The Kirwan High Creative Arts Academy proudly fosters creativity, innovation and personal excellence through Performing and Visual Arts. It's extensive and rigorous curriculum is for students who aspire to be the artists of the future.
These aspirations will be nurtured through a school based program as well as opportunities to learn and perform in national and international arenas.
Through the Creative Arts Academy, students will:
Explore the world through a creative lens.
Value personal excellence.
Achieve high quality outcomes.
In Year 7 and 8, students will participate in an Academy class which explores Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Art subjects, to develop their creativity and appreciation of The Arts as a whole. Entry to this program will require students to attend a workshop-style audition, where they will be led by highly skilled teachers.
In Year 9 to 12, they will have the opportunity to specialise in a specific Creative Arts Academy subject.
Specialist Creative Arts Academy subjects include:
- Dance
- Drama
- Music
- Visual Art
Performance Opportunities and Competitions
Creative Arts Academy students have the opportunity to participate in local, state and national performances and competitions, such as:
- Creative Generation State Schools on Stage
- Instrumental Music Concerts
- Dance Night
- Drama Afternoon
- Cabaret Spectacular
- Townsville Eisteddfod
- School Musical
- School Celebration Parades
- School Awards Nights
- Creative Arts Academy Showcase and Farewell
- Fanfare and Choral Fanfare
- Brass Under the Arches
- Australian Festival of Chamber Music
- Primary School Tour
- People, Culture, Country Wearable Arts
- Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art