​The Thrive Program

A Specialist Performing Arts Day School Program for Years 7-10, in Canberra

Next Open Night: Tues 2 March, 6pm

The Thrive Program is an amazing program, offered as an alternative to traditional schooling for aspiring young performers. 

• Students attend our Fyshwick campus in Canberra five days a week, between 9am-3:30pm daily.
• Mornings are devoted to academic study via distance education with a registered state school in Queensland, the Cairns School of Distance  Education (CSDE). CSDE becomes your official school. 
• Afternoons are devoted to a special performing arts program consisting of actor training, song and dance, and performance skills. Our special performing arts training program becomes your selection of "electives" to support your other school subjects at CSDE. 
• Performing arts lessons are taught by professional actors, directors, vocalists, and dancers. 

How to enter the program

Entry is by audition and interview. We're now accepting applications for mid-year 2021 and Term 1, 2022. You must prepare a song and a monologue as per the instructions in the auditions pack.  ​Please email Sarah to receive the audition pack and prospectus.
Auditions and interviews will be conducted during the day on Tuesday, 23 March at our studios.  Come to our Open Night to find out more

Want to know more? Register For Our Open Night

Our first Open Night for 2021 will be held at 6pm on Tuesday March 2, 2021 at our studios, 11 Whyalla St, Fyshwick ACT.  At this Open Night you'll meet our Principal and your Academic Adviser, plus hear all about the program and have your questions answered. If you want to find out about the Young Professionals program for Years 11-12, you can stay on for the 7:30pm session too.

To attend, please register in advance using the form below (spaces are limited due to COVID restrictions).

>> FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM FOR YEARS 11-12

What parents and students say about the Thrive Program

"I love being able to participate in acting, singing and dancing with people who share the same passions as me. I love being in the supportive community Thrive provides which helps each other and makes the school an amazing place to learn the arts." - Kailani, Year 9

"Moving to Thrive after nine years of public schooling was an enormous change... but we are thrilled we climbed on board as the ride was, and is, definitely worth it!"
​ - Jocelyn, parent 

"Thrive has provided a nurturing, stimulating and safe environment for our daughter, allowing her to both be herself and to grow and learn the performing arts and academic subjects. The management and staff could not be more supportive."
​- Michael, parent