In 2013, Springfield Central SHS launched our MAGNA Excellence program, specifically designed to support and foster the development of high achieving music students. MAGNA is the Latin word for GREAT, which aligns closely with our school motto, Scale Great Heights, and this underpins the program.
MAGNA Excellence classes will offer students with high-level skills a differentiated program, which extends on learning opportunities and focuses on the development of higher order thinking skills.
The purpose and pace of MAGNA Excellence classes is designed to engage and motivate high achieving students to scale great heights and give opportunities to be extended and challenged in comparison to mainstream classes.
In 2025 MAGNA Music will offer students in
Years 7 - 10 the chance to enrich their education in Music through specialised classes, lessons, and workshops. The program also provides support, including case management and mentoring, during various activities such as camps and Days of Excellence Programs.
To remain enrolled in the MAGNA Music program, students are required to
consistently demonstrate a high level of effort and participation in both classroom and extracurricular Music activities
maintaining an A level of achievement is essential.
actively participate in school extracurricular Music groups and seek opportunities for personal growth by engaging in events and performances. Relevant program information will be accessible to students throughout the year.
MAGNA Music offers placements in
MAGNA Academic Classes run across the Year 7-9 four core subjects, English, Maths, Humanities and Science. MAGNA Academic classes operate on a differentiated curriculum. While these classes are based on the National Curriculum, they also offer many opportunities for students to be challenged and extended academically.
To remain a part of MAGNA, students must
maintain high academic standards in core and elective subjects.
should readily engage in opportunities to continually extend themselves academically, such as participating in State and/or National competitions. Information about such competitions and programs will be made available to MAGNA students throughout the year.
Regular reviews are undertaken during the year to ensure students are meeting the required MAGNA standard. If they are unable to maintain the criteria students will be withdrawn from the MAGNA Academic Excellence program.