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
Students study their Gifted and Talented Arts course alongside their core subjects of maths, English, science and humanities. They also have access to digital technologies, design and technologies, languages (Italian), and physical and health education. The college offers a Specialist Football 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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Ride On the Highway to Hell with John Curtin music and dance students

February 27, 2020

This year’s free Perth Festival event, Highway to Hell will see Canning Highway transformed into the world’s longest stage, and our music and dance … Read More

John Curtin partners with Perth Glory as new Academy School in WA

February 18, 2020

John Curtin College has partnered with Perth Glory to become one of only two Perth Glory Academy Schools in Western Australia. Last week the … Read More

Digital Technology pilot program

December 9, 2019

Students from John Curtin College of the Arts were part of the new Digital Technology pilot program officially launched by Premier Hon Mark McGowan … Read More

Diana de Vos Awards dancers

November 22, 2019

We are excited to celebrate our ballet students success at the Diana de Vos awards. First Place: Meghan Connolly (Advanced Foundations) Runner-up: Naomi Kim (Advanced Foundations), Finals: Ginger … Read More

Tournament of Minds State winners

September 18, 2019

Our team took out the Arts section beating Perth College and two teams from Sacred Heart College. The tournament of the Minds club has … Read More

Two more dancers heading to Melbourne

September 5, 2019

John Curtin College of the Arts is extremely proud to announce that two current members of our Dance and Ballet programs have been … Read More

Neural Knitworks link wellbeing and science

August 15, 2019

For the past three months John Curtin College of the Arts staff, students and community members have met weekly to crochet, knit or knot … Read More

World’s Greatest Shave raises over $5000 for Leukaemia Foundation

July 11, 2019

Every year at John Curtin our community takes part in the World’s Greatest Shave to help raise money and awareness for blood cancer. This … Read More

Annual Report 2017

June 26, 2018

You can view and download our Annual Report here. http://www.jc.wa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/JC180117-JCCA-2017AnnualReport_WEB-1.pdf Read More

GIVING THE GIFT OF LIGHT THIS NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK

August 22, 2017

For National Science Week 2017, John Curtin College of the Arts Year 7 students are building solar power lamps to send to disadvantaged communities … Read More

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