The Academic Excellence Program (ACE) aims to assist high achieving students to develop their academic potential through an engaging program designed to nurture a passion for learning.
At Southport State High School, the Academic Excellence Program challenges and engages students cognitively in a stimulating and rigorous learning environment. In Years 7 – 9, the ACE program is applied across the subject areas of English, Humanities and Social Science (HaSS), Maths and Science. The learning program aims to foster a deep understanding of the topics taught, develop higher order thinking skills, complex reasoning skills and the critical and creative thinking skills that will be required in the senior years of secondary schooling.
Opportunities in the ACE Program
The learning program in Academic Excellence promotes critical and creative thinking, by providing students with opportunities to extend and develop their capabilities as a learner. Specifically, students will have the opportunity to:
- Become active investigators;
- Take ownership of their work through being independent in their learning and self-directed in their study;
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving to real life scenarios;
- Participate in Learning Enrichment Days;
- Participate in Extension activities including STEM Club, Chess Club, Interact Club, Public Speaking and Debating; and
- Develop teamwork and effective communication skills.
How to Apply:
- Read the Excellence Programs
2024 Application Guide to familiarise yourself with all of the requirements of entry into the Academic Excellence program.
- Complete and submit the Academic Excellence Program application form along with the required supporting documentation:
- Last two semester school reports;
- Most recent NAPLAN results.
- If you reside out of the school catchment area with no sibling currently attending, a $50 non-refundable out of catchment fee is payable upon application. The preferred method of payment is via the QKR app.
- Be available to attend the Academic Excellence entry exam on Thursday 10th August, 2023.
Academic Excellence Program Important Dates:
DATE
|
NOTICE |
Friday 21st July, 2023
| Excellence Programs Year 7 2024 applications close. Please ensure applications are received no later than 3.30pm on this day. |
Thursday 10th August, 2023
| Academic Excellence entry exam. |
Cost:
The Academic Excellence Program fee is $150 per year (non-refundable). Standard school enrolment fees apply. The preferred method of payment is via the QKR app.
Excellence Programs 2024 Application Guide
Academic Excellence Application Form PDF