Calling all young people that have a love of either Sport, The Arts, Science and those who Aspire to achieve! Joseph Banks Secondary College has specifically designed Specialist Programs and Academies and now is the time to enrol and apply for the 2023 school year.
If you are not able to attend the evening you may still apply. Applications are due no later than Monday 13 June 2022. You can complete an enrolment online through our College website, or visit the College to collect a hard copy. Be sure to select the Programs or Academies you are interested in and attend the trial dates!
Aspire (Academic Extension)
The Aspire Program at Joseph Banks Secondary College is a school based Specialised Program that provides an opportunity for students in Middle School, Year 7-9 to be extended and challenged in the areas of Mathematics, English, Humanities and Social Sciences and Science.
Creative and Performing Arts
The Joseph Banks Secondary College Creative and Performing Art Academy’s (CPA) promote innovative practice that encourage students to participate in a range of academy areas as described here.
2023 Trial Information
Future students that wish to apply for the Creative and Performing Arts Academy for the 2023 school year are invited to attend the below trial.
- Wednesday 15th June 2022 - 9am to 12pm
- Students are to meet in the Endeavour Theatre for 9am, please bring recess and a drink.
CoRE
CoRE (Centre of Resource Excellence) is the perfect place for students who love science. Students work in business units on real-world projects to develop their enterprise skills. They also participate in a range of fieldtrips to develop their understanding of how the world works.”
2023 Trial Information
Future students that wish to apply for CoRE for the 2023 school year are invited to attend the below trial.
- Thursday 23rd June 2022 - 3.15pm to 4.15pm
- Students should report to main reception between 3-3:15 for direction to CoRE class. No supplies are required.
eSports Academy
We teach students how to compete and play effectively through lessons and curriculum designed to teach students team work, communication, resilience, respect and problem solving. Students in the eSports Academy will develop their skills through game play and unplugged activities.
2023 Trial Information
Students are not currently required to participate in a trial for eSports. When enroling in the College, students and families should select eSports in their application. The College will be in touch with students that have applied in August 2023 with next steps.
Sporting Academies
Sports Academy’s focus on developing pathways for students beyond just committing to a sporting team.
2023 Trial Information
Future students that wish to apply for one or more of our Sporting Academies for the 2023 school year are invited to attend the below trial(s). Families will be provided with further information once they have applied through their enrolment.
- Soccer Academy: 14/06 & 16/06/22 - 3:15 to 4:15pm
- Students are to meet at the Soccer clubroom on the bottom oval. Please bring shin pads, soccer boots and a drink.
- Triathlon: 22/06 - 3.15 to 4.15pm (Run)
- Run Trial - meet at the Outdoor Ed Shed for 3:15pm
- Triathlon: 24/06 - 7 to 8am (Swim)
- Swim Trial - meet at Aquamotion Wanneroo for 7am
- Netball Academy: 14/06/2022 - 3:15 to 4:15pm
- Students are to meet on the outside courts for 3:15pm, bring appropriate footwear and a drink