Academic Excellence

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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 Applicati​on Gu​ide 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.
• Be available to attend the Academic Excellence entry exam on Thursday 10th August, 2023.
  

Academic Excellence Program Important Dates:​

Cost:

The Academic Excellence Program fee is $150 per year (non-refundable). Standard school enrolment fees apply.

Excellence Programs 2024 Application Guide​

Academic Excellence Application F​orm PDF​

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