Welcome to the Weekly Update
Monday 9 February 2026

In 2026, VCTA proudly marks 50 years of continuous publication of the Compak journal for its members. In Compak this week, we publish the first in our new series of Professional articles. These occasional items extend the focus of Compak on professional development and practice. They will feature original articles, professional experiences, research-based pieces and curated studies relevant to both commerce and broader teaching practice. Our first article examines the gender gap in the study of Economics through research and recommendations developed by the UK’s Royal Economic Society.

Compak Resources

New resources available online this week include:

• The Economics Gender Gap - The UK Experience (Professional Reading)
• Years 7 to 10 Workbooks as an Assessment - Teacher Resource
• VCE Accounting Unit 1, Outcome 1 - Student Activities
• VCE Legal Studies Unit 3 Outcome 1 - Assessment Task
• VCE Business Management Unit 3 Outcome 1 - Assessment Task

To access all Compak resources please use the button below.

Professional Learning

VCTA School Accounts

If you are the account administrator of the VCTA school membership a reminder to please check your school account and ensure that any new teachers are added and teachers who have left your department are removed. If you need assistance modifying the teachers in your list please contact the VCTA office via email or phone 03 9419 9622.

Years 7 to 10 teachers of Economics & Business or Civics & Citizenship

Are you prepared for the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 this year?

Do you need ready to use classroom resources to help with your 7 - 10 lesson planning and preparation?

Then get excited! VCTA Resource Packs are now available to purchase and make implementing the Victorian Curriculum Version 2.0 easier than ever.

Features include:

• 120 fully developed lessons across twelve resource packs, linked directly to the new curriculum's content descriptors, knowledge and skills for Economics and Business & Civics and Citizenship.
• Suggested learning intentions and success criteria for every lesson.
• Web-based and traditional activities, with references to great online tools and printable worksheets.
• Editable and printable formats (PDF and Word) for easy adaptation so you can tailor the lessons for your class and school context.
• Suggested solutions for activities and practice questions.
• Teacher notes to support planning and classroom delivery, particularly suited to those who may be teaching out of field.

Created by experienced teachers and quality-checked by VCTA, these packs are your shortcut to a smooth and engaging start to the new curriculum and will save you hours of preparation time!

Available to purchase online now.

Financial Literacy & VCE Accounting

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)

As you get ready to start the new school year, CA ANZ has pulled all of their resources into one place for your easy reference. From guides to support your teaching, brand new career cards and posters for your classroom, to stories designed to inspire your students, there’s something for everyone. 

Log into the website now and begin to download resources for your classroom.

VCE Economics

The RBA has released the latest Chart Pack for use in the classroom.

Victorian Schools' Parliamentary Convention - 2026 Expression of Interest 

Expression of Interest to participate in VSPP Conventions are NOW OPEN.  Please complete the online form by Friday 6 March 2026.

The Victorian Students’ Parliamentary Program (VSPP) aims to provide opportunities to support the civic learning and active participation in democratic processes of all Victorian students through local, state, and national parliamentary programs and in-school activities.  The VSPP is funded by the Victorian Department of Education (DE), and coordinated by the National Curriculum Services (NCS). The program is free for schools to participate, and all school sectors are encouraged to apply. Schools will need to make their own transportation arrangement (for face-to-face events) or technological arrangements (for the online convention).

Further information about the program can be found on the NCS website.

Senior Economics - Annotated Charts for the Classroom

Saul Eslake, Economist, will provide your students the edge with Student Economic Chart packs designed to boost learning outcomes and build real confidence. Each pack cuts through the headlines to uncover the insights that matter and helps students to grasp the impact of policy decisions and succeed in their assessments. 

Packs include charts, written analysis and 35 – 50 slides, depending on the issues at that point in time, to share with students in your school.

See the VCTA Resource Shop to purchase your subscription for 2026. Packs are issued quarterly.

Kind regards

The VCTA Team

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