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, Cricket Academy 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. 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. 

Masterclass

Securing the Entitlement of Every Child — Through Challenge, Opportunity, and Excellence

At Alkira Secondary College, we are committed to securing the entitlement of every child. We believe that students with gifted and talented characteristics deserve personalised learning experiences that nurture their potential and inspire excellence.

 Our Challenge and Enrichment Program has been thoughtfully designed to extend and enrich gifted learners, providing them with the support, inspiration, and opportunities they need to excel.

From Years 7 to 9, Masterclass students engage in a fully tailored curriculum across all learning areas, allowing them to explore their passions, deepen their knowledge, and rise to new academic challenges.

Throughout their journey, they also develop advanced skills in:

• Critical and creative thinking
• Problem solving
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Leadership
• Effective communication
• Self-regulated learning through strategic planning, goal setting, and reflection

At Year 10, Masterclass students are offered the exciting opportunity to accelerate their learning even further by undertaking an advanced English program and up to two VCE subjects in areas where they have demonstrated particular strength and passion.

The Masterclass experience at Alkira Secondary College empowers students to dream big, think deeply, and step confidently into their future.

Masterclass Testing Eligibility

Please note that Masterclass entry testing is available only to students who are enrolled at Alkira Secondary College for Year 7. Testing opportunities will not be offered to families living outside our designated enrolment zone or to students who have not completed their enrolment. We encourage all interested families to ensure they have formally enrolled at Alkira before seeking information about Masterclass testing opportunities.

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 25th July 2025

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