Virtual School Victoria

During Bullying No Way Week, we're recognising the everyday actions that help make VSV a safe, respectful and inclusive school community.

Across the week, our staff are taking part in an internal Small Acts, Big Impact awareness campaign—reflecting on the ways we listen, support, include, connect and lead every day.

We also want to hear directly from the people at the heart of our school: our students.

We're inviting VSV students to complete a quick, anonymous and voluntary four-question survey about what helps create a respectful online community and what belonging at VSV means to them.

Because building safe online spaces isn't something we do for students. We want to build on what we're already doing by listening to what students have to say.

Your voice can help shape what comes next.
Take the survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/BQqYZ7RnK9

We're proud to celebrate two Virtual School Victoria students whose outstanding achievements in the 2025 academic year have been recognised through the Premier’s VCE Awards. From pursuing specialised subjects aligned to future aspirations to demonstrating exceptional determination and a passion for human rights, their stories reflect the curiosity and perseverance that underpin academic excellence.

Congratulations to Steph W and Tristan T on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you to the teachers, learning advisors, inclusion and wellbeing staff, families and supporters who have been part of their journeys.

Read our community announcement: https://mailchi.mp/vsv.vic.edu.au/premiers-vce-awards

As the winter school holidays begin, routines naturally shift. While this time of year offers a welcome opportunity to rest and recharge, it can also be a time when families look for simple ways to maintain wellbeing and gentle routines.

In the latest edition of VSV Life, we've brought together resources to support both students and parents over the break. From our Winter Reading Wellbeing Calendar—filled with low-pressure reading ideas, fun facts and gentle inspiration—to a collection of free parenting programs, workshops and support services, we hope these resources help make the holidays both restful and rewarding.

We invite families to connect with their children as this edition reflects on the past semester, while looking forward at what is to come.

📖 Read the winter edition of VSV Life: https://mailchi.mp/fb87411a7564/vsv-life-winter-edition-2026

If your child is in Grade 4–Year 12 and has not yet completed the survey, there is still time to have their say.

The survey provides valuable feedback about students' learning, wellbeing and school experience.

To participate, ask your child to access the survey using the link and login details provided via ‘2026 AtoSS’ email that included their unique survey student ID and log-in information. (These are different to VSV log-in credentials.)

Thank you to the many students who have already participated. Every response helps us better understand and support the needs of our students.

While Education Week (May 18-22) may have passed, the stories that shape our school community remain just as important.

Our recent Education Week edition of the VSV Life eNews opened with a message from our Acting Executive Principal, Malcolm McIver, who reflected on the beginning of National Reconciliation Week and the importance of working together as we continue our reconciliation journey.

The edition also celebrated what makes our school unique, exploring how our values shape teaching, learning and wellbeing every day.

📖 Read about COLLABORATION through the experiences of one of our Primary teachers and the partnerships that support student success.

📖 Discover a powerful story of GROWTH through the journey of a student whose confidence, self-advocacy and leadership have flourished over time.

📖 Explore RESPECT in the Senior School through the perspective of a teacher who has worked across both primary and secondary settings.

📖 Learn how EMPATHY guides the work of our Wellbeing Team, fostering understanding and support for students in an online environment.

Together, these stories provide a snapshot of the people and relationships that make our school community so special.

Read the full Education Week edition: https://tinyurl.com/3wz2n3e8

Student voice is an important part of how we continue to improve our school.

Students in Grade 4 – Year 12 are currently invited to take part in the Attitudes to School Survey, which gives them the opportunity to share their views about their learning, wellbeing and school experience.

The feedback students provide helps inform school planning, improve learning experiences, and ensure we continue to meet the needs of our students.

We encourage families of our community to support their child to take part in the survey and share their experiences.

Let the VSV Year 12 Theatre Studies class entertain you!

If you are looking for something to do this afternoon or even tonight, you can officially stop the search! Our performances of William Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' will captivate you!

3pm & 7.30pm TODAY, Friday 15 May
St Martin's Youth Arts Centre
44 St Martin's Lane, South Yarra

Book your seat to enjoy the show: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1581890

As we look ahead to Education Week, we’re proud to celebrate the breadth of opportunity available to students at our school.

With 99 VCE subjects on offer — the highest number available at any school in the state — students can shape a senior secondary program that reflects their interests and aspirations.

But choice is only part of the story. At Senior School level, success does not look the same for every student. For some, it’s a clear pathway to university. For others, it may lead to vocational training, employment, or a different kind of learning journey that better reflects their goals as they prepare for adulthood.

Supporting these diverse pathways is central to VSV. Our Careers Team works closely with students to explore options, plan next steps, and build confidence about what comes after school.

We celebrate the many ways students define success, and the people who help them get there.

‘Not all about chasing ATARs’: VCE subjects show a clear public-private divide A new analysis of enrolment data by this masthead reveals not only a gap in the number of courses on offer, but the subjects themselves.

When you’re part of an online school, creating opportunities to connect really matters.

While many of our families know and love VSV’s in-person Connect Days and Connect Weeks, there are also regular opportunities for students to come together online in ways that are relaxed, creative and fun.

Our VSV Clubs are low-pressure, teacher-facilitated spaces where students can connect through shared interests, try something new and build confidence outside the usual expectations of the classroom.

And already in 2026, our Secondary Art Club is proving a real hit. Meeting each Thursday, students respond to a creative prompt — sketching, painting, drawing or creating their own mini masterpiece alongside their peers.

It’s just one example of how the small moments of connection — the little wins — can make a big difference.

Read more about our online clubs and the positive impact they’re having: https://tinyurl.com/29rnsyab

This week marks National eSmart Week. Safety, digital literacy and empowering young people to navigate the online world with confidence are essential priorities in today’s digital landscape.

In the latest edition of VSV Life, Assistant Principal for Student Engagement and Wellbeing, Mal McIver, explains the responsibility of digital citizenship beyond school monitored platforms and software, and how VSV can provide support and advice when safety becomes a concern: https://tinyurl.com/2pvy5ju9

And in time for the term holidays, there are also key points for students of the 'green flags' of safe online connection, and the warning signs - or 'red flags' - to watch for: https://tinyurl.com/3c66tyvs

Read the latest VSV Life: https://tinyurl.com/55x9tzap

Wishing our community a safe and enjoyable break.