The Australian International Performing Arts High School
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| The Australian International Performing Arts High School | |
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Harris Park, New South Wales, Australia  |
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| Coordinates | 33°49′28.53″S 151°0′34.31″E / 33.8245917°S 151.0095306°ECoordinates: 33°49′28.53″S 151°0′34.31″E / 33.8245917°S 151.0095306°E |
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| Type | Independent, Co-educational, Day School |
| Denomination | Non-denominational |
| Established | 2005 |
| Founder | Kyung-hee Lee |
| Principal | Debra Aarons |
| Employees | ~14[1] |
| Enrolment | ~120 (7-12)[1] |
| Colour(s) | White & Black |
| Website | www.aipah.com |
The Australian International Performing Arts High School is the newest performing arts high school in New South Wales, Australia.
AIPAH was founded in 2005 by Professor Lee.
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[edit] History
AIPAH was officially opened in January 2005 with 27 students from Years 7 to 11, and leading teacher Erin Mascord-Perez at the helm. Six months later, Mark Hopkins, editor for the Sydney Morning Herald joined the team as AIPAH's Principal. In 2008, Jim Mccrudden, former teacher of the Australian Institute of Music became Principal. In 2011 Jim McCrudden resigned as principal and Debra Aarons took over principalship. In November 2011 AIPAH's founding director Professor Lee announced that AIPAH would undergo many changes, including a new location and a new name; APAGS (Australian Performing Arts Grammar School). The new location will be in Broadway close to Sydney's CBD.
[edit] Performances
In its 6th Year AIPAH has performed at places all round Sydney at some of the most prestigious of events. These places include:
- The Lord Mayor's Christmas Party at The Rosehill Gardens
- Parramatta Business Awards for the Chamber of Commerce (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)
- Performed for Oscar winner Dion Beebe at Parramatta Riverside
- Performed for Acclaimed Director Kimble Rendall
- International Disabilities day (2007)
- Fast & Fresh Junior Playwrights Competition
[edit] Notable Alumni
Nathan Brake - Singer (Australian Idol Finalist)
Dayton Tavares - Dancer, Actor, Singer (Billy Elliot on Broadway)
Craig Jobson - Filmmaker, Crazy guy
Natasha Duarte - Singer
[edit] See also
- List of non-government schools in New South Wales
- List of creative and performing arts high schools in New South Wales
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Annual Report 2006" (PDF). The Australian International Performing Arts High School. 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-08-14. http://web.archive.org/web/20070814024352/http://www.aipah.com/Forms/AnnualReport2006.pdf. Retrieved 2007-08-29.
