Teaching & Learning

placeholder image

The Learning Program

The learning programs offered to our students are diverse, offering a combination of a core and elective subjects that cover the breadth of the Victorian Curriculum F to 10. The experience of our students during their time at Emmaus College fosters a love of learning and prepares them for the varied senior pathways offered in Victoria. The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) is completed in the senior years, and at Emmaus, students can select from one of 5 VCE pathways on offer.

There VCE pathways for students to select include;

VCE ATAR Pathway
VCE ATAR Pathway with VET
VCE Vocational Major
VCE Certificate Pathway
VCE Certificate Pathway with VET

The range of subjects at each level covers the nine key learning areas of English, Mathematics, Science, Health and Physical Education, Technology, Languages, Humanities, the Arts and Religious Education. Our learning program teaches students how to become excellent learners whilst developing, supporting and extending their interests and passions.

Within the Victorian Curriculum there are four General Capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, Ethical, Interpersonal and Personal, and Social. These Capabilities are incorporated into appropriate units of study.

Prep to Year 8 students experience an extensive core curriculum that provides them with a broad and solid basis on which they can build their personal learning programs.

At Year 9 we offer a unique exploratory educational program that specifically focuses on deep learning for students at this level. The program is delivered at our Burwood Campus, a dedicated campus for our Year 9 students.

During Years 9 and 10 our subjects are divided into core and elective subjects. Core subjects ensure that careful attention is paid to the development of more advanced written, oral and mathematical skills. These skills hold a central place in our learning program. Elective subjects provide students with opportunities to pursue the development of deeper learning that aligns with their personal interests and skills.

At Years 11 – 12 students select from a wide range of VCE subjects that align with their interests and abilities. Religious Education and one of the three English subjects are compulsory in the VCE; however, all other subjects are selected by the student. The VCE program can include a VET subject and/or a Vocational Major where students can participate in Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) or a School Based Apprenticeship/Traineeship (SBAT).

Emmaus Charter For Contemporary Learning

Click Here

placeholder image

Personalised Learning

At Emmaus College we welcome students of all abilities into our community. Each student comes to the College with different talents and abilities which are able to flourish in a supportive and challenging environment.

Teachers aim to provide a differentiated curriculum for students to ensure they are appropriately challenged. Teachers use many forms of learning data and teacher observation to support and track student progress. High performing students are usually identified before entry to the College and our learning data tracking processes may identify further students once they begin at Emmaus College. Teachers are able to construct a range of learning and assessment tasks to extend able students. High achieving students in Year 9 can apply for permission to study a VCE Unit 1 and 2 Study in Year 10 and a VCE Unit 3 and 4 Study at Year 11.

We also offer a range of extracurricular activities in which talented and committed students are invited to participate. These activities extend students’ critical, creative, communication and problem solving skills across a range of curriculum and cross curriculum areas.

placeholder image

Learning Diversity

Students experiencing learning challenges or difficulties are assisted by our Learning Diversity Team with dedicated coordinators and Learning Assistance. Following regular reviews of student performance data and other information the Learning Diversity Team collaborates and consults with subject teachers to identify and plan for those students who may need a differentiated program and to implement support processes where appropriate. A student may receive supplementary teaching, additional resources, extra time or one-to-one explicit guidance from a Learning Assistant. Students can be referred to our Learning Diversity Team based on the NCCD (Nationally Consistent Collection of Data) process. Program Support Meetings with parents, students, teachers and relevant Emmaus staff are held regularly to discuss student learning and goal setting to support student growth and development.

placeholder image

Assessment and Reporting

Reporting at Emmaus College is continuous meaning that marks, grades and comments for Assessment Tasks are published on the College’s Learning Management system (LMS) Emmlink. Assessment can be formative or summative and feedback given to students is targeted, focusing on areas of success and areas for improvement. Rather than waiting until the end of the semester, parents can immediately read what advice students have been given in order to improve their work. At the end of each semester, there is a summary statement of results which is also available on Emmlink.

Assessment and Reporting Policy

Click Here

School Logo

(03) 9845 3211

503 Springvale Road, Vermont South 3133

Emmaus College acknowledges the Wurundjeri People as the Traditional Custodians of this land and pays respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Emmaus College promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.

Site: YourSchool

The Learning Program

Emmaus Charter For Contemporary Learning

Personalised Learning

Learning Diversity

Assessment and Reporting

Assessment and Reporting Policy

(03) 9845 3211

Our College

Education

Community

Quick Links