Welcome to VATE

The Victorian Association for the Teaching of English is a professional body established to promote the interests of English education and to allow English educators in Victoria to exchange ideas.

VATE brings together teachers in government, Catholic and independent schools, as well as tertiary educators and pre-service teachers.

2017 VATE Sample VCE Exams - order forms

You can place an order anytime for VATE's 2017 sample VCE exams - these exams will be available August. All exams are developed according to VCAA published examination specifications and sample examination papers.

VATE will publish sample exams for English, EAL, English Language and Literature (Units 3-4).

Download the 2017 sample exam order form here.

Please direct all VATE exam queries to Josephine: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

VATE Council

VATE in the media: 'Too many 'depressing messages' in VCE books drives push for trigger warnings.' The Age (April)

VATE Council letter to the VCAA CEO and Board re: the VCE Literature sample examination (April)
 
VATE Council media release re: the Community of Practice: Teaching reading (April)
 
VATE in the media: Women authors get equal space. ArtsHub 2017 (February)

VATE Council letter to the VCAA CEO and Board re the delayed release of the VCAA English, Literature and EAL examinations (February)

VATE/ACMI Professional Learning sessions

Stories We Tell
FRIDAY, 10 NOVEMBER

Stories We Tell engages with a range of narrative modes to explore the nature of storytelling and its capacity to both separate and connect.  In this full-day program, we will delve deep into this unconventional film to explore its purpose, meaning and impact.

Register at https://www.acmi.net.au/events/stories-we-tell/

Rear Window
Monday 20 November and Friday 8 December

Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller explores the allure of the voyeuristic gaze in a suspense-filled narrative.  In this full-day program, you will discover more about the artistry and ideas for which Rear Window is renowned.

Register at https://www.acmi.net.au/events/rear-window