Queensland Academies Creative Industries

🏫 Queensland Academies Creative Industries (QACI) 👉 Independent selective entry state high school 🎓 IB Diploma Programme 👫 Co-ed Years 10-12 🌏 Brisbane | Meanjin Discover QACI's world-class facilities in our purpose-built seven-storey vertical school located in the heart of Kelvin Grove. Please arrive at least ten minutes prior to the commencement of your tour. The tour will depart from the main foyer on Level 2 at the scheduled booking time. Please enter the building via our main entrance at 61 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove. While parking is not available on site, ample street parking is located in the Kelvin Grove Urban Village precinct. As tour numbers are restricted, we ask that you please cancel your booking if you are unable to attend so that your space/s can be made available to others.

QACI Music proudly presents the QACI Band Showcase, featuring an array of QACI Bands spanning diverse genres. This one-night-only event promises a musical journey like no other. Each band will take the stage, delivering a heart-stirring performance of students’ chosen repertoire, showcasing the incredible talent within the QACI music community. This event is not only an opportunity to experience the musical prowess of our talented bands but also a chance to witness the vibrant artistic spirit that defines QACI. Tickets for this extraordinary showcase are complimentary but act quickly as they are available within a limited context of availability. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable evening of musical brilliance. Mark your calendars, book your seats, and join us in the QACI Theatre for a night of fun and unparalleled entertainment. We look forward to showcasing our wonderful talent with you on Wednesday, 23 April, 6pm.

As part of our Education Queensland Outreach program a limited opportunity for Year 7 and 8 dance students is available to participate in an ACARA curriculum based workshop on Friday 9 May, 4pm - 5:30pm (Term 2 Week 3). The $15 workshop includes dinner and two tickets (student and parent) to attend the Launch Dance showcase taking place on Friday 9 May, 6:30pm - 8pm. There is limited availability for this workshop and bookings are essential. Students are invited to engage in a Contemporary Dance workshop exploring key techniques, movement and expressive skills. Led by QACI Dance teacher Liz Collyer, students will gain insight into the creative process of Launch to uncover how the elements of dance and production elements have been used to communicate intention. Using concepts from one of the the performance pieces, students will explore improvisational practices to foster their personal style and develop their technical proficiency within contemporary dance.

Students in Year 9 can participate in our cross-disciplinary Discovery Workshops which enable students to experience QACI and explore their potential across the International Baccalaureate curriculum. These workshops will be held during our Open Day on Saturday 24 May, between 10am – 12pm. For a full list of available workshops, please visit https://qaci.eq.edu.au/enrolments/open-days There are no knowledge or experience prerequisites that apply to Discovery Workshops. Designed using a cooperative approach that merges elements from different subjects these hands-on workshops provide opportunities for lateral, collaborative, and creative thinking in fun and engaging ways with our world-class educators. Workshops are $15 per workshop. Workshops need to be booked by Thursday 22 May, 9am.