St Joseph's College
School of Excellence
St Joseph’s College Echuca aspires to be a place where all people are valued and respected, have equal access to opportunities, and are encouraged to fulfil their talents and potential.
In line with this vision, we launched our flagship School of Excellence program in 2025.
Our School of Excellence is a set of educational programs designed to enhance and enrich students’ academic experience through a multi-faceted approach focusing on staff and student skills and proficiencies.
It is not a replacement for the core curriculum, rather an addition to it. It is about integrating activities that challenge the student academically and physically in the promotion of whole person growth.
There are 6 Pillars of Excellence within the program including:
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Arts Academy (visual & performing)
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Sports Academy
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Acorn Academic Academy
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Student Recognition (Colours) Program
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Indigenous Engagement Program
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Staff Micro-credential Program
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Our sincere thanks to Moama Bowling Club - Major Sponsor of our School of Excellence program in 2025.
In what order will the School of Excellence programs launch?
Our Arts and Sports Academies were the first programs to launch in early 2025, followed by our Student Recognition (Colours) Program. Our Acorn Academic Academy will commence in 2026.
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What are the Arts, Sports & Acorn Academies?
Our Academies are enrichment programs for students to further explore their interests and passions while being supported to pursue their goals or careers in the arts, sport and academia.
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Why are we creating Academies?
To meet the diverse needs of our students who are passionate about the arts, sports and academics and to provide opportunities for deeper learning. Through these initiatives we aim to harness the extraordinary achievements, experiences and skill sets of our students to develop community leaders and role models.
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Who are the Academies for?
​In 2025 the Sports & Arts academies include Year 8 and 9 students who were accepted into the program via application, plus a selection of senior students by invitation. ​​
From 2026, students across all year levels will have the option to apply to these academies.
The Acorn Academic Academy will open to students in Year 7-9 in 2026.
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​How will students be selected?
By application. Please visit the individual academy pages on this website for more information.
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Academy Expectations:
Participation in our School of Excellence Academies is contingent upon students maintaining impeccable academic records, excellent attendance and a pristine disciplinary history. At the core of our ethos lies a steadfast commitment: the holistic development of our students, where academic excellence and personal growth always comes first.
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Students will be required to apply annually for this privilege.