Why Academy Classes?

ACADEMIES OF LEARNING
A SPECIAL FEATURE OF DEVON INTERMEDIATE

What is an Academy?
Academy classes are a special feature of Devon Intermediate. Students and teachers are carefully chosen according to their strengths and interests. Planning, teaching and learning across the curriculum is guided by the type of academy. As in other classrooms there is an emphasis on core subjects of Numeracy and Literacy.

At Devon Intermediate we believe that students learn best in an environment that stimulates their areas of interest. Research and data collated strongly emphasises that students in Academy Classes have a higher rate of attendance, are more engaged, and achieve better academic results.

In 2009 we are offering every student a place in an Academy Class.

2009 Academies

  • Sports Academy
  • Creative Arts Academy
  • Science and Technology Academy
  • Academic Academy

Educational Advantages

  • We believe students are motivated to learn in an environment they enjoy and identify with
  • They have improved attendance and engagement with school
  • Students identify with their teacher more closely
  • We have measured improved student achievement
  • Involvement in other enrichment areas, e.g. rock band, film-making, sports studies, biographies.
  • Access to events and people within their interest area.

What is the process for selecting an Academy?

  • Talk to your child and decide if the academy would suit them
  • Complete the 2009 Academy Class Placement Form and return to school
  • Devon Intermediate staff use the information from the Academy Class Placement form, from 2008 teachers and according to Academy availablity, to place students in an academy
  • The Principal and Associate Principal are available to discuss options for your child and to answer questions you may have.