PARKING REMINDER

On Thursday this week the Healthy Harold van will arrive. It will be parked at the front of the McMillan Rd Kiss and Drop Zone. The van has council permission to park here for the period of time that children will be participating in lessons.

If you are dropping your children off or picking them up please be careful during this time.

CROSSING SUPERVISOR STARTS FRIDAY!

Our very own crossing supervisor starts this Friday 28th May! Children have been reminded around the importance of safety and following crossing supervisors instructions. Please talk to your children at home about the changes. 

Times:

8:25am - 9:25am

2:30am - 3:30pm

KIDS' LIT QUIZ

On Monday, Artarmon students participated in the Sydney heat of the Kids' Literacy Quiz. The contest was fierce with 32 teams vying for a place in the next round of competition. Students answered questions to win books and yes, even some cash! A big congratulations to the Year 6 team: Natalie Rowe, Kiera Huang, David Lu and Kevin Lu, who placed fourth overall. They also correctly answered four in-between round questions to win a total of $20.00, and received a book each for winning the ninth round. The Year 5 team: YiYao Chen, Ellora Wani, Kristina Kordusic, and Helena Tuo, finished just outside the top ten teams and correctly answered a difficult in-between round question to win $5.00. It was a fantastic day and all students were great ambassadors for our school. A huge thank you the mums and dad who transported the students to and from the venue. We are very lucky to have such wonderful students and supportive parents!​

SRC FUNDRAISING

The Strings students have had a great lead up with the weekend music intensive to the upcoming Sydney Eisteddfod.

This week, Strings will be recording their video submission for the Sydney Eisteddfod on Thursday 27^th May. Please take note of the requirements in emails sent this week from strings coordinators.

Students will need to be in their Music uniform, and these can be purchased at the Uniform shop on Wednesday 8.30am to 9.30am.

Strings instruments tuning

With the drop in temperature, this change plays havoc with the instrument being in tune. We have noted a few broken strings which required to be replaced. First point of call, please bring your instrument to the music room at recess as there will always be a strings tutor that will be able to assist and tune the instrument.

Eisteddfod recording 27^th May 2021.

Students are to meet at the Music Room 10 minutes before their recording time and will need to be in full music uniform. Students can come wearing their Music uniform and then change back into the school uniform once they have completed their recording session. Please do not forget your music folders and instruments.

Please note that students will need to be in Music uniform for next Thursday’s Eisteddfod recording otherwise they may miss their opportunity to perform.  

Please note that Music uniforms will require to be purchased prior this event.

• White point-collar long sleeved shirt (NOT the winter blouse for girls)
• black formal pants,
• black socks, and
• black school shoes: (black sneakers are fine, preferably not with white soles.)
• Music Tie

Diary Dates

Attendance to the above events is compulsory and String students are expected to attend as part of the Music Program.

Volunteers needed.

We still need to fill the following volunteer roles to assist with Strings in 2021/2022:

• STRINGS CO-CONVENOR:  Assists Convenor with insurances, instrument purchases, newsflash writeups, replies to email queries, updates MSM portal, event planning, liaises with Strings committee, uniform shop, school, and Mr Mansukhani. Takes over the reins of Convenor for a minimum 2-year term. Requires work in your own home.  Approximately 2 hours a week.

By volunteering you will be making a valuable contribution to the running of the String program and your child(ren) will love to see you get involved.

If you are interested in volunteering for one of these roles or would like more information, please email strings.artarmonpandc@gmail.com

Reminders

Invoices are required to be paid by the end of March. Failure to do so may mean that your child will not be able to attend ensemble rehearsals from this week. Please check your email/junk mail for invoice and payment details.

All hard copy invoices have been printed and given to those students that are yet to provide payment. Your child will also have a copy of the invoice that has been printed and kept in their music folder.  

If you intend to use Creative Kids vouchers towards payment for Strings fees, please ensure you pay $100 less than the total invoice. Please consider the administration headache for the Strings Team volunteers if you decide later that you would like to use the Creative Kids Voucher. Thanks for your understanding.

If you have any questions related to an invoice or payment, email stringstreasurer@gmail.com

Got a question?

If it is about your hired instrument or instrumental tutorial, please contact your tutor at first instance.

Alternatively contact our instrument coordinator or strings coordinator if required. For anything else please contact your Strings Convenor.

Tutorials:

If you have a question regarding your child’s tutorial, please email your Tutor in the first instance. Alternatively, email Jane at tutorband@artarmonpandc.org.au

Parent Portal – Update Class Details

If your child is enrolled in Band, please log into the Parent Music Portal, and update your child’s class details asap. This is important information we need for scheduling & communication purposes with the school.  https://portal.msmusic.com.au/artarmonmusic

THANK YOU!

Ensemble rehearsals:          

If your child is sick and/or unable to attend a rehearsal, please notify your Strings Coordinator.

2021 Strings Committee