Memorandum to Schools 96/2009

8 September 2009

VCAL Achievement Awards - 2009

This memorandum contains information relating to the 2009 VCAL Achievement Awards.

The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning Achievement Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of young people who participated in the VCAL in 2009.

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 2009 will be presented in three categories:

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

A new award – VCAL Teacher of the Year Award – is being offered for the first time in 2009.

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 Friday, 4 December 2009.

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

 

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