Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA)

The Creative and Performing Arts faculty are committed to providing opportunities for every child to develop important skills for their future.

Our team of dedicated teachers use their passion and knowledge to foster creativity, confidence, persistence and collaboration through art, circus, dance, drama, music and technical production, both within and beyond the classroom. Our students are challenged to think critically about the world around them, evaluate the work of others, and communicate their own ideas.

We offer a range of electives from Year 8 to 12 and our innovative approach to the Mandatory Stage 4 Music and Visual Arts courses allows students of all abilities to meaningfully engage with the curriculum. In Music, students have online access to industry standard audio software.

High potential and gifted students are invited to apply for our Year 7 CAPA Enrichment class and we also offer HSC Acceleration, so students can complete the Stage 6 Visual Arts course in Year 11.

All students study Music and Visual Arts for one semester in both Year 7 and 8. We also offer the following CAPA electives:

Year 8: Ceramics, Circus, Dance, Drama, Film & Music, Performing Arts, Visual Arts Extension

Stage 5: Aerial Foundations, Dance, Drama, Entertainment Industry, Music, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Visual Arts (Accelerated)

Stage 6: Dance, Drama, Music, VET Entertainment Industry, Visual Arts (inc. Accelerated)

Co-Corricular Program

We are proud to offer a vast array of initiatives to enhance student learning in all areas of Creative and Performing Arts, including:

Aerial Circus, Art Afternoons, CAPA Camp, CAPA Sport, Community of Schools Primary Band, Dance Companies, Drama Club, Guitar Ensemble, Junior Band, Music Tuition Program, Musical Theatre Productions, Regular Showcases, Stage Band, Unplugged Concerts, Vocal Ensemble.

Our inclusive ensembles and activities are designed for all students to thrive in a supportive environment where success is celebrated by the school and community. Regional and state representation are strong, as students are nurtured to strive for excellence and achieve their potential. Students are encouraged to develop their talents in the following opportunities.

Battle of the Bands, Illawarra and South East (ISE) Regional Performing Ensemble, Public Education Foundation Awards, PULSE Alive!, NSW Public Schools State Dance Festival, Schools Spectacular, South Coast Dance Festival, Southern Stars/Performing Company.