Performing Arts Centre auditorium
Rear view of the Performing Arts Centre
Performing Arts Centre entrance
Central Coast Grammar School celebrated the opening of its new Performing Arts Centre with an official opening function, followed by a Variety Gala Performance, on Friday, August 15.
“Creative learners are confident learners and the performing arts offer a unique and dynamic platform for creativity and self-expression,” said Central Coast Grammar School Headmaster Mr Bill Low.
“Our professional facility will allow us to build bridges to the broader arts community on the Coast and host large cultural events,” said Mr Low.
The $10 million Performing Arts Centre, partially funded by donations from the school and local community, features a 750 seat acoustically designed, tiered theatre; large stage; orchestra pit; sound and lighting box; foyers to seat 250 people restaurant style or accommodate 750 people – including an alfresco foyer; catering kitchen; seven learning spaces including a computer lab, a keyboard lab and a spacious drama studio; additional large orchestra rehearsal room, connected by a recording studio to a medium rehearsal room; 10 music tutorial studios; instrument store; box office and manager’s office and; staff accommodation.
“Central Coast Grammar School has had a strong Performing Arts program since its inception,” said Central Coast Grammar School chairman Mr Ken Jolly.
“This wonderful new facility will enable students and teachers to reach even greater heights.
“The School partnered with nationally acclaimed local artist Neale Joseph to create a series of original artworks to inspire warmth and creativity amongst learners, visitors and performers.
“At 44 square metres in total, three enormous artworks connect the facility to our coastal landscape and are amongst some of the largest oil paintings we know of in Australia.”
Neale Joseph said: “I hope when students and visitors see my artworks they will feel uplifted and encouraged to express themselves creatively.”
Media release,
12 Aug 2014
Christine Hodgkinson,
Central Coast
Grammar School