The Australian International Performing Arts High School

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The Australian International Performing Arts High School
Established	2005
School Type	Independent, Co-educational, Day School
Denomination	Non-denominational
Key People	Mr. Mark Hopkins (Principal) Prof. Kyunghee Lee (Founder)
School Fees	AU$15,348 - AU$17,348 p.a[1]
Location	Harris Park, New South Wales, Australia
Enrolment	~67 (7-12)[2]
Employees	~14[2]
Colours	White & Black
Homepage	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. The school is situated on the same campus as the tertiary institution of AICM (The Australian International Conservatorium of Music). Mark Hopkins has been the principal of AIPAH since July 2005.

Contents 1 History 2 Performances 3 References 4 See also 5 External links

[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.

[edit] Performances

In only its 4th 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)
• Performed for Oscar winner Dion Beebe at Parramatta Riverside
• International Disabilities day (2007)

[edit] References

[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] External links

• The Australian International Performing Arts High School Website