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John Curtin College of the Arts has successfully We use the arts delivered quality arts programs for more than 35 as a vehicle to years. Our outstanding reputation makes us the motivate and school of choice for talented arts students and we engage students. are Western ’s only Selective Arts School. The arts is as We were the first school in Australia to offer theatre much about arts and dance as Gifted and Talented courses and providing dynamic we have offered arts programs for selected students opportunities for in music, ballet and drama since 1973. all students as it is about developing transferable life skills. Creative A unique curriculum for Gifted and Talented arts and critical thinking, empathy, collaboration and students, and those identified as academically communication are all important attributes for any talented, is delivered at the college. We provide future aspirations. students with opportunities for extension, acceleration and enrichment not only in the Arts, Our commitment is to build capacity in students’ but across all academic studies. academic pursuits while simulataneously celebrating their achievements in all facets of their education, to We provide all students with the opportunities to make them the very best person they can be. develop their identified creative intelligence in an environment of like-minded peers who share the same passion, motivation and value of education. Travis Vladich Deputy Principal - Arts and Innovation co

Our Vision Developing learners with integrity who care, lead and positively contribute to the community. Our Values Inspiring the Mind Curiosity, Imagination and Innovation Nurturing the Person Respect, care and compassion Learning for Life Resilience, Perseverance and Reflection Connecting with Community Social, Cultural and Environmental Responsibility

GiftedGifted and Talentedand Talented | Visual | Ballet Arts Program 2020/ 3 3 At John Curtin your child will partake in an exceptional and balanced academic program. Students’ academic studies are combined with and supported by their arts program, giving them the chance to excel in both areas. Students are provided with a well-rounded education and develop a wide range of skills and knowledge.

Gifted and Talented courses have a minimum of Participation and Achievement four hours per week, which is the same amount of Academic balance is a priority and there is a contact time as the core academic subject areas of requirement that students aim to achieve high English, mathematics, science and humanities. The standards in all their learning programs. The college selective arts program becomes one of your child’s encourages students to seek assistance from core subjects and a focus on academic balance Student Services, Heads of Learning Areas or the ensures they have the opportunities to excel in all Deputy Principal - Arts and Innovation if they are areas of the curriculum. experiencing difficulty achieving a balance across all Students study their arts course alongside these programs. core subjects and have equal access to all academic A continuous commitment and engagement in the programs. They also have access to digital arts is necessary for students to succeed and progress, technologies, design and technologies, languages and it is expected that the college’s arts activities take (Italian), health and physical education programs. priority over external activities. Students are required Academic balance is about creating pathways of to discuss external commitments with the Gifted and choice for whichever direction your child chooses Talented Directors and Coordinators to ensure they do to take in their future. The focus on a well-rounded not conflict with college activities. education allows students to continue careers in the Performance is an integral part of Gifted and arts industry or pursue careers in numerous other Talented performing arts programs and all professions including medicine, law, education, workshops, rehearsals and performance politics and science. commitments are regarded as essential extension and/or assessment activities. Activities including performances, rehearsals and workshops are identified and scheduled prior to the commencement of the school year in order for families to plan around these commitments. Information regarding these requirements will be provided to students and parents/carers in advance. Sometimes, however, it is necessary for changes to be made to schedules and it is essential that students communicate all correspondence provided by the college to parents/carers. The timing of some activities depends on the availability of guest and community artists, performers and directors and some opportunities arise throughout the year.

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What is Acceleration? Self Management Practices The Gifted and Talented curriculum follows a model Throughout the program, students are encouraged which takes into account all students’ needs and to be responsible for all aspects of their learning. abilities. The most able students need appropriately This includes constructing and keeping to schedules paced, rich and challenging instruction and a and timelines, organising resources for productions, curriculum that differs significantly from normal managing their progress, negotiating and problem classrooms. solving, and making necessary changes to ensure John Curtin follows a specialised differentiated student success. approach to curriculum delivery that provides your Students are expected to develop time management child with opportunities to accelerate, extend and and organisational skills to ensure they are enrich their learning. committed to all areas of learning and prepared for Acceleration allows your child to move through key all activities and assessments. Students should be concepts at a faster pace while fostering your child’s focused, motivated and committed to the overall life intellectual growth and proficiency levels. of the college. Our teachers provide an education that is inspiring, challenging and one that enhances Educators conduct pre-tests to find out what each all learning experiences. student already understands and/or is able to do. The curriculum is then condensed so students can engage in activities that provide depth, diversity, Mental Health and Wellbeing difficulty and density. At John Curtin, students’ social, emotional, mental Research in Gifted and Talented education shows and physical health is a priority and a safe and that students achieve their full potential when they supportive school environment is provided. work with like-minded peers and are taught by expert teachers in a stimulating learning environment. Developing students’ emotional intelligence and Students should be challenged continually to work resilience is part of the commitment to creating towards their personal best, enjoy the learning motivated and engaged young people and artists. experience and embrace the challenge. We endeavour to develop resilience and maturity by helping your child find ways to effectively recognise What is Extension? and manage stress that work for them as individuals. Support is provided for students in a values Extension provides your child with open-ended rich environment which encourages academic activities that invite curiosity, exploration and excellence, creative endeavours, personal integrity manipulation of ideas and materials at a deeper and and positive student behaviour. Our dedicated broader level. Students focus on creativity, innovation, Student Services team provides a range of services critical thinking, responsibility and leadership. including assisting with transition to high school, Gifted and Talented programs involve additional lessons, learning support and career guidance. workshops, rehearsals and performances that are scheduled beyond the normal college day. All scheduled activities are designed to extend the knowledge, skills and development of Gifted and Talented students and Respect are a compulsory part of their program. Care Compassion

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Inspiring the mind

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extended seasons. The company operates on a Lower School Program Saturday and is an integrated part of the ballet Years 7, 8 and 9 program for Years 9 to 12 students. John Curtin College of the Arts Gifted and Talented Years 10, 11 and 12 Ballet Program is a vocational course that develops The Ballet Program in Years 10, 11 and 12 is designed skills, techniques, creative abilities and academic to provide students with up to 20 hours a week of achievements to transition into university or tertiary intensive training required to pursue dance or ballet training courses. as a career. This integrated program is delivered Our lower school program provides students with during school curriculum time, at after school up to 15 hours of training through an integrated workshops and on Saturdays. program, which will be delivered during school Students participating in the Ballet Program will curriculum time, after school and Saturday commence a CUA30113 Certificate III in Dance mornings. The program is designed to provide (Ballet) that is delivered across Years 10, 11 and 12. students with the necessary skills to transition into Students are requiired to attend a minimum of 90% the Upper School Program in Years 10, 11 and 12. attendence for all units of competency, including The ballet course is divided into the following areas: timetabled classes, afterschool classes, rehearsals • making and responding, which includes skills and performances. and technique, performance, and choreographic Students in Year 11 and 12 will also be involved in process ATAR Dance, WACE examinations and perform as a • reflecting and analysis member of Project Company. • and dance in context. Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 ballet have the opportunity to apply for the Extended Ballet Students will develop their ideas, responses, skills, Program, a modified educational program that technique, knowledge, and understanding of dance offers specialised and individualised coaching. through practical and theoretical application of ballet, contemporary and other genres. This is a proposed timetable for 2020 for Year 10, 11 and 12 ballet students (subject to change): Key areas of study include: Ballet class / MONDAY 2.10 - 4.30pm • Ballet technique Rehearsal • Repertoire Certificate III TUESDAY 3.30 - 6.10pm • Pointe studies component • Performance studies - ballet and contemporary Ballet, Pointe, WEDNESDAY 3.30 - 6.00pm Pas de Deux, Solo • Contemporary technique preparation • Composition Certificate III THURSDAY 3.15 - 6.00pm • Theoretical studies component • Alternative genres Project Company / SATURDAY 9.00 - 2.00pm Solo preparation • Spanish dance (Years 9 and 10) To accommodate the after school and Saturday • Project Company (Years 9 to 12) commitments, students will participate in a • Royal Academy of Dance examinations (Years 8, 9, minimum of three supervised study sessions during 10 and 11) school to provide an academic balance. Entry into tertiary institutions, including the Western Project Company Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance) requires Our performance company for ballet students, a very high level of classical ballet. The college provides an integral part of the ballet program, is designed assistance to ensure students are competitive at this to provide additional performance opportunities level. for students to perform in full-length ballets for

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Extension Acceleration

Dance intensive/residency Curriculum • Arts residency opportunity to work • Compacted curriculum so students are intensively with artists on creative fast tracked through content that has been development. mastered. Students work on content one year level above a normal curriculum delivery. Project Company (Years 9 to 12) • Small and selected groupings. • Students explore a range of broader, deeper and more challenging learning tasks that are • Specific technical acceleration in ballet and delivered in a normal educational setting. contemporary classes. • Students work with current industry artists • Professional artist mentoring and – choreographers, teachers, directors. workshops. • Vertical and ability groupings (working with • Vertical and ability groupings (working with students in the years above current year students in the years above current year level). level of study). • Additional performance opportunities at • Additional performance opportunities at school and offsite. school and offsite. • Project and performance program. Please note: This presents an example of what is offered as part of the program. • Performance in professional settings. • Extended season (multiple performances). • Performance seasons – large and small Performances ensembles. Performance is an integral part of the ballet course • Student choreography performance. and and forms part of the assessment schedule for Reflection each year group. Performances provide students with opportunities to develop as a dancer. These • Workbook. performances are identified at the beginning of the • Ongoing reflective practice and self- year and a calendar of dates will be provided to each evaluation with journals. student. Professional artists Students may be invited to participate in additional • Production and extra classes. or extra performance opportunities throughout their • Workshops. time at the college. All rehearsals and performance requirements will be provided to the students so they can plan their schedules.

10 / Gifted and Talented | Ballet Program 2020 Extended Ballet Program Professional Artists For students that demonstrate an aptitude we offer All Gifted and Talented ballet students have the a modified educational program that focuses on opportunity to work with professional artists, core academic subjects and ballet classes only. choreographers, teachers and performers. The course involves inviting mentors and professionals What the training program involves to share their expertise, from pure classical ballet • Up to 3 hours per day, 5 to 6 days per week, to cutting-edge contemporary dance. The skills dedicated to training for ballet. obtained from workshops, classes and rehearsals are invaluable and instrumental to the development • Personal fitness and conditioning. of our students in the ballet program. • Core academic subjects ONLY as part of your Our tutors and guest artists are of the highest timetable. calibre, have professional and industry experience • Year 10 – English, Mathematics, Science and and are current dance practitioners. These tutors HASS, plus Ballet and CUA30113 Certificate III in are supported by highly expert college dance staff Dance (Ballet). with national and international performance and • Year 11 – English, Dance ATAR, CUA30113 teaching backgrounds. Certificate III in Dance (Ballet), plus two other Year 11 subjects. • You will still complete your core academic subjects with your peer group at the same time. Tutors Students go through a selection process to identify June Bishop Matthew Jordan their suitability for this extended ballet program Louise Chalwell Lilly King For futher information about the Extended Ballet Kirsty Clarke Program contact the Director of Dance Brooke Leeder Phillipa Clarke E: [email protected] David Prudham May Greenburg Louise Roberts (RAD) Danielle Heywood Tammy Zieglar Christine Jaroszewski-Consani

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Afterschool and Saturday classes: MONDAY 3.30 - 4.45pm Girls MONDAY 3.30 - 5.00pm Boys FRIDAY 2.45 - 4.15pm Boys and girls SATURDAY Contact 9.00 - 12.00pm Boys and girls (Terms 1,2,3) For further information on any aspect of the Gifted SATURDAY and Talented Ballet Program contact the Director of 9.00 - 1.00pm Boys and girls Dance E: [email protected] (Term 4)

12 / Gifted and Talented | Ballet Program 2020 Dress Requirements Ballet students are required to wear the ballet Girls Ballet - Years 7 to 9 uniform to all ballet classes. • Navy blue school leotard (Energetiks style AL 11) Boys Ballet - Years 7 to 9 • Pink tights (convertible) • Navy blue tights • Black footless tights (contemporary) • White leotards, bonds t-shirt or singlet • Navy blue shorts (from Uniform Shop • Black tights (Years 10 to 12) • Pink ballet shoes (canvas split sole) • Navy blue shorts (from Uniform Shop) • Demi pointe shoes (Year 8 and 9 RAD) • White ballet shoes (canvas split sole) • Pointe shoes – after teacher/podiatrist approval • Spanish shoes (Years 9 and 10) • Spanish shoes (Years 9 and 10) Recommended Practitioners For specialised health care for dancer’s injury, pointe approval, physical appraisal and individual Sport and Exercise Medicine programs the following practices are recommended: Physician Physiotherapy Dr Gary Couanis Western Sports Medicine Centre, Cottesloe Caroline da Silva and Isobel Barak Eric St Practice and Movement Centre Dr Scot Isbel www.ericstphysiotherapy.com.au Sports Med Subiaco Suite 13, Level 2 36 Eric St, Cottesloe WA 6011 175 Cambridge St, Wembley WA T: (08) 9384 9374 T: (08) 9382 9600 Ian Lowther Massage Therapist Lowther Physio and Podiatory www.lowtherphysiopod.com.au Liana Mota 1298 Hay St, West Perth , 6005 T: 0457 214 229 T: (08) 9322 2210 Kelly Brett F: (08) 9322 1445 T: 0410 591 447 Lisa Hutchinson, Ellen Paterniti Adrian Boyd APS Physiotherapy — North Perth T: 0426 970 256 437 Fitzgerald Street, North Perth WA 6006 T: (08) 9227 7117 Foot Specialist/Podiatrist Emma Sulley Dr Andrew Knox The Valley Physiotherapy Perth Podiatry Surgery, Cottesloe 45 Montreal St, White Gum Valley WA 6162 T: 0410 616 728

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JCCA Year 8 JCCA Year 7 Ballet Ballet Selected Selected

Program Overview

Program Overview Ballet technique Pointe Contemporary technique Ballet technique Creative (choreography skills) Pointe Explore cultural dance forms Contemporary technique Theoretical studies Performance studies Creative (choreography skills) Elements of dance, design components and production Explore 2 cultural dance forms Safe dance practices Theoretical studies Elements of dance, design components production and Performance studies Course Hours 6 hours in class time with a minimum of 4 ½ hours after school and includes Saturday mornings.

Course Hours 6 hours during school time with a minimum 4 hours per week after school and includes Saturday mornings

Students at the conclusion of the Year 7 program will continue in Ballet in Year 8.

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JCCA Year 9 Ballet Selected

Program Overview

Ballet technique Pointe Contemporary technique Choreography - creative and composition Theoretical studies Repertoire Performance in ballet and contemporary dance through Project Company Spanish Dance

Course Hours 6 hours in school with a minimum 8 hours after school including Project Company on Saturdays

All students will be able to achieve a

to Contemporary Dance in Year 10.

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JCCA Year 10 Ballet Selected

Program Overview CUA30113 Certificate III in Dance (Ballet) Contemporary Choreography Performance Contextual knowledge Project Company Health Studies

CUA30113 Certificate III in Dance (Ballet) (across three years) CUACHR301 Develop basic dance composition skills CUADAN202 Incorporate artistic expression into basic dance performances CUADAN301 Integrate rhythm in dance or movement technique CUAIND301 Work effectively in the creative arts industry CUAPRF307 Develop performance techniques CUAWHS301 Condition the body for dance performance CUACIR301 Perform basic on ground acrobatic techniques CUADAN304 Develop dance improvisation skills CUADAN306 Increase depth of ballet dance technique CUADAN308 Increase depth of contemporary dance technique CUADLT301 Develop basic dance analysis skills CUAPRF304 Develop audition techniques BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others CUADAN301 Integrate rhythm in dance or movement technique **Subject to change

Course Hours 8 hours during school and Minimum 13 hours after school including Saturday mornings.

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JCCA Year 11 & 12 Ballet Selected

Program Overview ATAR Dance course CUA30113 Certificate III in Dance (Ballet) Contemporary Choreography Performance Contextual knowledge Project Company

CUA30113 Certificate III in (Ballet) Dance (across three years) CUACHR301 Develop basic dance composition skills CUADAN202 Incorporate artistic expression into basic dance performances CUADAN301 Integrate rhythm in dance or movement technique CUAIND301 Work effectively in the creative arts industry CUAPRF307 Develop performance techniques CUAWHS301 Condition the body for dance performance CUACIR301 Perform basic on ground acrobatic techniques CUADAN304 Develop dance improvisation skills CUADAN306 Increase depth of ballet dance technique CUADAN308 Increase depth of contemporary dance technique CUADLT301 Develop basic dance analysis skills CUAPRF304 Develop audition techniques BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others CUADAN301 Integrate rhythm in dance or movement technique **Subject to change

Course Hours 8 hours during school and Minimum 13 hours after school including Saturday mornings.

Gifted and Talented | Ballet Program 2020/ 17 Our Staff Diedre Atkinson Diedre is the Head of Dance. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Dance, a Graduate Diploma in Education and a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment. Before coming to the college, Diedre spent 10 years teaching ballet and contemporary dance at the Graduate College of Dance. In 2008. Diedre won the Ausdance Award for Outstanding Service to Teaching. She is a WACE assessor for the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), and was Chief Marker for Year 12 Stage 2/3 practical and written exams from 2009 to 2012. As a professional dancer she belonged to both national and international companies that toured Australia, and the Middle East.

Judy Hendrickse Judy is the Contemporary Dance Coordinator. She has a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education and a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment, and is a Level 3 Classroom Teacher. She was awarded the CS & DL Sanders Prize in Education for the best academic performance in the Bachelor of Education by a graduating student at Murdoch University. She has experience as a WACE marker and is a Judging Standards Consultant for the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA). Judy is a Teacher Development School Coordinator for the arts, delivering and providing professional learning for Western Australia’s primary and secondary arts teachers. Judy’s industry experience includes being a freelance dancer in Perth and as co-director of the Make Your Move Dance Company.

Deanna Greenhalgh Deanna is a Level 3 Classroom Teacher and manages the Vocational Education and Training Certificates II and III in Dance at the college. Deanna has a Bachelor of Arts (History) and a Graduate Diploma in Education from the University of Western Australia. She also holds a Graduate Diploma in Journalism from the University of Southern Queensland and a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment. Deanna was the Dance Coordinator of the Specialist Performing Arts Program at Cecil Andrews Senior High School before coming to John Curtin in 2007. She is a WACE marker, and developer and moderator for SCSA. She has also worked as a history lecturer for the dance department at WAAPA. She was accepted into the Kirov Ballet School, School and School after graduating from her ballet studies.

Kate Jenkins Kate completed a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from WAAPA and a Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education. She went on to become a member of LINK Dance Company, working with national and international choreographers. Kate has worked as an independent dancer and dance teacher in Perth. During that time she worked with the English National Opera in the 2015 Perth Festival and toured regionally with the West Australian Ballet delivering educational programs to primary and secondary schools.

Mia Mawby Mia has a Bachelor of Arts in Dance (Contemporary Dance) from WAAPA and a Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education in Dance and Drama. Prior to joining John Curtin in 2004, Mia was a creative dance teacher for pre-primary children and a ballet/contemporary teacher for adults. During her time at John Curtin she has taught across all year groups and currently coordinates the Year 7 dance and ballet curriculum. Mia has experience in the identification of Gifted and Talented students and WACE marking of practical and written exams.

18 / Gifted and Talented | Ballet Program 2020 Our Staff Brooke Leeder Brooke has a Bachelor of Arts (Dance) from the Victorian College of the Arts and a Graduate Diploma of Education. Brooke is an independent choreograpgher and dancer and a sessional lecturer at WAAPA. In WA Brooke has worked for Phillippa Clarke, Katrina Lazaroff, Claudia Alessi, and Buzz Dance Theatre. In she has worked with Stephanie Lake, Luke George and Phillip Adams’ Balletlab, and internationally she has been with the Berlin based company, MS Schrittmacher. Brooke was a recipient of two Strut Dance SEED Residencies and has received Artflight grants for further training in the William Forsythe Improvisation Techniques in Berlin and Trisha Brown Dance Company in New York. She has choreographed many works, the recent work Mechanic was awarded the WA Dance Award for Outstanding Achievement in Choreography in 2014.

Katherine McLeod Katherine has a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from WAAPA and a Graduate Diploma of Secondary Education for Dance and Drama. Along with Katherine’s experience as a WACE marker, she has been instrumental in the development of the college’s enrichment programs. She is a qualified yoga instructor and founder of ‘Yoga xo’. Katherine has worked as an independent dancer, choreographer and dance teacher both nationally and internationally. She has more than 10 years teaching experience and has facilitated workshops and creative developments for Buzz Dance Theatre.

David Prudham David is a graduate of School, former member of the Australian , Sydney Dance Company, and the Chrissie Parrott Dance Collective. He is Associate Director of the Australian Choreographic Ensemble, Dance Equilibrium and Founder and Artistic Director of David Prudham’s Australian Dancers Company. As a teacher, David has been a full time Lecturer in Classical Ballet at WAAPA, guest teacher for the Singapore Chinese Girls School, and taught at the Graduate College of Dance and the Royal Academy of Dance amongst others..

Tarryn Runkel Tarryn trained in dance and drama in South Africa, and, on moving to Perth she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from WAAPA and a Graduate Diploma in Education. She is a founding member of Perth based theatre company Toyi-Toyi Theatre (TTT). Tarryn has choreographed, produced and performed in many contemporary dance works in Australia, South Africa and Germany. She has been nominated twice for the Emerging Artist award from AusDance and received the Best Dance award at Perth Fringe World 2014. Prior to teaching at John Curtin she worked for BUZZ Dance and has been a member of LINK Dance Company.

Emma Toon Emma has completed a Bachelor of Arts (Dance) at WAAPA, Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education in Dance and Art and a Cert IV in Workplace Training and Assessment. Emma is a past student of John Curtin and became a teacher at the school in 2007. Prior to this she completed her Teaching Diploma for the CSTD and taught at dance schools in Perth. Emma has taught across all year levels at John Curtin, has been on Gifted and Talented selection panels and been a WACE marker.

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20 / Gifted and Talented | Ballet Program 2020 Enrichment Our Enrichment Program provides all enrolled students at the college the opportunity to work with a range of peers in different learning environments allowing them to explore and discover new opportunities and art forms.

Enrichment Programs are designed to challenge and Enrichment Programs could include: further develop students with arts specific content and life skills. Exposure to different art forms and Circus and Perseverance experiences helps build their capacity as students, Draws on circus related skills including juggling, artists and people. diablo and tumbling, providing participants with There are two Enrichment Programs: Rotational aspects of balance, coordination and team work Enrichment and Music Enrichment. to instil confidence and develop the ability to persevere when challenged. Music Enrichment is available to all students currently in the IMSS program or equivalent at Special Effects and Imagination primary school. Involves the theoretical and practical application Gifted and Talented Music Program students are of make-up to create special effects for the theatre automatically enrolled in Rotational Enrichment. such as cuts, wounds, ageing techniques, and the Enrichment Programs are designed to explore a enhancement of facial features to create character. range of art forms, develop critical and creative Exploration of special effects challenges students’ thinking, and cultivate communication and imagination and creativity. collaboration skills. This helps students develop effective learning, organisational and management Innovation and Problem Solving skills that are used in every area of their learning. Students learn how to develop advanced group These skills are enhanced by our Study Hacks Guide, skills in problem solving through a range of learning created specifically for John Curtin by Dr Jane styles. Students explore the ability to innovate and Genovese. This guide is given to students, parents think outside the box using creative and critical and teachers and is intertwined into Enrichment thinking skills in solving riddles, puzzles and fictional Programs to help students develop skills such as dilemmas. goal setting, recognising the difference between study and homework, and establishing positive Yoga and Mindfulness relationships. The practice of yoga develops strength and Connectedness is emphasised through scheduled flexibility and provides students with techniques year group assemblies and wellbeing workshops and strategies to soothe nerves and calm the mind. with a focus on our college values and how, as Connections between the body and mind are individuals, we can positively contribute to the explored, as well as the importance this connection community. has in society and learning for life.

Resilience Perseverance Reflection

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Attendance and Punctuality Code of Agreement A high level of attendance and punctuality is John Curtin College of the Arts is committed to necessary for students to achieve their full potential. ensuring learning occurs within a caring, safe and The Department of Education has identified at supportive learning environment that is responsive least 90% attendance as the requirement for full to students’ particular abilities and learning styles, participation in learning. and which challenges and engages them to excel. All Gifted and Talented Arts Programs involve A Code of Agreement for students, parents/carers additional lessons, workshops, rehearsals and and staff identifies the specific requirements relating performances that are scheduled beyond the to the Gifted and Talented Arts Programs. This is normal college day. Information regarding these to ensure that students can work effectively and requirements will be provided to students and cooperatively in all of their studies at the college. parents/caregivers before the commencement of the Students and parents/carers sign this agreement on school year. However, sometimes it is necessary for acceptance into the college. Adhering to the elements changes to be made to schedules and at times some of this agreement is expected of all students. activities depend on the availability of community artists, performers and directors and it is difficult to provide more than a term’s notice of these activities. Exit Procedures Learning to manage travel time, homework and It is required that students who accept a position subject requirements is a college priority and in a Gifted and Talented Arts Program continue in students need to learn organisational skills to that program for the remainder of their secondary effectively plan and manage their study program in schooling through to Year 12. One of the student’s all subject areas. Year 11 and Year 12 subject choices must be in the All learning areas address this requirement by area of the arts under which they gained entry to the embedding the learning of management and college. organisational skills into the programs. If a student does not live within the college catchment boundary then exiting from the Gifted and Talented Program would mean that their Arts Immersion enrolment at the college could be impacted. All arts students will have the opportunity to Students are not able to transfer between Gifted and participate in activities, excursions and tours. These Talented Programs. Students can apply in Year 8 for opportunities are aimed at immersing students into entry into a different Gifted and Talented Program in the arts of other cultures and world cities in order Year 9 depending on availability of places. Students to gain an appreciation and understanding of the can also apply for an additional Gifted and Talented holistic nature of the arts. Program in Year 10 for Year 11 and 12 through the Department of Education’s Gifted and Talented selection process.

22 / Gifted and Talented | Ballet Program 2020 Extended Leave Parent Support Group The Gifted and Talented programs have a Parent support is integral to the successful running developmental structure and any extended absence of the arts learning areas at John Curtin College of may seriously affect the progress of the individual the Arts. Parents can assist by volunteering time to student as well as the progress of other students in help with productions, administrative tasks, and the program. This is especially significant in group providing technical expertise. assessments that may extend over a period of time. The refreshment canteens in the Ellen Street and The Department of Education has taken a firm Curtin Theatres are managed and staffed by parents. position against extended student leave for holidays Parents are placed on rosters to work in the canteens during school term. All requests for extended on performance nights. Rosters and canteen stocks absence must be submitted through Student are prepared and maintained by a manager. These Services and approved by the College Executive. canteens are also fundraising activities and provide funds for student events and equipment. Gifted and Talented Monitoring Program Uniform Requirements The college has a specified uniform and students For Gifted and Talented students to engage fully are expected to accept the requirements in order in all the opportunities provided at the college, a to always retain Good Standing Status and have monitoring system is in place to provide assistance access to all the extra opportunities provided at and support. The Student Services team and the college. learning support specialists work together to provide guidance and assistance. Some Gifted and Talented programs have specified dress requirements and it is essential that these Students enrolled in a Gifted and Talented program requirements are purchased in time for the start of who are unable to meet the requirements of the Code the college year. of Agreement will be monitored and this can result in their status and place in the program being reviewed. To ensure students have adequate uniform items, parents/carers are expected to place orders at The college provides support so students can make the end of the previous year. Winter items should the most of all the opportunities available in the be ordered at the same time to ensure students Gifted and Talented programs. have requirements in sufficient time for the colder months. Uniforms are available from the college Uniform Shop on Thursdays from 8am to 11am, otherwise from Uniform Concepts’ Willetton Super Store from Monday to Saturday.

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