These programs are for students within our school catchment. Please note we are an enrolment managed school. Please refer to our School Enrolment Management Plan External link and the catchment map External link for further information.
Academy of Creative Arts
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The Academy of Creative Arts (ACA) is designed for students with a passion for the creative arts. Classes are offered in the performing arts curriculum areas of Dance, Drama, and Music. Students are taught by specialist dance, music and drama teachers, and engage in workshops with industry professionals. ACA students study units of work that align to the Australian Curriculum but that differ from those that students study in regular Years 7 – 9 Arts subjects. ACA students are extended on the respective year level (band level) coursework and engage in more cognitively demanding concepts. Many school leaders, GEM and academic award recipients have graduated our ACA Program.
We have a state of the art performance hall for our students to utilise for assessment, co-curricular activities and performance opportunities. Academy of Creative Arts students become valuable members of our co-curricular activities. These vary from year to year, but include Dance Troupe, Stage Band, Drama Club, Vocal Ensemble, Music Club, Media Club and Visual Arts Club. As part of the Academy of Creative Arts program, students will be enrolled in our instrumental music program in Year 7 and may choose to continue lessons each subsequent year as well as join our Stage Band.
At the end of our three year ACA course, students may enrol in our Certificate II Creative Industries TAFE Course offered in Year 10. Upon completion, students are able to bank two points towards their QCE.
STEM Excellence Program
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The STEM Excellence Program builds capacity in our students to be the leaders of tomorrow within the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. This innovative, academic program challenges and extends students who have a passion for these fields, allowing them to reach their highest academic potential and pursue future pathways in related areas.
The program promotes successful learning, confidence, and creativity. Delivered across a combination of Mathematics, Science, Technology curriculum areas, the program supports students to collaboratively develop creative and resourceful solutions to problems, while engaging in extended challenge tasks.
Netball Academy
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The Netball Academy is dedicated to fostering high performance, academic success, and leadership skills among students. Recognized as Netball Queensland's "Netball School of the Year" in 2022, GNA strives to help students reach their athletic potential while also developing essential life skills. The academy has a strong track record of producing school leaders, academic GEM award recipients, and representative players competing at district, regional, state, and national levels. Through structured development programs, GNA supports students on their journey to university and elite netball pathways while maintaining a balance with academic achievement.
GNA has consistently excelled in Queensland, Metropolitan West, and District Tournaments, with impressive results in 2024, including winning 6 out of 7 District Premierships and securing multiple Regional Metropolitan Finals Titles. The academy also boasts top rankings, with the Open Boys team finishing second in the state and the Junior Girls team ranked 13th out of 130 teams. GNA continues to provide expert coaching and personalized training, covering vital areas such as performance analysis, nutrition, and sports psychology.
