School Curriculum

The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)is responsible for the curriculum, Kindergarten to Year 12, in all NSW schools. Each school adapts the curriculum to suit their local context and the needs of their students.

To learn more about curriculum in NSW, visit:

• NESA's Parent Guide – Schooling in NSW which provides information about learning stages, key learning areas and syllabuses.
• Department of Education – Curriculum planning and programming

ATTENDANCE

Students will achieve their educational best and increase their career and life options through regular attendance at school. If your child is absent from school, it is a requirement that an explanation is provided to the school. This can be done through the school SZapp or with a note sent with the child on their return to school.

Congratulations String students for your mammoth efforts performing at your best for the Sydney Eisteddfod video submission last Thursday. Please note there is a collection of jackets and hats left in the school hall that were left after the recording. If your child is missing these items, please let them know.  

An Expression of interest was provided to Yr 5 and Yr 6 strings students for the New England Orchestra Tour. Please note that these forms will need to be returned to Mr Coombes by Friday 11^th June 2021.

In addition to email communication, we encourage you to regularly check Newsflash for upcoming events and import Strings updates.

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.

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