Program Overview
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, studying units of work that align to the Australian Curriculum but that differ from those that students study in regular Years 7 – 10 Arts subjects. They are extended on the respective year level (band level) coursework and will engage in more cognitively demanding concepts.
Glenala State High School is excited to have a brand new, 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 include Dance Troupe, Stage Band, Drama Club, Vocal Ensemble, Music Club, Media Club and Visual Arts Club. As part of the Academy for Creative Arts program, students will be enrolled in our instrumental music program each year.
Students perform regularly at school and community events which include School Musicals, Glenala’s Got Talent, G-Cultural, Arts Showcase and School Assemblies. Community Events include ANZAC Day Ceremonies, Darkness to Daylight, Luna New Year and local dance eisteddfods and any other performance opportunities that may arise.
Students are challenged through their interactions with professional organisations which have previously included local bands, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, RAW Dance Company, Mad Dance House, Queensland Theatre, Queensland Ballet, River 94.9, and other local theatre groups.
ACA is offered to students in Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 as specialist Arts Class during the weekly time table.
Post School Options
On completion of Year 12, students may choose to study in The Arts at either University or TAFE, or seek employment in The Arts industries. Industry employment opportunities include careers as an actor, stage manager, sound and lighting technician, musician, dancer, media producer, workshop leader, designers and teacher.
Fees
The cost of the program for the year is $100. This includes instrumental music hire, costume hire and a Hip Hop Workshop with Mad Dance House. Full payment is required by the end of Term 3.
There may be additional costs for workshops, buses and excursions throughout the year.
Entry Requirements
Students must have a passion for the Arts and have achieved minimum of a C standard in both English and Music on their most recent report card.
How to apply
Applications for Year 7 in 2025 and 2026 are now open.
Students are required to complete a written application. Click here to download this application
Please return your application and latest two report cards to the Glenala SHS office or by email enrol@glenalashs.eq.edu.au.
Please be advised that we are a catchment managed school. Please check the catchment map to see if you are eligible to apply.
Successful applicants are required to book an enrolment interview in a timely manner.
Closing dates of application
Friday 10 May 2024.
Successful applicants will be notified by 17 May 2024.
Student expectations
Students are expected to actively and positively engage in all aspects of school life, both in and outside of the classroom. Students must meet and maintain set standards in Academic, Performance, Attendance, Behaviour and Effort to both obtain a position and remain in the Program.
