In addition to our wide array of extra-curricular opportunities, Nazareth offer specialist academies that span various learning areas, including sports and the arts.
Nazareth Academies focus on developing athletic or artistic potential towards the elite level whilst maintaining and supporting academic studies.
Students receive quality mentoring and feedback on their skill training, physical preparation, performance, and personal development. These programs are conducted by highly experienced and credentialed coaches in partnership with the relevant state organisations. Positions in specialist academies are limited; therefore, students are required to trial or audition to be considered.
In Years 7-11, we operate elite sports academies for AFL, AFLW, Basketball, Football (Soccer), Netball and Volleyball.
At Nazareth we have developed a culture where talented student-athletes are supported to balance their sporting passion with their studies.
Nazareth Academies have assisted our students in making state and national teams, achieving personal bests and winning championships. They have also provided pathways to employment and professional careers post-school, including the NBL and A-League soccer.
Read more about our Academy Directors, competitions and achievements:
Year Levels Offered: Years 7-10 (numbers dependant)
Places Available: Approx 20 per year
Program Specialist
Alex Spina:
Competitions: Middle and senior co-curricular teams and knockout competition
Year Levels Offered: Years 7-10 (numbers dependent)
Program Specialist (including AFL 7 – 10)
Daniel Webb:
Competitions: Middle and senior co-curricular teams and knockout competition
Year Levels Offered: Years 7-11
Places Available: Approx 20 per year
Program Specialist:
Matthew Fisher
Competitions: SAAS, SSSA and SACSGSSA
Achievements:
Student Exports:
Year Levels Offered: Years 7-11
Places Available: Approx 20 per year
Program Specialist
Stefan Roussos
Competitions: Middle and senior co-curricular teams and knockout competition
Student Exports:
Year Levels Offered: Years 7-10
Places Available: Approx 20 per year
Program Specialist
Zoe Politis
Competitions: Middle and senior co-curricular teams and knockout competition
Year Levels Offered: Years 8-10 (numbers dependant)
Places Available: Approx 20 per year
Program Specialist
Mackenzie Bristow
Competitions: Middle and senior co-curricular teams and knockout competition
Learn more about our sports academies in our Curriculum Handbooks.
For advanced musicians in Years 7 and 8, our Music Academies offer exceptional opportunities for students to hone their talents further and immerse themselves in the world of music. Through a carefully crafted curriculum and expert guidance from seasoned instructors, students will explore various musical genres, refining and developing their instrumental, performance, composition, theoretical and music production skills.
Students may elect to study Year 7 Music Academy if they are undertaking private Instrumental tuition. Students may have prior Instrumental experience or commence learning a new instrument in 2024 to be eligible for the Year 7 Music Academy. These Academy programs are designed for students with a keen interest in musical studies at a higher level.
For students in Year 9, our Dance and Drama Academies provide an avenue for self-expression and artistic exploration like no other. With a focus on cultivating creativity and confidence, students explore movement and theatrical performance. From contemporary dance forms to classical drama techniques, our experienced teachers inspire and nurture talents, helping students to discover their true performance potential.
Year Levels Offered: Years 7-8
Places Available: Approx 20-25 per year
Program Specialists:
Jess Joyce (on leave):
Ruby Mensforth:
Competitions: Students will be given the opportunity to take part in auditions for Co-Curricular Music Ensembles and will also take part in a Music Academy end-of-year Concert.
Student Exports:
Year Levels Offered: Year 9
Places Available: Approx 20-25 per year
Program Specialists:
Hayley Weston:
Rayzelle Worthington:
Competitions: Past students have had the opportunity to create films and/or perform at events within the college, including the Cabaret, Arts Showcase and Drama Performance evenings and to tour performances to Findon campus.
Year Levels Offered: Year 9
Places Available: Approx 20-25 per year
Academy Directors:
Rayzelle Worthington:
Competitions: Past students have had the opportunity to create films and/or perform at events within the college, including the Cabaret, Arts Showcase and Drama Performance evenings and to tour performances to Findon campus.
Learn more about our arts academies in our Curriculum Handbooks.
