In 2013, Springfield Central SHS launched our MAGNA Excellence program, specifically designed to support and foster the development of high achieving academic students. MAGNA is the Latin word for GREAT, which aligns closely with our school motto, Scale Great Heights, and this underpins the program.

MAGNA Academic 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 Academic 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.

MAGNA Academic classes run across the four core subjects, English, Maths, Humanities and Science. MAGNA Acadmeic 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 If they are unable to maintain the criteria students will be withdrawn from the MAGNA Academic Excellence program.

Students enrolled in MAGNA Academic Excellence classes should demonstrate the following characteristics: 

• Minimum B level of achievement in English, Maths, Science & Humanities

• A high standard of behaviour and work ethic demonstrated across all subjects - Very Good or Excellent

• Our core values of resilience, responsibilities, respect and relationships demonstrated to a high level at all times

• Excellent level of attendance - 95% or better

• A keen desire to learn and willingness to go above and beyond that which is commonly accepted as the norm

• Inherent desire to aim high, to scale great heights, and to achieve great things
  

Application

Open: 9th March 2026

(Current SCSHS Year 7 & 8 2026 MAGNA students are required to re-apply for 2027)

Close: 24th July 2026

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Testing

Successful applicants will be notified to undertake the testing process.

 Tuesday 8th September 2026 @ 3.30 - 4.45pm at SCSHS for new Year 7 candidates.

Tuesday 15th September 2026 @ 3:30 - 4:45pm at SCSHS for new Year 8 & 9 candidates. 

Existing SCSHS students - testing conducted in Week 10 of Term 3.

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Application Confirmation/Outcome

Offers made to successful candidates on the following dates:

 19th - 21st October 2026.

Acceptance contracts will be sent to successful candidates and will have a fotnight to complete.

Contracts due by: 4th November 2026

No late applications or acceptance contracts will be accepted. 

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Celebration Night

 Successful candidates will be invited to attend a celebration/information night 

on Thursday 26th November 2026. 

Applications will only be accepted via this online form. 

Step 1: Complete the Expression of Interest (EOI)
All applicants must complete and submit the Expression of Interest (EOI) form.

(Please note new applications not attending SCSHS also require an enrolment EOI in addition to this MAGNA EOI for your student)

Select what core strands you wish to apply for.

Naplan results to uploaded/provided if this is a new application.

Step 2: Submit Semester 1 Report Card
A copy of your Year 6 (current year level) 2026 Semester 1 report card must be emailed to:
magna@springfieldcentralshs.eq.edu.au

Report cards must be submitted by 24 July (within the first two weeks of Term 3).

Late submissions may not be considered.

Please provide contact details of your students current school. We will contact this person if further information is required.

ACER Online Assessment and Reporting (OAR) 

Data hosting: Onshore URL: https://oars.acer.edu.au/ 

Purpose of use: ACER Online Assessment and Reporting Platform (OARS) provides a suite of educational assessment and reporting tools for schools. NOTE – This assessment is based on the following School Assessments only: ACER General Ability Tests (AGAT), Abstract Reasoning Test (ART), Assessment of Languages Competence (ALC), Attitudes and Values Questionnaire (AVQ), Compass, PAT (Maths, Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation, Spelling, Science, Inquiry and Problem Solving), Social-Emotional Wellbeing Survey (SEW) and School Life Questionnaire (SLQ). 

Terms of use: https://oars.acer.edu.au/terms-conditions 

Privacy policy: https://www.acer.org/privacy 

Additional consent is being sought for the following reasons (as per Section 2b): 

• Student works are: stored 

• The following additional student personal information is disclosed: Academic Results

I understand the responsibilities involved in taking part in the 2027 MAGNA program at Springfield Central SHS and agree to the following: 

• Maintaining a minimum B average standard in all core subjects and a minimum attainment of ‘Very Good’ effort and behaviour in all subjects

• Ensuring absences are kept at a miniumum across the year

• Demonstrating our core values - respect, responsibility, resilience and relationships, at all times

• Demonstrating an excellent level of attendance meeting minimum school expectations

• Willingly engaging in special events and activities organised for the MAGNA classes

I understand that should my conduct and engagement in school not demonstrate the responsibilities above, that I may be withdrawn from the MAGNA program.

I understand and accept the requirements and expectations of the MAGNA program.