West Wallsend High School

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Emailwestwalls-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Creative and performing arts (CAPA)

Welcome to our CAPA faculty

"Inspire, create, imagine."

Faculty goals and vision

  • Build collaborative relationships with both students and staff on the basis of trust and integrity.
  • Foster a supportive classroom and staffroom environment focused on positivity, engagement, growth and wellbeing.
  • Drive opportunities for students to achieve and excel in the creative and performing arts - to develop passion and value their skills.

Faculty strengths

  • The CAPA faculty provides students with the opportunity to develop unique knowledge and specific skills that build confidence, creativity and self-efficacy.

Activities

  • Annual CAPA Showcase
  • Artist workshops
  • Excursions to local and Sydney art galleries
  • HATS art program
  • School band
  • Sound Crew program
  • Vocal group

Subjects

Stage 4 (Years 7 & 8)

  • Music (Year 7)
  • Visual Arts (Year 8)
  • Elective Music (Year 8)
  • Elective Visual Arts (Year 8) 

Stage 5 (Years 9 & 10)

  • Music
  • Photographic and Digital Media
  • Visual Arts

Stage 6 (Years 11 & 12)

  • Music 1
  • Photography, Video and Digital Imaging
  • Visual Arts