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DATE EVENT VENUE
2025
January
Tues 28 Jan Start Term 1 (teachers)
Wed 29 Jan Start Term 1 (students)
February
Fri 21 Feb VCE History Conference and Examination Reports

Join us for a conference tailored specifically for VCE teachers! Workshops will deepen your content knowledge, equip you with ready-to-use classroom strategies and spark thoughtful discussions. Plus, gain exclusive examination advice that will elevate your teaching and support your students’ success.
Hawthorn Arts Centre
March
Thurs 20 Mar New to Teaching History Levels 7–10

This event is ideal for pre-service teachers and those teaching Levels 7–10 History for the first time. You’ll gain valuable insights on effective approaches and best practices to make your teaching experience rewarding and impactful.
Venue to be confirmed
April
Fri 4 Apr End Term 1
Tues 22 Apr Start Term 2
Wed 30 Apr HTAV AGM Venue to be confirmed
May
Wed 14 May History Teaching Masterclass

HTAV’s Masterclass series brings you practising teachers and historians sharing proven strategies and insights. Discover effective methods and innovative practises that have been successfully implemented in real classroom settings and add to your teaching toolkit.
Online
July
Fri 4 July End Term 2
Mon 21 July Start Term 3
August
Thur 7 & Fri 8 Aug HTAV Annual Conference: Legacy and Innovation

Be part of the flagship event, packed with professional learning for all History teachers. Experience the inspiring energy and collaborative spirit of the History community as we come together to share best practices and rejuvenate our passion for teaching.
Hawthorn Arts Centre
September
Sun 14 Sept VCE History Exam Revision Student Lectures

These lectures are essential for students in VCE History Units 3 and 4. They provide targeted preparation for the Year 12 exam, covering key course content and effective revision strategies to help students excel. Plus, students can revise with the recordings right up to exam day.
Online
Fri 19 Sept End Term 3
October
Mon 6 Oct Start Term 4
Wed 22 Oct History Teaching Masterclass

HTAV’s Masterclass series brings you practising teachers and historians sharing proven strategies and insights. Discover effective methods and innovative practises that have been successfully implemented in real classroom settings and add to your teaching toolkit.
Online
November
Thur 20 Nov New to Teaching VCE History

This event is designed for pre-service teachers and those new to teaching VCE History looking to enhance student outcomes. You’ll discover effective preparation techniques for teaching VCE History, building a strong foundation for student achievement.
Venue to be confirmed
December
Fri 19 Dec End Term 4

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