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 2008 Artsmedia Film Festival

Showcasing the work of Artsmedia students from Years 9 to 12, this feast of cinematic delicacies celebrates the cumulative work of our talented, emerging filmmakers for 2008.

Come and treat yourself to an exciting evening of short films at this annual event.

5 November 2008

6.30pm

Curtin Theatre

APPLICATIONS FOR 2010

Gifted and Talented Education Applications for 2010 close on 1 August, 2008.

If your child is currently in Year 6 and wishes to apply for entry to John Curtin College of the Arts Gifted and Talented Dance, Drama, Ballet, Music, Music Theatre and/or Visual Arts programs for Year 8 in 2010, then you need to register online with the Department of Education and Training before this deadline. 

All online applications are at www.det.wa.edu.au/education/gifttal.index.htm

For more information contact the Gifted and Talented Education branch of the Department of Education and Training on 08 9264 5513

TOUR DAY AND EXPO

Tuesday, 1 July 2008

11.45am - 5.00pm

Prospective students and parents are invited to visit the college for Tour Day. Visitors are invited from 11.45am and can book in for a tour.

Tours commence at 11.45am, 1.15pm and 2.15pm and will run for about an hour. 

Visitors are requested to meet outside the Curtin Theatre where trained student tour guides will lead the tours. These students will be able to answer questions about the college and the programs. The tours will cover all Gifted and Talented Arts programs at the college.

Classes run as normal on the day so visitors can see the college at work. The Arts areas will showcase mostly practical workshops and classses.

An expo style display of all learning areas will be held in the Curtin Theatre from 11.45am until 5.00pm. Visitors will have the chance to learn more about each subject area and specialist teachers will be on hand to answer any questions. Information brochures about the Arts programs, Soccer Excellence, Academic Extension Program and other learning areas will be available for visitors.

The college deputies and principal will also be available to answer questions about the college on the day.

We look forward to seeing you at our Tour Day and Expo.

To book a tour contact the college on 9433 7200 or 9433 7297

TOP 20 SCHOOLS IN WA

With almost one in three students with a TER above 90, John Curtin College of the Arts has performed in the top 20 of the state's TEE schools, showing that Arts education and outstanding academic achievement go hand in hand.

The college was ranked 6th in the State's TEE public schools and was also listed in the best 10 performing schools for Ancient History, Drama Studies, History, Interactive Media, Dance Studies and Health Studies.

Our Principal, Mitchell Mackay attributes this success to a safe and caring learning environment supported by Arts learning combined with highly expert teachers who understand Gifted and Talented Education and the expectation of excellence at a higher level from Year 8 onwards.