How to apply
Applications for Year 7 in 2026 and 2027are 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
Monday 19 May 2025
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, 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 four points towards their QCE.
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, designer or teacher.
Fees
The cost of the program for the year is $100. This includes instrumental music hire, costume hire and targeted workshops. 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.
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.
