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15% of the student enrolments are from beyond the local intake area, attending the school's specialist studies programs. The diversity of the student population is broadened by the contributions of an international students' program at the school and by students who come from all over the
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have graduated from the program, and the academy holds five Australasian titles, five national teams' titles, and thirteen state teams’ titles. The academy has also had a significant number of state and national representatives as well as state and world champions amongst its ranks.
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The school offers international tours in hockey, golf, music, and the opportunity of travel to different international destinations with the World Challenge community service and humanitarian expedition every two years.
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The hockey program is Australia's best school hockey program, with both boys' and girls' teams dominating competitions in Western Australia every year. The academy has won numerous state school championship titles.
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The school is located on land that was part of the former Collier Pine Plantation, an area of approximately 364 hectares (900 acres) planted in 1925 by the Western Australian Forests Department.
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Academy is one of the most successful school programmes in Australia, earning local, state and national titles and achievements. Over 16 professional golfers including
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metropolitan area and regional Western Australia to be part of one of the specialist programs. Many regional students choose to board in the nearby Rotary House in
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Constructed in 1968, the first classes commenced in February 1969. The school is open to students of ages 12 to 18 (
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1995, 1997, 2000–02, 2004–05, 2007–11, 2016–17 Buchanan Cup (Open Girls) Champions
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2006–08, 2010–14, 2017 Ross Meadows Shield (Year 7–9 Mixed) Champions
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2000–2009, 2011–12, 2013–2017 David Bell Cup (Open Boys) Champions
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for the largest hockey lesson; it included 618 participants.
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