John Curtin

Gifted and Talented Programs
The Gifted and Talented Arts Programs at John Curtin include Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Drama, Media Arts,Music, Music Theatre and Visual Arts. All programs offer students a unique opportunity to enhance their learning and continued progress in chosen areas of specialisation.
Teaching and Learning
In addition to the Gifted and Talented Arts programs at John Curtin College of the Arts, all students are offered a variety of exciting programs in the other learning areas of English, LOTE, mathematics, physical and health education, science, humanities and social sciences and technology and enterprise. The college offers a Specialist Soccer Excellence Program and an Academic Excellence Program.
Community
John Curtin College of the Arts actively participates in community programs in the Fremantle/Peel district and has developed positive relationships with tertiary and Arts organisations throughout Perth.
Facilities
We have two theatres that support the students and staff aspirations for excellence in the Arts. These facilities are complemented by three dance and rehearsal studios, art studios and a media centre inclusive of television and radio studios.
About Us
John Curtin College of the Arts has built a national reputation through the quality of its programs in the Arts. The Arts College has educated actors, dancers, artists, musicians and film makers who are prevalent in Australian artistic life.
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Welcome to Western Australia’s premier college for gifted and talented arts students.

Learning for Life

An innovative, stimulating and rewarding education awaits your child at John Curtin College of the Arts.

Performing on stage and in the classroom

Our students achieve their academic goals through their love of the arts.

Close to public transport

Winner of STEM awards 2016. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

2016 SECONDARY SCHOOL OF THE YEAR

2016 WA Secondary School of the Year Award and STEM Award for Leadership Excellence in a Secondary School.

Welcome

We provide children from across the State with Gifted and Talented Arts Programs and all students study a comprehensive range of academic subjects alongside their specialist course.

At John Curtin, your child will participate in classes with like-minded peers who share their passion and desire to excel under the guidance of expert teachers.

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Students & Programs

Our students’ learning occurs within a caring, supportive environment. Our dedicated and professional specialist teachers provide an academically balanced educational program with a focus on Gifted and Talented learning.

An innovative, stimulating and rewarding education in a supportive learning environment awaits your child at John Curtin College of the Arts.

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Our gifted arts students use their love and passion for the Arts to help them achieve their academic goals and become confident, tolerant and creative community members and leaders.

News & Events

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11 Mar

THE ACTOR

Join our Year 8 Gifted and Talented drama students for their first appearance as Year 8 students …

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18 Mar

RAW

Our Year 11 Gifted and Talented drama students present a showing of their classwork in its original …

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25 Mar

ELEMENTS

Our Year 9 students present excerpts from Where in the World is Frank Sparrow, a haunting and …

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Latest News

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Year 8 student wins Youth Black Swan for Portraiture Prize

November 15, 2018

This year four students from the Gifted and Talented Visual Arts Program were selected as finalists for …

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Applications open for 2020

November 7, 2018

John Curtin College of the Arts provides Western Australia’s gifted and talented arts students with the opportunity …

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Year 8 soccer student kicking goals as she joins Junior Matildas

September 13, 2018

Year 8 Soccer Excellence student, Tijan McKenna has been selected for the Australian Girls Under 16s soccer …

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