WELCOME TO OUR WONDERFUL KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS

What an amazing start our Kindergarten students have had at Artarmon Public School. They have been so settled in the classroom and playground, making friends and learning new things.

Thank you to our amazing parents for your understanding and cooperation with drop off and pick ups. The children have learnt new routines so quickly and we know that this is because of your help.

Morning drop off from next week will be a little different. Students will need to be dropped off at one of the school gates (Abbott Rd or Oval gate) and make their way to the kindergarten playground between 8:25am and 8:55am. No parents to come on site.

A teacher will be on duty in both areas, under the covered kindergarten play area and near the oval gate / toilet block. Teachers are there to keep students safe and remind them of the area they are to be in, if unsure.

Similar to the pictures below, all kindergarten students will line up in their classes at 8:55am under the covered outdoor learning area (COLA).

I would like to thank our amazing Kindergarten teachers for all the hard work they have put into creating such an environment to allow our students to thrive in the first week of school. They work tirelessly to ensure our children are safe and happy when at school learning. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2021 SPORT CAPTAINS

Today our new sport house captains were presented with their badges and sworn in to their official student leadership positions. We know they will do an amazing job supporting the students of Artarmon.

SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Our twilight swimming carnival will be held on the 22nd February from 4pm at Lane Cove Aquatic Centre. All information regarding this carnival has been sent home via the SZapp. 

NORTH SHORE ZONE PSSA

Artarmon is a delegate of the North Shore Zone PSSA. This organisation is run by teachers from each of the 15 schools that make up our Zone to deliver interschool sporting opportunities and competitive events for students to qualify for Regional, State and National level.

The North Shore Zone PSSA had to cancel our interschool Friday afternoon sport for Term One due to a number of reasons. All opportunities for students to advance to a higher level in their chosen sport will still go ahead and be communicated to students when the opportunities arise. 

Our interschool sport competitions will start back up in Term 2 with students selected to represent Artarmon in Netball, Soccer and AFL.

KINDERGARTEN & YR 5 OC INFORMATION NIGHTS

For our new Kindergarten and OC families there will be an information session via Zoom this Thursday night at 6pm

Details for the meetings are:

Kindergarten Information session please register here:

https://nsweducation.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vLODu4vhRueqPFMJlMmg8A

Year 5 OC Information session:

Zoom ID: 683 5044 5060

Zoom password: OC2021

CLASS PARENTS

Information went home via the SZapp yesterday in regards to 2021 class parents. If you are interested in volunteering your services as a class parent, please fill in the form and return to the school via email: artarmon-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Class Parent EOI

MANAGE YOUR SETTINGS ON THE SZapp

BOOKINGS FOR INTERVIEWS CLOSE MONDAY MORNING

To book your Semester One Parent-Teacher interview please click on the link and follow the steps below.

Click on https://artarmonps.schoolzineplus.com/pt2021

1. Enter email address and select login
2. Enter your password (this will be a password used when originally set up Schoolzine app/account) or follow prompts to set up password/reset password.
3. Click add student and type your child’s name. Repeat if more than one child at school.
4. Select student – ‘Save and Continue’
5. Select child’s teacher
6. Scroll to the bottom and click Next’
7. Select an available 10-minute time slot
8. Click ‘Next’
9. Please select ‘Zoom’ or ‘Phone Call’ from drop down menu
10. Please add you contact number. (This will be used if technical issues and the teacher needs to call you)
11. Click ‘Next’ to confirm. You will then receive a confirmation email.
12. Repeat process for each child enrolled at the school.

ZOOM DETAILS FOR PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS

Notice of meeting and AGM

Agenda for next P&C meeting 24th February 2021

BAND NEWS

Welcome back to school and welcome to all those students & families who have joined the band and music program for the first time this year. We are all looking forward to a great year of music at Artarmon Public School.

Band parents, in addition to email communications, we encourage you to regularly check Newsflash for upcoming events and important band updates. We will publish advance dates as soon as we know them to help you plan the year!

Registrations for Band:

If your child is new to Artarmon Public School (APS) in 2021 and interested in joining Band, you need to register online by going to the following link:

https://portal.msmusic.com.au/artarmonmusic

Registrations for students new to APS will close on the 19^th of February.

The 2021 Band Information Pack can also be found on the school website under ‘Music Programs > Band’. Please read this prior to registering for Band.

Important Note - Students must be registered online through the Music Portal prior to participating in and/or attending any Band group.  

Tutorials:

Our Tutor Coordinators (Jane and Rebecca) have been working with our Music Tutors and the school to finalise group tutorials for our new training band students as well as individual in-school tutorials.

Parents will be emailed tutorial details (including tutor name, tutorial time, tutorial day and location) this week. Please look out for this important information in your email.  

Small group tutorials and individual in-school tutorials are scheduled to commence this week (week 3).

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

Band Rehearsals

We are pleased to announce that Junior Concert Band, Concert Band and Senior Concert Band rehearsals have already started for 2021:

Rehearsal times for Concert Bands:

• Junior Concert Band: Mondays 12.50pm to 1.40pm AND Thursdays 8am to 8.50am
• Concert Band: Mondays 8am to 8.50am AND Thursdays 12.50pm to 1.40pm
• Senior Concert Band: Tuesdays 8am to 8.50am AND Thursdays 2pm to 2.55pm

Rehearsals for Training Band will commence in week 5 or 6. Training Band rehearsals will be held weekly on Fridays from 8am to 8.50am. Look out for an email update confirming the Training Band rehearsal start date.

Jazz Band rehearsals start this week and will be at the following times for the next 3 weeks:

• Friday 12^th February 7.50 – 8.50am
• Thursday 18^th February 3.00 – 4.00pm
• Friday 26^th February 7.50 – 8.50am
• After the above dates, Jazz Band rehearsals will be held weekly on Thursdays from 3.00 – 4.00pm.

Orchestra rehearsals will start in week 4 or 5 and will be held weekly on Wednesdays from 8am to 8.50am.

All band rehearsals are held in the school music room. For rehearsals before school, students should arrive at school promptly at 7.50am so that the band rehearsal can start by 8am.

Creative Kids Administration – Parent Volunteer(s) Needed

In 2021 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.

In order to offer this rebate to Band and Strings families in 2021, we need a parent volunteer to work with the continuing creative kids parent volunteer to help administer this process.

Together, the volunteers will process the Creative Kids vouchers with Service NSW, communicate with parents regarding any issues and record voucher payments received against Band and String invoices.

This process is busiest in Term 1, with a little bit of finishing up in Term 2 and then done for the year!  The majority of the volunteering can be done in your own time on your own computer with internet connection.

If this volunteer role interests you, or you would like more details, please contact Kali at the band email (band@artarmonpandc.org.au).

Instrument Hire

If your child still needs to pick-up their hired instrument, it can be collected from the Music room before their band rehearsal.

Hire instruments are located inside the music storeroom (first door on right inside the music room) and are clearly marked with students’ names.

Upon collection of a hire instrument please review, complete and return the pink slip asap. These can be found inside the hired instrument case.

Parent Portal

Classes for 2021 have been confirmed and communicated to parents.

If your child is enrolled in Band, please log into the Parent Music Portal and update your child’s class details this week. This is important information we need for scheduling & communication purposes with the school.  

https://portal.msmusic.com.au/artarmonmusic

Questions?

For general questions, please refer to the Band Information Pack which is available in the Parent Portal and on the school website under Music Programs. Band rehearsal times for your child(ren) and the name of your Band Coordinator(s), once assigned, will also appear in the Parent Portal when you login.  

If you have a question about your hired instrument or instrument tutorial, please contact your Tutor in the first instance. Alternatively, contact our Instrument Coordinator or Tutor Coordinators if required.

• Instrument Coordinator: Kirsteen Daly (APSbandinstruments@gmail.com)
• Tutor Coordinators: Rebecca Wall & Jane Absolum (tutorband@artarmonpandc.org.au)

THANK YOU!

Email: band@artarmonpandc.org.au

Dear String Parents,

By now, the Junior Strings, Concert String and Senior String students are starting to get back into routine with Ensemble rehearsals recommencing this week as well as tutorials for all our existing students.

Welcome new Training String students, you will have now been starting group tutorials this week and hopefully learning how to hold the bow and instrument. Parents, please print out the care for your instruments and sign with your child and bring to next week’s tutorial classes. These are located in the Parent portal.

Training String Ensemble rehearsals commence in Term 2. This starts in Term 2, so the students will have learnt the basics of caring for their instrument, posture and being able to play before any ensemble rehearsal commences.

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

FAQs

Does my child need to have an instrument lesson every week?

Yes.

Every child in the strings program (and band program) has an instrument lesson every week. This is a requirement of the program.

Year 3 and all Training Strings – these children have small group tutorials, usually 3 or 4 students in the same room with the same teacher at the same time every week. Here they will learn scales, technique, note-reading, and small pieces.

Year 4 or higher ensembles – these students attend one-on-one, or private, lessons with one teacher. They will continue scales and exercises, and maybe plan for AMEB exams.

Ensembles – in addition to the lessons above, all students attend their regular larger groups that we call ensembles once a week. These times are listed below. These have about 30 children in them and they all learn the same piece, often in preparation for a performance throughout the year. Attendance at ensembles is compulsory. Mr Mansukhani is the conductor for all ensembles.

Does my child need to bring their instrument?

Yes, if you have either hired, have your own, you must bring your instrument to practice during group tutorials and ensemble rehearsals. This is also a good way for the tutors to check the instruments and tune them on a regular basis to keep the instrument at its best condition.

Does the instrument lesson need to be at Artarmon Public School?

No. You are welcome to go to instrument lessons with a tutor outside of the school, and some people prefer this if they want lessons after school. But your tutor will need to write a report twice a year.

CREATIVE KIDS – claim and volunteer

In 2021 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.

In order to offer this rebate to Band and Strings families in 2021, we need a volunteer to work with the continuing volunteer to administer this process.

Together, the volunteers will processes the Creative Kids vouchers with Service NSW, communicates with parents regarding any issues and records voucher payments received against Band and String invoices.

This process is busiest in Term 1, with a little bit of finishing up in Term 2 and then done for the year!  The vast majority of the volunteering can be done in your own time on your own computer.

If this interests you, or you would like more details, please contact Kali at the band email (band@artarmonpandc.org.au).

Ensemble rehearsals:

         Training Strings:                 Tuesdays lunchtime STARTS TERM 2

         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

Volunteer roles

We are still looking to fill some roles for the committee. See the following list for vacancies. Seriously consider joining – it’s a fun group and a great way to be involved in your child’s musical development.

Committee Positions

Creative Vouchers Coordinator in training– vacant

Events officer- vacant

Orchestra coordinator – vacant

Music camp coordinator (s) – vacant

Play-a thon coordinator (s) - vacant

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

THANK YOU!

2021 Strings Committee