Archive for February, 2009
Posted February 20 2009Thought for the week
“Judge not, that ye be not judged”
I hope to see hundreds of you at the PTA Welcome on Saturday at 5.00pm. Please bring a picnic and enjoy a delicious sausage prepared for you by Miss Greiveson and myself.
The recent events in Victoria have given us all much cause to reflect and also to respond to the needs of those affected by the bush-fires. Some respond with prayer, some by providing goods, others with money and others by physically going and working to support those in need. This is the way in which Australians respond in times of crisis and challenge. It is a wonderful trait in which our camaraderie and empathy is demonstrated. Last week we called for donations of toys for the Whittlesea Primary School as all that they had was lost. I am happy to say that the pile of toys that arrived was amazing. Thank you to everyone. Last week we had a “bring a note” day, and students and staff were asked to contribute at least $5.00. I am happy and proud to be able to tell you that we raised over $5000 from this appeal and money is still coming in. Thank you to all who helped and contributed so generously.
The issue of smoking, drinking, drugs, parties and other negative social activities is a perennial problem that we face in our society. The internet has put a whole new perspective on this. Huntingtower takes a firm stand on this issue and I thank parents for supporting us. Recently we have seen the effect of alcohol on some of our top sporting “heroes”. The media loves to embellish any of these situations. It is a pity that at the same time they do not stress to young people that they should NOT get involved with alcohol while at school. Research is clear that the younger children are when they start drinking, the more likely they are to become alcohol dependent later in life.
All of our Senior School students sign the commitment to refrain from smoking, drinking or taking illegal substances while enrolled at Huntingtower and this has not been relaxed – and will not be! 18th birthday parties are no exception.
I remind all parents (and thank them for supporting this stand), that the expectation on all Huntingtower families in regard to parties is as follows:
1. Parties will be fully supervised by parents.
2. No alcohol or other inappropriate substances will be available to students, and
3. Parties will not be “open” parties.
Please be aware that an older sibling seldom has the authority to tell anyone bringing alcohol to go away or throw the alcohol away. It is very hard for them to tell unwelcome or uninvited visitors to leave. They may often get involved in the party themselves.
Please, please, please supervise your teenage party carefully – for your own child’s safety and well-being.
I know that I am preaching to the converted and that all these things would take place anyway but occasionally we hear from our children “but everyone else is allowed to do it!” I wanted to remind all parents that they are not alone in making a stand – you know what the effects of alcohol are.
Congratulations to everyone involved in the Senior Swimming Carnival. It was a very long evening and we thank the parents for coming along and for your support and patience. The students did so well and I am grateful to Mr Rees for his organisation of the event and also all the teachers and students who worked so hard.
We wish the Year 11 group a very happy expedition to Plumbago – beyond Broken Hill.
Sholto Bowen
Principal
February 20 2009 | All and Principals Message | No Comments » | 
Posted February 20 2009
Diary Dates 2009:
Welcome picnic: Saturday 21 February, late afternoon
Bunning Sausage Sizzle: Sunday 22 February, 8am-4pm
PTA Annual General Meeting: Sheree, outgoing PTA president was thrilled to hand a cheque for $40,000 to the school to kick off the swimming pool fund. A massive and heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who participated and contributed throughout 2008.
Welcome the 2009 with a picnic:
The Huntingtower Welcome Picnic will be held 5.00pm – 7.00pm in the quadrangle this Saturday, 21 February. It’s a relaxed, fun way to enjoy the band, catch up on the holiday gossip and get set for the year. The PTA will provide sausages in bread. There will be popcorn to purchase and a coin collection for the Bush Fire Appeal. Reserve this date in your diary today! Bring a picnic to share; enjoy a sausage and some conversation..
Bunnings Sausage Sizzle: Come and buy a sausage!
Our first fundraiser of the year will be a Bunning’s Sausage Sizzle on Sunday 22 February – at the Notting Hill store. This will be our only crack at Bunning’s for 2009 – so don’t miss your opportunity to turn a snag for Huntingtower. The more helpers the merrier – please call Sheree on 9800 4430 to book your spot.
Hello Dolly!
The Huntingtower Old Students’ Association is producing the hit musical “Hello Dolly”. There are still chorus places available for males. Singing, dancing and acting skills are NOT a pre-requisite. Rehearsals begin Sunday 1 February at 1:30pm. Performances are 30 Apr, 1 May,
8 May and 9 May.
Production crew are also need. The HOSA committee needs help with costumes, sets and backstage work. If you are handy with a paint-brush or with hammer and nail or have an eye for costume design, your help would be appreciated.
Please contact Peter Thompson on 0427 277 357 or email peterandgabi@hotmail.com
Congratulations and welcome to the new PTA Committee: Katherine Jenkins, Debbie Davey, Brett Stringer, Debbie Jones, Sabrina Samaranayake and Rahul Kapadia were elected as committee members at the PTA Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday night. It’s grand to see a couple of Dad’s have taken up the mantle. The outgoing committee wish you all well in your PTA endeavours….
And from me… It’s over and out, after three years of ‘doing’ the PTA page. Thank you to my fellow ‘S & J’s’ and particularly to Sheree, who has been an absolute delight to work with. I leave the PTA page in the very capable hands of Katherine.
February 20 2009 | All and PTA | No Comments » |
Posted February 20 2009HUNTINGTOWER ORCHESTRAL PROGRAM
Many studetns from Year Prep – 12 learn orchestral instruments and particpate in vaious ensembles throughout the school.
Little Symphony – Years Prep – 2
Junior Orchestra – Years 3 – 6
Senior Orchestra – Years 7 – 12
Middle School Orchestra – Years 7 – 9
Concert Band – Years 7 – 12
String Orchestra – Senior, Middle, Junior Schools
Various Year level Orchestras
Small Ensembles (Brass Ensembles, Stage Band, String Quarter etc)
The players enjoy the excitement of performing together and they develop a high level of concentration, responsiveness and alertness which is then channelled into their academic performance. Every year many of Huntingtower’s top VCE students are also musicians (in 2004, 2006 and 2008 all students with ENTER scores over 99 were in the orchestra!) and during the presentation of academic awards for any year level the orchestral chairs seem to be empty! There are many wonderful extra curricular activities availabvle including opportunities to attend State Music Camps and to participate in many fine youth orchestras and bands when sufficient proficiency is attained. All students at huntingtower who learn orchestral instruments can participate in an ensemble as soon as a small degree of proficiency is achieved. At some times some advanced piano students are involved in the percussion sections of the orchestras but unfortunately it is impossible to involve all piano students as only a small number of percussion players are needed.
If you do not play an instrument, now is the ideal time to start! Instruments are available to suit the needs of students throughout the shcool so please don’t hesitate to speak to Mrs Lynley Bramble (Director of Music) at school (Music Centre – Room MU8 or ring her after hours – 9803 7701) to discuss the availability or suitability of various instruments. (An instrument tuition form is attached to this newsletter – this need only be filled out by students who wish to start an instrument. (Click here to download).
Perhaps you may consider a jazzy double bass, a shiny French horn, trumpet or trombone, an oboe or bassoon, viola, violin or ‘cello – there are many possibilities so do come along and have a go!
SENIOR HOUSE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2009 YEARS 7 – 12
Once again this year our exciting House Music Festival will be held on two eveingins.
- Tuesday 24 March – 7.00pm in the Performing Arts Centre. Solos and Instrumental Ensembles.
- Monday 30 March – 7.30pm House Orchestras, House Choirs and Chamber Choirs. Light Entertainment.
- COMPULSORY attendance for all students in Years 7 to 12. NB Besen Centre, Mt Scopus
The House Orchestras and Choirs have begun rehearsing already. Enthusiastic support will be given to our House Music leaders who will work tirelessly over the next few weeks as they guide their Houses to the final wonderful performances.
VENUE
The very exciting second evening of the House Music Festival on Monday 30 March at 7.30pm will be held at the BESEN CENTRE at Mt Scopus College. This is a magnificent auditorium with excellent acoustics for the choirs and orchestras and a huge stage for the Light Entertainment. It is also a very large hall so we do invite all parents, families, old students and friends to come and enjoy this spectacular event! There will be a comfortable seat for everyone and there is no charge. Junior School children will love the excitement of the evening and it will not be a long night. Every student in years 7 to 12 will perform in his/her House Choir and over 60 percent of the students perform in the House Orchestras (It is a COMPULSORY event for all Senior students).
Please invite all your friends and especially notify any old students whom you may know of the venue. This would be much appreciated.
DRESS FOR THE HOUSE MUSIC FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES
Please note carefully as you may need to purchase an item of clothing from the Huntingtower School Shop before the evening.
Girls:
- Summer dress
- White socks worn at the correct length
- Shiny black shoes
- Blazer
- Hair ribbons or scrunchies if relevant in the correct colour
Boys:
- Long sleeved blue shirt with seeves rolled down and buttons done up!
- School tie
- Long grey trousers
- Dark socks
- Shiny black shoes
- Blazer
HOUSE MUSIC SOLO AUDITIONS
The solo auditions will be held over the next 2 weeks and the audition times have been put up in many places around the school. Please check the time carefully and contact Mrs Bramble IMMEDIATELY if you are unable to attend at your rostered time or if your name doesn’t appear and you would like to audition.
- Monday 2 March 3.45pm – 5.30pm Years 7, 8, 9
- Friday 6 March 3.45pm – 5.30pm Years 7, 8, 9
- Thursday 5 March 3.45pm – 5.30pm Years 10, 11, 12
All auditionees will have the opportunity to perform either at the House Music Solo and Ensemble Concert on Tuesday 24 March at 7.00pm or at the Senior Solo Concert on Tuesday 17 March at 7.00pm. A letter will be sent to each performer after the auditions giving the details of the concert at which he/she has been chosen to perform.
SENIOR SOLO CONCERT (Years 7 to 12)
Tuesday 17 March 7.00pm Orchestral Room
You are all warmly invited to attend and hear a wide variety of enjoyable items performed by many of our talented Senior musicians. If you would like to perform and are not doing a House Music solo audition, Mrs Bramble would be thrilled to hear from you. Please write down the name and composer of the work you would like to perform and give it to her as soon as possible. This is a great opportunity to hear performers from all year levels.
HOUSE MUSIC SOLOS and INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES Tuesday 24 March – Performing Arts Centre at 7.00pm
Please come and support your House and enjoy an amazing array of talent from our young performers. The Instrumental Ensembles will be rehearsing enthusiastically for many hours during the weekend and the solists have worked tirelessly to perfect their art. It will be a great evening!
INSTRUMENTAL AND THEORY LESSONS
Most lessons have commenced and great progress is being made! It will not be long before students who have just started an orthestral instrument will become part of one of the orchestras, Little Symphony or Concert Band. It is great fun and extremely rewarding so if you would like to learn an instrument and would like to have a look at and try out some of the available instruments please contact Mrs Bramble (AH 908 7701). It is not too late to try and all students from years Prep to 12 are very welcome.
Unfortunately there are no saxophones left buy you may like to try a shiny trumpet or oboe or bassoon (these instruments would suit older students from Years 6 to 12). If you have already put in a Music tuition form and have not had a lesson yet the lessons should start very soon.
There has been a slight delay with the service and return of some instruments and three of the instumental teachers have been touring overseas and interstate.
Theory lessons al all AMEB levels are available on Tuesday and Wednesdays after school. So please speak to Mrs Bramble if you are interested.
MUSIC DATES – TERM 1 2009
- House Music Solo Auditions (Years 7 – 9) Monday 2 March 3.45pm, Orchestral Room
- House Music Solo Auditions (Years 10 – 12) Thursday 5 March 3.45pm, Orchestral Room
- House Music Solo Auditions (Years 7 – 9) Friday 6 March 3.45pm, Orchestral Room
- Open Day Sunday 15 March 2.00pm – 4.00pm. TBA (Possible House Ensembles)
- Senior Solo Concert (Years 7 – 12) Tuesday 17 March 7.00pm, Orchestral Room
- House Music Festival – Solos/Ensembles Tuesday 24 March 7.00pm, Performing Arts Centre
- House Music Festival – Orchestras/Choirs Monday 30 March 7.30pm, Besen Centre (Mt Scopus)
- Years 5 and 6 Solo Concert Thursday 2 April 6.00pm, Orchestral Room
February 20 2009 | All and Music | No Comments » |
Posted February 06 2009Thought for the week
“Try not to become a man of success but a man of value”
Albert Einstein
Welcome back to what is going to be a wonderful, inspirational and exciting year for us all. The dramatic changes we are seeing in the world offer an opportunity for us all to lift our thinking to new levels and move beyond the old paradigm of limitation and shortage to a paradigm of infinite supply and abundance. As we give to others we realise that one can never be impoverished by giving. Mary Baker Eddy says: “Giving does not impoverish us in the service of our maker, neither does withholding enrich us.” Doing good is being in the service of God and so we can not be impoverished. It is a belief in limited supply that leads us to try and accumulate wealth rather than knowing that every day God meets our every need. It is a belief that if one person has more then another must have less that we have to remove. We must replace that old belief with one which shows that there is infinite supply for all when we understand the nature of God’s unlimited spiritual universe. “Fear not, little flock; for it is your father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”
I would like to remind all parents of the welcome to new families BBQ on Saturday 21 February from 5 to 7pm, which is put on by the outgoing PTA. Dot Greiveson and I will cook sausages for you all and you are invited to bring a picnic along to augment the evening offering. A band will perform and it should be a relaxing way to get to meet and welcome all the new families. This is an evening for all members of our community and not just the new families. We need the existing families to be there to welcome the new ones.
Our school continues to flourish and many of you will have heard of our wonderful VCE results at the end of 2008. Huntingtower has once again been ranked academically amongst the top Co-Educational schools in Melbourne (4th or 6th depending on the criteria used). More than 40% of ENTER scores were over 90 and 74% were over 80. This once again gave us a 100% pass rate and a 100% tertiary acceptance rate (one student applied for and was accepted into the army). Four perfect scores were achieved and our Dux was Anne-Marie Johnson with an ENTER score of 99.9.
We welcome a number of new staff to the school in 2009. Mrs Rhonda Jenkin returns to Huntingtower as the Junior School Learning Enrichment teacher and 5 new teachers have joined the Senior School. Mrs Daphne Matthews will take on VCE Legal Studies and History; Mr Chris Newman will have VCE Business Management and International Studies and Mr Matthew Brown takes over the Duke of Edinburgh mantle. Miss Mary Green will replace Mrs Tenne in 2009 and Miss Emily Nathan will take over from Mrs Sutton while she is on maternity leave.
Mrs Sutton gave birth to a healthy baby girl (Chloe) during January. We wish Lisa and her husband Shaun much happiness and lots of sleep.
A special welcome is extended to all the new families who have become a part of the Huntingtower community. We trust that you and you children will have a joyous and growing time with us.
Sholto Bowen
Principal
February 06 2009 | All and Principals Message | No Comments » |
Posted February 06 2009Diary Dates 2009:
PTA Annual General Meeting: Tuesday 17 Feb, 7:30pm in PAC
Welcome picnic: Saturday 21 February, late afternoon
Bunning Sausage Sizzle: Sunday 22 February, 8am-4pm
Secondhand textbook sale thankyou.
Jean, Cindy and Janine would like to thank the wonderful Helpers who aided us to put together a very successful second hand textbook sale. Without you we could not have done it. Over 900 books were processed for sale in two days. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by us and the school community.
Parent Teacher Association Annual General Meeting will be held in the PAC, 7:30pm on Tuesday 17 February. Everyone welcome.
Welcome in 2009 with a picnic:
The Huntingtower Welcome Picnic will be held Saturday late afternoon, 21 February. It’s a relaxed, fun way to catch up on the holiday gossip and get set for the year. Reserve this date in your diary today! Bring a picnic to share; enjoy a sausage and some conversation..
Bunnings Sausage Sizzle:
Our first fundraiser of the year will be a Bunning’s Sausage Sizzle – at the Notting Hill store. This will be our only crack at Bunning’s for 2009 – so don’t miss your opportunity to turn a snag for Huntingtower. The more helpers the merrier – please call Sheree on 9800 4430 to book your spot.
Are you a year 3 parent? Then read on..
The Year 3 class is looking for a new ‘Class Rep’. If you are interested in taking on this role, please contact Linda Alexs on 9808 3255 or email l.alexs@internode.on.net.
The role involves the organisation of a few social events for your class and the attendance of a few PTA meetings, where you basically pass on messages/details from the PTA to your class. This job is made a lot easier these days, as everyone has emails, which can be used as your first point of contact. Being Class Rep is also a great opportunity to become more familiar with all the ‘behind the scene’ activities occurring at the school.
Hello Dolly!
The Huntingtower Old Students’ Association is producing the hit musical “Hello Dolly”. There are still chorus places available for males. Singing, dancing and acting skills are NOT a pre-requisite. Rehearsals begin Sunday 01 February at 1:30pm. Performances are 30 April, 01 May, 08 May and 09 May.
Production crew are also need. The HOSA committee needs help with costumes, sets and backstage work. If you are handy with a paint-brush or with hammer and nail or have an eye for costume design, your help would be appreciated.
Please contact Peter Thompson on 0427 277 357 or email peterandgabi@hotmail.com
Your Parent Teacher Association: PTA for 2009, we will be calling for nominations for the PTA Committee. Please have a think about helping our school community. Joining the committee is a great experience – meeting new people, helping the school and most importantly our children with extra equipment and supplies
If you are interested in nominating for one of six positions on the PTA committee, please complete the nomination form below and return to Office by Friday 13 February. Any questions, queries or further information, please call a current committee member now! Sheree Amprimo 9800 4430, Joy Di Fede 9574 9993, Judy Orford 9571 9740, Sabrina Samaranayake 9560 0013.
…… ……..“ Return completed form to school office before Friday 13 Februray .
Nomination for Huntingtower School Parent Teacher Association, 2009.
I (Please print name)_____________________________________________________
Wish to nominate for a position on the PTA Committee for 2009.
Signed: ___________________________________________ Date: _____________
Phone: ______________________________ Email:__________________________
February 06 2009 | All and PTA | No Comments » |
Posted February 06 2009HUNTINGTOWER ORCHESTRAL PROGRAM
Many students from Years Prep – 12 learn orchestral instruments and participate in various ensembles throughout the school.
Little Symphony Years Prep – 2
Junior Orchestra Years 3 – 6
Senior Orchestra Years 7 – 12
Middle School
Orchestra Years 7 – 9
Concert Band Years 7 – 12
String Orchestra Senior, Middle, Junior Schools
Various Year level Orchestras
Small Ensembles (Brass Ensembles, Stage Band, String Quartets etc)
The players enjoy the excitement of performing together and they develop a high level of concentration, responsiveness and alertness which is then channelled into their academic performance. Every year many of Huntingtower’s top VCE students are also musicians (in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2008 all students with ENTER scores over 99 were in the orchestra!) and during the presentation of academic awards for any year level the orchestral chairs seem to be empty! There are many wonderful extra curricular activities available including opportunities to attend State Music Camps and to participate in many fine youth orchestras and bands when sufficient proficiency is attained. All students at Huntingtower who learn orchestral instruments can participate in an ensemble as soon as a small degree of proficiency is achieved. At some times some advanced piano students are involved in the percussion sections of the orchestras but unfortunately it is impossible to involve all piano students as only a small number of percussion players are needed.
If you do not play an instrument, now is an ideal time to start! Instruments are available to suit the needs of students throughout the school so please don’t hesitate to speak to Mrs Lynley Bramble (Director of Music) at school (Music Centre – Room MU8 or ring her after hours (9803 7701) to discuss the availability or suitability of various instruments. (An instrument tuition form is attached to this newsletter – this need only be filled out by students who wish to start an instrument. (Click here to download).
Perhaps you may consider a jazzy double bass, a shiny French horn, trumpet or trombone, an oboe or bassoon, viola, violin or ‘cello – there are many possibilities so do come along and have a go!
SENIOR HOUSE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2009 – YEARS 7 – 12
Once again this year our exciting House Music Festival will be held on two evenings.
- Tuesday 24 March – 7.00pm in the Performing Arts Centre. Solos and Instrumental Ensembles.
- Monday 30 March – 7.30pm House Orchestras, House Choirs and Chamber Choirs. Light Entertainment.
- COMPULSORY attendance for all students in Years 7 to 12. NB Besen Centre, Mt Scopus.
The House Orchestras and Choirs have begun rehearsing already. Enthusiastic support will be given to our House Music leaders who will work tirelessly over the next few weeks as they guide their Houses to the final wonderful performances.
HOUSE MUSIC CAPTAINS 2009
Bruce Sarah Bunting
Shannon Bowen
Mather Catiray Poiani-Cordella
Christian Smith
Warrell Jessica Clarke
Nicholas Duong
Directors of Light Entertainment: TBA
Orchestra Captains 2009
Nadisha Jayasinghe
Max Rondos
Choir Captains 2009
Sarah Bunting
Jessica Clarke
Catiray Poiani-Cordella
Christian Smith
Concert Band Captains
Christopher Pettit
Christian Smith
HOUSE ORCHESTRAS (Years 7 – 12)
If you play an orchestral instrument (Years 7 to 12) you should have received a notice with information about the House Music Orchestra rehearsals. If you have not yet received a notice or your name is not on the House Orchestra lists please see Mrs Bramble (Room MU8 – Music Centre) as soon as possible as we really value every player’s participation and contribution even if you have been playing only for a short time.
Combined House Orchestra rehearsals have been held this week and from next week (Tuesday 10 February) the three House Orchestras rehearse separately each week, in the Orchestral Room.
- Every Tuesday at 7.50am – Mather Orchestra
- Every Thursday at 8.00am – Warrell Orchestra
- Every Friday at 8.00am – Bruce Orchestra
Please support your House Music Captains and come punctually to every rehearsal.
HOUSE ORCHESTRA PERCUSSION WORKSHOP
Monday 9 February at 7.50am in the Orchestral Room.
Every player must arrive promptly please and be ready to play at 7.50am.
HOUSE MUSIC SOLO AUDITIONS
Huntingtower is very fortunate to have many talented instrumental and vocal students who could all perform as soloists on the first evening of the House Music Festival. All these students (from Years 7 to 12) are now encouraged to prepare work and then perform at the Solo Auditions to be held on:
Monday 2 March and Friday 6 March 3.40pm – 5.00pm (Years 7, 8 and 9)
Thursday 5 March 3.40pm – 5.00pm (Years 10, 11 and 12)
Students, if they wish, may perform on more than one instrument or on both instrument and voice. The adjudicator will choose soloists from each House for the House Music evening and there will also be an opportunity for all auditionees to perform at a Senior Solo Concert on Tuesday 17 March at 7.00pm. So blow away the cobwebs! BEGIN PRACTISING!! and return the form below to your House Music Captain or Mrs Bramble immediately.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
HOUSE MUSIC SOLO AUDITIONS
Name:
House:
Instrument to be auditioned:
1.
2.
Voice: YES / NO
INSTRUMENTAL AND THEORY LESSONS
Individual Music Lessons will generally recommence next week and students should bring their instruments and music to school on the same week day as last year unless they hear otherwise. Students who are commencing lessons in 2009 will be notified soon of arrangements. Most lessons will commence within the next two weeks but sometimes there is an unavoidable delay as instruments may still be being repaired or serviced. Theory Lessons at all AMEB levels will be available on Tuesday and Wednesday after school so please speak to Mrs Bramble if you are interested. Theory lessons are held in small classes for a cost of $50 per term (approximately $5 per 1 hour lesson). The lessons have commenced already but students can join at any time during the year.
MUSIC DATES – TERM 1 2009
- House Music Solo Auditions (Years 7 – 9) Monday 2 March 3.45pm – Orchestral Room
- House Music Solo Auditions (Years 10 – 12) Thursday 5 March 3.45pm – Orchestral Room
- House Music Solo Auditions (Years 7 – 9) Friday 6 March 3.45pm – Orchestral Room
- Open Day Sunday 15 March 2.00pm – 4.00pm. TBA (Possible House Ensembles)
- Senior Solo Concert (Years 7 – 12) Tuesday 17 March 7.00pm – Orchestral Room
- House Music Festival – Solos/Ensembles Tuesday 24 March 7.00pm – Performing Arts Centre
- House Music Festival – Orchestras/Choirs Monday 30 March 7.30pm – Besen Centre (Mt Scopus)
- Years 5 and 6 Solo Concert Thursday 2 April 6.00pm – Orchestral Room
February 06 2009 | All and Music | No Comments » |
Posted February 06 2009The EMA is a strategy that provides assistance to low-income families by helping with the costs associated with the education of their children.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for receipt of the EMA, the claimant must:
- Be a parent or guardian of a primary or secondary school student up to the age of sixteen; and
- Be an eligible beneficiary of a Centrelink pension, allowance or benefit within the meaning of the State Concessions Act 2004 or be a Veterans Affairs (TPI) pensioner or be a foster parent; and
- submit their application to the school by the due date.
The eligibility criteria must be met as at the first day of Term 1 (3 January, 2009).
Any applications based on Centrelink payments that are not income tested (eg Carer Allowance, formerly Child Disability Allowance, Mobility Allowance and Remote Area Allowance) are not eligible unless the claimant, in their own name, complies with the second dot point above.
First installment forms are due at the HT Office by 27/02/09.
February 06 2009 | All and Announcements | No Comments » |
Posted February 06 2009HUNTINGTOWER MUSIC DEPARTMENT
PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION
-
Students will receive 8 lessons per term. Some teachers may teach more lessons within a 9 or 10 week term.
-
Music lessons will be on a rotating basis so that students do not miss the same timetabled lesson each week.
-
Five weeks notice in writing to the Director of Music will be required of intention to cease tuition. If insufficient notice is given, half a term’s fee is payable in lieu of notice. This applies from year to year as well as from term to term.
-
It is the responsibility of the students to inform instrumental teachers of any upcoming excursions or other reasons for missing lessons. The school office must be informed if a student is absent due to illness or other unforseen circumstances on the day of an instrumental lesson. The student should then contact the teacher in case a replacement lesson is available.
The cost of private music tuition for 2009 will be $28.00 per lesson. (VMTA rate). These lessons are charged by and payable directly to the music teachers.
-
Theory lessons held in small classes are available for $50 for the entire term (i.e. approximately $5.00 per lesson). The classes are held after school from 3.45pm until 4.45pm and the student attends one lesson per week. It is advisable for students who have reached Grade 6 AMEB in an instrument to consider having theory lessons.
-
Instruments are available for hire. Hirers are responsible for replacing strings and reeds, and the cost of repairs of damage caused by negligence. All damage must be reported to the Director of Music immediately so that repair can be arranged.
Hire of school orchestral instruments costs $25.00 per term, payable on the school account.
-
The school is not responsible for arranging insurance on instruments owned by students attending the school. Parents are encourage to take out All Risks Insurance Cover on these valuable items.
-
Students are encouraged to enter for AMEB Practical Examinations and the school enters a considerable number of candidates each year.
-
Students learning at the school will be required to participate in instrumental or vocal ensembles within the school.
L Bramble
Director of Music
HUNTINGTOWER MUSIC
DEPARTMENT
PRIVATE MUSIC TUITION APPLICATION FORM
Music tuition is available in the following areas:
Violin Flute French Horn
Viola Oboe Trumpet Voice
Cello Clarinet Trombone Theory
Double Bass Saxophone Euphonium Piano
Bassoon
___________________________________________________________________________
This form must be completed by students wishing to commence private music tuition at Huntingtower.
SURNAME_________________________________________________________________
GIVEN NAMES_____________________________________________________________
HOME ADDRESS___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
POSTCODE___________TELEPHONE (H)_______________(B)_____________________
DATE OF BIRTH_________________________
FULL NAME OF PERSON TO WHOM ACCOUNT IS TO BE SENT__________________
___________________________________________________________________________
CURRENT YEAR LEVEL__________________
I would like the above-named student to commence learning__________________(instrument)
Payment of your Music account must be made directly to the teacher concerned and is due and payable within 3 weeks of receipt of the account.
Five weeks notice in writing to the Director of Music will be required of intention to cease tuition. If insufficient notice is given, half a term’s fee is payable in lieu of notice. This applies from year to year as well as from term to term.
PARENT’S/GUARDIAN’S SIGNATURE_________________________________________
DATE___________________________
Hire of instrument required (Please tick)
Yes Type of instrument_______________
No
February 06 2009 | All and Music | No Comments » |
Posted February 06 2009You are warmly invited to a Healing and Meditation Group, which is held every second Wednesday during school term, 1.30 to 3.00, at 27 Doynton Pde, Mt Waverley.
Cost is $10 and it includes a 1/2 hour guided meditation, individual healing, developing your healing ability, tea and biscuits. No experience necessary. The group is a special time of deep, quiet calmness. All are welcome.
For more information, contact Donna Goddard, Spiritual Healing and Counselling, 98029433, donnagd1@optusnet.com.au , www.spiritualsolutions.com.au
February 06 2009 | Advertisement and All | No Comments » |
