Hedland Senior High School has a vibrant Arts department. As one of only a handful of schools in the state to offer a Specialist Arts Program of across four disciplines, Hedland is passionate about promoting the Arts. We offer a range of courses across all years to support and develop creativity, critical thinking, and confidence.
Our aim is to create environments where students can thrive and feel supported in their learning of the Arts. Through a range of subject options, we explore Arts Making and Responding, allowing students a variety of choices in demonstrating their learning and skill. Beyond this, there are various of extracurricular activities to help further their skills and ideas. In Arts, we help students shine!
Arts Courses
| Year 7 – 10 Courses | Year 9 & 10 Electives | Year 11 & 12 Courses |
| Visual Arts | Visual Arts | General Visual Arts |
| Media | Media | |
| Drama | Music | |
| Dance | Drama | |
| Dance | ||
| Photography |
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Specialist Arts Program – Dance, Drama, Media, Visual Arts, Music. These programs take place after school with specialist teachers to provide intensive learning for like-minded, enthusiastic students. Students are able to participate in activities such as: Bonding Camp, Showcases, Arts Away, Country Week, Yohfest and much more.
- Showcase – performance and exhibition nights, open to the wider community to celebrate the achievements and work of Hedland SHS students.
Facilities
- Matt Dann Theatre seating 300 including foyer, greenroom, and fully functioning lighting/sound box
- Dance Studio with mirrors and sprung flooring
- Fully functioning Kiln for pottery and clay work
- Full class set of keyboards and guitars
- Access to DSLR cameras, lighting equipment in our photography studio
- Industry based software for Photography and Media