Senior School
Years 7 to 12 — curriculum, VCE, exams and pathways.
How assessment and reporting works in Years 7–12 at St Mary's College: continuous reporting through the Learning Hub, semester report dates, and Learning Conversations for Years 7–10 on Thursday 3 September 2026 with bookings open from Monday 24 August.
Careers support at St Mary's College from Year 9 Morrisby profiling to Year 12 VTAC applications: work experience, the Careers Expo, VTAC timely applications closing Wednesday 30 September 2026, SEAS, scholarships and how to book an appointment with Mrs Jenny Marsh.
What students study in each of Years 7 to 10 at St Mary's College: core subjects, Religious Education, Italian, the Arts and Technologies rotations, and the electives available in Years 9 and 10.
Full 2026 exam timetables for the Senior School: Year 12 Practice Exams (Tuesday 25 – Friday 28 August), Year 11 Exams (Monday 7 – Friday 11 September) and Years 7–10 Exams (Monday 30 November – Friday 4 December), plus exam rules and what to do if a student is sick.
The St Mary's College Bring Your Own Device program for Years 7–12: minimum specifications, approved models, the College Device Portal, insurance and warranty, chargers, care rules and what happens when a device is damaged or forgotten.
How Senior School parents log in to the Learning Hub, read their child's timetable, homework and assessment calendar, follow continuous reporting feedback, message teachers and get help when something does not work.
The 2026 secondary immunisation program at St Mary's College: Year 7 HPV and dTpa round 2 on Thursday 17 September 2026, the completed Year 10 MenACWY session, how consent works through the council cards, and practical tips for the day including what to eat.
An introduction to St Mary's College Senior School: how Years 7–12 are organised, the daily timetable, Homeroom and House structure, key staff and where to find the information parents ask about most.
Academic support available to Senior School students: the free Homework Club in the Library Monday–Thursday 3:30–4:30pm, study skills seminars with Elevate Education, the Senior Study Centre and VCE Study Hall during exam periods, and homework expectations for each year level.
The step-by-step process for Year 10 students choosing their 2027 VCE, Vocational Major or VET program, including subject selection interviews on Wednesday 2 September 2026 and the form deadline of Friday 11 September 2026.
A summary of the St Mary's College VCE Handbook: how study scores and SACs work, the 90% attendance rule, authentication, special provision and the key VCAA dates for 2026 including written exams from Wednesday 28 October and results on Thursday 10 December.
How the VCE Vocational Major (VM) works at St Mary's College, the VET certificates available on campus and through our cluster in 2027, Structured Workplace Learning and the indicative costs families should budget for.
How pastoral care and counselling work in Years 7–12: the Homeroom wellbeing program, how to refer a student to Senior School Counsellor Mr Chris Nguyen, R U OK? Day on Monday 7 September 2026, and where to find help outside school including headspace and 24-hour services.
All the details for the Class of 2026 farewell: Final Assembly and Graduation Mass on Tuesday 20 October, the last day celebration breakfast on Friday 23 October, the Valedictory Dinner at Leonda by the Yarra on Thursday 26 November ($135 per head, bookings close Monday 14 September), dress codes, jerseys and final-week expectations.
What Year 12 students and families need to know about the practice exam week of Tuesday 25 – Friday 28 August 2026: why attendance is compulsory, how to prepare using VCAA exam navigators and past papers, exam-day rules, and how feedback is delivered in the week beginning Monday 12 October.
Details for current St Mary's Year 6 students moving to the Senior School in 2027: the Transition to Senior School Day on Thursday 15 October 2026, what the day involves, what to wear and bring, the parent session and how it connects with Orientation Day on Tuesday 24 November.
Everything families of incoming Year 7 students need: the Information Evening on Wednesday 26 August 2026, Orientation Day on Tuesday 24 November 2026, laptop collection, the buddy program, the Welcome Retreat and what to expect on the first day.
Details for the Year 9 City Experience week, Monday 31 August – Friday 4 September 2026: daily departure from the Senior gate at 8:15am, return at 3:15pm, Myki requirements, the daily itinerary, what to wear and bring, and contact details for Mr Will Turner.