At Upper Coomera State College we seek to develop informed, confident
and well-balanced graduates. The College’s Academy Programs
encourage students to be aspirational and positive as they realise their
learning potential.
Our Academy Programs include the Creative Arts Academy, Sports Academy and STEM Academy. Each of these programs offers students the opportunity to pursue their passion whilst engaging in learning experiences to develop skills, critical and creative thinking and communication.
Students in the Academy Programs exemplify the College’s expectations: being safe, responsible, respectful, and committed to learning.
Program Fees
An annual Academy Program fee (TBA) applies in addition to the school’s general Student Resource Scheme.
Scholarships
At Upper Coomera State College, we believe in recognising and supporting students who demonstrate outstanding talent, drive, and achievement.
Scholarships are offered to students who excel in one or more of the following areas:
- Creative Arts
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)
- Sports Development
Scholarships are awarded to students who have successfully gained entry into one of our Academy Programs and who consistently perform above the expected standard for their year level in academic results, behaviour, and effort.
At the Principal’s discretion, additional scholarships may also be awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional achievement throughout the school year.
How to apply:
Please scan the relevant QR code/click on link to the right and complete your application form. Then lodge all supporting documentation via email to:
Academy@uppercoomerasc.eq.edu.au
Students may choose to apply for all Academy Programs or one stand-alone Academy Program.
Applications for Academy Programs are considered in three parts:
1. Written application
2. Report Card- level of achievement, effort, behaviour, and attendance
3. Trial or audition (by invitation only, as required)
Academy Programs applications are open to students living both inside and outside the catchment area for Upper Coomera State College.
For more information around each Academy Program, please contact one of the below key staff:
Melissa Radford, Creative Arts Academy Coordinator: mjrad1@eq.edu.au
Stuart Tolmie, Sports Academy Coordinator: sjtol0@eq.edu.au
Bradley Crichton, STEM Academy Coordinator: bjcri0@eq.edu.au
Nicole Hughes, Creative Arts Head of Department: nhugh21@eq.edu.au
Ryan Baldwin, Science & HPE Head of Department: rjbal0@eq.edu.au
Shay-Maree Young, Deputy Principal: syoun221@eq.edu.au
Years 6 into 7 Applications Closing Friday 16th May 2025