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Specialist Programs

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Programs of Excellence – The Academies

Shailer Park State High School offers a range of Academic, Cultural and Sporting Programs of Excellence (The Academies), developed in partnership with strong industry and tertiary providers.

The Academies are designed to inspire, challenge and extend students with exceptional abilities, while strengthening their love of learning within a specialised field.

Our Academy programs include Nexus, Altum, Ignite Dance, Futsal, Volleyball, Basketball and Netball. Each program delivers personalised learning approaches tailored to your student’s strengths and aspirations. While equipping students with essential skills and dispositions, The Academies provide authentic pathways to success in Senior Secondary schooling, post-secondary education and future employment.


Our Values

The Academies are underpinned by our core values:

  • Pursuit of Excellence

  • Teamwork and Collaboration

  • Integrity

  • Service and Legacy

Coupled with a strong focus on Opportunity and Empowerment, Academy students are nurtured by expert teaching and coaching teams to develop Big Plans and Bold Ambitions for a Bright Future.


The Academy Experience

Excellence in learning and life sits at the heart of The Academies experience. As an Academy student, you will engage in a range of challenging and rewarding opportunities designed to develop your capabilities — not only as a high-performing individual in your chosen field, but as a future-ready, lifelong learner.

Through elite teaching, mentoring and enriching experiences, students are encouraged to strive for continuous improvement, work collaboratively toward shared goals, and contribute meaningfully to the wider community.


Entry Process – Sporting Academies

Entry into one of our Sporting Academies involves:

  • Submission of a written application

  • Participation in a school-based trial

Successful applicants will be required to sign and return an Academy Agreement to formally accept their position.​

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Last reviewed 16 March 2026
Last updated 16 March 2026