Itinerant Music Lessons – Contract 2024

The Itinerant Music Programme provides students with the opportunity to learn or advance themselves on a musical instrument.  The success of the programme is determined by the girls’ commitment to their practise and their attendance.

Due to high levels of demand for Itinerant Music Lessons, only NCEA Music students are guaranteed lessons throughout the year.  Other students will be offered places on a term-by-term basis.

INSTRUMENTS OFFERED in 2024

Strings Violin All able to be hired
Viola
Cello
Woodwind Flute All able to be hired
Oboe
Clarinet
Bassoon
Brass Trumpet All able to be hired
Cornet
Euphonium
Tenor Horn
Trombone
Piano Piano Students must have a Piano or keyboard at home for rehearsal purposes
Guitar Guitar/Electric Guitar/Bass Guitar Students must have an instrument at home to practice on. We do hot hire out guitars.
Drums/Percussion Drum kit or percussion instrument’s such as vibraphone, timpani etc Students will need to purchase a practice pad and their own sticks.
Vocals Singing

Please note that School policy of full payment must be received before your daughter is eligible to begin lessons. If payment is not received before lessons begin your child will not be able to have lessons. Once payment has been made and lessons have started there will be no refunds.  Payments will be allocated to any unpaid fees and chares on your child’s account first.

Please read the following carefully and sign that you are in agreement with the level of commitment we expect from you.

  1. I accept that my involvement in the Itinerant Music Programme is an extra commitment, and that I will meet the obligations associated with it.
  2. I agree to act in a responsible, respectful manner when at my lesson.
  3. I agree to practise the material asked of me and to fulfil all homework expectations to always ensure I give my best.
  4. I accept that attendance at all lessons is essential. If I cannot make it to a lesson because of a school commitment or illness, I will email Mr de Blois, or, with my tutor’s permission, text him/her directly.
  5. I will contribute to the musical life of Southland Girls’ High School by involving myself in formal or informal performances.
  6. I understand that the payment required must be paid in full (or a payment plan organised) at the Student Services Centre prior to the lessons starting. If I choose not to continue with lessons after they have started, any monies paid will not be refunded.

Payment for materials is as follows:

  • While the Ministry of Education covers the labour cost of lessons themselves, incidental costs of $15 per term which cover the associated resourcing, maintenance, and administration, are invoiced to parents directly from the school’s Finance Department.
  • If you need to hire an instrument, this will be charged at $20.00 per term. Please email Mr de Blois for information.
  • Payment will be based around the number of terms that the lessons occur. This, in turn, is dictated by demand and ideal group size for your particular instrument.  You will receive confirmation of your lesson time and payment request once the timetable has been drawn up.
  • Years 11 – 13 students will only be charged for three terms because of their going on study leave in Term 4.

Once this contract is received, an email will be sent confirming when your child’s lessons will be scheduled. Details of payments due will be sent from the school Finance Department.

If you have any questions please contact Mr Peter de Blois at [email protected].

Please complete form below no later than Thursday 15 February 2024.

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Student Information:

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Student's Full Name*
Instruments Offered*
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Parent/Caregiver Information:

Parent/Caregivers Name*
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Parent/Caregiver Consent

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RISKS Disclosure

Weekly sports contains risks, including common injuries like strains, sprains, bruises and dislocations. These events are managed by the appropriate sporting body in conjunction with school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan. This includes careful consideration of the risks, all risks will be outlined to the students. While risks can be maintained to acceptable levels they cannot be totally eliminated. Some risk is retained for its learning and experiential value. If you wish to come in to school to see our safety management systems or have any questions, feel free to contact Ashleigh Rabel 03 211 6030 or [email protected].

It is important for safety reasons that students follow instructions given to them by all staff and follow all appropriate school rules. Behaviour by students that is deemed dangerous and puts themselves and/or others at undue risk will result in your child facing disciplinary actions on their return or sent home at the cost of the Whanau/parents or caregivers.

RISKS Disclosure

This event contains risks, including possible injuries. This event is managed by school staff or other organisations who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s/organisation’s safety management plan. This includes careful consideration of all procedures while carrrying out the activites. While risks can be maintained to acceptable levels they cannot be totally eliminated. Some risk is retained for its learning and experiential value.

If you wish to come in to school to see our safety management systems or have any questions please phone 03 211 6030.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

I understand that sports, trips, and extra-curricular activities are opportunities for me to learn, practice skills, and gain attitudes and values in an environment outside of the school.  I realise that this requires me to take on genuine responsibility for my own enjoyment and safety and that of others.

I agree to do the following to make this happen:

  • Show courtesy and consideration to others.
  • Follow the rules and instructions of staff and other supervisors at the events.
  • Look after myself and my personal belongings.
  • Declare medical conditions that could affect participation in the events.
  • Accept the rules set by the school for the events.
  • Take part in all activities within ‘challenge-by-choice’ options

I understand that my parents / caregivers will be contacted and I may be sent home at their expense if:

  • My actions are considered unacceptable by staff / supervisors of these events.
  • I breach the behaviour / discipline standards of the school.
  • My actions put me or others in any danger.

Book a Tour of Enwood House

Come and see all that Southland Girls’ High School offers boarders with a tour of Enwood House that allows you to see our facilities in action, while meeting the staff and the students.

To book in for a tour of the boarding house, please email Jenni Dennis, [email protected] or telephone 03 211 6030.

Book a School Tour

Come and see all that Southland Girls’ High School offers students with a school tour that allows you to see our facilities in action, while meeting the staff and the students.

Student tour guides will answer questions and offer a student’s perspective, before meeting with a senior member of staff to discuss your child’s enrolment.

To book in for a tour of the school, please email Nicola Macpherson on  [email protected] or telephone 03 211 6030.

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