Awards Showcase

Dawn-Fleur has demonstrated outstanding artistic growth throughout her years at Bellbird Park State Secondary College, excelling as a dancer, musician, and actor. Her ability to refine and expand her skills across multiple disciplines showcases her remarkable talent and artistic quality. As choreographer for the school’s hip-hop team, she has developed innovative routines that combine technical […]

Since foundation in 1997, Sheldon College has demonstrated a strong commitment to innovative practice in the Arts, which has ensured a comprehensive program that is highly valued by the entire community. The Director of the Arts, Head of Faculty the Arts, and Head of Performance Music empower a team of fifty-eight Arts staff to ‘Achieve

The team at St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace provide a cultural pathways to develop students who embrace life as an ongoing journey of artistic and personal discovery. Inspired by the tradition and guided by the belief that Servire Deo Sapere – “To serve God is to be Wise” – performers leave Terrace with technical skill,

2025 Performing Arts Student of the Year

2025 APATA Performing Arts School of the Year  

2025 Performing Arts School of the Year

Thank You and Congratulations to all who entered or were nominated by champions in the community for the Australian Performing Arts Teachers Association (APATA) 2024 National Awards Program.   The high calibre of applications, dedication and passion for each and everyone’s vocation was heartfelt and exceptional.   The judging committee have commented on several occasions

On behalf of the Australian Performing Arts Teachers Association we would like to send a big thank you to the team at the Chandralaya School of Dance to celebrate with Deepa Mani the APATA National Award Winner – Performing Arts Teacher of the Year Award. Wonderful opportunity to bring everyone together to showcase the studio’s

On behalf of the Australian Performing Arts Teachers Association we would like to send a big thank you to the team at St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace winner of the APATA National Award – Performing Arts School of the Year Award. Cultural Director Matt Cocking and his teaching team create amazing opportunities for their young

Drum Roll Please…And a Round of Applause for the 2024 APATA National Awards Winners! It’s been an amazing start to 2024 reading through incredible award applications, especially hearing from champions in the performing arts community supporting teachers, educators, and students. A common thread across everyone’s story has demonstrated how communities have come together for arts