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YOUR NEW TERM

INFORMATION PACK

JANUARY - MARCH 2019

Andersonstown

Traditional & Contemporary

Music School

(028) 90 434 894

HAPPY NEW YEAR and WELCOME

HAPPY NEW YEAR and welcome to all of younew pupils who will be starting classes this termand, of course, with so many of you getting newinstruments as Christmas presents, we aredelighted with the interest and number of newenquiries received for the forthcoming term.We also say a big welcome back to all of ourreturning pupils and congratulations to those ofyou that were successful in your examinations.

During December we have been busy preparing for the new term and our tutors have allconfirmed their availability and are working on their class plans and structures. You cancheck out our Tutor Profiles on our website. We have also updated our website where youcan download basic tutorial booklets, which you will need for your classes and listen tosome of the tunes that you will be learning.

If you are a beginner - download the Preliminary Grade Book for the instrument you want tolearn. This will introduce you to the first tunes you will learn and lead you towards the nextstep-by-step level of progression.

For those of you that have attended classes previously or if you already have some playingexperience, you can also download tutorial booklets ranging from Grade 2 - Grade 8 that arerelevant if you that are learning to play a traditional instrument.

All of our classes are designed to make thelearning of an instrument a fun and enjoyableexperience, however, they are also structuredto offer opportunities to gain accreditedqualifications, if you choose to developyour skills further. Additionally, we regularlyorganise concert performances where youwill be invited to participate and showcaseyour talents.

OUR VENUES

CITY CENTRE (Head Office)

Westcourt Centre8 – 30 Barrack Street

BelfastBT12 4AH

Phone: (028) 90 434 894e-mail: [email protected]

NORTH BELFAST

Survivors of Trauma Centre Holy Family Primary School155 Cliftonville Road 14 Newington Avenue

Belfast BelfastBT14 6JR BT15 2HP

SOUTH BELFAST

An Droichead20 Cooke Street

BelfastBT7 2EP

WEST BELFAST

Christian Brothers’ SchoolGlen Road

BelfastBT11 8BW

Andersonstown Traditional and Contemporary Music School

NEW: General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR):

Health & Safety / Child Protection Policies

Complaints Policy

Contact Details:

Consent to Use and Keep Information

The introduction of new legislation, GDPR, that will come into force in May, requires us to obtainyour formal consent to use the information you provide us with for the purposes of delivering,monitoring and evaluating our activities; and to inform you of forthcoming class terms & events.Your information will be kept by us for no-longer than is necessary and in line with our PrivacyPolicy. Your information will not be shared with any third parties.

Also, if you wish to be removed from our contact database at any time, you may do so by email orpost. Acopy of our Privacy Policy is available on our website or in hard copy on request..

(ATCMS) is committed to thedelivery of services that promote good practice and protects children and vulnerable adults fromharm. Inherent in this is the commitment to ensure that young people and children who attend ourclasses are not at risk in any way.

We will seek to protect the safety of children and provide a safe environment by ensuring that all ofour tutors participate in child protection training and are vetted through Access NI, to ensure theirsuitability for working with children and vulnerable adults. All are required to partake in an inductionprocess prior to starting with ATCMS and all must follow a strict code of conduct which providesexcellent guidelines for their work with young people.

To ensure that these measures are adhered to, ATCMS have adopted and implement the followingPolicies.

A.T.C.M.S. recognises that from time to time some of our users may have complaints, concerns orproblems relating to the school that they wish to raise and have addressed. Therefore, we haveadopted a Complaints Policy to facilitate these types of issues and ensure that they are dealt withfairly and speedily to the satisfaction of all concerned.

If you would like or require more information on our Policies and Procedures, (copies of which areavailable on request) please feel free to contact us.

Thomas (Maxi) McElroy

Westcourt Centre, 8-30 Barrack Street, Belfast, BT12 4AH028 90 434894 / 028 90 43490207754 466954 / 07754 [email protected]


Please make your child / children aware of the above and assure them that theycan confidentially discuss any issues that they may have concerns about, with their tutor orany of our staff.


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Anti- Bullying Policy

Adult Pupil Policy

Staff, Volunteer and Pupil Codes of Conduct

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RGT Graded Music Examinations

Exam Dates and Fees

Guitar

Exam Duration Closing Date

Spring: March / April 2019 1st February 2019

Summer: June / July 2019 1st May 2019

Winter: November / December 2019 1st October 2019

Grade Fees

Initial stage To Be Confirmed

Preliminary grade To Be Confirmed

Grade 1 To Be Confirmed








Trinity Graded Music Examinations

Exam Dates and Fees

Piano / Keyboard


Spring: March / 2019 To Be Confirmed

Summer: June / 2019 To Be Confirmed

Winter: November / 2019 To Be Confirmed

Grade Fees

Initial £40.00

Grade 1 £45.00

Grade 2 £50.00

Grade 3 £55.00

Grade 4 £63.00

Grade 5 £70.00

Grade 6 £78.00

Grade 7 £87.00

Grade 8 £98.00

Accredited Examinations - 2019

Closing Dates and FeesLCM Graded Music Examinations

Exam Dates and Fees

Irish Traditional Instruments


Spring: March / April 2019 1st February 2019

Summer: May / June 2019 21st April 2019

Winter: November / December 2019 01st October 2019

Grade Fees

Step 1 / Pre-Prep £37.00

Step / Step 2 £39.00

Step 3 £41.00

Grade 1 £48.00

Grade 2 £54.00

Grade 3 £60.00

Grade 4 £64.00

Grade 5 £70.00

Grade 6 £80.00

Grade 7 £87.00

Grade 8 £99.00

JANUARY – MARCH 2019

NEW TERM DATES - AT A GLANCE

Registration and First Class will take place as follows:

Please see new term class leaflet for instrument lists for each venue.* All pupils are required to supply their own instrument *

*** Pupils attending Piano classes require a portable keyboard ***

NORTH BELFAST

VENUE & TIME START DATE MID-TERM / andClosure Days

END OF TERM

Survivors of Trauma6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Monday14th January 2019

Monday11th February 2019

&18th March 2019

Monday25th March 2019

Holy FamilyPrimary School

7.00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday16th January 2019

Wednesday20th February 2019

Wednesday20th March 2019

SOUTH BELFAST


END OF TERM

An Droichead11.30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Saturday12th January 2019

Saturday16th February 2019

&16th March 2019

Saturday23rd March 2019

WEST BELFAST


END OF TERM

Christian BrothersSchool (Tuesday)

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday15th January 2019

Tuesday12th February 2019

Tuesday19th March 2019

Christian BrothersSchool (Thursday)

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Thursday17th January 2019

Thursday14th February 2019

Thursday21st March 2019

PUPIL CODE OF CONDUCT

NOTE TO ALL PUPILS

In the interests of safety and class discipline, please note the following:

All pupils must:

· ARRIVE ON TIME

· PAY ATTENTION in class

· Leave classrooms EXACTLY as you find them

· DO NOT write on or erase anything from the blackboards

· DO NOT cause damage or vandalise property at any of the venues we use

· DO NOT touch any paperwork or books in the classroom

· RESPECT other people’s property, including instruments and music notes

· BEHAVE PROPERLY at all times:

· NO Bad language

· NO Hitting

· NO Name calling

· NO Spitting

· NO Fighting

· BULLYING BEHAVIOUR WILL NOT BE TOLERATED

· NO Running in the corridors

· DO NOT Enter other classrooms

· SWEETS, FOOD AND DRINKS ARE NOT PERMITTED

If you have any problems, comments, complaints or anything you wish to discuss,please contact our office on: (028) 90 434 894 / [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE, FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVEMAY RESULT IN A PUPILS REMOVAL FROM THE SCHOOL

Remember, if you are unable to attend any of your classes, please contact the office andlet us know on (028) 90 434 894 / [email protected]

Under 18 - Did you ever consider becoming a tutor?

Classroom Assistants Wanted

Do you know that we have a ClassroomAssistant Programme where pupils, under the age of 18 andof the right standard, can gain skills and valuable experience as ‘Classroom Assistants’ in theirinstrument under the supervision of their class teacher.

This is a volunteering opportunity that will prepare young pupils in advance of reaching the age of18, to become tutors themselves and benefit from being able to add this experience and new skillsdevelopment to their CV.

We are targeting pupils aged 16+ with and playing ability of Grade 6 or 8standard. (pupils above the age of 18 can also be considered if they wish to avail of this experience.)If you think you match this criteria and would be interested in becoming a assistant please contactus at 90 434 894.

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MUSIC SCHOOL SUPPORT GROUP

Earlier in the year, the Board sought interest from those of you who would beinterested in developing a Music School Support Group. This was achieved inOctober, and a group of 5 individuals came together with a number ofproposals that would improve the school's profile and offer fundraisingopportunities.

Feelings were strong that it was important to re-establish regular performanceand group playing opportunities, which would raise the profile, such as aGrúpa Ceoil (Music Session Group), Ceol-a-Thon and an Annual ShowcasePerformance. We are planning to address these ideas early in the New Yearand hold bi-weekly sessions in the DuncairnArts Centre.

Watch our Website, Facebook and E-mails for event details.

DONATIONS WELCOME

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LocalGiving have a match fund pot of and the campaign will run until the match funding isfully allocated or 12am on Thursday the 10th January 2019 whichever comes first.

This year, LocalGiving are putting a particular emphasis on encouraging people to become longterm supporters of their local charities. With this in mind, we will match monthly donations for a full 6months for donors who set up a monthly direct debit of £ 10 to a Localgiving member for a year.

This is the seventh consecutive year of Grow Your Tenner the campaign that turns your tenners intotwenties. Since 2012, Grow Your Tenner has raised close to for local charities andcommunity groups.

Contact Details:Thomas (Maxi) McElroy (Manager)

Andersonstown Traditional & Contemporary Music SchoolWestcourt Centre, 8-30 Barrack Street, Belfast, BT12 4AH

Tel: 028 90 434 894 / 028 90 434 902Mobile: 07754 466 954

E-mail: [email protected]

HOW TO FIND USOur address is:Westcourt Centre8-30 Barrack StreetBelfast, BT12 4AH

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