Academic Excellence
Our Academic Excellence Program is designed to identify, nurture, and challenge high-potential 91ÖÆÆ¬³§s through a rich and engaging curriculum. It provides tailored extension opportunities alongside a broad spectrum of academic competitions that encourage 91ÖÆÆ¬³§s to engage both independently and collaboratively.
At King’s, we are committed to cultivating a genuine love of learning that empowers 91ÖÆÆ¬³§s to pursue personal and academic excellence. By supporting individual learning pathways and fostering innovation, critical thinking, and teamwork, we equip 91ÖÆÆ¬³§s with the skills and mindset necessary to thrive both within the classroom and beyond.
Across all campuses, a diverse range of academic competitions is offered to meet the varied needs of our 91ÖÆÆ¬³§s. Each campus provides unique opportunities that align with 91ÖÆÆ¬³§s’ interests, strengths, and aspirations, promoting purposeful, enriching, and rewarding learning experiences.
Each semester, Honours Assemblies are held to recognise and celebrate 91ÖÆÆ¬³§s' achievements, showcasing their commitment and effort in both academic and extracurricular endeavours.
Academic Excellence Competitions
- Da Vinci Decathlon
- Kings Challenge Day - STEM Focused (Inter Campus competition)
Years 3-6 Academic Assessments
- ICAS Assessments
Subject Specific Offerings
Each campus selects competitions tailored to the unique needs and interests of its 91ÖÆÆ¬³§s. These may include:
English Competitions
- Junior Ethics Olympiad
- Prime Ministers Spelling Bee
- Readers Cup
- Write a Book in a Day
- QDU Debating
- AB Public Speaking
- Gold Coast Spelling Bee
Math Competitions
- APSMO - Math Olympiad
- Australian Mathematics Trust (CAT - Computational and Algorithmic Thinking & AMC- Australian Mathematics Competition)
Science Competitions
- Griffith Science Competition