In 2023, Ave Maria College is proudly celebrating 60 years of educating young women in the Franciscan Tradition and service to the local community. Established in 1963, the College has formed a long-lasting impact on girls’ education in its local area.
Ave Maria College prides itself on providing a contemporary and comprehensive approach to learning that is at the forefront of the ever-changing educational landscape. With a focus on maximising student growth and engagement, students at Ave Maria College have access to multiple pathways that enable them to be leaders in their chosen field. Inspired by Helen de Chappotin’s vision that ‘learning is for fullness of life for all’, learning and teaching at the College is characterised as inclusive, meaningful, collaborative, contemporary and personalised.
With this tailored approach to learning and teaching, students at Ave Maria College are supported towards high performing results in VCE. In 2022, the top 10% of students achieved a Median ATAR of 93.18, followed by the top 20% of students who achieved a Median ATAR of 89.28.
Ave Maria College Charter for Education
The Ave Maria College Learning and Teaching Program is underpinned by the College Charter
for Education. Developed in 2020, the Charter for Education consists of Franciscan beliefs, learner attributes and wellbeing skills, bound by a learning environment which interconnects each element. It is this foundation that maximises the growth of each individual, enabling students to belong, engage and thrive.
The Charter for Education forms the foundation for all pathways and programs that operate across the different spheres at the College. Staff, students, and families bear witness to the Charter and the accompanying charism, principles and frameworks daily, as they work in partnership to support best practice learning and teaching.
The Charter provides a landscape for the continued evolution of high impact learning within the Ave Maria College context. With its focus on purposeful teaching and engaging learning, students are armed with the necessary knowledge, skills, and understanding that they require to be active and informed citizens in the emerging world of the future.
Emerging pathway opportunities
Informed by the College mission and vision and our Charter for Education, Ave Maria College continues to diversify the pathways on offer for student learning. Across Years 7-10, various programs and pathways of study are offered that enable students to engage in learning across multiple disciplines and levels.
Each of these pathways are tailor made to suit the needs and interests of the individual and facilitate learning within a range of authentic environments. Supported by state of the art facilities, pedagogy
and resources, the programs, and pathways on offer for students incorporate core, specialist, elective and interdisciplinary modules as well as micro credentialing.
The College offers a range of Senior Pathways across Years 11 and 12. The VCAA Guidelines are used to tailor pathways to suit individual student needs and interests, providing them with access to a wide range of subjects and courses that link them to their post-secondary field of choice. Some of the many Senior Pathways available for students include:
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- Victorian Certificate of Education – Scored Pathway
- Victorian Certificate of Education – Non Scored Pathway
- Victorian Certificate of Education – Accelerated Learning Pathways
- VCE Vocational Major (previously known as VCAL)
- Victorian Certificate of Education – VET Pathway
- Victorian Certificate of Education – School Based Apprenticeship Pathway
- Tertiary Preparation Program (In partnership with RMIT University)
Each of the pathway options available across Years 7-12 endeavour to support students in developing academic skills, knowledge and the confidence required to participate in higher level qualifications and enhance future career opportunities.
Emerging programs such as these, coupled with varied curriculum offerings in all Learning Areas, create opportunities for students at Ave Maria College to belong, engage, grow, and thrive.
To learn more, visit: www.avemaria.vic.edu.au
