Students in Year 9 and 10 at Yarrawonga College P – 12 are working towards VELS level 6. The aim of programs offered at Year 9 is to allow students to develop both their knowledge and learning skills. There is an increased emphasis on independent learning to ensure a smooth transition through the senior school and beyond.

All students in Year 9 will complete two semester units in each of English, Mathematics, Science, SOSE and Health and PE. They will also have the opportunity to select from a wide range of Creative Technology Units. These mainly come from the Arts and Technology areas, but there are opportunities to extend learning in the core areas of SOSE and English.

Students will choose 3 units each semester, a total of 6 units for the year.

As students continue in the senior school at Year 10 they are able to make a range of choices that facilitate their personal learning pathway. Students can choose from four different learning pathways. Students are able to change their pathway during their senior school years. Students continue to learn through a combination of core studies plus chosen units. Pathway options include the following:

Standard Year 10 Pathway

Students undertaking this course will complete the core units of English, Mathematics, Science and Health and PE. They can choose between completing History or Geography, and between Commerce and Commerce Work. They also choose four Creative Technology units for the year, two in each semester. These are based around the Arts and Technology areas. Languages other than English (LOTE) may also be available for students to choose as a unit. Students often continue a Creative Technology unit for the entire year rather than changing each semester to facilitate their skill development.

Science in Year 10 also has an elective component. All students complete a term unit in each of Biology, Physics, and Chemistry and then have a choice from elective units for the last term.

Accelerated Learning Pathway

Students undertaking this pathway complete core units within the Year 10 program. They also choose to study a VCE subject (Units 1 and 2). This pathway also allows students to choose from a range of VET subjects that will lead to a nationally recognized TAFE certificate.

Workplace Mentoring Program

Students choosing this pathway spend 4 days a week at school and 1 day a week in the workplace.  While at school students will complete the basic Year 10 program, and will need to select Arts and Technology units for this pathway. Students will have to complete Commerce Work for this pathway.

School Based Apprenticeship

Students choosing this pathway spend 4 days a week at school and 1 day a week with an employer completing a school based apprenticeship part time.  These are available in a range of negotiated areas. While at school students will complete the basic Year 10 program, and will need to select Arts and Technology units for this pathway. Students will have to complete Commerce Work for this pathway.