Welcome to our Vocational Innovation Centre
It is an absolute pleasure to inform the community that the Vocational Innovation Centre is open! Seven Hills High School is excited by the prospects that the new facility provides to teaching and learning.
The development is not just a building with industry standard facilities, it represents the direction Seven Hills High School is taking to provide new experiences, and innovative curriculum pathways for students. Now available to staff and students, this up-to-date specialist facility will enable students to gain skills that will support them in acquiring apprenticeships, traineeships and trade qualifications, as well as pathways to higher education.
At Seven Hills High School, we are committed to providing the new Vocational Education and Training (VET) curriculum as part of the NSW Government Vocational High Schools Program. The courses delivered focus on developing hands-on experience, obtaining workplace skills and acquiring technical knowledge.
Our objective is to promote independence, resilience and a love for learning. All of this can only be achieved by the school community working together, that is, the parents and guardians, the students themselves, as well as the staff of the school.
We are dedicated to striving for quality and expanding on the future prospects of our students so that they achieve their desired goals. We recognise every child is unique and tailor experiences that build on individual strengths and self-confidence. Working with our industry partners enables us to deliver quality outcomes within our local network so that we create a strong community where all individuals contribute constructively to society.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their support during the construction of the building and look forward to sharing our success stories with you as the new curriculum grows and programs are implemented across different faculties in the school.
Ana Macan
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the entrance to the Vocational Innovative Centre (VIC)?
Staff and students will be able to access the VIC from the Johnson Avenue gates.
When will the whole upgrade be finished?
Drainage works within the Johnson Avenue road reserve are expected to take place later in the year. A works notification will be published for the school and local community with more information about these works in due course.
What does the VIC mean for students?
Students will have more choice when mapping out their learning pathways. Those who choose to study one of the VET courses will achieve industry standard qualifications alongside their other Year 11 and 12 subjects.
Why was this facility built?
The facility was built so that students have more opportunities and can participate in practical, hands-on learning experiences.
Will VET courses impact the current curriculum offered at Seven Hills High School?
Every staff member at Seven Hills High School is dedicated to improving students’ learning outcomes. The VET courses will be added to our school’s existing course offerings and curriculum. We are focused on implementing a range of programs that are relevant, meaningful and engaging for all of our students.
Offical Opening
Thursday, 2 October: Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning, Prue Car, and the Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education, Steve Wahn officially open our Vocational Innovation Centre.
Seven Hills High School had the privilege of the Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning, Prue Car, and the Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education, Steve Wahn, officially open our Vocational Innovation Centre (VIC).
They toured the industry standard facilities and were able to interact with students undertaking the courses of Individual Support (Ageing) and Electrotechnology.
It was a pleasure to share the journey that the school undertook to get to this point, as well as the future directions it will be driving to ensure students gain skills that will support them in acquiring apprenticeships, traineeships and trade qualifications, as well as pathways to higher education.
