... an education rich in arts maximises opportunities for learners to engage with innovative thinkers and leaders…vital to students’ success as individuals and members of society ...
MCEETYA AND CULTURAL MINISTER’S COUNCIL 2007
Studying the creative arts students learn to appreciate, compose, listen, make and perform. Each art form has its own unique knowledge and skills, elements or concepts as well as a capacity to inspire and enrich lives. Students must study 100 hours of both music and visual arts during Years 7 to 10. They also have an opportunity to further develop their knowledge and skills in other art forms through elective subjects. Students can then select from a range of courses in Years 11 to 12.
Goals
- guide students in skill development in drama, music and visual arts that leads to curiosity
- provide students with the opportunity to explore and experiment with creativity and innovation
- support students in accepting mistakes are part of the creative process, and that many drafts and rehearsals leads to refinement and confidence
- immerse students in authentic experiences to engage depth of understanding and enrichment of learning
Ensembles / Clubs
- concert band
- percussion ensemble
- art club
- string ensemble
- vocal ensemble
- jam ensemble
- saxophone quartets
- flute quartets
- clarinet quartets
Our Team
- TENORIO Alison HEAD TEACHER
- FERGUSON Charissa MUSIC
- GILBERTSON Karen VISUAL ARTS
- McCLURE Rebekah MUSIC
- ROXBY Sienna VISUAL ARTS & DRAMA
- WATSON Amber VISUAL ARTS
- WETT Jordan MUSIC
Student Achievement
- Artexpress 2020 Inclusion
- Abbie Barr
- Artexpress 2020 Nominations
- Pepita Barton
- Teia Bradbury
- Maya Cox
- Josef Milan
- First Class 2020 Inclusion
- Pepita Barton
- Maya Cox
- Naz Gulmez
- Zara Kelly
- Madeleine Lock
- Jenna Marley
- Josef Milan
- Myra Paleologos
- Grace Williamson
- Encore 2020 Nominations
- Tui Hammick
- Farin Siddique
- Amy Smart
- Reprise 2020 Concert Inclusions
- Tui Hammick
- Farin Siddique
- Amy Smart
- HSC Results 2020
- Music 1: 84% students Band 6
- Music 1: 16% students Band 5
- Music 2: 100% students Band 5
- Music Extension: 100% students Band E3
- Visual Arts: 28% students Band 6
- Visual Arts: 60% students Band 5
Activities & Excursions
- CAPA Night Term 1
- Taronga Zoo Y8 Visual Arts
- Lizotte’s HSC Music Term 2
- Eisteddfods Term 2
- Merewether Portrait Prize Term 3
- Musical Excursion Elective Drama/Music T2 T3
- Meet The Music Concert Series T1 T2 T3 T4
- Posh Concert T3
- Elective Visual Arts Gallery Excursions
- HSC Visual Arts Mona Excursion
- HSC Music Sydney Conservatorium Excursion
- Vocal Ensemble In Concert Sydney Town Hall
- Drama Performance Nights
- Visual Arts Exhibitions
Courses
STAGE 4: Y7 & Y8
- Y7 & Y8 Music
- Y7 & Y8 Visual Arts
- Y8 Cartooning & Animation
- Y8 Drama Performance
- Y8 Music Performance
STAGE 5: Y9 & Y10
- Y9 Photo And Digital Media
- Y9 & Y10 Drama
- Y9 & Y10 Music
- Y9 & Y10 Visual Arts
STAGE 6: Y11 & Y12
- Y11 & Y12 Drama
- Y11 & Y12 Music 1
- Y11 & Y12 Music 2
- Y11 & Y12 Visual Arts
Alumni Focus
- Sarah Kendall 1994
- Kurt Sneddon 1998
- Adam Miller 1998
- Gordon Hamilton 2001
- Erin James 2001
- Chris Williams 2004
- Rebecca Gill 2004
- Anthony Albrecht 2004
- Carlin McLellan 2007
- Matthew Bevan 2007
- Gabe Argiris 2012
- Romy Church 2015
- Charissa Ferguson 1998
- Music Teacher Merewether High
- Music Director NSW Hunter Trebles
- Brent Budden 2005
- Teacher Whitebridge High
- Christopher Harley 2005
- Musician & Theatre Production
- Teya Duncan 2014
- actor and director
- Stella Adler Art of Acting Studio L.A.
- stage and film productions Australia/USA
- The Mad Hatter, Alice in Wonderland
- Ghost Christmas Present, Christmas Carol
- teaching musical theatre Hive Creative Studios in Charlestown NSW