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Special Programs

Gifted and Talented Education: Visual Arts

Proudly Offering Extension, Enrichment & Differentiation in the Visual Arts

The Gifted and Talented Education: Visual Arts program was established at Applecross Senior High School in 1968, it was the first program of its type in Western Australia, and celebrated 40 years of excellence in 2008. Our prestigious Visual Arts program produces graduates highly regarded by tertiary institutions and arts industry due to our tradition of excellence and reputation for success.

Only students who demonstrate talent in the Visual Arts are selected to attend the ‘Special Art Program’ at Applecross Senior High School following rigorous statewide practical art testing. Each year our school receives well over 200 applications for the 32 positions available in Year 8. The program has an excellent retention record, and students enrolled at Year 8 level continue with their studies through to Year 12.

This unique Visual Arts program offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a range of highly specialised studio disciplines during regular Saturday morning workshops conducted by professional artists and practicing crafts persons. Our student’s benefit from exhibiting their artwork and being involved in community art projects.

This differentiated curriculum offers the participant exposure to contemporary Visual Arts practice, current exhibitions, and collaborative involvement in studio workshops that provide a stimulating and supportive environment for the gifted and talented student. We help our students achieve their potential by encouraging them to conceptualise, explore sophisticated visual communication techniques, and develop a breadth and depth of personal investigation.

The ‘Special Art Program’ at Applecross Senior High School is challenging and exciting. A student’s full commitment is necessary, however, the long term benefits and rewards ensure a pathway to tertiary study in a diverse variety of career paths.

Extract from the ‘The National Review of Visual Education’ – August 2008:

The overarching driver sensed by Governments, nationally and internationally, is that creativity is a resource that must be nurtured in order to harvest the rewards of innovation. Important messages emerging from a decade of international reports on Art Education indicate that:

• Creativity is the new key economic driver for international competitiveness
• The required skill set for the new workforce includes creativity as a fundamental
• The Arts are the curriculum area that has creativity as core

• IMPORTANT NEWS
• Year 5 Parent Evening
  

  Yr 5 parents are invited to attend an information evening re Year 7 2015 on Monday 29 July @ 6.45pm

• Year 10 Subject Selections
  

  will commence 18 June. Click the SSO logo to make your selections or make an appointment.

  

• Year 10 Parent Evening
  

  Yr 10 parents are invited to attend subject specific sessions on Tuesday 18 June @ 6.30pm

• School Calendar
  

  The 2013 Calendar of Events can be found in the NEWS tab.

• Term Dates
  

  Term 2 concludes for students on Friday 5th July. Term 3 commences for students on Tuesday 23rd July.

• Uniform Shop
  

  In Terms 2 & 3 the shop is open each Monday 1pm to 4pm, and Wednesday 8am to 11.30am.

• Car Parking
  

  Due to the building project the main car park is now out of use. Parents are asked to drop off & pick up either on Ardessie St or Links Rd. The front driveway is NOT a kiss & drive zone.