Thank you for your interest in auditioning for Northmead Creative & Performing Arts High School. Our curriculum teaching programs include: Circus, Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts across year groups 7 - 12 with our auditioned students forming our Gifted or High Potential classes. Additionally, our ensemble groups and companies, support and extend opportunities for students, through a range of performances, interests and skill development.
CAPA Audition applications are to be submitted with all documentation, portfolio and video submissions online.
Applications without supporting documentation including school reports or previous NAPLAN results will not be considered.
Refer to specific information about Portfolio requirements and workshop and individual auditions in each of the CAPA areas.
Step 1
Supporting documentation for ALL applications to include:
• Two most recent school reports
• Most recent portrait photo of the candidate. A school photo is acceptable
• Two middle pages of the most recent NAPLAN results
• Reference letter from a current tutor or teacher referee if applicable
Circus students will need to Students will need to prepare either a 2 minute apparatus routine or show 4 intermediate acrobatic or gymnastic skills
Dance students will need to perform their Dance solo (2-3mins) - in their strongest technical Dance style - Ballet, Contemporary/Lyrical or Jazz
Drama students will need to deliver a prepared monologue, preferably one of the suggested monologues on our website. Candidates may select their own monologue instead, but should ensure it is suitable and does not go over 2 minutes.
Music Students need to prepare a performance of 2 minutes in length approx time recommended. 2 short pieces is acceptable
Visual Arts students will need to put together a portfolio of at least 10 examples of original artworks in PDF or PPTX format to upload to the Audition Application form. Artworks should have been created in the last 2 years. Students are to bring their original artworks on the day of their audition.
It is important to refer to specific information in the CAPA Audition Requirements and Criteria information sheet below.
Step 2
Download the Tutor Reference below
Step 3
Each CAPA subject area has a $50 application fee. For example, if applying for both Music and Drama, the fee is $100. Multiple submissions should be submitted at the same time as one application.
You will be notified via email upon successful receipt of the application, and payment of the audition fee. Please take note of your receipt number as you will need to submit this in the application form.
Step 4
Complete the Audition Application form using the link on the school website. For students auditioning for Visual Arts, you will need to upload your portfolio in either and PDF or PPTX format.
You may need to sign in to a Google account, either your own or your childs, to access the form and upload your files into the form.
Step 5
For students auditioning for Dance and Music, backing tracks are required. Backing tracks can be brought along on Phone, Laptop/Tablet/Ipad or USB.
Step 6
Audition results: A response will be provided within a two week time frame (excluding holidays). Please note that no further correspondence will be entered into after this decision. Unsuccessful candidates will be provided with feedback about the strengths and weaknesses of the audition.
General selection criteria to attend Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School
• Proven involvement/experience and expertise in the creative and/or performing arts
• A strong academic record
• Positive behaviour and attendance record
• Proven record of involvement in other extra-curricular activities
• Successful submission of audition/portfolio
