Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA)

Welcome to the CAPA Faculty!

In creative arts, students can explore a variety of art forms through a study of Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts. These are also available as Life Skills courses for the HSC.

In addition, Ceramics, Visual Design and Photography, Video and Digital Imaging are also offered.

Studying the creative arts, students learn to appreciate, compose, listen, analyse, create and perform. Each art form has its own unique knowledge and skills, elements or concepts with a capacity to inspire and enrich lives as well as provide critical skills in collaboration, self-evaluation, critique and resilience.

Students can select a one year course to complete in Year 10 for their ROSA or continue in their two year course from Year 9.

Senior students can select from the full range of courses to begin in Year 11 through to their HSC.

People’s Choice Award at the Coast Next Gen Art Exhibition at the The University of Newcastle, Gosford Campus
Outstanding HSC Visual Arts work proudly on display at the new Gosford Regional Library which is an amazing achievement
Annual Night Under the Stars Event
Art through the ages with Year 11 Visual Arts
A Central Vision exhibition
A Central Vision exhibition
A Central Vision exhibition
Music Room
Recording Studio
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Inspire – High potential and gifted education

Celebrating our High Potential & Gifted Creative Artists

Subjects

Stage 5

Dance (Elective)

Drama (Elective)

Music (Elective)

Photographic & Digital Media (Elective)

Visual Arts (Elective)

Stage 6

Drama

Music

Photography, Video and Digital Imaging (CEC)

Visual Arts

Visual Design (CEC)

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HSC Showcase
Our annual HSC Showcase celebrates the outstanding work of our Year 12 students across all creative arts disciplines. This event highlights the dedication and talent demonstrated throughout their HSC courses, providing an opportunity to share their achievements with family, friends, and the wider community.
Night Under the Stars
A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS is an annual outdoor concert embracing the diverse musical styles and personalities of our students. This event nurtures students’ unique talents and fosters their growth in stage performance. It is the first major performance event of Term One, uniting both campuses and the community to celebrate music’s role in education and society. Entry is free, family-friendly, and warmly welcomes all. Contact our office for details of the upcoming event.
Variety Night
Variety Night provides students with a dynamic platform to showcase talents across a broad range of creative arts, including music, drama, and dance. This event encourages artistic expression and creativity in an inclusive, supportive atmosphere.
Lunchtime Vibes
Lunchtime Vibes brings live creative arts performances to our campus during breaks, allowing students to share their musical and artistic talents regularly with peers and staff in a relaxed setting.
Visual Arts
The Visual Arts course offers students the chance to develop personal artworks culminating in their HSC 'Body of Work.' Students engage in critical and historical studies, exploring art from various cultural, political, and social perspectives to inform their own creative practice.
Music
Our Music course immerses students in performance, composition, musicology, and aural skills across multiple styles, periods, and genres. Students select electives aligned with the HSC topics and have access to rich extracurricular opportunities such as Encore, Reprise, Youth in Performing Arts, and more. The supportive music community encourages rehearsal and collaboration during breaks.
Photography, Video and Digital Imaging
This course explores contemporary artistic practices using photography, video, and digital imaging. Students investigate these fields to develop skills and critical understanding reflective of today’s visual culture, fostering informed and creative artistic expression.

Drama

Engage in advanced study of performance, production, and dramatic theory, developing skills in acting, directing, and theatre-making.

Dance

Explore diverse dance styles and choreography techniques, refining performance and creative expression.

Our Staff

CAPA Faculty

Robert Brown, Head Teacher CAPA & Secondary Studies

Jennifer Barrett, Photography Teacher

Kristy Garner, Music & Photography Teacher

Bec Slocombe, Visual Arts Teacher

Robert Brown, Head Teacher CAPA & Secondary Studies

Learning

Find out about our approach to learning and supporting students to progress.

Additional learning support

Discover how we ensure every student feels safe and ready to learn, including those with disabilities and additional learning needs.