Callaghan College was established to provide new horizons and new opportunities for our students. In this spirit, Callaghan College Wallsend Campus (CCWC) aims to build upon its programs for talented students by offering enrolment in High Potential and Gifted Education programs.
Follow the links below to find out more about our Aspire (High Potential and Gifted Education) and CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts) programs
Aspire Program: High Potential and Gifted Education
CAPA Program: Creative and Performing Arts
Timeline of Aspire and CAPA Program Dates: Year 7 2026
Wednesday 26 February 2025: ONLINE Applications open for 2026 Aspire and CAPA Programs. Aspire Program applicants are required to complete a Learning Portfolio, which which will be available to download from our website (or collect from our Administration Office). You will be emailed the link after applications close.
Monday 7 April 2025: ONLINE Applications close for 2026 Aspire and CAPA Programs. Confirmation emails containing information regarding the Aspire Exam, Interviews and Learning Portfolio, and CAPA Audition will be sent to all applicants after this date.
Friday 11 April 2025: EMAILS should have been received by all applicants by this date. If you have not received the email, please contact our Administration Office by this date.
Wednesday 21 May 2025: CAPA Auditions - small group auditions around 15 minutes in length. Students will do a small group activity and be given the opportunity to present a short piece in their application area.
Thursday 29 May 2025: Aspire Program Exam (no supporting documents required). Students will be given details of their individual interview on this day.
Monday 30 June - Wednesday 2 July 2025: Aspire Program Interviews. Each interview is around 15 minutes in length and students are to bring along their completed Learning Portfolio that reflects their skills/abilities. They will be be given the opportunity to discuss the skills/abilities utilised in completing the portfolio.
Wednesday 30 July 2025: Students will be notified of the outcome of their application by email by this date, and if successful, are required to complete an online agreement to accept their position. Where the number of short-listed students exceeds the number of places available, a reserve list will be established. No further information about the reserve list will be available following initial notification by post.
Wednesday 13 August 2025: Last date for students who successfully applied for Aspire and/or CAPA Programs to accept or decline the position (via online form).