At Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School, we offer a variety of programs in the classroom and across the school to help students build new skills, make friends and explore new interests.
Our programs may include:
school sport, athletics and inter-school competitions
creative and performing arts groups and showcases
cultural and language activities
excursions and incursions
public speaking and debating
lunchtime and interest-based clubs
student leadership opportunities
activities that support high potential and gifted learners.
Contact us to learn more about what’s available and how your child can get involved.
Our extra-curricular highlights
Debating and Public Speaking
Students can develop their thinking, communication and teamwork skills through debating and public speaking. They also have the chance to compete in local and state events.
Project Based Learning
Our project based learning approach encourages students to investigate real-world challenges and create meaningful solutions. Through collaboration, critical thinking, and hands-on activities, students develop deep understanding and practical skills that prepare them for future success.
Trips and Excursions
Our students enjoy getting out of the classroom to explore, learn and try new things. These experiences help them grow, build confidence and see how their learning connects to the world.
Creative and Performing Arts
Our dance, drama, music and art programs help students be creative and express themselves. They can join in concerts, art shows and drama activities.
Premier's Reading Challenge
The Premier’s Reading Challenge encourages students to explore new books and develop a lifelong love of reading. Participants set personal reading goals, challenge themselves with diverse genres, and earn recognition for their achievements throughout the year.
Model United Nations Assembly
Model United Nations (Model UN) offers students the chance to step into the shoes of diplomats, debate global issues, and develop skills in research, negotiation, and public speaking. It’s an exciting way to engage with world affairs and build leadership abilities.
Mock Trial and Mock Mediation
These programs give students practical experience in the legal and conflict resolution fields. In Mock Trial, students simulate courtroom proceedings by taking on roles such as lawyers, witnesses, and jurors, developing critical thinking and teamwork skills. In Mock Mediation, participants practice negotiation and communication techniques to resolve disputes amicably, enhancing their problem-solving and interpersonal abilities. Both activities provide valuable insights into justice and effective conflict resolution.
Bunji Group
Bunji Group focuses on connecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with their culture, as well as helping the wider school community to learn more about First Nations culture and events. We have a dedicated Homeroom, to support students in learning about Culture, and allow older and younger students to yarn with each other. Bunji Group have been involved in making damper, Bangarra Dance Performances, Sorry Day, Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week and have performed cultural dance at local events.
We have also been lucky enough to work with community organisations such as Dalmarri and Bush to Bowl to paint murals that are displayed around our school, learn about bush tucker, and engage in cultural workshops with respected members of Community.
There are also school wide opportunities to learn about and engage in Aboriginal culture. During NAIDOC and Reconciliation Week, students engaged in workshops about Dharug seasons, language, and people. Every year for Spirit Week, we also have a school smoking ceremony which acts as a cleansing, and a symbol of Reconciliaion.
SRC (Student Representative Council)
The Student Representative Council (SRC) plays an active and vital role in building school spirit, fostering student leadership, and creating a positive and supportive community at Northmead CAPA High School. Our SRC gives students a voice in school decision-making while also providing opportunities to plan and lead initiatives that benefit the whole school.
One of our key year-round commitments is Breakfast Club, held every Wednesday morning. Run entirely on generous community donations, Breakfast Club ensures that all students start their day with a healthy meal by providing hot toast and a variety of cereals free of charge.
Throughout the year, the SRC also organises and participates in a wide range of school and community events, including the International Women’s Day Breakfast, Mental Health Youth Forum, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, Anti-Bullying Week, Spirit Week, the Colour Run, and R U OK? Day. In addition, we run regular fundraisers and activities such as bake sales, lollipop and jelly bean guessing competitions, and the creation of school-wide posters to raise awareness for important causes.
Our SRC proudly supports larger community initiatives such as the World’s Greatest Shave, Bandanna Day, Diabetes Day and leads ongoing environmental programs, including Return and Earn and school recycling projects.
The efforts of our SRC members help strengthen connections across the school, raise awareness of important issues, and promote inclusivity, wellbeing, and sustainability in everyday school life.
Haka Warriors
The Haka Warriors Group provides a supportive and empowering space for students to explore their culture, identity, and sense of belonging. Through weekly mentoring with PCYC mentors they explore interactive sessions focused on respect, leadership, unity, and personal identity, students are encouraged to deepen their understanding of themselves and their community.
The program offers opportunities to develop cultural awareness, strengthen social connections, and celebrate shared heritage. Students also have the chance to expand their knowledge of their language, learn about their roots, and build pride in who they are. At the end of the program, students come together with schools from across Western Sydney to showcase their hard work through a performance. This celebration highlights the unique journey each school has taken and honours the collective spirit, growth, and unity achieved throughout the program. This group fosters a strong sense of community while guiding young people to grow with confidence, purpose, and cultural connection.
Multicultural Committee
The Multicultural Committee is a dynamic student team that represents the cultural and linguistic diversity at NCAPAHS. It aims to provide an avenue for student voice and needs to be met within the school to create a more inclusive and tolerant school culture. Through the organisation and running of student-led initiatives, events and workshops, we thrive to enable the whole school community to celebrate the rich diversity of our school community.
We meet weekly during Homeroom sessions to discuss ideas and implement projects. Examples of projects include; Harmony Day celebrations, Spirit Week celebrations, Junior Anti-Racism Contact Officer training and initiatives, cultural food stalls for fundraising, sporting competitions, and social justice projects in the school community. We also have various cultural groups that are student-led and focus on fostering cultural learning, appreciation, belonging and pride through artistic mediums (music and dance).
Prefects
The Perfect Team at Northmead CAPA is built on the core values of respect, commitment and leadership. As a unified group, we aim to recognise and foster the leadership qualities in students whilst collaboratively working towards leading and representing the wider student body. Our goal is to positively influence school culture and contribute to a vibrant, inclusive learning environment. Our responsibilities as senior student leaders emerge from a variety of roles including fundraising and event coordinators, creators of impactful and lasting change alongside the community and actively aiming to be a role model for the younger year groups. The Prefect team through these efforts aim to uphold school values, support younger students, coordinate cultural initiatives (alongside the Multicultural committee), and strengthen the sense of community through meaningful change and initiative.
Activities:
Organising and Participating in Spirit Week Activities
