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Academic excellence academy

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Overview

The Horizons Program Academic Excellence Academy at Runcorn State High School challenges students to develop and apply skills in divergent and critical thinking, teamwork and collaboration, innovation and creativity, and effective communication. The individual talents of each student in the Academy are nurtured by our specialist-trained teachers. The Academy is supported a rigorous curriculum that encourages students to become leaders in their field, and active members of their community.


What we offer

Our Academic Excellence Academy provides learning experiences beyond the mainstream classroom. The academy, beginning in Year 7, focuses on delivering a fast-paced curriculum, embedding higher order thinking and mastery in the core academic subjects of Maths, English, Science and Humanities. Students then participate in project-based learning, personalized to their strengths, which will develo​pe students ability to transfer their knowledge and apply in real world situations. Our Excellence teaching team is​ comprised of staff who are dedicated experts in their field. They stay abreast of current and emerging research to ensure that the curriculum is dynamic and engaging. One of the key features of this model is the high level of contact these teachers are able to maintain with the students and parents throughout the year. 

The Academic Excellence Academy offers: 

  • Curriculum extension with the development of higher order thinking, creative problem solving, critical thinking skills, and transfer application of skills to range of subjects areas and texts. 
  • Increased exposure to a wider variety of academic opportunities, activities and challenges that provide deeper insight into the content being learnt in the classroom. This includes a range of excursions and academic competitions and challenges.

Enrichment Opportunities

University activities and challenges, including UQ, QUT, USQ and Griffith 

  • Brisbane City Library/Qld State Library 
  • ICAS competitions – Maths, Science and English 
  • Debating/ public speaking 
  • STEM partnerships • Museum of Brisbane 
  • Archaeological dig 
  • National History and Geography competitions 
  • Participation in the Premier’s Anzac Prize, Simpson Prize or QHTA competitions 
  • ‘Philosothon’ 
  • Australia-ASEAN Youth Forum 
  • UN Youth 
  • Verge Young Entrepreneurs 
  • Creative writing

How to apply

1. Check that you’re in the appropriate year level to apply: 

Excellence Academy
2024​ Availability
Academic

Year 7, 8 and 9 students only


2. Submit an online Horizons Program Expression of Interest and email through the appropriate supporting documentation where necessary.


3. Sit an Academic exam: 

Date
Time
Thursday (weekly)
3pm - 4pm

If successful, applicants will be invited into the Horizons Program pending their Student Enrolment Application (new enrolments only).​


Contact Us

For more information on our academic excellence academy email horizons@runcornshs.eq.edu.au.


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Last reviewed 07 May 2024
Last updated 07 May 2024