MLMC's range of extension programs:

MLMC offer a range of options for students seeking extension learning options, including:

Extension Program (Years 7-8)

Commencing in 2025, our MLMC Extension Program will include grouping for select students with high ability in Semester 2 of Year 7 and throughout Year 8. Students will be identified for extension in English and/or Mathematics based on their academic performance and learning achievements.
These students will be grouped together in an advanced ability group to undertake English and/or Mathematics, that run parallel  to the core class groups in these subjects. The program will provide learners with differentiated instruction, enriched learning experiences, and challenging assessment criteria which is tailored for high ability students. The goal of this grouping is to foster intellectual growth, encourage critical thinking, and create a stimulating learning environment bespoke to the unique needs of academically high ability students for the benefit of high performance.

Accelerated Studies:

Students in Years 9-11 who meet benchmark requirements (average of 70% in Semester 1 grades) are able to choose ONE VCE subject of the year ahead - to affirm academic excellence and encourage encourage further challenge and achievement. They will be invited to undertake a Unit 1 & 2 VCE subject in Year 10 OR invited to undertake a Unit 3 & 4 VCE sequence in Year 11 when the following criteria have been met by the student:

• An assessment task average of 70% or above in all subjects, with an achievement level of 80% or above in at least three of these subjects. The Health subject does not contribute towards determining the three subjects where there is 80% or above level of achievement.
• For students who have meet the benchmark of 70% but have not achieved 80% in at least three subjects their enrolment in a Unit 1 and 2 subject maybe reviewed upon request from families if circumstances are appropriate and as part of the College's ongoing commitment to academic excellence.  Requests for review are to be made to the McAuley Campus Learning Advisor.
• Students who have already undertaken a VCE Units 1 & 2 in Year 10 will be able to continue into VCE Units 3 & 4 for that subject in Year 12 provided that they achieve an 70% average across all subjects. For students who do not meet the benchmark but their overall achievement falls between 60% and 70% their enrolment in a Unit 3 & 4 subject maybe reviewed upon request from families if circumstances are appropriate and as part of the College's ongoing commitment to academic excellence.  Requests for review are to be made to the Barak Campus Learning Advisor.
• Note: Students cannot complete a VCE Units 1 & 2 and a VET Units 1&2 in Year 10.

University Extension (Year 12)

Students able to study university subjects alongside your final year of high school. These can be both challenging and rewarding:

• Extension Program subjects can be used as a fifth or sixth subject in the calculation of your ATAR. Depending on your results, you could receive a valuable contribution of 3 to 5 points to your ATAR aggregate (the score used to calculate your final ATAR).
• Students may receive credit for their Extension Program studies. This could mean that you finish your degree faster or take a lighter study load in first year
• Experience university life - including access to our libraries, study spaces and student clubs and societies.

The following is the current VCAA Summary document outlining approved university acceleration subjects, along with their prerequisites and/or co-requisite Unit 3 and 4 VCE Subjects.‍

Students considering this option are to seek further guidance and advice from the Careers Team, and the Barak Campus Learning Advisor.