Academy Program

McClelland College is a firm believer in supporting students in the exploration and development of their passions and talents. Key sets of relevant life-long learning skills will enable students to do this and be successful in world of the 21st century.

Our Academy Programs are run on Wednesday afternoons across the whole college allowing all students from Year 7 to 12 to gain specific skills and knowledge in a particular Academy. All programs incorporate Personal Learning and Thinking Skills, and elements of community engagement.

The six criteria for map are designed from the research of Dan Buckley.  He is a Cambridge University scholar in the UK who designed an idea about personal growth in the individual based on 6 key skills.  Creative thinking, Independent learning, Reflective learners, Team workers, Effective participants and Self-management.

Current options are:

FOOD FOR THOUGHT  

FASHION

THE CREATIVE LANDSCAPE ACADEMYDESIGN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT ACADEMY

DESIGN MEDIA/Photography ACADEMY

E-MAGINATION ACADEMY

STUDY SPACE & TUTORING ACADEMY

JAPOW! – JAPANESE CULTURAL ACADEMY

ALL ROUND ATHLETE ACADEMY

AFL ACADEMY

BASKETBALL ACADEMY

SOCCER ACADEMY

TEAM SPORTS ACADEMY

MUSIC THEATRE ACADEMY
(MUSIC, DANCE & PRODUCTION)

NUMBERS AND ADVANCED MATHEMATICS ACADEMY

VISUAL ARTS ACADEMY