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:
Each Academy provides students with the opportunity to pursue their interests while engaging in enriched learning experiences that develop skills, critical and creative thinking, and communication.
Participation in any Academy Program is contingent upon maintaining high standards of achievement and conduct. Students who do not meet these expectations may have their participation reviewed.
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 applies in addition to the school’s general Student Resource Scheme.
Creative Arts: $150.00
STEM: $150.00
Sports: $150
Academic Excellence: $150.00
Please see Confirmed Academy Budgets 2027 for a breakdown of your student fee. - TBA
Fees must be paid prior to the commencement of the school year and is non-refundable. If the fees are not paid by the due date this will be taken to indicate the student no longer wishes to participate in the program. Should the student not maintain the standards of the program their participation in the program will be reviewed and entrance fees forfeited.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. Application form
2. Report Card- level of achievement, effort, behaviour, and attendance
3. Trial or audition (by invitation only, as required)
Existing Upper Coomera State College students are not required to complete
step 1 and step 2 of the application process.
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
- Samantha James, HPE Head of Department: sjame229@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 Head of Department: rjbal0@eq.edu.au
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