Instrumental Music Lessons

At Alkira Secondary College we offer Instrumental lessons for the following:

• Guitar (Electric & Acoustic)
• Bass Guitar
• Piano
• Singing
• Drumkit

Our music students also have the opportunity to participate in solo and group settings including Drum Group, Choir, Rock Bands and Keyboard Ensemble. Performance opportunities include End of Term Concerts, Lunch Time Performances, Battle of the Bands and School Assemblies. Benefits of learning a musical instrument at school: 

• student engagement
• student wellbeing
• school attendance
• personal and social development
• transfer of skills to other areas
• student involvement at school
• provides opportunities for student ownership of learning through performances
• develops team working skills
• positive social interactions through ensemble rehearsals and performances

Masterclass

 Thank-you for your continued interest in Alkira Secondary College’s Special programs (Masterclass and Sports Academy). Please be advised that applications for these programs have different entrance requirements and cut off dates. Please click on the relevant program links below for detailed information about both programs. All applications and instructions about how to apply will be made available here, on our College webpage, from the beginning of Term 2 and will need to be submitted to the college before advertised closing dates. Please be aware that all applications for the masterclass program will incur a fee.

Alkira Secondary College has always believed in securing the entitlements of every child. As part of this philosophy, it is imperative that personalised learning occurs for those students who display gifted and talented characteristics. To achieve this, our accelerated and enrichment program has been designed to encourage the achievement of excellence in all gifted and talented students, supporting them to reach their full potential.

Along with a tailored program in the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science and the Humanities at Years 7 to 9, Masterclass students are provided with the opportunity to develop high level skills in the following areas:

• Critical and creative thinking
• Problem solving strategies
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Leadership
• Communication

Self-regulated learning through improved planning, monitoring, and evaluating personal progress against learning standards

At Year 10, all Masterclass students are offered the opportunity to further extend themselves by undertaking an advanced English program AND up to two VCE subjects in learning areas they have demonstrated a particular aptitude for.

Sports Academy

The Alkira Sports Academy takes a total athlete focus when nurturing our students. We take care in supporting our students throughout their entire schooling program, with particular attention towards areas including educational support, work/life balance, periodised programming and emotional development. We have a high priority in helping our Sports Academy students in becoming the best possible version of themselves.

Our key focus areas are providing opportunities for physical development, academic support and chances to develop their leadership skills. This includes:  

• Access to Alkira Gymnasium
• Timetabled strength and conditioning sessions (including prehabilitation work)
• Highly productive classes consisting of only Sports Academy students
• Academic monitoring and support throughout the year
• Flexible approach towards learning/deadlines due to high outside of school commitments
• A number of excursions/incursions throughout the year (such as yoga, guest speakers, visits to performance centers, Melbourne Cable Park)

More information regarding our program and processes can be found in the Sports Academy Booklet below.

Note: Applications will close on Friday 19th July 2024

Cricket Academy

Launching as a full year subject in 2025 for Year 9 and Year 10 students expanding to Year 11 and Year 12 in 2026 and 2027

• Partnering with Melbourne Stars and Academy Movement
• All levels of cricket ability welcome to apply
• Academic Sports Science theory focussed
• Improve overall fitness and cricket skills
• Regular excursions and tournaments
• Uniform by Puma
• Umpiring and coaching certifications, First Aid, Certificate III In Sport and Recreation and 5 VCE units from Year 10 – 12