Encouraging Exploration
Creativity on Stage and Beyond
The arts are at the heart of a well-rounded education. Through music, performing arts and visual arts, students develop confidence, creativity, and the ability to express themselves in meaningful ways. These programs encourage collaboration, discipline and a lifelong appreciation of the arts.
Music
From the Early Years, students explore singing, movement and percussion, sparking a love for music from the start. In Year 3, they begin specialist lessons, with all Year 3 and 4 students joining the Instrumental Music Program — choosing either the violin or cello to practise at school and home. From Year 5 onwards, talented musicians are further nurtured through school band and performances. In Middle and Senior School, music becomes a rich academic subject where students compose, perform and explore diverse genres. Beyond the classroom, their talents shine through annual concerts and showcases that celebrate creativity and passion.
AISM’s Got Talent
A celebration of creativity and confidence in Middle and Senior School, where students showcase their diverse musical and performance talents annually on stage.
AISM Rocks
Our annual rock concert, featuring student bands and soloists bringing energy, passion, and music to life.
Music Academy Concert
An intimate concert highlighting the progress and achievements of students in our instrumental and vocal programs each year.
Senior Showcase
Part of the Higher School Certificate (HSC) Music course, this performance highlights the talent, growth and dedication of our senior students as they prepare for their final assessments.
AISM Instrumental Music Academy
Our Instrumental Music Academy is open to all students from Early Years to Year 12, offering individual lessons with professional tutors during school hours. Students can choose from a wide variety of instruments, including:
- WOODWIND – Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Saxophone
- STRING – Violin, Cello, Double Bass
- PERCUSSION – Drums
- PIANO
- GUITAR
- INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC
Celebrating Performing Arts Excellence
Ishwarya’s Achievement in HSC Music
Ishwarya Krishna, one of our standout graduates, is now pursuing filmmaking at Emerson College in the U.S. Her HSC composition ‘Township’ was nominated for Encore, a prestigious showcase of Australia’s top young composers.
Performing Arts
From Junior School, drama ignites imagination and builds confidence through fun, interactive activities in class. From Year 3, students enjoy specialist Drama lessons as part of their weekly timetable, strengthening performance, collaboration and creative thinking. In the senior years, Drama is also offered as a subject for the Higher School Certificate (HSC), giving students the opportunity to deepen both their study and performance skills.
Each year, students shine in whole-school productions, with past highlights including Rocktopus, Mamma Mia, The Addams Family and Rock of Ages.
Celebrating Performing Arts Excellence
Rock of Ages: A Musical Journey
Our students rocked the stage with an electrifying performance of Rock of Ages, bringing iconic hits, bold characters and dazzling energy to life. A celebration of talent, teamwork and creativity that had the whole community cheering.
Visual Arts
From painting and sculpture to digital design, students explore a wide range of techniques to express their creativity and develop artistic skills. In Junior School, art is taught by the homeroom teacher, before transitioning to specialist-led lessons from Year 6 in Middle School. Our visual arts program encourages imagination, critical thinking and personal expression, culminating in exhibitions that proudly showcase the diverse talents and inspiring works of our young artists. In the senior years, Visual Arts is also offered as a subject for the Higher School Certificate (HSC), providing students with the opportunity to deepen their study, refine their practice and present major works at a professional standard.
