Nepean Creative and
Performing Arts
High School
Information and Audition
Application Package
Years 6 - 7
THIS APPLICATION IS ONLY FOR STUDENTS
SEEKING PLACEMENT AS A CREATIVE AND/OR
PERFORMING ARTS STUDENT
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Nepean Creative & performing arts High School
115 - 119 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains NSW 2750
Mr A Baldacchino
Principal
PO Box 91 Emu Plains 2750
Phone: (02) 4728 7200
(02) 4735 6141
Fax:
Email: nepean-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
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Audition Placement Procedures - Years 6 - 7 2012
Applicants will be informed of the date and time of their audition following receipt of their application
Selection criteria to attend Nepean Creative & Performing Arts High School (NHS)
 Proven involvement/ experience and expertise in the Creative and/or Performing Arts
 A strong academic record
 A sound behaviour and attendance record
 An excellent attitude towards school
 Proven record of involvement in other extra-curricular activities
 Sibling rights to attend this school will not be granted automatically
Selection / Audition Process
 The enclosed application form must be completed by the parents and the relevant other people.
 All items mentioned in the application form MUST be included with your application form
 A non-refundable audition processing fee of $40 for each audition, made payable to NHS is to be sent with
the audition application form. Applications without payment will not be processed
 Students may audition in one or two of the Performing/Creative Arts areas which they nominate on the
application forms
 Information about the audition procedure, including time and date, will be forwarded to you following receipt
of your application
 Supporting documentation addressing the selection criteria provided in your application will be assessed by the
school in addition to the skills demonstrated in the audition process.
 No feedback will be provided regarding the applicant’s audition assessment. The examiner’s decision is final.
Information for Parents
 NHS maintains high academic standards, encourages students to participate in a range of opportunities and
has a supportive discipline and welfare structure
 Students must wear appropriate full school uniform at all times. In addition performing arts students require
appropriate rehearsal wear
 Creative and Performing Arts students will be charged a subject fee and Performance Ensemble Fee, payable
each semester to subsidise the costs of equipment, photocopying, new technology and costume upkeep etc.
Separate fees for the subsidy of new costumes required for special performances will be charged as required
 School hours are from 8.25 to 2.50pm for all students (Wednesday to 2.30pm). Senior students will commence
at 8.00am on Tuesdays each week. There will be additional commitments for Creative & Performing Arts
outside these hours
 NHS is within walking distance of Emu Plains Railway Station and has extensive bus links with Westbus and Blue
Mountains Bus Companies
 Parents of creative and performing arts students are required to commit either time or money to particular
activities to support the broad range of opportunities offered by the school.
 Check the Website or ring the school for audition dates and closing date for applications
Please keep this page for future reference
For further information or the closing date for applications, please contact the school on 4728 7200
or check the website on www.nepean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
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Nepean Creative & performing arts High School
115 - 119 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains 2750
Phone: 4728 7200
Fax:
4735 6141
Audition Application for Years 6 - 7 - 2012
Attach a recent
passport size
photograph
of the student
in this space
DO NOT PROVIDE THE ORIGINALS OF ANY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Please attach the following items to the back of this application form.
Applications will not be
1. Photocopy only of the most recent school report (the school will not
accepted without a
copy reports)
photo attached
2. All students must supply a copy of their last NAPLAN - one page only
showing the four areas with bands - not the whole NAPLAN Report
3. Year 6-7 only must have the Principal’s Report completed and faxed
back to the school
4. A maximum of TWO additional pages of supporting documentation may be included
5. Payment of a $40 non refundable audition processing fee must be made as part of the application
process
6. Students may apply to audition in two areas if they wish.
Personal Details
Name of Applicant: _____________________________________Date of Birth: _____/_____/_______
Current School Year: _________________________Current School: _____________________________
Name of Parent(s)/ Guardian(s): Mr/ Mrs/ Ms _____________________________________________
Street Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Suburb: _________________________________________________Post Code: __________________
Phone Number (H): __________________(W) __________________ Mobile: ____________________
Family Email address: __________________________________________________________________
Please tick the area of your audition preference and include style of Dance (eg. Ballet/jazz/hip hop/tap
etc :) Note: $40 must be paid for each audition preference
 DANCE (Please enter style of dance eg. Ballet/jazz/tap/hip hop etc)
 DRAMA
 MUSIC – Vocal/Instrumental
(Please specify eg. Vocal or Guitar, drums, flute, piano etc)
 VISUAL ARTS (Describe area of talent eg. Painting/ drawing/
photography etc.)
Applicants will be informed of the date and time of their audition by mail
Applicant Check List - please tick BEFORE forwarding to the School. Please make sure only copies are attached
as the school will not photocopy.
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Page 1 completed and photo attached
Reference from a tutor or teacher (pg. 4)
Most recent school report copied and attached
Copy of last NAPLAN - ONE page only - the page with the four areas and bands shown
Maximum of two additional supporting documents only
$40 Non-refundable fee (if paying by credit card, please complete authority on next page)
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Please note: You can audition for a Creative or Performing Arts placement at
Nepean High and be successful in that audition, but due to your school reports,
Principal/Teachers reports and/or Risk Assessment, not be accepted in the Creative
and Performing Arts stream.
Please return this application form and audition fee to:
Creative & Performing Arts Auditions Coordinator
Nepean High School for the Creative & Performing Arts
PO Box 91, EMU PLAINS 2750
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NEPEAN HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT CARD AUTHORITY
Please return this application form and audition fee [Payments accepted by
Cash, Cheque or
Credit Card]
to (by mail)
OR by person:
Nepean Creative & Performing Arts High School
PO Box 91, EMU PLAINS NSW 2750
115 - 119 Great Western Highway
EMU PLAINS NSW 2750
NEPEAN HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT CARD AUTHORITY: Payment for CAPA audition $40 or $80 if
auditioning in TWO preferences
CARD TYPE (please circle): VISA
MASTERCARD
CARD NUMBER: ______________________________________________(Please print carefully)
NAME ON CARD: ______________________________________Expiry Date:______________
CCV Number: _________________________________________
Student’s Name: _________________________________ TOTAL AMOUNT: $______________
Signature of Card Holder: __________________________________________________________
Payment for (eg: Audition) ____________________________________________________________
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Reference from a tutor or teacher with expertise in Creative or Performing arts
Student’s Name: _________________________________________________
Area student auditioning in: (eg. Dance/Drama/Instrumental/Visual Arts/Vocal): ____________________________________________
This section is to be completed by a referee and refer to the expertise of the student in the Performing
or Visual Arts they are auditioning in. This person must be a teacher/tutor of the applicant, either in or
out of school.
1. Comment on the skills that the student has developed in the Creative or Performing Arts.
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2. Describe the level of commitment demonstrated by the student to the Creative or Performing Arts
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3. Any relevant additional information
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Details of Referee:
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Work Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: H) __________________________ W) ____________________Mobile: ____________________
Relationship to Applicant: ____________________ Signature: _______________________ Date: _____________
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Nepean Creative & Performing arts High School
AUDITION CRITERIA
DANCE
Performance techniques
Performance quality
Adaptability to various tasks
Use of space / movement quality
DRAMA
Group work / co-operation
Self discipline / concentration and focus
Movement skills
Vocal skills
Creativity and imagination
Performance quality of scripted presentation
INSTRUMENTAL
Performance quality
Appropriate standard of performance item
Technical ability
Intonation
Correct timing
Musicality
VOCAL
Performance Quality
Vocal projection
Intonation
Correct timing
Appropriate standard of performance item
Musicality
CREATIVE ARTS
Technical ability
Concentration and focus
Creativity and imagination
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Nepean Creative & performing arts High School
AUDITION INFORMATION
DRAMA
1. Prepare a 1-2 minute scripted monologue of your own choosing. No poetry
please or self written scripts
2. Take part in a one hour Drama Games and Improvisation workshop
3. Wear comfortable clothing that is easy to move in
DANCE
1. Prepare a 2 minute dance sequence in their choice of dance style. Bring a
backing track (CD’s only)
2. Appropriate Dance attire
o Girls - black tights/ foot thongs/ black or navy leotard / or unitard
o Appropriate shoes for your audition dance
o Boys – white T shirts and black tights or dance pants. Appropriate
dance shoes
3. No jewellery. Please tie your hair back off the face
4. Students will take part in a modern / contemporary Dance workshop for 90
minutes. This consists of the following:
o Teacher lead warm-ups
o Technical skills
o Short dance sequence. Students will be required to perform the
sequence in small groups
INSTRUMENTAL
1. Prepare a piece from 1 to 3 minutes long that demonstrates both your technical
ability and expression
2. Bring your instrument to the audition
3. A piano, drum kit and amplifier is available for use
4. Only CD’s or accompanist if required
5. Students may be asked to demonstrate scales and/or sightreading
VOCAL
1. Students should prepare a vocal item 1 - 3 minutes long, with a backing track
(CD’s only) or accompanist
2. Students may be asked to participate in technical exercises such as, listening
to and singing back vocal passages, scales or sightreading
VISUAL ARTS, VISUAL DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Students will participate in a 90 minute arts workshop exploring a range of 2D and
3D media. Students will be given a range of stimulus topics.
Students must bring a portfolio, or a CD or a DVD of a range of completed work.
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Nepean Creative & performing arts High School
115 - 119 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains NSW 2750
Mr A Baldacchino
PO Box 91 Emu Plains 2750
Phone: (02) 4728 7200
Fax:
(02) 4735 6141
Email: nepean-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Principal
To be completed for students applying to Year 7 only
This form to be given to the Principal of the student’s current school.
The completed form to be faxed by the Principal to 4735 6141
STUDENT’S NAME: _____________________________________________________________________________
CURRENT SCHOOL: ____________________________________________________________________________
Auditioning in:
Dance/ Drama/ Instrumental/ Visual Arts/ Vocal
(Please circle)
Principal’s Comment (or Principal’s delegate eg. Grade Coordinator, Year Adviser)
Rate the student on the following statements by placing a cross in
one of the squares on the continuum
The student is a cooperative member of the school community
Poor
Fair
Good
High
Excellent
The student’s contributions to the school are
The student acts responsibly
The student’s attendance record is
The student’s level of commitment to his/her studies is
The student’s leadership skills and abilities are
The student’s literacy skills are
The student’s numeracy skills are
The student’s behaviour is
Comment on the student’s suitability for a place in a Creative and Performing Arts High School
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Any other relevant details: ______________________________________________________________________
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List any special needs that the student may have: ___________________________________________________
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Overall Rating: Please tick the most appropriate box
Highly recommended
Recommended
Recommended with some concerns
Principal’s Signature: _______________________________________ School Stamp: _______________________
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