Cathy-Lea students have performed at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of Commonwealth Games, the Deaflympics Opening Ceremony, AFL Grand Finals, the Melbourne Grand Prix, Federation Square, McHappy Days, Carols by Candlelight, Casey Kids Carnival, People in Parks events, retirement homes, shopping centres, inter-school concerts, eisteddfods, cabarets, choreographic competitions and academy productions.

Concerts at both mid and end-of year are held at professional theatrical venues, giving students a real theatre experience.  The annual end-of-year Cathy-Lea production is renowned as one of the biggest and best amateur productions around!

Students can progress to professional levels in Dance, Drama and Music with internationally recognized examinations, or complete recognized teaching qualifications with the academy.  VCE Dance is offered by experienced school teachers with VCE examining experience.

Students are regularly invited to auditions and have gained roles in films, television and musical theatre.