Programs of Excellence Overview
At Mountain Creek State High School, the Programs of Excellence exemplify the school motto of Quality, Opportunity and Excellence. They are purposefully designed to cultivate, develop and enhance student potential.
Our sports excellence programs enhance learning by engaging students in specific physical performance objectives, and are offered to students that would like to specialise in the sports of AFL, basketball, rugby league, netball and volleyball. These programs offer timetabled classes that sit within both the Australian Curriculum as well as the QCAA Applied curriculum. Each of these programs are led by highly accomplished and specialist teachers with extensive playing and coaching experience at state, national and international levels. These staff are dedicated to developing student's skill and gameplay at the highest level.
Participation in our programs of excellence require a significant commitment of time and effort outside of school hours. Entry to all programs is by application only.
Criteria for entry into Programs of Excellence
Mountain Creek SHS has an enrolment management plan. For Program of Excellence application to be considered for enrolment, students must meet the following criteria:
- Maintaining an attendance rate of 85% or higher
- Consistently display RESPECT high standards of conduct and behaviour in their classes and within the school community.
- Participate positively in their learning with EFFORT and be productive in their ENGAGEMENT within school community
- Be prepared for learning everyday, including a connected and charged BYO device
- Complete and submit all assessment tasks by the due date
- Follow the uniform policy and wear full formal uniform when travelling to events
- Be prepared with correct program of excellence uniforms, equipment and footwear for all lessons, training sessions and games
- Commit to attending all training sessions, meetings and events including those outside of school hours. If students cannot attend, they must inform their teacher with prior notice
- Participate in whole school events e.g. sports carnivals
- Have all school fees, levies and excursion costs paid in full or up to date or a negotiated payment plan
Academic Opportunities at the Creek that complement the Programs of Excellence
- Physical Education- General
- Health- General
- Certificate III Fitness- VET (Binnacle)
- Certificate II Health Support Services
- Ability to do subjects relevant to a Maths/Science/Engineering Pathway
- Ability to do subjects relevant to a Performing Arts Pathway
- Ability to do subjects relevant to a Trade Pathway
For more information about our Sporting Programs of Excellence, please contact the school to speak with Head of Department for Physical Education and Sport - Cameron Boaza.