It has been great to have assemblies back, to gather the children outdoors in the sunshine and communicate as a group to recognise their achievments in all areas. Yesterday we were able to congratulate our swimmers for reaching both the North Shore Zone carnival and the Sydeny North Regional carnival. We also presented badges to our newly elected String Captains. Band Captains will be presented their badges at the Easter Band Breakfast concert.

North Sydney Regional Swimmers

String Captains

YEAR 2 SWIMMING

Our Year 2 students have been busy attending a 2-week long School Swimming and Water Safety Program at Lane Cove Aquatic Centre. Students have been learning new skills, including water safety and survival, so they can continue to enjoy aquatic activities safely. Learning these techniques will allow our students to feel more confident and comfortable in the water.

With all the splashes and colourful accessories - the swimming program is putting a smile on our students’ faces! 

HARMONY DAY

On Monday 21^st March 2022, Artarmon Public School celebrated Harmony Day and this year's Harmony Day message of 'Everyone Belongs' with a mufti day. Children came to school dressed in their traditional outfits or they wore a touch of orange. Traditionally, orange signifies social communication and meaningful conversations. It also relates to the freedom of ideas and encouragement of mutual respect.  

 

Children across the school may have engaged in activities, shared stories and information about their background in an effort to foster communication around diversity and inclusivity.

UR Strong Parent Feedback Wanted

We are seeking parent/carer feedback for the UR Strong Parent Webinar. Please fill in the attached, short survey to offer your feedback if you attended either the live webinar or have watched the recording. https://forms.gle/gCVy3ZVf2t61fYPt7

Your input is valued and helps us to plan and organise for future events.

You are also invited to take advantage of a FREE Parent Membership to access hundreds of resources – including an 8 session video series. This will allow you to learn the same language & strategies being taught in the classroom through the Friendology 101 curriculum. We hope that, as a URSTRONG Family, you will reinforce the important messages of empowerment, self-compassion, & kindness at home.

As a next step, we would recommend:

o    Click here to view an overview of URSTRONG.

o    Activate your FREE Parent Membership and explore all the resources available to your family.

o    Explore the hundreds of resources available to you.

 We believe that empowering our students with these skills will create a culture of kindness at our school and we hope that, together, we can support your children to have healthy, feel-good friendships.

FLYNN

Accessing the NSW Digital Learning Packs from home when isolating.

If you child is isolating at home from either a positive test or due to being a household member/ close contact please remember to notify the school by either email or using the SZapp - Contact us.

Once we receive your notification the school will be in contact with you for a well-being check and to offer you support. If your child is well enough and you would like them to have access to the Departments Digital Learning Packs whilst isolating at home, please see the following link.

https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/learning-from-home/learning-at-home/2022-digital-learning-packs/primary

The Departments Digital Learning Packs provide 5 days of learning activities for you and your child/children to work through at your pace. This system is set up to support families to manage the time at home. This is not mandatory, only optional.

Please remember to visit NSW Health website for more information regarding what to do if you test positive to COVID-19 and links to translated self-isolation guides in different languages.

https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/management/advice-for-confirmed

What do I need to do?

You and your household contacts must isolate at home

You must self-isolate at home for 7 days from the date you got tested, even if you are fully vaccinated. Self-isolation means staying in your home or accommodation and remaining separated from others. Please see the Self-Isolation Guideline for further information on how to self-isolate and what supports are available to you should you need them.

You must tell people you live with that you have COVID-19. Your household contacts must also self-isolate for 7 days, and have a rapid antigen test (RAT) as soon as possible and again on Day 6 (see Information for people exposed to COVID-19 and Get tested for COVID-19).

The NSW Health Isolation Support Line, is available for practical assistance during self-isolation on 1800 943 553. 

Band parents, remember to check Newsflash regularly for upcoming events and important band updates. We will publish advance dates as soon as we know them to help you plan your year!

Parent Portal – Updating Student Details

If your child is enrolled in Band, please log into the Parent Portal https://portal.msmusic.com.au/artarmonmusic and update the following:

• Your child’s 2022 class details. Class allocation has now been confirmed
• Check the allocated band and instrument

This is important information for scheduling & communication purposes. 

If the details in Parent Portal is incorrect, please email your Band Coordinator or band@artarmonpandc.org.au to advise.

Music Bags

APS music bags are available for purchase for $20 each.  Please contact your Band Co-ordinator if you are interested.

Regular band rehearsal times:  

For rehearsals before school, students should arrive at school promptly at 7.50am so that the rehearsal can start by 8am.

Got a question?

Step 1: Have you looked in the 2022 band information pack? A copy is available in the MSM parent portal.

Step 2: Keep up to date with our weekly Band News.

Step 3:

For instrument related enquiries please contact our Instrument Coordinator Kirsteen at apsbandinstruments@gmail.com.

For tutor related enquires please contact our Tutor Coordinator Jane at tutorband@artarmonpandc.org.au.

For invoicing related enquiries, please contact our Treasurer Lynn at treasurerband@artarmonpandc.org.au.

Step 4: for any other enquiries please contact your wonderful Band Coordinators!

Thanks again to students and parents for their continuing cooperation and support of the Band program. We are still looking for a Senior Concert Band Coordinator and Jazz Band Coordinator. If you are interested in helping, please contact band@artarmonpandc.org.au

THANK YOU!

Ellis Foong & Christine Cao – 2022 Band Co-Convenors

Email: band@artarmonpandc.org.au

Dear Strings Parents

Please note the calendar of events that are coming up in the coming months to help you plan your year. We have our annual Mother’s Day performance by the Strings ensembles coming up. Please pencil in the date and look forward to what the children have been practising.

Don’t forget to subscribe to SzApp for String Ensemble News. Found under Manage tab, choose the String Ensemble to keep in the loop with any alerts to upcoming events and updated news.

As a general courtesy, please ensure your tutors are also informed in advance if your child is unable to attend their lessons due to illness, doctor’s appointment, Selective School test, Covid isolation etc.

Dates for the diary

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

Update your child’s class details

Now that classes have been confirmed, please UPDATE your child’s class details on the parent portal. https://portal.msmusic.com.au/artarmonmusic

CREATIVE KIDS – claim and volunteer

In 2022 the NSW Government will continue to contribute a $100 Creative Kids rebate for NSW residents. The Artarmon P&C is currently registered as a Creative Kids provider for the band and strings programs.

If you will be taking advantage of this, your first step is to:

Step 1. Apply for a voucher for your child on the Service NSW website:  go to https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-creative-kids-voucher.

Step 2. Please log into the Parent Portal and provide details by completing the form online.

If you wish to use the Creative Kids Voucher you must pay $100 less than your invoice total. We will then credit the $100 against your invoice when we have redeemed the voucher from Service NSW. This only applies to school ensemble fees and not tuition fees.

Step 3. Any creative voucher enquires please email apscreativevoucher@gmail.com

Ensembles 

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

Ensemble rehearsals:

         Junior Strings:                     7:45 for 750am start -8:45am Tuesdays, school hall

         Concert Strings:                  7:45 for 750am start -8:45am Thursdays, school hall

         Senior Strings:                    3-4pm Tuesdays, music room

Got a question?

Step 1: Have you looked in the 2022 Strings information pack? A copy is available in the MSM parent portal. https://portal.msmusic.com.au/artarmonmusic

Step 2: Keep up to date with our weekly Strings News by checking Newsflash in the Schoolzine app.

Step 3: For instrument related enquiries please contact our Instrument Coordinators Aarti at APSstringsinstruments@gmail.com

For tutor related enquires please contact our Tutor Coordinator Jane at tutorband@artarmonpandc.org.au.

For invoicing related enquiries, please contact our Treasurers Namitha and Cat at stringstreasurer@gmail.com

Step 4: for any other enquiries please contact your wonderful String Coordinators: