The new Queensland Academies want to hear from the state's best and brightest students.
The $43.5 million Queensland Academy for Health Sciences on the Gold Coast, due to open in 2008, the Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology at Toowong and the Queensland Academy for Creative Industries at Kelvin Grove all have places available for high-performing students in 2008.
The Gold Coast academy, created for students aiming to specialise in the health industries, is a partnership with Griffi th University's Health Group and will be based within Griffi th University's Parklands campus on the Gold Coast.
Enrolment in the academies is based on academic ability and is conducted via a selective entry process, with a maximum enrolment of up to 150 students per year level.
The Science, Mathematics and Technology Academy at Toowong offers an enriched program that encourages the development of students who have an aptitude for the related fields of science, mathematics and technology.
It allows high-achieving students to further develop their skills through leading-edge curriculum and links with the University of Queensland.
Academy students can use the combination of a broad academic program and their chosen specialisation to pursue a range of careers, including science research, medicine, science journalism, science law, health sciences, engineering, statistics, industrial chemistry and pharmacy.
The Creative Industries Academy has been developed in partnership with Queensland University of Technology (QUT).
The academy caters for students wishing to specialise in the arts and creative industries.
Creative Industries Principal John Jose says it is an exciting time for the new academy, which is working with its partners to develop a curriculum that will give students the skills and knowledge they need for employment.
"The academy will provide an opportunity for Queensland's best and brightest students to fast-track their studies," Mr Jose says.
"It offers them a curriculum recognised by universities around the world, presents real-time learning within cutting-edge industries and the corporate sector and provides opportunities to participate in enriching arts sector activities and experiences.
"Our students won't just learn their craft. They also learn how they fit into the creative industries and how they can use their talents to be part of the new economy."
Hilary Tapper, pictured above right, is studying Film and Theatre at the Creative Industries Academy and fi nds the experience very different from her previous school.
"The size of our school means class sizes are smaller and the longer lessons - one and a half hours - mean we can go into things in far more detail," she says.
"All of my teachers are inspiring. If students want to work ahead they can, or if they have a few issues with a particular subject, the teacher takes the time to explain it."
Year 10 student, Callum Stewart, pictured above left, agrees the class and study experience is challenging.
Callum says the school gives him the opportunity to show his creative side.
"The best part of the curriculum has to be theatre arts and I 've have always wanted to act, or do something in the area of either theatre or comedy," he says
"The program is the best experience of my schooling."
Creative Industries Academy students are temporarily based at a refurbished block at QUT while a new seven storey building is constructed at the corner of Musk Avenue and Blamey Street.
Entry into the academies is selective. Students who will be in Year 10 in 2008 can register for any of the three academies. The Queensland Academy for Health Sciences is also registering students for Year 11 in 2008.
For more information about the Queensland Academies, phone (07) 3350 7880 or visit the website.
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