to provide optimal education or support to your child or full those legal obligations.
For example, health information may be collected through the school’s social worker, psychologist or Student
Wellbeing & Inclusion Coordinators. If your child is referred to a specic health service at school, such as a Student
Wellbeing & Inclusion Coordinator, or DET Health, Wellbeing or Inclusion workforce member, the required consent
will be obtained.
Our school may use online tools, such as apps and other software, to collect and manage information about your
child. When our school uses these online tools, we take steps to ensure that your child’s information is secure.
These online tools enable our school to eciently and eectively manage important information about your child
and also to communicate with you. If you have any concerns about the use of these online tools, please contact us.
School sta will only share your child’s personal or health information with other sta who need to know, enabling
the school to educate or support your child, or full a legal obligation.
When our students transfer to another Victorian Government School, personal and health information about that
student will be transferred to that next school. Transferring this information is in the best interests of our students
and assists that next school to provide optimal education and support to students.
In some limited circumstances, information may be disclosed outside of the school (and outside of the Department
of Education and Training). The school will seek your consent for such disclosures unless the disclosure is allowed
or mandated by law.
Our school values the privacy of every person. When collecting and managing personal and health information, all
school sta must comply with Victorian privacy law. For more information about privacy including about how to
access personal and health information held by the school about you or your child, see DET’s information privacy
policy at www.education.vic.gov.au/Pages/privacypolicy.aspx
The term, ‘sta’ refers to principals, teachers, Learning Advisors, Student Wellbeing & Inclusion Coordinators,
social workers and any other allied health practitioners, as well as all other sta at our school. This includes
employees, agents and service providers (contractors) of the Department, whether paid or unpaid.
Who to contact
If there are questions or concerns about the enrolment process, please contact the VSV Enrolment Oce.
For subject selection advice, contact the relevant Student Coordinator.
Phone: (03) 8480 0000 Free call: 1800 133 511 Fax Number: (03) 9416 8487 Email: enrol@vsv.vic.edu.au
respecting the privacy of others; only taking photos
or recording sound or video when others are aware
and formal consent has been provided as part of an
approved learning program
respecting others and communicating with them
in a supportive manner, including outside school
hours and in social contexts by not making
harassing phone calls/text messages or forwarding
on messages
In addition, when I use my personal mobile devices (including my phone), while engaging with my school work,
I agree to be a safe, responsible and ethical user at all times by:
obtaining appropriate (written) consent from
individuals who appear in images or sound and
video recordings before forwarding them to other
people or posting/uploading them to online spaces.
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Years F-12
In order to enrol at VSV, the following four tasks must be completed:
1. Identify an enrolment category
Students must identify which category they intend to enrol under, as outlined on the previous pages.
2. Gather supporting documentation
Dierent supporting evidence is required, depending on the enrolment category. Referral forms
can be found at the end of this Enrolment Handbook.
Schools, specialist practitioners and outside agencies can return completed referral forms to the
applicant so they can submit all enrolment documentation at once. Alternatively, they can send
them directly to the VSV Enrolment Team.
All enrolment applications require the necessary supporting documentation:
Completed Referral Forms/Evidence (see the Eligibility Criteria section for information
about which referrals/evidence are required).
A copy of the students Immunisation History Statement from the Australian
Immunisation Register (if enrolling in a Primary Level F-6).
Medical management plan. This includes but may not be limited to allergies, anaphylaxis,
asthma, diabetes and epilepsy (if relevant).
A copy of a Parent/Carer Concession or Health Care Card (if claiming camps, sports
and excursion fund, CSEF).
New enrolment applications also require:
A copy of the student's most recent school reports and other academic reports
e.g. NAPLAN report, VCE details transcripts.
Proof of student’s age (e.g. birth certicate or passport).
3. Complete the enrolment application form
All students enrolling need to complete the 2022 Enrolment Application Form, including the
Subject Selection and Personal Details pages relevant to the year level they are applying for.
Completed 2022 Enrolment Forms.
Completed Subject Selection Forms (Years 7-12 only).
Pre-enrolment Forms. Certain subjects require a Pre-enrolment Form to be completed.
These are marked by a small 2 on the subject selection form (Years 11-12 only).
Pre-enrolment forms can be found on the relevant subject information page
www.vsv.vic.edu.au/subjects
Application Guide
Step-by-step guide to completing an application
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Enrolment Handbook 2022
4. Send the completed application to VSV
Once completed, the application needs to be sent to the VSV Enrolment Oce. There are a number
of ways this can be submitted:
Email:
Scan and email the completed application to:
enrol@vsv.vic.edu.au
Please note: email attachments must be less than
10MB per email.
Fax:
Fax the completed application to:
(03) 9416 8487
Post
Post the completed application to:
Enrolment Oce
Virtual School Victoria
315 Clarendon Street,
Thornbury, VIC 3071
In person:
Drop o the completed application in person between
9am-4pm during term times at our Thornbury address:
315 Clarendon Street,
Thornbury, VIC 3071
Determining eligibility
Once an enrolment application has been submitted,
it will be reviewed by our Enrolment Ocers to
ensure the student meets our eligibility criteria. If it is
determined that further evidence is required for the
enrolment to be processed, VSV will communicate what
is needed. Complex enrolment cases will be referred to
our Enrolment Advisors who will be in contact.
Conrming an appropriate learning
and support program
Once we have determined that the student meets our
enrolment eligibility criteria, we will then consider
the individual circumstances and determine the most
appropriate personalised learning and support plan.
It may be necessary for us to call the student, parent/
carer and/or the supporting practitioner in order to
develop the most suitable program.
Providing online access
Once the student's details are entered onto our system,
it takes another 48 hours for an enrolment conrmation
to be emailed. This will be sent to all email addresses
indicated on the application. This will include the
student's login details to access VSV Online.
What will happen once an application is submitted?
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Enrolment Application 2022
For Years F-12 students enrolling directly with VSV
Enrolment Category (please tick one)
Medical Travel Sports/Performance Other
Physical Australia Sport Young Adult
Social/Emotional Overseas Dance/Arts Distance
Ex-Home Schooler
Enrolment Oce Only
Enrol Ocer
Enrolment
Advisor
Date
Student
Coordinator
Computer Generated
Student ID
Document/s Provided
Proof of Age
School Report
Immunisation Certicate
Home Address in Australia (Write ‘as above’ if same as Postal Address)
Student Postal Address:
(No. & Street Address)
Suburb/Town: State: Postcode:
Student Details
Year Level
in 2022:
Your VSN:
(If known)
Family Name:
First
Name:
Second Name:
Student Mobile No: Home Phone No:
Student Postal Address:
(No. & St/PO Box Details)
Suburb/Town: State: Postcode:
Students MUST supply a unique email address. This needs to be dierent from their Parent/Carer/Sibling in order to have access to VSV Online and VSV Connect.
All students must supply an Australian postal address.
/ /
Preferred
First Name:
Date of birth:
(dd-mm-yyyy)
Have you enrolled with VSV before?
Y N
Previous VSV No:
Student
Email:
Female
Birth Sex:
Male Preferred gender:
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Enrolment Application 2022
Primary Carer Information
List any other family members attending VSV in 2021
Full Name/s: Relationship:
Parent/Carer 1 (Parent/Carer 1 will be the main contact)
Title: Family Name:
First Name:
Carer’s Relationship
to Student: (tick one)
Parent Step-Parent Foster Parent Grandparent Host Family Relative
Friend Self Other: (please specify)
Home Phone No: Work Phone No:
Mobile:
Email Address:
Unique email address is required in order to register for access to VSV Connect.
Parent/Carer 2
Title: Family Name:
First Name:
Carer’s Relationship
to Student: (tick one)
Parent Step-Parent Foster Parent Grandparent Host Family Relative
Friend Self Other: (please specify)
Home Phone No: Work Phone No:
Mobile:
Email Address:
Unique email address is required in order to register for access to VSV Connect.
Enrolment contact details may be used by VSV to communicate general information regarding VSV and its programs.
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Enrolment Application 2022
Primary Carer Information
Student Emergency Contacts
Please include emergency contacts who are NOT the Primary Carer(s). List in order of preference.
Name: Relationship: Telephone Contact:
*Failure to supply a copy of any court order with this application will result in a delay in the processing of this enrolment.
Access Restrictions
Is the student at risk? No Yes
Is there an Access Alert for the student? (tick) No Yes
Access Type:
(tick one)
Describe any Access Restrictions:
Is there an Activity Alert for the student? No Yes
If Yes, then describe the Activity Restriction:
This eld relates to things such as excursions, camps or when the student visits VSV.
(If Yes, then complete the following questions and present a
current copy of the document to the school.)
Parenting Order Parenting Plan Intervention Order Protection Order
Informal Carer Stat Dec DFFH Authorisation Witness Protection Program Order Other
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Enrolment Application 2022
Student Details
These questions must be completed as a requirement of the Australian Commonwealth Government.
*Children and young people in Out of Home Care have been subject to protective intervention by Child Protection. They live in a variety of
alternative care arrangements away from their parents, including living with relatives or friends (kinship care), living with non-relative families
(home-based care, sometimes known as foster care) and living in residential care units with rostered care sta (residential care). Some
children or young people may live in out-of-home care for only a few days or weeks while others may be in care for many years.
Previous School/Institution Information (Prior to Virtual School Victoria)
Name of School:
How long has the student been enrolled at their current or most recent school or institution?
Date student last attended school:
(dd/mm/yyyy)
Name and phone number of a teacher at the school who best knows the student's education level:
Name: Phone Number:
Year level or grade in which the
student was last enrolled:
/ /
Compulsory Student Details
In which country was the student born? Australia Other: (please specify)
Residential status of the student: Permanent Temporary
Are you an international student? No Yes
Students Visa Sub Class: Sector of Visa
Visa Expiry Date: (dd/mm/yyyy)
Does the student mainly speak a language other than English at home? No, English only Yes (please specify)
Does the student speak English? No Yes
Is the student of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin?
Is the student currently involved with Youth Justice
(in custody, remand or sentence, or in community)?
What is the student's living arrangement?
(Tick one)
/ /
No
At home with TWO Parents/Carers
No Yes (please specify)
Independent
Out of Home Care* – statutory/court-ordered
Out of Home Care – permanent care
Out of Home Care – informal
At home with One Parent/Carer
Homeless Youth
Yes, Aboriginal
Yes, Torres Strait Islander
Yes, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
VSV does not generally accept students on Temporary Visas. Please contact our Enrolment Oce if you believe you may be eligible.
Please provide a copy of your visa and passport
with your application.
Fees apply to international students. Please contact VSV for further details.
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Enrolment Application 2022
Additional Family Details
Parent/Carer 2
Family Name:
First Name:
Occupation:
Current Employer: (if applicable)
In which country were they born?
Does the Parent 2/Carer 2 speak a language other than
English at home?
What is the highest year of primary or secondary school
the parent/carer has completed?
What is the level of the highest qualication the parent/
carer has completed?
What is the current occupation of the parent/carer?
Please select the occupation
group letter from the list below.
Parent/Carer 1
Family Name:
First Name:
Occupation:
Current Employer: (if applicable)
In which country were they born?
Does the Parent 1/Carer 1 speak a language other than
English at home?
What is the highest year of primary or secondary school
the parent/carer has completed?
What is the level of the highest qualication the parent/
carer has completed?
What is the current occupation of the parent/carer?
Please select the occupation
group letter from the list below.
Parental Occupation Group Codes
Choose the code that best reects your current situation.
Group A:
Senior management in large business organisation, government administration and defence,
and qualied professionals.
Group B: Other business managers, arts/media/sportspersons and associate professionals.
Group C: Tradesmen/women, skilled oce, sales and service sta.
Group D: Machine operators, hospitality sta, assistants, labourers and related workers.
Group N: If the person has not been in paid work in the last 12 months.
*Note: If person is not currently in paid work but has had a job in the last 12 months or has retired in the last 12 months,
please use the person's last occupation.
Year 12 or equivalentYear 12 or equivalent Year 11 or equivalentYear 11 or equivalent
Year 10 or equivalentYear 10 or equivalent
Year 9 or equivalent or belowYear 9 or equivalent or below
Bachelor Degree or above
Certicate I to IV (including trade certicate)
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
No non-school qualication
Bachelor Degree or above
Certicate I to IV (including trade certicate)
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
No non-school qualication
No Yes: (specify below) No Yes: (specify below)
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Enrolment Application 2022
Medical History
Medical Information
Is the student deaf or hearing impaired? No Yes
Is the student blind or vision impaired? No Yes
Has the student been diagnosed with ASD/Asperger’s Syndrome? No Yes
Does the student have an intellectual disability? No Yes
Does the student have a physical disability? No Yes
Does the student have a severe behavioural disorder? No Yes
Does the student have a severe language disorder? No Yes
Does the student have a diagnosed mental health condition? No Yes: (please specify)
Does the student have a history of allergies? No Yes: (please specify)
Has the student been diagnosed as at risk of anaphylaxis? No Yes
Has the student been diagnosed with asthma? No Yes
Has the student been diagnosed with diabetes? No Yes
Has the student been diagnosed with epilepsy? No Yes
Has the student been diagnosed with any other condition? No Yes: (please specify)
Are there any other medical issues VSV should be aware of?
Please note: when a student attends a VSV-approved activity, VSV must be provided with a copy of their medical
management plan for any diagnosed healthcare need, allergy or relevant medical condition. These may include but may
not be limited to allergies, anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes and epilepsy. Students attending a VSV-approved activity who
require medication must provide their own, e.g. EpiPen, and report to the supervising teacher upon arrival.
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Enrolment Application 2022
Medical History
Specialist Name of Specialist Year
Paediatrician
Optometrist/Ophthalmologist
Audiologist
Psychologist
Psychiatrist
Speech Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Other
Name Position Phone
Has the student ever received support from any of the following programs or services?
Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD) Public Hospital Education Setting
Visiting Teacher Service Youth Justice System
DFFH
Child FIRST
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) DET Social Worker
DET Psychologist DET Speech Pathology
Navigator LOOKOUT Centre
Other: (please specify)
Provide details of any assessments undertaken by the following specialists.
(Provide copies or use an additional page if necessary.)
Please list people who can be contacted to support your child's enrolment (e.g. teacher, counsellor, psychologist etc.)
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Enrolment Application 2022
Parent/Carer Rights and Responsibilities
Parent/Carer Rights Parent/Carer Responsibilities
Parents/Carers have the right to:
meaningful feedback from and communication with
teaching sta
be notied of any pertinent information relating to
the student
access any information regarding the student within
the connes of any legal requirement.
Parent/Carer responsibilities:
liaising with members of the school community in a safe,
positive and respectful manner
providing the school with all relevant information
pertaining to the student
working with the school in a variety of forums and
responding to communications in a timely manner
supporting students to engage and participate in their
learning program and the wider school community
ensuring their child submits work in accordance with the
prescribed or negotiated submission timetable.
Consent to Access and Share Student Records
VSV aims to work together with students and their families and supporting practitioners to provide the best possible
teaching and support. We use the information we collect on each student in order to establish supports that are required
and to provide students with appropriate services.
I give consent for VSV to access and share any existing relevant personal or health information
with specialist practitioners or agencies that have been listed in this enrolment application.
I give consent to be photographed or lmed and understand that the photograph/lm may be
used for promotional purposes, such as on VSV’s website or social media accounts,
in the enrolment handbook, or in the newsletter.
No Yes
No Yes
Consent to Use Student Work
At times, VSV sta may wish to publish student work outside the VSV Online learning environment for informational and/
or promotional purposes. (It is VSV policy to only publish the rst name of students.) You will be informed if, when and
where your work will be published.
I give permission to share my work on VSV external website, on-site displays,
printed materials, and in our e-newsletter.
Student's Signature: Date:
Parent/Carer's Signature: Date:
No Yes
(If student under 16)
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Enrolment Application 2022
Parent/Carer and Responsibilities
Student Enrolment Information: (Every student must ll out this section)
It is important that we are aware of any special circumstances that may aect your progress while at VSV.
Please outline any issues relevant to your education and why you are enrolling at VSV. (Parents/carers can help
their children complete this section if required.)
Why are you enrolling at VSV?
Parent/Carer Agreement
I accept and agree to the parent/carer rights and responsibilities outlined on this page.
I will support my child to engage appropriately and submit their work regularly in accordance with the submission
schedules for each subject and will help them to contact VSV if situations arise which may prevent this.
I accept VSV will initiate the Student Management Action Plan (SMAP) for students who do not engage and/or
submit work in accordance with their submission schedule. This may result in my child’s enrolment being reviewed
and/or cancelled.
To the best of my knowledge, there are no Family Court orders that would prevent this enrolment from being processed.
I declare that the information provided on this application is, to the best of my knowledge, true and accurate.
I understand that my child will require reliable internet access in order to access their learning.
I will ensure appropriate adult supervision of the student.
Please tick one of the following options:
I am applying for a full enrolment with VSV.
I am applying for a shared enrolment with VSV and an appropriate mainstream school.
(Please have the school complete the Shared Enrolment Form.)
Signature: Date:
Parent/Carer/Legal Guardian
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Student Rights Student Responsibilities
All VSV students have the right to:
engage in regular communication with teaching sta
and receive meaningful and timely feedback
access learning resources in order to maximise their
full potential
be respected, valued and have opportunities to learn
from the dierences of others
work independently and as a group member,
where appropriate
feel safe and welcomed in online
learning environments.
All VSV students are responsible for:
striving to work to the best of their ability at all times
regularly participating by submitting work according to
the prescribed or negotiated submission timetable
taking responsibility for their own learning by obtaining
all required learning materials, setting achievable goals
and establishing a weekly routine or timetable
maintaining contact with their teachers by utilising all
available communication options
where possible, attending and participating in seminars,
excursions, and online and collaborative activities
using digital technology in accordance with VSV
Online Acceptable Use Agreement
understanding that bullying, including cyber-bullying,
violence, property damage, inappropriate language and
disrupting the learning of other students is unacceptable
behaving in a way that contributes to a safe and inclusive
school environment
maintaining a healthy balance between study and other
aspects of life
uphold VSV Values of Respect, Empathy, Collaboration
and Growth.
Student Enrolment Agreement
I agree to abide by VSV Online Acceptable Use Agreement outlined on page 16.
I accept and agree to the student rights and responsibilities outlined above.
I will submit my work regularly, according to the submission schedules for each subject and will contact VSV if
situations arise which prevent this.
I accept VSV will initiate the Student Management Action Plan (SMAP) for students who do not submit work
according to their submission schedule. This may result in my enrolment being reviewed and/or cancelled.
I declare that the information provided on this application is, to the best of my knowledge, true and accurate.
Student's Signature: Date:
Parent/Carer's Signature: Date:
(If student under 16)
Enrolment Application 2022
Student Rights and Responsibilities
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2022 Year F-6 Subjects
The structure of the F-6 curriculum and the recommended time spent on each subject is
shown below. All subjects are compulsory but modications can be made after a discussion
with your child’s class teacher.
For all Primary Levels, your child will need access to the internet on a daily basis to access
their learning program.
Travelling families: Travelling families manage intermittent internet access by working
through more than one day of the online modules at a time when internet access is readily
available. Travelling families utilise free internet provided in libraries, cafes, etc. in order to
access the online modules. Extended periods of not being able to access the internet should
be discussed with the F-6 Student Coordinator prior to enrolment.
The above times depend on the individual learning characteristics of your child. If you nd
they are taking signicantly longer or less time to complete, you should discuss this with your
child’s teacher and they can make individual recommendations.
Weekly submissions are made via the online learning management system (VSV Online) for
regular assessment and feedback. In addition, the support of an adult supervisor (usually the
parent/carer) is necessary for all students in Foundation to Year 6.
All year levels run online classes. It is recommended that your child attends when possible.
Once your child’s enrolment has been processed, you will be contacted by their class teacher.
Your child’s teacher will start with an intake interview and will help your child to complete an
orientation/assessment module, which is called the Introductory Module (for Years F-2)
or Launch Pad (for Years 3-6).
Years F-2 Years 3-6
English (two hours per day) English (two hours per day)
Maths (one hour per day) Maths (one hour per day)
Integrated Curriculum (one hour per day) Humanities & Arts (one-two hours per week)
Science, Design & Technology (one-two hours per week)
Health & Physical Education (one-two hours per week)
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2022 Year 7 Subjects
Once your enrolment has been processed, you will be contacted by your Learning Advisor. Your Learning
Advisor will work with you for the rest of the year. Your Learning Advisor will begin with an intake interview and
help you to complete Launch Pad (orientation/assessment). Following that, your Learning Advisor will work with
you to establish a subject load that suits you.
If you have particular needs, please complete the ‘Requested modications to a full-time learning program
box below and your Learning Advisor will be in touch after your enrolment to discuss this with you.
In Year 7, students participate in regular timetabled online classes, including a social emotional learning program.
Online attendance is an expectation. If this is not possible due to personal circumstances, an exemption must be
arranged with the Year 7 Student Coordinator.
Year 7 Subject Information
A full-time learning program consists of seven subjects in each semester.
You will also complete the Launch Pad orientation program.
Subject descriptions for all subjects are available online at www.vsv.vic.edu.au/subjects
Please attach this page when you submit your enrolment application.
Subject Group Semester 1 Subjects Semester 2 Subjects
Humanities History 106 Civics and Citizenship 107
Arts Drama 127 Art 131
Technology Digital Technology 125 Design Technology (Food) 122
Subject All Year Oce use only
English 171
Mathematics 173
Science 180
Health and Physical Education 170
Subjects studied elsewhere: Please note any additional subjects that you intend to undertake outside of VSV,
including subjects at other schools, or subjects studied at the Victorian School of Languages.
Requested modications to a full-time learning program: Please outline below any requested modications to
the full-time learning program.
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2022 Year 8 Subjects
Once your enrolment has been processed, you will be contacted by your Learning Advisor. Your Learning
Advisor will work with you for the rest of the year. Your Learning Advisor will begin with an intake interview and
help you to complete Launch Pad (orientation/assessment). Following that, your Learning Advisor will work with
you to establish a subject load that suits you.
If you have particular needs, please complete the ‘Requested modications to a full-time learning program
box below and your Learning Advisor will be in touch after your enrolment to discuss this with you.
In Year 8, students participate in regular timetabled online classes, including a social emotional learning program.
Online attendance is an expectation. If this is not possible due to personal circumstances, an exemption must be
arranged with the Year 8 Student Coordinator.
Year 8 Subject Information
A full-time learning program consists of seven subjects in each semester.
You will also complete the Launch Pad orientation program.
Subject descriptions for all subjects are available online at www.vsv.vic.edu.au/subjects
Please attach this page when you submit your enrolment application.
Subject Group Semester 1 Subjects Semester 2 Subjects
Humanities Geography 209 Economics and Business 216
Arts Art 221 Drama 227
Technology Design Technology (Materials) 222 Digital Technology 225
Subject All Year Oce use only
English 281
Mathematics 283
Science 280
Health and Physical Education 270
Subjects studied elsewhere: Please note any additional subjects that you intend to undertake outside of VSV,
including subjects at other schools, or subjects studied at the Victorian School of Languages.
Requested modications to a full-time learning program: Please outline below any requested modications to
the full-time learning program.
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2022 Year 9 Subjects
Subject selection prior to enrolment is not compulsory.
Subjects studied elsewhere: Please note any additional subjects that you intend to undertake outside of VSV,
including subjects at other schools, or subjects studied at the Victorian School of Languages.
Once your enrolment has been processed, you will be contacted by your Learning Advisor. Your Learning
Advisor will work with you for the rest of the year. Your Learning Advisor will begin with an intake interview and
help you to complete Launch Pad (orientation/assessment). Following that, your Learning Advisor will work with
you to choose your subjects and a subject load that suits you.
If you have particular needs, please complete the ‘Requested modications to a full-time learning program
box below and your Learning Advisor will be in touch after your enrolment to discuss this with you.
In Year 9, students participate in regular timetabled online classes, including a social emotional learning program.
Online attendance is an expectation. If this is not possible due to personal circumstances, an exemption must be
arranged with the Year 9 Student Coordinator.
Year 9 Subject Information
A full-time learning program consists of six subjects in each semester.
You will also complete the Launch Pad orientation program.
Subject descriptions for all subjects are available online at www.vsv.vic.edu.au/subjects
Students are required to choose one elective subject per semester. If enrolling for the whole year,
you must enrol in one Arts and one Technology subject.
Subject Group Subject
Semester 1
(choose one)
Semester 2
(choose one)
Choose one subject
per semester;
one from Arts
and one from
Technology
Arts
Media 341
Dance 361
Music 329
Technology
Design Technology (Food) 332
Digital Technology 360
Requested modications to a full-time learning program: Please outline below any requested modications to
the full-time learning program.
Subject All Year
Oce use only
English 379
Mathematics 388
Science 392
Health and Physical Education 378
Humanities
Civics and Citizenship 404 (Semester 1)
Geography 311 (Semester 2)
The subjects listed below run for one semester only. You cannot complete the same subject in both Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Each subject can only be completed once over Years 9 and 10.
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2022 Year 10 Subjects
Subject selection prior to enrolment is not compulsory.
Subjects studied elsewhere: Please note any additional subjects that you intend to undertake outside of VSV,
including subjects at other schools, or subjects studied at the Victorian School of Languages.
Once your enrolment has been processed, you will be contacted by your Learning Advisor who will work with
you for the rest of the year. Your Learning Advisor will begin with an intake interview and help you to complete
Launch Pad (orientation/assessment). Following that, your Learning Advisor will work withyou to choose your
subjects and a subject load that suits you.
If you have particular needs, please complete the ‘Requested modications to a full-time learning program
box below and your Learning Advisor will be in touch after your enrolment to discuss this with you.
In Year 10, students participate in regular timetabled online classes, including a social emotional learning
program. Online attendance is an expectation. If this is not possible due to personal circumstances, an
exemption must be arranged with the Year 10 Student Coordinator.
Year 10 Subject Information
A full-time learning program consists of six subjects in each semester.
Y
ou will also complete the Launch Pad orientation program.
Subject descriptions for all subjects are available online at www.vsv.vic.edu.au/subjects
Students are required to choose one elective subject per semester.
Subject Group Subject
Semester 1
(choose one)
Semester 2
(choose one)
Choose one subject per semester
Psychology 342
Philosophy 409
Research 406
Media 327
Dance 428
Music 405
Digital Technology 425
Design Technology (Food) 432
Subject All Year Oce use only
English 479
Mathematics 488
Maths For Living 487*
Science 492
Health and Physical Education 478
Humanities
Economics and Business 422 (Semester 1)
History 308 (Semester 2)
*Maths for Living is an alternative year 10 course that can prepare you for Foundation Mathematics in VCE. It is designed for students who do not
intend to do more advanced mathematics in VCE
The subjects listed below run for one semester only. You cannot complete the same subject in both Semester 1 and Semester 2. Each subject
can only be completed once over Years 9 and 10.
Requested modications to a full-time learning program: Please outline below any requested modications to
the full-time learning program.
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Section B: Declaration
I authorise the disclosure of my name, email, postal address, and telephone number to the Victorian Department of
Education and Training (and its successors) for the purposes of being contacted to participate in the On Track project.
On Track is a large-scale survey designed to monitor the destination outcomes of Year 12 completers and early leavers
six months after leaving school to nd out if they are on track to a bright future. Students who provide consent may be
contacted after leaving school and assisted with further advice if they are not studying or in full time employment.
For further information visit www.education.vic.gov.au/about/research/pages/ontrack.aspx
Student's Signature: Date:
2022 Year 10 Student Personal Details
This form is to be completed by students enrolling in Year 10 who do not have a program enrolment on the
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority's Victorian Assessment Software System. Students using this
form should not previously have had an enrolment in VCE, VCAL or the International Baccalaureate. Indicated
names must be legal names as per their birth certicate.
VCAA Collection Notice for Students
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) is a statutory authority continued under the
Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic). The VCAA collects the information requested in this form,
which includes personal information within the meaning of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic),
for the purpose of registering a student on the VCAAs database. This supports schools in preparing students
for entry into VCE or VCAL by ensuring they capture as early as possible the required information for the
administration of their VCE/VCAL education.
The personal information collected in this form will be disclosed to and used by relevant VCAA employees and/
or contractors for and in connection with the above mentioned purpose. Personal information that is registered
on the VCAAs database will also be accessible to the students school. The personal information collected will
not otherwise be used or disclosed by the VCAA, except with the prior consent of the individual, or if the VCAA
is required or otherwise permitted by law to do so. If the requested personal information is not provided, an
individual will not be able to be enrolled onto the database, this may slow or delay that individual’s enrolment
process when it comes to commencing VCE or VCAL.
An individual may request access to personal information the VCAA holds about them and request its correction
if inaccurate. Initial enquiries regarding access to personal information held by the VCAA in relation to this form
can be made by contacting the VCAA Student Records and Results Unit on (03) 9032 1742. The VCAA Privacy
Policy can be found at www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Footer/Pages/Privacy.aspx
Section A: Declaration
I declare that to the best of my knowledge the information recorded on this form is correct and complete and includes my
legal names. I acknowledge that the VCAA accepts no responsibility for verifying information provided. I acknowledge that:
(a)
I have read and understand the VCAA COLLECTION NOTICE FOR STUDENTS as appears above.
(b)
Government school student personal information is provided to the Department of Education and Trainings
Performance Evaluation Division in order to comply with educational reporting requirements.
(c)
The email address I have provided on my enrolment form will be used by the VCAA for future communications with
me, including the delivery of VCE results.
Students Name: (please print)
Student's Signature:
Date:
No Yes
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Studying VCE at VSV
VCE Requirements
The VCE is the single qualication which marks the completion of senior high school. The VCE can be used as
a credential for entry to employment and for promotion, or to qualify for selection into a university, college, or
Technical and Further Education (TAFE) course.
The minimum requirement for the award of VCE is the satisfactory completion of 16 units, which must include:
three units from the English group, with at least two consecutive units at Unit 3 and 4 level
at least three sequences of Units 3 and 4 in subjects other than English, which may include any number of
English sequences once the English requirement has been met.
Adult Students Returning to Study
Students must meet two criteria to be enrolled as an adult with the VCAA:
be at least 18 years of age on 1 January, 2022
have not undertaken full-time secondary schooling for the full year preceding the rst year of
enrolment as an adult
part-time schooling is the equivalent of no more than seven units across the year.
To satisfy requirements for the award, the VCE students must satisfactorily complete at least eight units including:
two consecutive units from the English group at Unit 3 and 4 level
three sequences of Units 3 and 4 in studies other than English.
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)
The results of school-based and external assessments for Units 3 and 4 contribute towards a students study
score for each subject, and ultimately toward their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). The ATAR is
used by tertiary institutions to compare the overall achievement of students in order to oer places in university
courses. Satisfactory completion of both Units 3 and 4 of an English sequence and three additional Unit 3 and 4
sequences is required for the calculation of a students ATAR.
How a students ATAR is calculated:
your best study score in any one of the Unit 3 & 4 English studies, plus
your three next best Unit 3 & 4 study scores, plus
10% of the fth and/or sixth 3 & 4 study (where available).
Further information including the rules and restrictions about which studies can be included in your aggregate
can be found at https://www.vtac.edu.au/atar-scaling-guide-2022.html Before selecting your subjects you
should consider if there are any prerequisite subjects in order to be eligible for selection to a particular tertiary
course. You can do this by accessing the VTAC guide online at www.vtac.edu.au
If you would like information on how to choose subjects that meets the minimum requirements for VCE
completion, please see: www.vsv.vic.edu.au/students/senior-school/
Non-scored VCE
Students can complete their VCE without receiving an ATAR. They are required to demonstrate an understanding
of each outcome and unit for satisfactory completion, however no achievement score is reported. Students will
receive a satisfactory (S) or a non-satisfactory (N) for a unit. Students can choose this program for a range of reasons,
but it is important to consider the implications this may have on your pathway options. The minimum requirements
of the VCE still apply. To discuss a non-scored program, please contact the Year 12 Student Coordinator.
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Supervisor Information
Supervisor’s Family Name:
Supervisors First Name:
No. & Street/
PO Box Details:
Suburb/Town: State: Postcode:
Home Phone No: Mobile Phone No:
Email Address:
Supervisor's Signature: Date:
VCE Supervisor Details
Unique email address is required in order to register for access to VSV Connect.
All Year 11 and 12 students must nominate a supervisor who will receive and oversee the completion of their
assessments. Supervisors must be over 18 years old and willing to abide by the rules set by each assessment.
Once completed, the student and the supervisor will need to sign an authentication declaration and send the
assessment material back to VSV.
Students who are also enrolled at a mainstream school do not need to complete this section. Instead, they
must complete the ‘Shared enrolments between VSV and another Victorian school’ section on page 55.
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Before selecting your subjects, make sure you read through the Subject Information pages at www.vsv.vic.edu.au/subjects
Once you are ready, tick the unit(s) you wish to undertake each semester on the table below. VSV recommends students
completing a full-time VCE program select 4 subjects, which equates to 8 units. For example, English Unit 1 and 2 is 2 units or
1 subject. It is recommended that students study both Units 1 and 2. Year 12 students must complete both Units 3 and 4 of a
subject. At the bottom of page 39 write the total number of Units you have selected for each semester.
2022 VCE Subjects Selection
Subject (tick your selection)
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
Code
Sem
1
Code
Sem
2
Code
Sem
1
Code
Sem
2
Accounting
#
520AC011 720AC022 620AC033 820AC034
Agricultural & Horticultural Studies 567AH011 767AH022 667AH033 867AH034
Algorithmics
1
665AL033 865AL034
Applied Computing 560IT011 760IT012
Applied Computing: Data Analytics 660IT023 860IT024
Applied Computing: Software
Development
661IT033
861IT034
Art 529AR011 729AR022 629AR033 829AR034
Australian and Global Politics 513PS041 713PS042
Australian Politics 613PS033 813PS034
Biology 548BI011 748BI022 648BI033 848BI034
Bridging English as an
Additional Language
511EN111
711EN112
Business Management 521BM011 721BM022 621BM033 821BM034
Chemistry
# ^
551CH011 751CH022 651CH033 851CH034
Classical Studies 509CS011 709CS022 609CS033 809CS034
Dance^
2
528DA011 728DA022 628DA033 828DA034
Drama 568DR011 768DR022 668DR033 868DR034
Economics 522EC011 722EC022 622EC033 822EC034
English 501EN011 701EN012 601EN013 801EN014
English as an Additional Language
2
602EN093 802EN094
Environmental Science 569EV011 769EV022 669EV033 869EV034
Extended Investigation³ 611XI033 811XI034
Food Studies 564FY011 764FY022 664FY033 864FY034
Foundation English
4
502EN101 702EN102
Foundation Mathematics
4
540MA101 740MA102
Further Mathematics
5
641MA073 841MA074
General Mathematics
#
541MA071 741MA072
Geography 519GE011 719GE022 619GE033 819GE034
Global Politics 614PS053 814PS054
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Subject (tick your selection)
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
Code
Sem
1
Code
Sem
2
Code
Sem
1
Code
Sem
2
Health and Human Development 536HH011
736HH022
636HH033 836HH034
History: Ancient 516HI191 716HI212 616HI173 816HI174
History: Australian History 612HI083 812HI084
History: Global Empires 514HI181 714HI182
History: Modern 515HI031 715HI042
History: Revolutions 615HI133 815HI134
Industry and Enterprise 523IE011 723IE022 623IE033 823IE034
Legal Studies 524LS011 724LS022 624LS033 824LS034
Literature 504LI011 704LI012 604LI013 804LI014
Mathematical Methods
# ^
544MA111 744MA112 644MA113 844MA114
Media
*
530ME011
730ME022
630ME033 830ME034
Music Investigation
2
627MC053 827MC054
Music Style and Composition 525MS011
725MS022
625MS033 825MS034
Outdoor & Environmental Studies
2
563OS11
763OS22
663OS33 863OS34
Philosophy 508PL011 708PL022 608PL033 808PL034
Physical Education 537PE011 737PE022 637PE033 837PE034
Physics 554PH011 754PH022 654PH033 854PH034
Product Design and Technology 562DT011 762DT022 662DT033 862DT034
Psychology 557PY011 757PY022 657PY033 857PY034
Sociology 507SO011 707SO022 607SO033 807SO034
Specialist Mathematics
# ^
547MA091 747MA092
647MA093 847MA094
Theatre Studies 539TS011 739TS022 639TS033 839TS034
Visual Communication Design 533VC011 733VC022 633VC033 833VC034
#
VSV recommends you satisfactorily complete Unit 1 before attempting Unit 2 of this subject.
^
VSV recommends you satisfactorily complete Units 1 & 2 before attempting Units 3 & 4 of this subject.
1
Satisfactory completion of Mathematical Methods Units 1 & 2 is recommended before attempting this subject.
2
Pre-enrolment Form required. See the relevant Subject Information page at www.vsv.vic.edu.au/subjects to access the form.
3
Complete a letter of recommendation. See Subject Information page at www.vsv.vic.edu.au/subjects to access the pro forma.
4
It is recommend that a pathways discussion is held with the Year Level Student Coordinator prior to choosing these subjects.
5
Satisfactory completion of General Mathematics Units 1 & 2 is recommended before attempting this subject.
*
Complete a declaration for Units 3 & 4. See subject Information page at www.vsv.vic.edu.au/subjects to access the form.
Time commitment: Most VCE studies require students to undertake at least four and ve hours of classes per week per study. This may be
scheduled as one session or spread over two or more sessions per week. To support your learning in class, you will be expected to spend an
equivalent amount of time on study outside of class. Students may opt to complete their VCE program over a longer period. Students should
speak to the relevant Student Coordinator if they have further questions.
Total number of Units in Semester 1 Total number of Units in Semester 2
2022 VCE Subjects Selection
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VCE and VET Information
Previous VCE information
Name of school/institution
where you last attended:
Date last attended this
school/institution: (mm/yyyy)
Have you completed any VCE Units in the past? No Yes
VCE/VET study outside VSV
Are you studying VCE or VET subjects with another school or institution? (Including any language studies)
If you are studying VCE or VET subjects with another school or institution, list the name of that institution, the subject(s) contact name and phone number
as we may need to contact them. For VET studies, you must also send us the full list of units of competence (on the training organisation’s letterhead)
being undertaken in the current year, including an assessment plan.
Institution Name: RTO Number:
Contact Person:
Contact Number:
Other Subject(s):
Institution Name:
RTO Number:
Contact Person:
Contact Number:
Other Subject(s):
/
(If Yes, list the VCE Units and the nal results (S/N) only)
Unit Result Unit Result
No Yes No Yes
No Yes
English as an additional language status
Are you applying for English as an additional language status?
Country of origin:
Date of last arrival in Australia:
Multiple entries to Australia?
Cumulative residence in Australia:
//
No Yes (If Yes, complete the following section)
No Yes Years Months
Year Level last
enrolled in:
Will VSV be your home school for VCAA purposes?
If Yes, complete and attach the VCE Student Personal Details section on the following pages
VCAA student number:
(If known)
Is this your nal year of VCE?
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VCE Student Personal Details 2022
VCAA Collection Notice for VCE and VCAL Students
Collection of Student Data
In order to perform its statutory functions the VCAA collects student personal information and assessment
information (together referred to as Student Data) relating to students enrolled in, or intending to enrol in, the VCE
and VCAL assessment programs, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or the General Achievement Test (GAT).
Personal information is dened in section 3 of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) (PDP Act) and is
collected and handled by the VCAA in accordance with that Act.
Student Data is collected by the VCAA for the purposes of generating student nal VCE, VCAL and GAT results
(Student Results), assuring the quality and integrity of the VCE and VCAL assessment programs and for research
purposes related to the VCAAs statutory powers and functions.
Student Data collected by the VCAA includes, but is not limited to the following:
Name, date of birth and gender
Contact details
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) status
Country of origin
Enrolment details
School graded assessments and results
External assessments
In most instances, the VCAA collects Student Data directly from schools, however, it is sometimes necessary to
collect Student Data from individual students and/or third parties. When a third party provides an individual’s
personal information, the VCAA requests that the individual is made aware that their personal and/or health
information will be or has been provided to the VCAA; the purpose for which it will be or was provided; and to
whom it will be or is likely to be disclosed.
Where the VCAA receives an application for Special Provision, personal and health information within the
meaning of the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic) will also be collected for the purpose of assessing the students
eligibility to receive Special Provision. For such applications, the way in which the VCAA collects and handles the
personal and/or health information will be identied at the point of collection.
Use and Disclosure of Student Data (and Student Results)
Student Data is disclosed to and used by authorised VCAA employees and/or contractors for the
abovementioned purposes. Additionally, the VCAA discloses Student Data and/or Student Results for the
purposes below. Student personal information collected will not otherwise be used or disclosed by the VCAA,
except with the prior consent of the student (or student’s parent or guardian where applicable) and in accordance
with the PDP Act, or if the VCAA is required or otherwise permitted by law to do so.
Government school data is provided to the Department of Education and Training's Performance and Evaluation
Division in order to comply with educational reporting requirements.
Victorian Registration and Qualications Authority (VRQA)
Student Data and Student Results may be provided to the VRQA in relation to the VRQAs statutory functions
in relation to the accreditation, delivery and maintenance of the VCE and VCAL, including the registration of
schools and training organisations.
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Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC)
The VCAA must comply with notices from the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) under section 26(4) of the
Electoral Act 2002 (Vic) requiring the VCAA to provide information so that the VEC can:
write to students when they turn 17 years of age to invite them to provisionally enrol to vote;
provide students with information on enrolling and voting; and
write to students who are already 18 years of age to advise them to enrol and that failure to do so may result
in the VEC commencing enrolment activities in accordance with section 23A of the Electoral Act 2002 (Vic).
International Education Division (IED), Department of Education
and Training
The IED has a legal obligation to monitor the progress of international students to ensure they are in a position to
complete the course within the expected duration specied on the students Conrmation of Enrolment (CoE).
The VCAA provides IED with student unique identifying number, name, school, VCE Program, and course
credits granted.
Season of Excellence (SoE)
The VCAA discloses Student Data of high-achieving VCE students who have been short-listed by VCAA
employees for Top Class, Top Talks, Top Arts, Top Screen and Top Designs to SoE panel members for nal
selection. Panels comprise Chief Assessors and Assessors and State Reviewers, who are engaged by the VCAA,
in addition to a National Gallery of Victoria representative (Top Arts only) and Victorian school teachers.
De-identied information
The VCAA provides student personal information to Victorian and Australian Government agencies and statutory
authorities to assist with forward planning related to education provision and reporting in a de-identied format.
This may include information relating to students of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin. The VCAA
may also provide de-identied data to external bodies who request data for research purposes.
Consequences if information is not provided
If the personal information requested on VCE and VCAL Student Personal Details Form is not provided, and/or
Section A of this Form is not signed, the student may not be accepted for enrolment in the VCE or VCAL.
Access and correction
An individual may request access to personal information the VCAA holds about them and request its correction
if inaccurate.
Further information
For further information please refer to the VCAAs Privacy Policy
www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Footer/Pages/Privacy.aspx or contact the VCAA on 1800 134 197.
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VCE Student Personal Details 2022
Section A: Declaration
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) is a statutory authority continued under the Education
and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic). The VCAA is responsible for curriculum, assessment and reporting in year levels
Foundation to 12 for all Victorian school students.
All VCE and VCAL students must sign the declaration below in order to be enrolled.
Student declaration: I declare that to the best of my knowledge the information recorded on this form is correct
and complete and includes my legal names. I acknowledge that the VCAA accepts no responsibility for verifying the
information I have provided.
I acknowledge that:
a) I will abide by and observe:
i) the rules and instructions relating to external assessments, including VCE and the General Achievement Test (GAT); AND
ii) any rules for school-based assessment, including school rules.
b) I have received, read and understand the VCAA COLLECTION NOTICE FOR VCE AND VCAL STUDENTS.
c) My school will provide my results to the VCAA for the purpose of VCE or VCAL assessment.
d) The VCAA will provide my nal VCE or VCAL results and GAT results to my home school, my educational provider if
dierent from my home school, and may provide my results to the relevant school sector organisation.
e) The VCAA will provide my name, enrolment details and results to the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) for:
i) inclusion in its password-protected Courselink database so that I can access my individual career and course options
ii) the calculation by VTAC of the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) and
iii) if applicable, submission of my application for tertiary course selection.
f) The email address I have provided on my enrolment form will be used by the VCAA for future communications with
me, including the delivery of VCE results.
Students Name: (please print)
Student's Signature:
Date:
Section B: Copyright (permission for use of student work)
I grant permission to the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) and third parties authorised by the
VCAA to use (including for publication, reproduction and distribution), free of charge, any work/s or parts of works
produced by me in the course of assessment for the VCE or VCAL ('Material').
I understand that I will not be identied or acknowledged as a creator and that I retain copyright in the Material. I consent
to any and all alterations, modications and adaptions of the Material.
I agree not to assert any moral rights with respect to these acts and omissions as described above.
If you wish to give consent this year, sign below. If you do not wish to consent, do not sign below.
Student's Signature: Date:
This form is to be completed by all students upon your rst enrolment in the Victorian Certicate of
Education (VCE) or the Victorian Certicate of Applied Learning (VCAL).
You can sign all, any or none of the permissions and consents below. If you do not sign each of the following sub-sections, your work and/or
results will not be used and/or disclosed.
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VCE Student Personal Details 2022
Section C: Consent to disclosure to other organisations
1. Publication of my results on the VCAA website and in newspapers.
I authorise the publication of my name, educational provider name, VCE studies and scores (of 40 or higher) on the VCAA
public website and the disclosure of that information to metropolitan and regional newspapers for publication.
Student's Signature: Date:
2. Selection and announcement of awards.
I authorise the disclosure of my name, gender, telephone number, email and postal address to the Victorian Department
of Education and Training (and its successors) and the Department of Premier and Cabinet (and its successors) for the
selection of students for the Premier's VCE Awards and the Governor of Victoria's Australia Day Reception.
Student's Signature: Date:
3. Contact information to the On Track project.
I authorise the disclosure of my name, email, postal address, and telephone number to the Victorian Department of
Education and Training (and its successors) for the purposes of being contacted to participate in the On Track project.
On Track is a large-scale survey designed to monitor the destination outcomes of Year 12 completers and early leavers
six months after leaving school to nd out if they are on track to a bright future. Students who provide consent may be
contacted after leaving school and assisted with further advice if they are not studying or in full time employment. For
further information visit www.education.vic.gov.au/about/research/pages/ontrack.aspx
Student's Signature: Date:
Section D: Adults returning to study
Are you an adult returning to study?
Adult students must be at least 18 years of age on 1 January in the year of enrolment AND not have undertaken full-time
secondary schooling for the full year preceding the rst year of enrolment as an adult.
School last attended:
Year Level last completed:
No Yes (If Yes, complete the following section)
Year 10 Year 11 Year 12
Year last attended:
No Yes
No Yes
No Yes
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Enrolment in Languages Oered by
The Victorian School of Languages (VSL)
If you wish to study a language other than English by Distance Education, please read the information on the following page
about the languages available this year at the Victorian School of Languages (VSL), then complete the form below and return
it to VSV with your application. For students who are directly enrolled with VSV, there is no enrolment cost for studying a
language with Victorian School of Languages.
Please note: If you were not enrolled for the previous Unit of this subject in 2021 and are unsure about which level is suitable
for you, it may be necessary for you to contact the VSL Distance Education Section on 9474 0500 or 1800 675 872 for advice
on enrolment levels of the language chosen.
Language and Level
Which language(s) do
you wish to study in 2022?
Have you previously studied the language?
School where
language studied:
No Yes
Which year level do you
wish to study?
If yes, for how many years?
Student Details
Family Name:
First Name: Second Name:
Date of birth: (dd-mm-yyyy) Gender: Female Male Other
Your VSN: (If known)
Student Contact Email:
Student Contact No: Student Mobile No:
VSV Enrolment Category:
Parent’s Name:
Parent Contact No: Parent Mobile No:
Parent’s Email:
Student Address:
Student Postal Address:
(if dierent)
Overseas Address for travellers:
(This is important for the student to have access to the online work – student chooses their password)
/ /
Medical: Physical
Sports/Performance
Distance
Travel Ex-Home Schooler VSV Contact
Medical: Social/Emotional Young Adult
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Enrolment in Languages Oered by
the Victorian School of Languages (VSL)
Language and Level
Other experience with the language? Previous VSL Student Number:
If yes, provide details: (e.g. you speak it at home, you lived in a country where it was spoken, etc.)
No Yes
VSL Courses Available for Students in Years 5-12
Note: Students who are unsure of the level at which they should enrol should ask for a placement test.
Note: FL = First Language SL = Second Language SLA = Second Language Advanced
Comments
Year 7 language courses assume little or no previous secondary language study.
Year 8 language courses are suitable for students who have completed approximately one year of secondary language study.
Year 9 language courses are suitable for students who have completed approximately two years of secondary language study.
Year 10 language courses are suitable for students who have completed approximately three years of secondary language study.
Accelerated Language Courses Level 1 involve a faster moving program for older beginners with little or no previous knowledge
of the language. They lead to the Year 9 courses or to Accelerated Language Courses Level 2 and in some VCE languages.
Accelerated Language Courses Level 2 follow on from Accelerated Language Courses Level 1 to complete a two-year
pre-VCE program.
Certicate in Applied Language courses assume little or no previous language study.
VCE Unit 1 is suitable for students who have completed approximately four years of secondary language study. VCE Unit 2
follows on from VCE Unit 1.
VCE Unit 3 follows on from VCE Unit 2. For credit at VCE level it must be combined with VCE Unit 4.
VCE Unit 4 follows on from VCE Unit 3. For credit at VCE level it must be combined with VCE Unit 3.
Arabic: Year 10, VCE Units 1-4
Chinese (SL): Year 7-10, Certicate in Applied
Language, VCE Units 1-4
Chinese (FL): VCE Units 1-4
Chinese (SLA): VCE Units 3-4
Classical Greek: Accelerated 1 & 2, VCE Units 1-4
French: Year 5-10, Accelerated 1 & 2,
VCE Units 1-4
German: Year 5-10, Accelerated 1 & 2,
VCE Units 1-4
Greek: Year 7-10, VCE Units 1-4
Hindi: VCE Units 1-4
Indonesian (SL): Year 5-10, Accelerated 1,
VCE Units 1-4
Indonesian (FL): VCE Units 1-4
Italian: Year 5-10, Accelerated 1,
VCE Units 1-4
Japanese (SL): Year 7-10, VCE Units 1-4
Japanese (FL): VCE Units 3-4
Latin: Year 7-10, Accelerated 1 & 2,
VCE Units 1-4
Punjabi: VCE Units 1-2
Spanish: Year 7-10, Accelerated 1 & 2,
VCE Units 1-4
Vietnamese: VCE Units 1-2
Please note: The VSL also oers face-to-face classes in 50 languages in Years F-12 held out of school hours in 32
metropolitan and 9 country/regional centres. For more information visit the VSL website www.vsl.vic.edu.au
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2022 Practitioner/Agency Referral Form
Section A: Important information
This form is to be completed by a specialist practitioner or an agency working with the
student in order to determine a students eligibility for enrolment with Virtual School Victoria
(VSV) and to assist with the development and coordination of learning and support plans.
A Practitioner/Agency Referral Form completed by a General Practitioner (GP) will not
be accepted.
Full-time enrolment at VSV requires the student to be withdrawn from the environment of their
local school to undertake study through online learning platforms from their family home
under the supervision of a parent/carer. Students are expected to participate in online classes.
VSV does not receive funding through the Victorian or Commonwealth student disability
support funding programs (PSD, NCCD).
Enrolment is for the current academic year only. It is expected the student will return to a
local school after this time or will be required to reapply for enrolment at VSV.
VSV recognises that an important prerequisite for successful engagement with education is
the establishment of eective ongoing treatment and support for health conditions and
complex social circumstances. Referral information should demonstrate the student will be
receiving ongoing professional treatment and/or support for their condition/s and are
committed to using these supports.
Students enrolled at Virtual School Victoria require supervision by a parent or carer.
Supervisors are required to perform a range of duties including:
facilitating communication between the student and teachers
ensuring age appropriate adult supervision of the student
engaging with material provided by VSV both in a written and verbal format
ensuring that the student has access to a telephone, computer, reliable internet
connection and suitable work area
supporting the student to engage and participate in the learning program and the wider
school community
ensuring the student submits work in accordance with the prescribed or negotiated
submission timetable.
Online Classes
All Year 7 - 10 students participate in regular timetabled online classes. Online attendance is an expectation.
If this is not possible due to personal circumstances, students, parents/carers/supervisors must contact the
relevant Student Coordinator to arrange an exemption.
Practitioner/Agency recommendation for online class attendance:
Student is able to attend and participate in online classes.
Student is able to attend and observe online classes.
Student will require additional support to attend online classes.
Student is not currently able to attend online classes.
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Patient/Client Details
Name:
Gender:
Parent/Carer
Name:
Date of
Birth:
Address:
Parent/Carer
Phone:
Practitioner/Agency Details
Title: Name:
Organisation:
Phone:
Organisation
Type:
Other: (specify)
Email:
Psychology service
Private Psychologist
DFFH Child protection
Child FIRST
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service
Paediatric service
Headspace
Community-based service
Navigator program
Hospital-based service NDIS
Discipline:
Provider Number:
(for Practitioners)
Private psychiatrist
Section B: Information to determine a student’s eligibility and support their enrolment
2022 Practitioner/Agency Referral Form
Practitioner/Agency Recommendation
100% EFT or 24 hours per week (full-time)
75% EFT or 18 hours per week (part-time)
50% EFT or 12 hours per week (half-time)
25% EFT or 6 hours per week (part-time)
0% EFT or 0 hours (not ready to learn)
Workload
The Victorian Curriculum requires that a full-time student in Foundation to Year 10 is engaged in 25 hours of
learning per week in a range of subjects from all of the Learning Areas. At Virtual School Victorian one hour is
allocated to SEL - Social & Emotional Learning (or Student Contact).
Practitioners are asked to provide detailed information related to a students workload capacity expressed
as Equivalent Full Time (EFT) or number of hours on the Practitioner Agency Referral Form (PARF) prior to
enrolment to inform learning program planning for the student.
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2022 Practitioner/Agency Referral Form
Patient/Client Referral Information
How long has your patient/
client been under your care?
How much contact have you
had in this time?
Please indicate frequency (weekly,
fortnightly, monthly, etc)
What are the presenting issues
or conditions relevant to your
patient/client’s enrolment
at VSV?
Does this patient/client have
a diagnosed disability?
How do these conditions
inuence your patient/clients
ability to attend mainstream
school?
How will these conditions
aect the student’s ability
to engage in online learning
at VSV?
What treatments or
interventions will be put in
place to enable your patient/
client to engage with online
learning at VSV to the best of
their ability?
Which practitioner will provide
ongoing treatment and
monitoring during the student’s
enrolment with VSV?
Plan to return to mainstream school
What treatments or supports
do you believe are necessary
to assist your patient/client to
return to mainstream school?
What time frame do you believe
will be required to enable this?
By mid-2022 By the end of 2022 or beyond
Physical Visual impairment Intellectual disability Hearing impairment
Autism Spectrum Disorder Severe language disorder Severe behaviour disorder
Please provide details:
Anxiety Depression School refusal Bullying Behavioural issues
ASD ADD/ADHD ADD/ADHD Gaming issues Gender Dysphoria
Chronic fatigue Sleep disorder Eating disorder Trauma Pregnancy/parenting
Suicide risk
Other: (please specify)
If the student presents with suicide risk, please provide further information on the nature or
level of risk and provide a copy of the current safety plan.
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2022 Practitioner/Agency Referral Form
Section C: Endorsement of the enrolment
I recommend withdrawal from mainstream schooling and a full enrolment with VSV.
I recommend a shared enrolment with VSV and an appropriate mainstream school.
I will provide ongoing treatment and monitoring for the duration of the enrolment.
I am prepared to be contacted to provide further information and for the purpose of supporting
my patient/client’s progress.
I have obtained the consent of the parent/carer or independent student to provide this information
to the Department of Education and Training and VSV.
I believe the parent/carer is capable of meeting the supervisor requirements.
Signature: Date:
No Yes
No Yes
No Yes
No Yes
No Yes
No Yes
Once completed, this form can be returned to the patient/carer, or sent directly to VSV via post, fax, or email:
Post:
Virtual School Victoria
315 Clarendon Street,
Thornbury, VIC 3071
Fax:
(03) 9416 8487
Email:
enrol@vsv.vic.edu.au
All information obtained in this form is dealt with in accordance with VSV’s Privacy Policy and the
Department of Education and Training policies and procedures regarding privacy and record keeping.
Queries can be addressed to the VSV Enrolment Oce on (03) 8480 0000.
Name Role Contact Number/Email
Please list other professionals/agencies assisting your patient/client at the moment:
Practitioner
Stamp:
(if applicable)
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2022 School Referral Form
Section A: Important information
This form is to be completed by the student’s most recent school in order to determine a
students eligibility for enrolment with Virtual School Victoria (VSV). Please see page 10 for
further information on eligibility requirements.
VSV recognises that a shared enrolment is often a viable option to provide a strong framework for sustaining
wellbeing supports and learning outcomes for students. For further information, please see page 55.
Full-time enrolment at VSV requires the student to be withdrawn from the environment of your school and its
learning and support systems, to undertake study through online learning platforms from their family home
under the supervision of a parent/carer.
Enrolment is for the current academic year only.
VSV does not receive funding through the Victorian or Commonwealth student disability support funding
programs (PSD, NCCD).
Students enrolled at Virtual School Victoria require supervision by a parent or carer. Supervisors are required to
perform a range of duties including:
facilitating communication between the student and teachers
ensuring age appropriate adult supervision of the student
engaging with material provided by VSV both in a written and verbal format
ensuring that the student has access to a telephone, computer, reliable internet connection, and suitable
work area
supporting the student to engage and participate in the learning program and the wider school community
ensuring the student submits work in accordance with the prescribed or negotiated submission timetable.
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2022 School Referral Form
School Details
School Name:
Region:
Email:
Phone:
Principal:
Student Details
Name:
Gender:
Parent/Carer
Name:
Please indicate the student’s
previous school/s if less than one year:
Reason for referral to VSV:
Has this student been assessed for funding through the DET Program for Students with Disabilities?
Has this student been approved for funding through the DET Program for Students with Disabilities?
PSD category:
Level of funding approved:
Has this student been approved for funding through the Commonwealth NCCD?
NCCD category: Level of funding approved:
Year Level
in 2022:
Length of enrolment
at your school:
No Yes
No Yes
No Yes
Physical
Supplementary
Cognitive
Substantive
Sensory
Extensive
Social/emotional
Physical
Autism Spectrum Disorder Severe language disorder
Visual impairment Hearing impairment Severe behaviour disorder
Intellectual disability
Date of Birth:
Parent/Carer
Phone:
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 6Level 5
Section B: Information to determine a student’s eligibility and support their enrolment
Is the student of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin?
If Yes, please provide a copy of the students IEP/ILP.
What is the student's living arrangement?
(Tick one)
If the student is in OOHC,
please provide a copy of their IEP/ILP.
Is the student currently involved with Youth Justice
(in custody, remand or sentence, or in community)?
If Yes, please provide a copy of the student’s IEP/ILP.
No Yes (please specify)
No Yes, Aboriginal
Yes, Torres Strait Islander
Yes, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
Out of Home Care* – statutory/court-ordered
At home with TWO Parents/Carers At home with One Parent/Carer
Independent
Out of Home Care – informal
Homeless Youth
Out of Home Care – permanent care
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2022 School Referral Form
Evidence of the implementation of a Staged Response
and the students inability to attend a mainstream school
Stage 1 – Early identication and intervention
When did you last see
this student?
How regularly has the student
been attending classes?
What are the main factors
aecting the student's
attendance and engagement
with learning?
Stage 2 – Intervention strategies
How has the student’s learning
program been modied?
Has a Student Support Group
(SSG) been established?
Provide details and attach
most recent meeting records
and plans.
Has a consultation/referral
occurred with the DET
Health, Wellbeing & Inclusion
workforce or equivalent
Catholic/Independent system?
Have agency or community
service referrals been made?
Provide details (including
key names, contact details,
outcome of referrals and
time frames).
School Transition information
What steps are planned to
support the student to return
to your school or another
appropriate pathway?
What time frame do you
believe will be required to
enable this?
Please attach the following
documents to this referral
(please tick).
By mid-2022
The student’s most recent school report
Career Action Plan (if available)
NAPLAN report (if available)
SSG minutes
Individual Learning Plan (if relevant)
PSD Assessment/approval reports
By the end of 2022 or beyond
click to sign
signature
click to edit
click to sign
signature
click to edit
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Section C: Endorsement of the enrolment
Schools intending to refer students from mandated cohorts (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Out of Home Care, PSD/
NCCD funded students and students, who are working two years or more below the expected level for their age in both
literacy and numeracy), must liaise with VSV at the time of submitting an enrolment application.
I recommend withdrawal from mainstream schooling and having a full enrolment with VSV.
I recommend a shared enrolment with VSV and an appropriate mainstream school.
If yes, what time fraction at VSV?
I have obtained the consent of the parent/carer or independent student to provide this information
to the Department of Education and Training and VSV.
Please provide a copy of the students current VASS statement to verify completion of past
VCE subject/s. VASS Statement included.
I believe the parent/carer is capable of meeting the supervisor requirements.
I accept that after two terms or six months the referred student’s progress will be evaluated for the continued suitability in
the VSV program. If after this time the student has been continually unable to engage in their individual learning program,
the student will be referred back to their original mainstream school.
Principal's Signature: Date:
2022 School Referral Form
No Yes
No Yes
No Yes
No Yes
No Yes
Once completed, this form can be returned to the parent/carer or sent directly to VSV via post, fax, or email:
Post:
Virtual School Victoria
315 Clarendon Street,
Thornbury, VIC 3071
Fax:
(03) 9416 8487
Email:
enrol@vsv.vic.edu.au
All information obtained in this form is dealt with in accordance with VSV’s Privacy Policy and the
Department of Education and Training policies and procedures regarding privacy and record keeping.
Queries can be addressed to the VSV Enrolment Oce on (03) 8480 0000.
School contact
Name:
Email:Phone:
Role:
To liaise with VSV regarding student progress and possible reintegration to mainstream school
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Shared Enrolments
Between VSV and another Victorian School
In some instances, it may be appropriate and benecial for students to have their learning and support program
split between VSV and a mainstream Victorian school. This is only possible if the mainstream school agrees to
this shared enrolment and nominates a sta member from that school as their VSV supervisor.
Shared enrolments provide students with the opportunity to access learning assistance and health/social
supports delivered through local schools. They oer connection to peers and participation in school community
activities. A shared enrolment requires some level of student attendance at your school.
Students who are enrolling in two subjects or less at VSV are not a shared enrolment and are required to use the
Students in Schools enrolment application form.
Supervisors of students completing VCE studies will oversee and administer the completion of student School
Assessed Coursework (SACs) at the school, abiding by the rules set for each assessment. Once completed, the
supervisor will need to sign an authentication declaration and send the SAC to VSV.
Before submitting this application, a meeting should be arranged with VSV. If required, an appropriate learning
and support program should be negotiated, and process for implementation and monitoring agreed.
The agreed subjects that will be completed at the mainstream school must be noted below.
Student name
What other school will the student be
enrolled with while also enrolled at VSV?
The Principal or their nominee at the above school endorses the shared enrolment.
(This needs to be evidenced by the School or Young Adult Referral Form, or by an accompanying letter.)
Your school is responsible for the development and implementation of the IEP/ILP for mandated cohorts, including
leading SSGs. A recent IEP/ILP for a mandated student must be attached to this application.
Your school is responsible for transition planning (Year 6 - Year 7), pathways planning and wellbeing and inclusion support.
The subjects/activities that will be completed at the mainstream school have been indicated in the space provided on
the next page and the subjects that will be completed at VSV have been indicated on VSV Subject Selection sheet.
VSV students participate in regular timetabled online classes. Your school will make every eort to accommodate the
student’s attendance at VSV online classes according to the timetable. An exemption from attending online classes
must be obtained from the relevant Student Coordinator if this is not possible.
I accept that after two terms or six months the referred student’s progress will be evaluated for the continued
suitability in VSV program. If after this time the student has been unable to engage in their individual learning
program, the student will be referred back to your school.
Title:
School Supervisor’s
First Name:
School Supervisor’s
Email:
School Supervisor’s Position:
School Supervisors
Family Name:
School Supervisors
School Phone No:
Required in order to register for access to VSV Connect
Please tick all boxes:
click to sign
signature
click to edit
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Where will the student be
completing their VSV studies?
Sta member who has
completed this form:
Position:
At the mainstream school At home
Other: specify
If you are unsure of the details of the shared enrolment, please contact VSV to speak to the relevant Student Coordinator
prior to submitting your application. To calculate a students time fraction for census purposes please see
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/school/principals/management/CountingStudentsguidelines.pdf
Shared Enrolments
Between VSV and another Victorian School
Which subjects/activities will the student be undertaking at your school? A student who is not attending your
school for any subjects/activities is not a shared enrolment.
Outline any student support services that will be coordinated by your school:
Please indicate the Equivalent Full Time (EFT) time fraction of the Student Resource Package (SRP) your school intends
to claim for this student.
Please indicate the expected days and times the student will be attending the mainstream school:
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2022 Young Adult Referral Form
Section A: Important information
This form is to be completed in order to determine a 17-20 year-old students eligibility for
enrolment with Virtual School Victoria (VSV). It must be completed by ONE of the following
persons who are not directly related to the student:
a Principal or Student Coordinator from the student’s previous school
a medical practitioner, counsellor, or social worker who is working with the student
another health and/or community support professional.
VSV recognises that an important factor for successful engagement with education is the establishment of eective support
for health conditions, complex social circumstances and learning diculties. Students are encouraged to have the supervision
by a parent/carer or responsible adult.
Supervisors perform a range of duties including:
facilitating communication between the student and teachers
ensuring age appropriate adult supervision of the student
engaging with material provided by VSV both in a written and verbal format
ensuring that the student has access to a telephone, computer, reliable internet connection, and suitable work area
supporting the student to engage and participate in the learning program and the wider school community
ensuring the student submits work in accordance with the prescribed or negotiated submission timetable.
Section B: Information to determine a student’s eligibility and support their enrolment
Referee Details
Title: Name:
Position:
Phone:
Email:
Organisation:
Student Details
Name:
Parent/Carer
Name:
Previous school/s, year level and exit date:
Phone:
Gender: Date of Birth:
Student Referral Information
In what capacity do you know
this student?
How long have you known
this student?
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Student Referral Information
How much contact have you
had in this time?
Please indicate frequency.
Provide details of the student’s
past school history and their
social/emotional development.
What are the primary
presenting issues or conditions
relevant to this student’s
enrolment at VSV?
Does this student have
a diagnosed disability?
What additional issues or
conditions are relevant to
this student’s enrolment
at VSV?
How will this student more
eectively access education by
enrolling at VSV?
Physical
Intellectual disability Autism Spectrum Disorder Severe language disorder
Visual impairment Hearing impairment Severe behaviour disorder
Please provide details:
Ongoing Support Information
What support or interventions will be put in
place to enable your student/client to engage
with online learning at VSV to the best of
their ability?
What additional supports do you believe are
necessary in order to support this student
whilst enrolled at VSV?
What sort of connection will you be
maintaining with the referred student?
2022 Young Adult Referral Form
Anxiety Depression School refusal Bullying Behavioural issues
ASD Family issues Gaming issues Chronic fatigue Gender Dysphoria
Sleep disorder Eating disorder Trauma Pregnancy/parenting
Suicide risk
Other: (please specify)
If the student presents with suicide risk, please provide further information on the nature or
level of risk and provide a copy of the current safety plan.
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Section C: Endorsement of the enrolment
I recommend a full enrolment with VSV.
I recommend a shared enrolment with VSV and an appropriate mainstream school.
I am prepared to be contacted to provide further information and for the purpose of supporting
this student.
I have obtained the consent of the parent/carer or independent student to provide this information
to the Department of Education and Training and VSV.
Signature: Date:
No Yes
No Yes
No Yes
No Yes
School/
Practitioner
Stamp:
(if applicable)
2022 Young Adult Referral Form
Once completed, this form can be returned to the student, or sent directly to VSV via post, fax, or email:
Post:
Virtual School Victoria
315 Clarendon Street,
Thornbury, VIC 3071
Fax:
(03) 9416 8487
Email:
enrol@vsv.vic.edu.au
All information obtained in this form is dealt with in accordance with VSV’s Privacy Policy and the
Department of Education and Training policies and procedures regarding privacy and record keeping.
Queries can be addressed to the VSV Enrolment Oce on (03) 8480 0000.
Name Role Contact Number/Email
Please list other professionals/agencies assisting this student at the moment:
Years F-12
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Virtual School Victoria
e. feedback@vsv.vic.edu.au
p. +61 3 8480 0000 toll free. 1800 133 511
315 Clarendon Street, Thornbury, VIC 307
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