APATA – The Australian Performing Arts Teachers Association

Awards Showcase

Awards Showcase

JACKSON HUGHESMAN PRESENTATION

Jackson is not only an extremely talented singer, actor, and composer, he also works extremely hard to improve these skills and mentor others. Recognised in his community theatre organisation, Jackson also prioritised his school’s choir, theatre and musical productions. Other students have lifted and improved just from the opportunity to work with Jackson, and this […]

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WAKAKIRRI PRESENTATION

Wakakirri is a not-for-profit organisation that uses storytelling, the oldest form of learning, as its focus for providing innovative educational programs to schools in a manner that resonates with contemporary youth culture. Founded in 1992, Wakakirri develops student engagement and wellbeing through the sharing of stories and participation in the performing arts. Wakakirri means ‘to

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JOHN PAUL COLLEGE PRESENTATION

John Paul College delivers a contemporary co-educational curriculum grounded in traditional values from Early Learning to Year Twelve. Students are at the heart of all they do, and this is reflected in their purpose: To Educate, To Inspire, To Make a Difference. John Paul College’s performing arts program has a far-reaching reputation for the outstanding professionalism

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EXCELLENCE IN ARTS EDUCATION

Wakakirri is a not-for-profit organisation that uses storytelling, the oldest form of learning, as its focus for providing innovative educational programs to schools in a manner that resonates with contemporary youth culture. Founded in 1992, Wakakirri develops student engagement and wellbeing through the sharing of stories and participation in the performing arts. Wakakirri means ‘to

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AWARD 06. THE MESKELL AWARD

‘Elena, lives and breathes dance and the performing arts’ ED5INTERNATIONAL based in New South Wales is currently celebrating 30 years of providing excellent service through their performing arts school and 20 years for their full-time course. ED5INTERNATIONAL endeavours to nurture good people who become great artists. The De Cinque name is synonymous with training and

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AWARD 05. TEACHER OF THE YEAR

‘Dr Wyvill is an amazing teacher. She is inspiring, passionate, positive and engaging and I am honoured to have been taught by her’ Director of the Arts Academy at Canterbury College in Queensland, Dr Janet Wyvill teaches curriculum in drama, music, visual art and musical theatre and co-curricula for the Boys Vocal Group, Drama Ensemble,

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AWARD 04. SCHOOL OF THE YEAR

‘Radiance Academy Toowoomba is a dance school where all dancers are welcomed and celebrated’ More than dance lessons… a dance studio with a difference! Led by Studio Director, Sally Andrew the academy was founded in 2015, where Radiance Academy is a dance studio in the bustling regional town of Toowoomba. Being an industry leader in the

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AWARD 03. SOCIAL CHANGE MAKER

“I have worked in this school for 20 years and nothing has been anywhere near as good as this in bringing multi-sensory stimulation to our children.” Teacher, Sir David Brand School Sensorium Theatre is Australia’s only company making live shows specifically designed for young audiences with disabilities. Their aim is to improve the lives of

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AWARD 02. OUTSTANDING MENTOR

“I believe that being a mentor is an integral part of being a teacher” Duel award winner Kerri Hilton inspired our judges across two award categories with her demonstrated leadership, expertise, vocation for the performing arts and dedication to students, in particular emerging teachers and industry practitioners. Kerri is a drama teacher from St Norbert’s

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AWARD 01. ARTS EDUCATION

The Song Room believe that every child deserves the best possible start and every opportunity to succeed in life. The Song Room is a national not-for-profit organisation that brightens the futures of Australia’s most disadvantaged children with tailored, high-quality music and arts programs, delivered in partnership with schools across the country. Their programs are independently

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