To prepare students for course selection, Brauer will provide the following activities:

  • Information nights for parents and students
  • Access to unit descriptions and year level selection grids which are available online from this site.
  • Students are issued a ‘PLP Passport’.  This is a course planning form for parents and students to use.  It is also used by Pastoral Care Leaders, subject teachers and Year Level Managers to assist and endorse student subject choices.
  • Time is made available during extended Pastoral Care meetings for further discussion between students and Pastoral Care Leaders.
  • Time is made available for students to upload their subject selections online if unable to do so at home.
  • Further follow-up of course selection is available with key personnel if further changes to student courses are needed.
  • KLA counselling and online course selection support is also available throughout the process.

Students and parents are encouraged to contact these key personnel listed below or the student’s Pastoral Care Leader or subject teachers for further information. 

Key Personnel For The Personal Learning Program

Key Responsibility

Staff

Email

Assistant Principal

Mr Carlos Lopez

Carlos.Lopez@education.vic.gov.au

Special Programs’ Coordinator

Ms Nicole Finnigan

Nicole.Finnigan@education.vic.gov.au

Careers

Mr Iain Jackson

Iain.Jackson@education.vic.gov.au

Arts

Mr Russell Moody

Russell.Moody@education.vic.gov.au

English

Ms Anthea Good

Anthea.Good@education.vic.gov.au

Health, Physical Education & Sport

Mr Jason Kermeen

Jason.Kermeen@education.vic.gov.au

Humanities

Ms Leanne Hampson

Leanne.Hampson@education.vic.gov.au

LOTE

Ms Brooke Gent

Brooke.Gent@education.vic.gov.au

Mathematics

Ms Raewyn Poumako

Raewyn.Poumako@education.vic.gov.au

Science

Mr Michael Salt

Michael.Salt@education.vic.gov.au

Technology

Mr Russell Moody

Russell.Moody@education.vic.gov.au

 

All staff can be contacted by telephone on 03 5560 3888.

What are the minimum requirements of a PLP?

At least one unit from each Key Learning Area must be included at Year 8 and 9 levels. 

Each KLA will explain their requirements in more detail in the relevant Unit Description section.

In the 2 years from Year 8 to Year 9 of the PLP, students must aim to include the following number of units in their PLP:

 

Key Learning Area

Minimum units

English

4

Maths

4

Science

2

Health & Physical Education

(Includes the compulsory 
PD & Pathways Unit at Year 9)

4

Humanities

2

Arts

2

Technology

2

LOTE (if chosen)

2

 

 

Year 10 students must complete 2 Units from Maths and 2 Units from English.  They must also select a ‘Major Study’: either a VCE Unit 1&2 sequence; or a full year VET option.  There are no other KLA restrictions; however students are encouraged to include a mix from all other KLAs.

What if I am going into Year 7 next year?

Your learning program is already organised for you.  You will be allocated a Pastoral Care Group with whom you will study most of your subjects.  Your group will be looked after by a Pastoral Care Leader (PCL) who will also be one of your main teachers.

What if I am going into Year 8 next year?

In Term 3 this year, you will choose 12 units of your PLP (plus 4 second round units).

  • You will be placed in 2 English and 2 Maths units for the year.
  • You will be placed in 2 Health and Physical Education units.
  • You must choose 1 unit from each of: Science; Humanities; Technology; and Arts.
  • You may choose a LOTE unit.  This is optional.
  • You can then choose any other units to a maximum of 2 from any one KLA.
  • You will also need to choose 1 round 2 unit from each of Science; Humanities; Technology; and Arts.

What if I am going into the Year 8 SEAL Program next year?

In Term 3 this year, you will choose 12 units of your PLP (plus 2 second round units).

  • You will be placed in 2 Maths, 2 English, 1 Science and 1 Humanities unit for the year.
  • You will be placed in 2 Physical Education units.
  • You must choose 1 unit from each of: Technology; and Arts.
  • You may choose a LOTE unit.  This is optional.
  • You can then choose any other units to a maximum of 2 from any one KLA.
  • You will also need to choose 2 round 2 units - 1 unit from each of: Technology; and Arts - in case you can’t get your preferred units.

What if I am going into Year 9 next year?

In Term 3 this year, you will choose 12 units of your PLP (plus 4 second round units).

  • You will be placed in 2 English and 2 Maths units and also study the compulsory Personal Development and Pathways unit.
  • You must choose 1 unit from each of: Humanities, Science; Health and Physical Education; Technology; and Arts.
  • You may choose a LOTE unit.  This is optional.
  • You can then choose any other units to a maximum of 3 from any one KLA.
  • You will also need to choose 4 round 2 units - 1 unit from each of: Humanities; Science; Technology; and Arts - in case you can’t get your round 1 units
What if I am going into the Year 9 SEAL Program next year?

In Term 3 this year, you will choose 12 units of your PLP (plus 2 second round units).

  • You will be placed in 2 English and 2 Maths units, 1 Science unit, 1 Humanities unit and the compulsory PD and Pathways unit.
  • You must choose 1 unit from each of: Technology; Health and Physical Education; and Arts.
  • You may choose a LOTE unit.  This is optional.
  • You can then choose any other units to a maximum of 3 from any one KLA.
  • You will also need to choose 2 round 2 units - from any of: Humanities; Science; Health and Physical Education; Technology; and Arts - in case you can’t get your preferred units.

What if I am going into Year 10 next year?

In Term 3 this year, you will choose 12 units of your PLP (plus 4 second round units). 

  • You will be placed in 2 Maths, 2 English units and 1 Science unit.
  • If eligable you must select a ‘Major Study’: either a VCE Unit 1 and 2 sequence; or a full year VET option.

You may apply to study an additional VCE Unit 1 and 2 sequence.  To do this you will still need to select a full program online, and then complete an "Additional VCE Unit 1 and 2 Subject Application form" which is available from the IT Office. This needs to be fully completed and returned to your Year Level Manager.

If you wanted to study a VCE unit 1 and 2 sequence and weren't eligable, you need to select a full program online, and then complete a "VCE Unit 1 and 2 Subject Application form" which is available from the IT Office. This needs to be fully completed and returned to your Year Level Manager.

It will be helpful if you can decide which Senior Pathway you intend to follow – either VCE or a VCE-VM pathway.

Seek counselling advice to ensure your course prepares you for your future studies. 

What units can I choose for my ‘Major Study’ in Year 10?

Year 10 students must select a Major Study.  This will take up two (2) of their available choices.  These can be any of the following units:

  • A sequence of VCE Units (Unit 1 and Unit 2). i.e., VCE Drama Units 1 and 2 (DRA1 and DRA2)

NOTE: Any VCE Unit 1 and 2 Sequences that are available to Year 10 students to select are labelled as ‘Early Access’ units and are listed on the Year 10 Selection Grid in the Year 10 Grid (see Year Level Grids) and on your PLP Passport as green coloured units. 

  • A VET study that runs for the whole year. i.e., VET Engineering Units 1 and 2 (TMD03 and TMD04).

NOTE: VET units that can be studied as a Major Study are listed in the Year 10 Grid (see Year Level Grids) and on your PLP Passport as green coloured units.

What if I am going into Year 11 next year?

You will need to decide if you will follow a VCE or VCE-VM pathway.

For a VCE pathway you must choose a total of 6 VCE or VET subjects.  Generally, they will be at Units 1 and 2 level, but you might consider extension studies at Units 3 and 4 level in one subject if eligable.

If you intend to study an additional VCE unit 3 and 4 sequence, you must complete the "Additional VCE Unit 3 and 4 Subject application form" which is available from the IT Office. This needs to be fully completed and returned to your Year Level Coordinator.

If you wanted to study a VCE unit 3 and 4 sequence and weren't eligable, you must complete the "VCE Unit 3 and 4 Subject application form" which is available from the IT Office. This needs to be fully completed and returned to your Year Level Coordinator.

Choose your subjects based on your further study or career aspirations.  Refer to the VCE or VCE-VM requirements in the Senior Programs Handbook.

Seek counselling advice to ensure your course prepares you for your future pathways.

What if I am going into Year 12 next year?

Choose your subjects based on your further study or career aspirations.  Refer to the VCE or VCE-VM requirements in the Senior Programs Handbook.

Which Senior School Certificate should I study - VCE or VCE-VM?

While it is possible to reach most goals from either certificate, or from a combined program, VCE and VCE-VM each have a particular focus.

Generally, VCE will lead students to university courses or work.

Generally, VCE-VM will lead students to apprenticeships, traineeships and other employment.