Memorandum to Schools 92/2007

5 October 2007

VCAL Achievement Awards - 2007

This memorandum contains information relating to the 2007 VCAL Achievement Awards.

The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning Achievement Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of young people who participated in the VCAL in 2007.

The awards also recognise the contribution and achievement of VCAL teachers and partner organisations that have contributed to the development and delivery of innovative VCAL programs.

VCAL providers are encouraged to consider nominating VCAL students, partners and teachers for the VCAL Achievement Awards in one or more of the award categories. Nominations can be made by individuals or by organisations on behalf of other individuals or organisations. Individuals or organisations can also nominate themselves for an award.

The VCAL Achievement Awards for 2007 will be presented in three categories:

  • Student Achievement Award
  • Teacher Achievement Award
  • Partner Achievement Award

This year, there are an additional two awards in the category of: Group Training Association of Victoria - VCAL School Based Apprentice/Trainee Award. These two awards are sponsored by the Group Training Association of Victoria and recognise outstanding achievement in an apprenticeship/traineeship.

Guidelines and nomination form are available on the VCAA website at
http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/excellenceawards/vcalachievement/index.html

Applications must be submitted no later than close of business Monday, 3 December 2007.

For further information, please contact Cornelia DeBrincat, Project Manager - VCAL on 9651 4383 or debrincat.cornelia.c@edumail.vic.gov.au