Campbelltown Performing Arts High School

CAMPBELLTOWN PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOL is a specialist performing arts school serving a diverse area of South-West Sydney. With an enrolment of 1100 students, the school draws approximately 60% of students from the local area and 40% through open audition in the areas of dance, drama, music and circus programs. The school has a strong focus on ensuring all students maximise their potential through the provision of personalised support in learning, the arts, sport, leadership and wellbeing. Our commitment to innovative, academically rigorous and future-focused education has resulted in many awards at a global, national and state level for excellence in education.  All students at CPAHS have access to an outstanding performing arts program, delivered by highly credentialed teachers in industry-standard learning spaces. Our students are regularly selected for regional and state programs and festivals as well as external performance opportunities, including Schools Spectacular. We also have a busy in-house calendar of events which allows all auditioned students to participate in many public performances throughout the year. There are several co-curricular ensembles that provide additional opportunities for students wishing to further extend their skills including through dance, band, vocal, drama and circus ensembles. Our students consistently use technology in creative and innovative ways, preparing them for the world beyond school. Our commitment to future-focused learning is enhanced by our BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and LYOD (Loan Your Own Device) programs, making technology accessible to every student. Our expertise in this area is recognised through our selection as a Global Showcase School. The school enjoys an excellent reputation in the community and has strong partnerships with many organisations to enhance student learning including Western Sydney University, Campbelltown City Council, Campbelltown Arts Centre and the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG).  Our students are also provided with, and avail themselves of, an extensive range of curricula, co-curricular and community activities to enhance their learning experiences. This includes debating competitions, performing arts ensembles, leadership programs, sporting competitions, wellbeing initiatives, public speaking and much more. Our students are offered a wide range of curriculum options providing them with the opportunity to achieve an ATAR, gain entry to university, gain accreditation through Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses, and complete school-based traineeships and apprenticeships. The school prides itself on personalised transition for every student, supported by Learning and Transition Plans, which enable students to achieve their career aspirations. Students also have access to school-based VET frameworks, delivered in industry-standard facilities, including Business Services, Construction, Entertainment, Hospitality, Information and Technology and Retail Services.