Creative and Performing Arts
From Kindergarten all the way through to Year 12, students are invited to explore the creativity within themselves and the world around them through deliberate, engaging and challenging classes and opportunities. Our purpose-built Arts spaces include a Drama Room, Orchestra Room, Music Studio and Visual Arts studio to support a series of dynamic learning experiences such as classes, workshops, showcases and one-on-one mentoring.
Co-Curricular music is a vital part of life at Northholm and more than a third of our students are involved with our music ensembles. Students of any age can select from a broad range of instruments and join groups including concert bands, stage band, choirs and rock bands as well as flute, string, percussion, brass and guitar ensembles according to their ability. Performance opportunities are offered at various events to help students build confidence and resilience.
Students involved in drama gain a wealth of important life skills including quick-thinking, focus, working collaboratively in groups and reflection. Co-Curricular Drama productions, with Northholm students both on stage as performers and behind the scenes as crew, sees vertical year groups collaborating together to create spectacular performances. For those with an interest and affinity for Visual Arts, they have the chance to expand their learning with extra lessons beyond the classroom, given by practising artists in drawing and ceramics. The School has a proud history of award-winning artists at shows including the Castle Hill Show and the Sydney Royal Easter Show across mediums including drawing, ceramics, sculpture, painting and more.
