Academic Excellence
Our Academic Excellence Program is designed to identify, nurture, and challenge high-potential students through a rich and engaging curriculum. It provides tailored extension opportunities alongside a broad spectrum of academic competitions that encourage students to engage both independently and collaboratively.
At King’s, we are committed to cultivating a genuine love of learning that empowers students to pursue personal and academic excellence. By supporting individual learning pathways and fostering innovation, critical thinking, and teamwork, we equip students with the skills and mindset necessary to thrive both within the classroom and beyond.
Across all campuses, a diverse range of academic competitions is offered to meet the varied needs of our students. Each campus provides unique opportunities that align with students’ interests, strengths, and aspirations, promoting purposeful, enriching, and rewarding learning experiences.
Each semester, Honours Assemblies are held to recognise and celebrate students' achievements, showcasing their commitment and effort in both academic and extracurricular endeavours.
Academic Excellence Competitions
- Da Vinci Decathlon
- Kings Challenge Day - STEM Focused (Inter Campus competition)
Years 3-6 Academic Assessments
- ICAS Assessments
Subject Specific Offerings
Each campus selects competitions tailored to the unique needs and interests of its students. These may include:
English Competitions
- Junior Ethics Olympiad
- Prime Ministers Spelling Bee
- Readers Cup
- Write a Book in a Day
- QDU Debating
- AB Public Speaking
- Gold Coast Spelling Bee
Math Competitions
- APSMO - Math Olympiad
- Australian Mathematics Trust (CAT - Computational and Algorithmic Thinking & AMC- Australian Mathematics Competition)
Science Competitions
- Griffith Science Competition
