Australian Performing Arts Grammar School
The school
| Australian Performing Arts Grammar School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Glebe, New South Wales Australia  | |
| Coordinates | 33°49′28.53″S 151°0′34.31″E / 33.8245917°S 151.0095306°ECoordinates: 33°49′28.53″S 151°0′34.31″E / 33.8245917°S 151.0095306°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent, Co-educational, Day School |
| Motto | "Passionate about Performance" |
| Denomination | Non-denominational |
| Established | 2005 |
| Enrolment | ~120 (7-12) |
| Colour(s) |
White & Black |
| Website | School Website |
The Australian Performing Arts Grammar School (APGS) is a dynamic, boutique secondary school focussing on academic, creative and performing arts excellence. Based in a state of the art facility at Broadway - Glebe, New South Wales, Australia, APGS is regarded as one of the best performing arts schools in Australia.
History
The school, formerly known as the Australian International Performing Arts High School (AIPAH), was established in January 2005 with a total of 27 students for the purpose of providing a high quality, arts rich education to talented students of the wider community. In 2012 the school moved to a purpose built facility in Broadway, Glebe in order to reach a wider demographic of students. Along with the new location, the school was renamed to the Australian Performing Arts Grammar School (APGS) to emphasise the renewed shift towards performing arts and academic excellence. Since its inception APGS has enrolled hundreds of like minded students who are passionate about achievement, respect, support and performance.
Performances
APGS has performed at many high profile corporate, community and school events including:
- Showcase Performances at the Sydney Opera House, Seymour Centre, Enmore Theatre and Bangarra Dance Theatre
- The Lord Mayor's Christmas Party at The Rosehill Gardens
- Parramatta Business Awards for the Chamber of Commerce (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)
- Performed for Oscar winner Dion Beebe at Parramatta Riverside
- Performed for Acclaimed Director Kimble Rendall
- International Disabilities day (2007, 2011)
- Fast & Fresh Junior Playwrights Competition
- Sydney Festival, Glebe Street Fair
Notable Alumni
- Sheridan Mouwad - West Side Story, Universal Studios, Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular, So You Think You Can Dance, Australia
- Dayton Tavares - Billy Elliot on Broadway)
- Craig Jobson - Film Maker, Nine Network Australia
- Liviu Monsted - Actor & Playwright
- Natasha Duarte - Empire Records, Melbourne, winner of TEEN Cat of ISC USA
- Nathan Brake - Australian Idol
See also
- List of non-government schools in New South Wales
- List of creative and performing arts high schools in New South Wales