Australian Performing Arts Grammar School

The Australian Performing Arts Grammar School (APGS) is a secondary school focussing on academic, creative and performing arts for Years 7 to 12. An environment unlike any other, APGS is a vibrant and dynamic school dedicated to helping students develop holistically through the wonderful medium of performing arts education.

The Australian Performing Arts Grammar School brings together young people of creative ability and academic commitment. The School offers an enriched curriculum which fosters independence, self-esteem, and a sense of commitment to the wider community. Our philosophy revolves around the values of respect, commitment and connection, and our students are encouraged to explore ideas and to expand their skills within a framework of trust and encouragement. APGS offers an arts rich and a rigorous academic education in an international environment that provides students with the opportunity to flourish intellectually, creatively, and spiritually.

At APGS we believe that there is a creative capacity in all children that should be fostered and encouraged. APGS provides the timetable and dedicated staff to help young artists to flourish. APGS provides young artists with the instruction, encouragement and time that they need to develop their passion and skills. Older students are taught a discipline and commitment that enable them to thrive throughout their education and in their professional endeavours.

APGS organizes visiting artists and performers to complement our exemplary permanent staff and to enrich the program with master classes. This allows students to perform and exhibit their work in company with those already contributing to Australian and international performing arts practice.

APGS offers a unique learning environment for students who are driven by their love of the performing and/or creative arts and are committed to achieving academically while pursuing their interests. Founded on the tenants of respect for one another, serving the community and building character, APGS provides the ideal environment for students to flourish intellectually while exploring their creativity.

APGS provides a learning environment where students are engaged in deep learning through diverse and differentiated teaching and learning strategies which promotes enquiry-based and student-centred learning. The teachers foster an inclusive learning environment where the student-teacher relationship is considered paramount and where students feel comfortable and supported to inquire, contribute and extend themselves. There are challenging learning goals for each student, with continued diagnostic assessment to inform differentiation. Small class sizes and a close community strengthens the teachers' understanding of each student, their learning styles and strengths, and areas to further develop. Creativity is aligned with the teaching and learning strategies to further engage and penetrate deeper understanding and knowledge.  Parental involvement is encouraged, and indeed welcomed as APGS believes a child supported at home and with the school has the scaffold to reach or extend their potential.