XCELerate Signature Academies
e-STEM Academy
e-STEM is a philosophy of inquiry learning that intentionally brings Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths together with connections to real life, with a strong focus on the environment through sustainability.
e-STEM offers a student-centred curriculum, in which students are encouraged to solve real-world issues using project or problem-based enrichment activities.
Applications Close: Thursday 28th March 2024
Second Round Applications Close: Friday 2nd August 2024
Creative Industries Academy
Our vision is to provide students with the opportunity to unleash their potential and channel their creative flair. Through a blend of theory and studio-based learning experiences, students will develop a range of highly advanced practical skills and specialised knowledge that are foundational to personal, community-based and profession art practice.
Applications Close: Friday 31st May 2024
Second Round Applications Close: Friday 2nd August 2024
Change Makers Academy
The Change Makers Academy empowers students who are concerned about the future of their world to become solution based, critical and creative thinkers. Through authentic learning experiences, students of the Change Makers Academy, will become the nurturers of our world. Equipped with skills in clear and open-minded communication, our young people will become responsible and resilient creators of tomorrow in a rapidly-changing world.
Applications Close: Thursday 28th March 2024
Second Round Applications Close: Friday 2nd August 2024
Health & Sports Science Academy
This academy provides unique opportunities for every child to be engaged and have success in their chosen sport and/or Health Sciences occupation. Designed to pair with a student’s individual pathway and to support the complimentary services already part of a student’s program, our Sports and Health Science Academy has individualised wellbeing at the heart of its success.
Applications Close: Thursday 28th March 2024
Second Round Applications Close: Friday 9th August 2024
Paddling Academy
Embedded within the Paddling Academy is a specialised, elite pathway which may lead to prominent representation at sport-specific national and international events. The program is coordinated by State, National and World Championship competitor, Sharon Kyme, who is a Level 3Coach.The program is enriched with external connections including Olympic competitors and Gold medallists. Crucially, the XCELerate Paddling Academy also provides students with a life sport and a safe and ecologically friendly recreational outlet.
Applications Close: Thursday 28th March 2024
Second Round Applications Close: Friday 9th August 2024