It was wonderful to have a crowd back in the hall this morning for the String groups to perform at the annual Mothers Day performance. A huge thank you must go to Ellen Hird, our wonderful Strings Coordinator, and her team of volunteers that help manage and support Mr Mansukhani and the students.

Happy Mothers Day

To all our amazing mothers, grandmothers and carers. Without you, we wouldn't have all of your amazing children at school to teach everyday. You should all be very proud of what you do and the wonderful children you have and continue to raise each day. I hope you have a wonderful day on Sunday and get to spend quality time with your babies and make some wonderful family memories.

SZapp notifications

We have been notified by the Schoolzine company, that run our school SZapp, that the push notifications are currently not working and they are trying to fix the issue. All alerts will be sent via email as well, so please continue to check your emails.

Applying for Extended Leave

Please remember that it is a legal requirement for children to attend school every day that it is open and extended leave for holidays is not automatically granted. We understand that through the pandemic families have been separated and are longing to see each other again. If you are planning to visit family and see loved ones again, please plan to do this during the school holiday periods. If there are extenuating circumstances that impact this, please contact the school.

Morning Supervision - Student Safety

Teacher supervision in the playgrounds starts in the morning from 8:25am. Students should not be dropped off before 8:25am and left in the playground unsupervised. This is unsafe and creates a duty of care risk for the school. If you need to go to work early it is your responsibility to find an alternative solution for the care of your child/children.

Cross Country

A huge thank you to Mrs Donohoe and Mrs Agnew for their hard work and organisation of the cross country carnival. Although the track was changed slightly due to the wet and slippery bush track, the students had a great day and it was great to have a sunny day.

Congratulations to all the students for running and to those who have been selected to represent Artarmon at the Zone Carnival.

National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) will be taking place, online this year, for grades 3 and 5. 

Test sessions will be held between Tuesday 10th May and Friday 20th May 2022.

Can Year 3 and Year 5 students please start bringing in headphones, clearly labelled with their name for the upcoming tests. Please do not send in wireless, bluetooth headphones.

More information on NAPLAN online can be found in the attached PDF. naplan_information_brochure_for_parents_and_carers.pdf

Gilmore

Dear Parents and carers, 

There is a lot happening this term (refer to Principal’s Message for term two key dates), so please ensure you inform your tutor for cancelation and make up lesson. Band Key dates for Term 2 are outlined below. Please check them regularly for any changes.

Band Key Date/Event for Term 2:

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

Band Supervision: Call for Parent Volunteers for Morning Rehearsals

As parents are now allowed back on the school site, we are excited to announce we can now organise a roster for parents to assist and supervise band rehearsals. The roster will start from Week 2 of Term 2. 

We require help with supervising band rehearsals from 07:50am to 08:50am morning. This year we would like to open the volunteering to all band groups. You are welcome to volunteer for any rehearsal on the mornings that suit you and not just for the band your child is in. 

The band co-ordinators have created a signup zone page. Please click on this link and enter your details for the time that best suits you (please note there is a different tab for each band group).

https://signup.zone/gsdhQDjk2Eo2mWqJA 

Band Invoice:

Dear Band Family,

Please note that band enrolments have been finalised and invoices were sent out in April 2022. Please check your Junk Mail folder or contact Band Treasurer at treasurerband@artarmonpandc.org.au if you have not received your invoice.

Please read carefully before you make payment.

1. You will see both band and string bank accounts on the invoice. Please make sure you pay into BAND account and the details are: BSB - 032090, Account number 170463.
2. If you are using the creative kids voucher, please make sure to submit your voucher details ASAP and deduct $100 from the total amount when transfer your payment. If you are unsure how to submit your voucher details, please contact band at your earliest convenience.

Feel free to contact the band treasurer should you have any other questions.

Regular Band Rehearsal Times:  

For rehearsals before school, students should arrive at school promptly at 7.50 am so that the rehearsal can start by 8:00 am.

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!

THANK YOU!

Ellis Foong & Christine Cao – 2022 Band Co-Convenors

Email: band@artarmonpandc.org.au

Dear Strings Parents

String parents, in addition to email communications, we encourage you to check Newsflash regularly for upcoming events and important string updates.

We have several events that are coming up and scheduled throughout the year. See key dates below and pencil them into the diary.

Mother’s Day concert

We are excited about the upcoming Mothers Day Strings Concert and are looking forward to seeing parents at the concert to see their children in their ensemble groups in person. Training Strings are invited to attend. All string students will present their mothers’ with a special gift at the end of the event.

Strings Captains need to be at the school hall by 720am to assist with setup for the Mother Day Concert. All other string students are to arrive at 730am -7.40am for tuning and unpacking in their designated JS/CS/SS sections.

When: Thursday 5^th May

Where: School Hall

Performance timetable

8:05am – Orchestra performs

8:12am – Junior Strings performs

8:23am – Concert Strings performs

8:35am – Senior Strings performs

Parents are more than welcome to attend. There will be coffee, tea available. 

Chocolate buns are available for the performing students.

Many thanks for the volunteers and providing assistance on the day. If you can assist, please sign up your availability on the signup sheet.

        https://signup.zone/vGYpynCyNHHnFF8f9

Weekend Music Intensive 28-29 May

The program for the Weekend Music Intensive is being finalised and will be forwarded to all the String parents shortly. A big thankyou to Dann Liu who has volunteered to help with the Music Intensive coordination for 2022.

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:

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

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.

Ensembles 

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

Ensemble rehearsals:

        Trainings Strings              1250pm for 1pm start -140pm, Tuesday Lunchtimes, music room

 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