{"id":4108,"date":"2023-07-06T16:26:11","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T06:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blackfriars.sa.edu.au\/?page_id=4108"},"modified":"2023-11-03T11:43:53","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T01:13:53","slug":"ax-academy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blackfriars.sa.edu.au\/learning\/specialist-programs\/ax-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Ax Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>An exciting learning enrichment program designed for boys in Years 7 to 11 looking to extend their academic program at Blackfriars.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The A<sup>x<\/sup>&nbsp;Academy program enhances the standard secondary school curriculum and includes a broad range of problem-solving and project-based activities in the STEM disciplines \u2013 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A<sup>x<\/sup>&nbsp;encourages highly motivated students to extend themselves, collaborate with like-minded students and to excel. A<sup>x<\/sup>&nbsp;is offered as an elective subject and is accompanied by a number of co-curricular opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The A<sup>x<\/sup>&nbsp;Academy has four major components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Accelerated subject offerings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project-based in-school and after-school STEM extension activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentoring by industry experts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunity to participate in STEM experiences and competitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blackfriars.sa.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/221213_BFR_PHOTOGRAPHY_0736-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blackfriars.sa.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/221213_BFR_PHOTOGRAPHY_0736-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blackfriars.sa.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/221213_BFR_PHOTOGRAPHY_0736-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blackfriars.sa.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/221213_BFR_PHOTOGRAPHY_0736-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blackfriars.sa.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/221213_BFR_PHOTOGRAPHY_0736-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blackfriars.sa.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/221213_BFR_PHOTOGRAPHY_0736-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To join the A<sup>x<\/sup>&nbsp;Academy, students apply via their subject selection form and require endorsement from their STEM based subject teachers. To be eligible, students must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Display a genuine curiosity in STEM-based subjects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exhibit an inquiry-based approach to the STEM disciplines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have demonstrated a willingness to explore innovative ways to solve complex real-world problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be able to work collaboratively with peers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <div class=\"ds-download-block  style1\">\r\n                        <div class=\"ds-button-wrap ds-show-button\">\r\n                <a class=\"ds-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blackfriars.sa.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Blackfriars-AxAcademy-WEB.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blackfriars Ax Academy<\/a>\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/blackfriars.sa.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Blackfriars-AxAcademy-WEB.pdf\" class=\"ds-button\" download=\"\" aria-describedby=\"\">Download<\/a>            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An exciting learning enrichment program designed for boys in Years 7 to 11 looking to extend their academic program at Blackfriars. 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