At Earnshaw State College, excellence is part of who we are. With a proud tradition of strong academic achievement, we provide high-quality opportunities for students to extend their talents, pursue their passions and strive for their personal best.
Our Programs of Excellence offer motivated, high-achieving students specialised learning experiences in Mathematics, Science, English and Humanities in Years 7 and 8. Our Baseball and Softball Programs of Excellence extend from Years 7 to 12.
These programs are designed to challenge, inspire and extend students through enriched learning, expert guidance, targeted skill development and unique opportunities that support both performance and personal growth.
Students who thrive in our Programs of Excellence can continue their extension in Years 9 and 10, with pathways that may lead to accelerated learning and further achievement in Years 11 and 12.
Our Programs of Excellence attract students who are ready to challenge themselves, embrace opportunity and achieve their best.
Mathematics and Science Boost Excellence Program
The Mathematics and Science Boost Excellence Program is a selective pathway for students who demonstrate strong achievement, intellectual curiosity and a readiness for challenge. The program extends students to think critically, solve complex problems and engage deeply with mathematical and scientific thinking.
Students learn alongside like-minded peers in a culture of scholarship, belonging and excellence, grounded in Earnshaw's DICE values and enriched through connections with industry and community experts.
English and Humanities Boost Excellence Program
The English and Humanities Boost Excellence Program is designed for students who demonstrate strong academic potential and a passion for language, literature, history, geography and the social world. The program challenges and extends students through rigorous learning, sophisticated communication and critical engagement with complex ideas and diverse perspectives.
Students are empowered to become articulate thinkers, informed citizens and confident future leaders.
Baseball Excellence Academy
Earnshaw State College prides itself on providing learning pathways which allow students to pursue courses of study that support their academic and physical performance goals. Our commitment to this philosophy has led to the implementation of the Baseball Academy to support the growing popularity of Baseball in the Banyo community and the Metropolitan North geographical region.
The Baseball Academy has been designed to provide players with the opportunity to further develop their Baseball skills whilst meeting the national curriculum requirements as set out by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority.
Performing Arts academy
Earnshaw State College prides itself on providing extra-curricular activities which allow students to pursue
their interests whilst supporting their academic and creative goals. Our commitment to this philosophy has
led to the implementation of the Performing Arts Academy to support the growing popularity of the arts at
Earnshaw State College.
The Performing Arts Academy has been designed to provide students with the opportunity to further
develop their skills in the areas of drama, dance and choral music.
The Performing Arts Academy aims to:
▪ provide students (with identified artistic talent) with an opportunity to develop their performance
skills,
▪ allow students to engage with the wider performing arts community, with opportunities to attend
live performances,
▪ increase students’ knowledge and competency in the area of performance.
IGNITE for Primary
IGNITE is Earnshaw State College's flagship academic enrichment program for Year 5 and 6 students. Through engaging, hands-on experiences in STEM, media, languages, law, hospitality and sport, students develop critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and problem-solving skills while exploring future careers and pathways. IGNITE challenges students to think deeply, embrace new opportunities and confidently transition into secondary school ready to achieve their personal best.