PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

It is wonderful to be back at school and working with the Artarmon School Community. A big thank you to Mr Coombes for his role as relieving Principal during my absence. I had intended to return at the beginning of term, however, there were some family matters that required my attention. Thank you for the support of all the staff during this time.

MORNING BUS CHANGES

The morning school bus has had to change the route to school due to roadworks over the next few weeks.

The bus may take a little longer to get to school during this time. Children who catch the bus in the moring do not need a late note during this time.

Congratulations to the winners of the Willoughby Council flag competition. 

Their Christmas flag design will be printed and flying high through the streets of Willoughby soon.

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Guitar Try-Outs  Thursday 5/11 & Monday 9/11. 

Guitar tuition is available at APS for all students in Year 3 & above. If your child is interested in learning to play the guitar or ukulele next year please come along next Thursday morning 5/11 or Monday morning 9/11 from 7.45am to the Guitar Room/Maths Storeroom directly above uniform shop to have a short try out of the instrument. 

For more information about the guitar program & to book a time please contact Ged Corben gcorben1@aapt.net.au or 0429 429 946

Attention sewing parents!

Can you sew? Would you like to help making some simple costumes for APS?

If yes, please send an email to the school with “Dance teachers” as the title and we’ll be in touch so you can help us out making a few simple costumes. We will provide all materials

PAYMENT OF INVOICES

If you are paying your invoices we very much appreciate this completed over the next few weeks. There is a current issue with Westpac that will result in your invoice being in another school's name. We are receiving the payments. If you have concerns please email the school and we will contact you.

Dear Strings Parents

A few housekeeping reminders here.

Please print out the students’ audition requirements and read through these with their tutors as soon as possible. The students will require to be prepared before the audition or risk not being able to progress to the next level. Any questions regarding the auditions will be clarified by Mr Mansukhani during rehearsals.

The audition packs have been sent out via email, please let your coordinator know if you haven’t received this as yet. Please have the students practice the audition pieces and keep the sight reading and practice up.

Senior Strings students will be performing this Thursday 5^th November either after recess or lunch. This will not be determined until the day.  Therefore, Senior String students please remember to bring music, instruments and listen out for announcements on Thursday.

Keep playing those scales!

2020 (Term 4) Calendar Dates:

Call out for Parent Volunteers

We are in need of parent volunteers

• One more parent volunteer to assist the current Strings Instrument Coordinator and take over this role.
• One more parent volunteer to assist current Strings Treasurer and take over this role.

Please see brief description below for the roles below.

Instrument Hire Coordinator The hire coordinator is responsible for maintaining the registry of all hire instruments. They facilitate the hiring of instruments throughout the year, including when students need to upgrade to the next size, and liaise with parents regarding maintenance and repairs. The hire coordinator issues hire invoices and communicates with the Convener and Treasurer regarding outstanding fees and repair costs. As the Instrument Library is still being established, the Hire Coordinator liaises with the Convener as to the on-going instrument needs of the library.

Treasurer The Treasurer issues invoices for ensemble fees at the beginning of the year and throughout the year as students join. They ensure all fees are paid and liaise with the Deputy Principal over outstanding fees. The Treasurer is responsible for an Income/Expenses report.

Please send me an email at strings.artarmonpandc@gmail.com if you are interested and are able to help out. This amazing program runs with parent volunteers, so many thanks for the parents that have helped out so far.

Ensemble rehearsals:           

Got a question?

If it is about your hired instrument or instrumental tutorial please contact your tutor firstly, then our instrument coordinator or strings coordinator if required. For anything else please contact your strings convenor.

KINDERGARTEN SAFETY DAY

On Wednesday the 28th of October, Kindergarten students participated in Safety Day. As each class rotated through the kindergarten classrooms, they were encouraged to share their prior knowledge and explore elements of road safety, water safety, sun safety and safe storage of medicines. They also identified who can help in different emergency situations. Another fun and SAFE day at school!