Beginning in 1998, Centennial expanded its existing programs in Art, Music and Drama in accordance with its new mandate as the Regional Centre for the Visual and Performing Arts.
In grade 9 the successful candidates in the Regional Arts Program will select a MAJOR discipline from the following: Drama, Instrumental music, Vocal music and Visual Art. The Arts Program features all four disciplines offered on a year-long model for grade 9 and 10. Students will focus on their major subject for the first semester. In the second semester, students will have the opportunity to explore the other disciplines, as well as have additional enrichment activities within their major. The year will culminate with a fully, integrated arts project.
From grade 11 on, they receive specialized courses in at least two of these areas, while fulfilling the same requirements for graduation as all students in the school. Graduates of this specialized program will be well prepared to enter any major post-secondary program.
With its excellent facilities, its team of specialized staff, and its unique, expanded program, Centennial offers the Arts Program applicant an opportunity to work with like-minded students in an exceptionally supportive environment. The program is intended both for students who are seeking a career in the Arts, and for those whose interest is supplementary to the pursuit of a career in some other field.
Entrance Application to the program involves:
1. An interview
2. An audition (if primary interest is in Music or Drama) OR a portfolio of your work (if primary interest is in Visual Art)
3. A School Referral Statement Google form is available on Centennial’s website HTTPS://CSS.HPEDSB.ON.CA/