Meridan State College is excited to introduce four innovative ACADEMIES into our Junior Secondary program. These academies will allow for our passionate and highly motivated students to collaboratively work together; challenging, encouraging and extending their skills and knowledge in four key areas of the curriculum. Our academy programs are designed to ignite students' passion and develop their potential whilst aligning to future pathways.
In 2024, our Academy program offerings are:
- Academic Academy
- Dance Academy
- Sports Academy
- STEM Academy
- Music Academy
Entry into ACADEMY programs is by online application only.
Applications are open at the beginning and end of each year. Students must apply by completing the online application form, and undergo a selection process.
These programs are highly competitive and are sought after by students; therefore, places are limited.
The Academic Academy of Excellence has been developed to focus students into three separate learning disciplines consisting of core Maths/Science, English/Humanities and Italian curriculum classes.
Students in academy classes will develop rigorous study skills and a real capacity to perform academically.
Meridan's Dance Academy is designed to embed dance principles into core curriculum, as well as developing students' technical abilities.
Extra curricula dance squads including Elite, Impact, Acrobatics and Hip Hop Megacrew Performance Teams.
Sport Academy is a
tailored application-only Health and Physical Education course for Years
7 to 9. This unique program extends beyond sport, using a passion for
physical activity to develop student-athletes physically, socially and
emotionally. There is a high expectation of academic commitment, as
students undertake in-depth studies of the attributes for elite
student-athletes; such as focus, persistence, reliance and growth
mind-set. Sport Academy is for students that wish to use their ability
and passion for sport as a driver for their life now and into the
future.
Sport Academy is a curriculum-based subject and does not
provide additional time for sport training or athlete physical
development beyond the allocated time which all Years 7-9 students
engage in. Students wishing to engage in more sporting opportunities
should look to the extra-curricular Marlins Performance Program for
information on our pillar sports of Basketball, Netball, Oztag, Rugby
League and Volleyball, as well as representative school sport and
College Carnivals.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Excellence designed to develop students' abilities holistically in the STEM field.
Meridan State College's Music Academy is designed to encourage the pursuit of excellence in music. The program aims to extend each student's knowledge and understanding of music in order to develop their skills in the dimensions of performance and composition.
Student in this academy, will study music intensively, and have the opportunity to undertake more advanced performing and music activities. Opportunities include incorporation of intermediate level music technology and access to recording studios, which promote creativity and embed ICT skills through music technology.
Music Academy students are also eligible for membership in the school ensembles depending on instruments: Concert Band, Stage Mand, String Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra and Rock Band.
Key Contacts:
- Academies - Brandie Clucas Deputy Principal
- Dance and Music - Kate Gardiner A/HOD The Arts
- Sport Academy - Ross Stewart HOD Health, PE and Sport
- Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics - Stephen Reid HOD IT