The Queensland Academies are holding open days in September.
The open days give potential students and their parents the opportunity to meet the principals and current students, tour the facilities and find out about the academic programs.
The dates and times are as follows:
Bookings can be made by calling 3350 7880.
QACI is also conducting tours every Wednesday between 4.30 pm and 5.30 pm. Phone QACI on 3552 9333 to book.
The Queensland Academies are calling for appropriately qualified teachers to apply for positions at all three academies.
For more information and to apply before 12 September view the Expression Of Interest (6kb PDF) information sheet.
Click here to see what various members of the creative industries fraternity make of the Creative Industries Academy
The following two speeches were delivered by students at a recent QACI information evening.
When I was asked to talk about how life at the Academy is different to the past, I was a little worried, as I had a hard time remembering what I actually did before I arrived here - and I've only been here one term! (Click here (pdf 7 kb) to find out what that's all about.)
The decision to come to the Queensland Academy for Creative Industries - or QACI as you'll often hear it referred to within these walls - was no light decision (Click here (pdf 7 kb)).
"The Academy is a new experience every day, with something new to be learned or understood in each and every class."
Phil, Year 11 student at the Science, Mathematics and Technology Academy. Click here to see Phil's podcast.
"Your teachers are your mentors, who are all working professionals in their field. Your classmates are your safety net, who support you and encourage your creative endeavours."
Hilary, Year 12 student at the Creative Industries Academy. Click here to see Hilary's podcast.
"The Academy is not only fulfilling my expectations, but exceeding them."
Maddie, Year 11 student at the Health Sciences Academy. Click here to see Maddie's podcast.
Fifteen students from the Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology, five students from the Queensland Academy for Creative Industries, two teachers, and a principal recently embarked on a language study tour of China. Read Year 11 student, Adam's account of the tour (pdf 1.81 mb).
The Queensland Academy for Health Sciences eased the path of their students at the beginning of 2008 by creating secure, online student communities. Click here for the full story.
The Queensland Academy for Health Sciences was officially opened by the Premier on 30 January 2008.
See what the Academy students have to say about their new school. Watch the video.
Students interested in applying for Year 10 at any of the three Queensland Academies in 2009 have until 8 October (or 17 September if a regional or Australian student residing overseas) to register (pdf 114 kb).
