More than just play — students build real coding skills through the engaging process of game creation using Minecraft Education.
In today's technology-driven world, a strong foundation in computer science is essential. The Game Development Academy at MVPS goes beyond play — focusing on building real coding skills through game creation.
We use Minecraft Education (not the regular gaming version) — designed by Microsoft specifically for schools, with no public servers or unsafe content. It's not gaming time — it's creative learning time.
Key benefits
Students don't just play — they learn vital coding concepts and computational thinking.
Using Minecraft Education's digital curriculum, students explore, experiment and grow digital literacy.
Tech-savvy, creative thinkers ready for secondary education and the modern workforce.
Collaboration, communication and resilience built into every project.
Minecraft Education is a secure, school-only environment — no public servers, no unsafe content.
Enhanced problem-solving, computational thinking and digital literacy.
Core modules
Prerequisites & enrolment
A dedicated device for your child to use during scheduled classes — fully set up and maintained by our team.
Required for Year 1, 2 & 3 students — a 1-term licence for Minecraft Education.
$30 per term
2026 Training Schedule
Term 1
Wed 4 Feb – Wed 25 Mar 2026
Term 2
Wed 22 Apr – Wed 17 Jun 2026
Term 3
Wed 15 Jul – Wed 2 Sep 2026
Term 4
Wed 7 Oct – Wed 25 Nov 2026
Class details
Parent voices
"You (Sue) and Gary have been fantastic coaches and without both of you, our two teams wouldn't have gotten into the finals. This itself is an amazing achievement. Isaac learned a great deal throughout the year and he has achieved and accomplished things he never thought he could."
Bryan
Parent, MVPS
"Sue & Gary, we are so thankful for both of your dedication for these kids, especially with such great achievements. Cannot find suitable words to express our thank you to both of you."
Lingli
Parent, MVPS
A flexible track for students who want to learn at their own pace, with structured guidance from our educators. Built on the Innovate Forge digital infrastructure — structured pathways, project portfolios, certification tracking and AI-supported practice environments.
2 live mentor sessions
A goal-setting session at the start of term and a progress-review session at the end — delivered live by an Innovate educator.
Daily online chat support
Get unstuck fast — chat with an educator every weekday during support hours.
Mon – Fri, 4:00pm – 6:00pm AEST
Forge platform access
Structured pathways, portfolios, certifications and AI-supported practice environments — all included.
Not sure where to start?
A friendly, low-pressure session to discover the right pathway for your child.
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