Our annual Open Day for 2024 will take place on Saturday 11 May, 10am - 3pm.
Register your information here to attend Open Day.
Come along and see our purpose-built facilities on a self-directed campus tour, hear from our Principal, Alumni and parent community (P&C), meet our teachers, and learn more about the world-class International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Students in Year 9 can participate in our cross-disciplinary Discovery Workshops which enable students to experience QACI and explore their potential across the International Baccalaureate Curriculum. These workshops will be held across two sessions during QACI's Open Day on Saturday 11 May, 10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm. The content is repeated and students can attend two (2) workshops during Open Day.
There are no knowledge or experience prerequisites that apply to Discovery Workshops. Designed using a cooperative approach that merges elements from different subjects these hands-on workshops provide opportunities for lateral, collaborative, and creative thinking in fun and engaging ways wth our world-class educators.
Workshops are $10 per workshop and include lunch. Students can attend a workshop session at 10am and 1pm (maximum 2 workshops per day). The 1pm workshop is a repeat of the 10am workshop. Lunch is served from 12pm - 1pm in the Level 4 Refectory.
Bookings for workshops are essential. Bookings close 9 May, 9am.
Please note, if the workshop of your choosing is not displaying, this is an indication that the workshop is full. We suggest checking at regular intervals as more space is made available when cancellations occur.
More information on How to Book your workshop is located at the bottom of the page.
If your student is not attending workshops you can still register your details for QACI's 2024 Open Day here.
Please find attached the program for the day.
Available Workshops
Atelier de théâtre. Upon a French Stage
Curriculum Areas: Theatre, French
In this workshop students can expect to learn and use French language to inform theatrical story-telling. Students will be introduced to theatre making, featuring improvisation, expressive movement and composition tools. They will also experiment with voice featuring French prosody and pronunciation. There are no language pre-requisites for this workshop.
Workshop Time 1pm - 3pm
Creative process
Introduce -> Warm up -> tongue twisters -> composition -> physicalising -> reflection
On reflection students will have the opportunity to feedback on frames and use of language and how these elements create meaning.
Tickets $10
B-Horror Monster Mash, The Essence of Film
Curriculum Areas: Film, English
During this workshop students will discover how to deconstruct visual texts and create a mini film trailer by mashing old trailers from the 1950s – 1960s drive-in movie era known as “B-Horror".
Students can expect to deconstruct movie trailers such as Jaws, Creatures from the Black Lagoon and It Came from Outer Space, to understand the codes conventions of the B-Horror genre. Students will also produce a their own 40 – 60 second film.
Workshop Times 10am - 12pm | 1pm - 3pm
Creative Process
Introduce -> discover -> decide -> create -> present -> reflect
At the completion of the workshop students will share their creations, receiving and providing feedback to celebrate their learning. Popcorn time!
Tickets $10
Dream a Little Dream
Curriculum Areas: Dance, Psychology
During this workshop students will discover movement and dance in a contemporary setting. Students can expect to delve into the ramifications of sleep deprivation and apply dance elements to create an engaging performance using compositional exploration.
Workshop Time 10am - 12pm
Creative Process
Introduce -> discover -> experiment -> composition -> present -> reflect
At the completion of the workshop students will present their compositions, receiving and providing feedback to celebrate their learning.
Tickets $10
Golden Ratio Design
Curriculum Areas: Design and Mathematics
Perfection, Symmetry, Ratio or Divine Proportion - are these words that are familiar to you when thinking about Mathematics? What about Design?
The beauty of Design is that everyone can interpret it differently. The beauty of Mathematics is that it provides a systematic order. In this combined Maths and Design workshop, where both sides of the brain are activated, students will look at the mathematical concepts that will provide guidance to understand the relationships required for great design. Students will learn about the Golden Ratio and how these can be applied to layout, development, size and hierarchy in design.
Workshop Times 10am - 12pm | 1pm - 3pm
Creative Process
Introduce -> identify ->analyse -> explore -> composition -> create> reflect
Student work will be celebrated and shared at the completion of the workshop.
Tickets $10
United Nations, Spanish Style!
Curriculum Areas: Global Politics, Spanish
In this workshop, students will take on the roles of diplomats representing different Spanish-speaking countries in a mock United Nations debate. Students will explore global issues while learning some basic Spanish expressions. A great workshop to participate in without any prerequisite Spanish or political knowledge required.
Workshop Times 10am - 12pm | 1pm - 3pm
Creative Process
Introduce -> discover -> identify -> compose -> present -> consider -> reflect
Tickets $10
Microbial Pigments Gongbi
Curriculum Areas: Mandarin, Science and Visual Arts
Inspired by ancient Chinese holistic remedies, students will learn the scientific methodology and experiment with the process to extract pigments from the natural environment to produce sustainable water colours. Once these colours are created, students will learn the fine art of the Chinese brush stroke to create a sustainable layered artwork.
Workshop Times 10am - 12pm | 1pm - 3pm
Creative Process
Introduce -> identify -> extract -> discover -> explore -> create -> present -> reflect
Tickets $10
Musical Marketing
Curriculum Areas: Music, Business
Students will work collaboratively to incorporate each other's musical skills to create a short, original piece to advertise a given product. Students can expect to connect the intention of the advertisement with the character of the music, bringing skills of marketing to understand your audience's needs. Students will perform as soloists on their instrument/voice and work collaboratively to create original music.
Workshop Times 10am - 12pm | 1pm - 3pm
Creative process
Introduce -> collaborate -> compose -> perform -> feedback
As part of their reflection students will have the opportunity to discuss the process of collaboration in terms of the music and the advertisement. What worked? What didn't? Students will need to bring their own instrument. Students will have access to QACI's drum kits, piano, large percussion instruments and amplifier.
Tickets $10
How to Book Workshops?
Workshops are $10 per workshop and include 1 lunch per student.
To book your preferred workshop click here. You will be taken to QACI's Trybooking website to confirm your selection.
1. Select the event QACI Discovery Workshops
2. Select General Admission Tickets
3. Select the required workshops in the ticket type: 10am Dance & Psychology, 1pm Global Politics & Spanish
4. Select Next
5. Enter the Student Details for each workshop. You will be prompted to enter an emergency contact name, phone number and email address for each student ticket purchased.
6. Select the lunch option* from the three options supplied.
- Lunch: Chicken & Lettuce
- Lunch: Vegan Salad
- No Lunch required / already ordered for this student
*please note there is only one lunch order per student. If your child is attending 2 workshops select the sandwich option (1) or (2) for the first workshop ticket and then select option (3) for the second workshop ticket. When selecting lunch options, the ability to provide GF/DF dietary requirements occurs after the sandwich type is selected.
7. Follow the check-out process and pay for your tickets.
- Enter the email address to send the tickets to
- Enter the card holder's name in the booking details
- Enter the card number
8. Your booking is confirmed when you receive the confirmation email from Trybooking
9. If your child is on a Health Management Plan (For example: Anaphylaxis or Asthma) please email this to
admissions@qaci.eq.edu.au with the name and time of the workshop you are attending.
Campus Tours
Families can book into a QACI Campus Tour with our Principal and Deputies during the school year. To see times and book your preferred tour when these become available please click here.