Special Interest Programs
Unlocking Potential (UP) – Available to students in years 7 to 10 (applications for 2027 are now closed)
This program offers a unique opportunity for students to explore fields such as robotics, 3D printing, Virtual Reality, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence. By engaging in hands-on learning experiences, students will develop key skills in design thinking, problem-solving, critical thinking, and creative innovation, all while discovering how these technologies can be applied to address real-world challenges.
With a focus on developing future-ready professionals, the program offers a mix of off-site learning experiences at venues such as UniSA and Lot14, where students can engage with cutting-edge technologies in innovative environments. Students will also benefit from industry immersion experiences that expose them to potential career pathways and provide real-world context for their studies.
A particularly exciting highlight of the UP program is the STEM exchange in Japan, organised in collaboration with Fuji Industries, a global leader in technology. This exclusive exchange offers selected students the unique opportunity to travel to Japan, immersing themselves in one of the world’s most advanced and innovative tech environments. During the exchange, students will experience firsthand the cutting-edge technologies shaping industries worldwide, from robotics to AI, while learning from leading experts in the field. The UP Program is designed to extend the skills of talented and gifted students with a keen interest in future technologies. This exchange will provide invaluable exposure to international STEM opportunities, giving students a deeper understanding of real-world applications and providing a global perspective on the future of technology.
Artists Making Performances (AMP) Available to students in years 7 to 11 (applications for 2027 are now closed)
Students will immerse themselves in the diverse and vibrant world of the performing arts learning a range of skills aligned with their interests from dance to drama, to stage production, including collaboration and performance.
AMP Arts Collective offers talented students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of the performing arts. This program is designed to nurture and challenge students who are passionate about the performing arts, providing them with engaging learning experiences and invaluable industry exposure.
Students will collaborate across year levels to create productions from start to finish. They will have the chance to take on various roles, including off-stage production elements such as set and costume design, lighting, and theatre production. Through these experiences, students will develop essential skills and knowledge to pursue pathways in the performing arts.
A key feature of the program is the close collaboration with the local community, as well as hands-on engagement with contemporary practitioners and industry professionals. This year, students will work with renowned organisations, including the Australian Dance Theatre, Gravity and Other Myths, and acclaimed choreographer Stephanie Lake, as part of Mass Movement at the Adelaide Festival.
The program provides diverse experiences and opportunities for to extend talented and gifted student whilst supporting them to develop a comprehensive understanding of the wide-ranging possibilities within the performing arts world.
