HPGE CAPA Program - Year 7 2027
The High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) Program at Callaghan College Wallsend Campus is designed to support the learning of HPGE students in the Creative Domain. It gives students the opportunity to work with like-minded students in variety of creative and engaging lessons.
About the CAPA Program
The CAPA Program runs from the start of Year 7 until the end of Year 8. In Term 2, Year 7 CAPA students participate in a specialised CAPA Project where they focus on their chosen discipline. Students work collaboratively with peers and challenge their skills through the creation of a performance or artwork.
Our CAPA students are offered a variety of workshops and excursion opportunities to extend skills in their chosen area. Students also participate in our CAPA Challenge Day and CAPA Showcase and are expected to join at least one ensemble. They may choose from the following:
- Art Ensemble
- Concert Band
- Dance Ensemble
- Drama Ensemble
- Vocal Ensemble
- Photography Club
After Year 7, there are a number of CAPA elective subjects to choose from to study in Years 8, 9 and 10, such as Music, Drama, Dance, Photography, Visual Art and more.
Jesmond Senior Campus - Year 11 and 12
Students move to Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus which has state-of-the-art CAPA facilities. These include an auditorium with professional sound and lighting, a recording studio, individual soundproof rehearsal rooms, mirrored dance studio, drama theatre and more.
Follow these simple steps
- Complete the online application form: Year 7 2027 HPGE CAPA Program Application Form
- Keep an eye out on the family email for audition details.
- Participate in a group audition - students will have the opportunity to present a 2 min 30 second to 3-minute piece in their chosen area.
- If successful, accept your position!
CAPA Application Timeline for Year 7 2027
It is important that you keep your phone number, email and postal address up to date with your primary school. We also advise that if you change your email address, to notify us as well.
