Academy ONE Program

Wilsonton State High School’s belief in every student achieving ensures that a pathway is provided for every student to reach their full potential.

Our Academy ONE Program is an extension opportunity for invited bright minded students. To be eligible for the program in Year 7, students need to display high Academic Achievement in English, Maths, Science and Humanities. Students remain in the same class for all subjects.

For students in Year 8 and Year 9, decisions for Academy ONE class allocation will be made by individual Heads of Departments for their individual subjects. This will facilitate a more targeted approach for students with particular strength in each of the learning areas. We anticipate that the majority of these classes will have very similar students, but it will enable other students’ access to their particular area of strength hence broadening the program delivery.

It is expected that Behaviour and Effort results are maintained to a high standard and meet the high expectations of the school community. Good attendance will also contribute to success in the program.

Information for eligible students will be provided in the coming days.

Reading Program

Reading has the power to change lives. It plays an essential role in learning, securing a job and being an active and engaged member of society. Reading provides us with information, knowledge, and makes us aware of people and places beyond our immediate circles. Learning foundational reading skills supports wellbeing and can translate to a love of reading and literature. As so much of our world rapidly changes around us, learning to read remains one of the most essential outcomes of schooling.

In Queensland state schools, reading is taught across all learning areas of the Australian Curriculum using evidence-informed teaching practices. To support implementation of the updated curriculum, the Department of Education in collaboration with P&Cs Queensland provided an online reading session for parents and carers to support reading at home.

A recording of the Twilight Reading Session for Parents and Carers is now available for school use.

Karen Sheales
Deputy Principal