YOUR NEW TERM

INFORMATION PACK

SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER 2018

Andersonstown

Traditional & Contemporary

Music School

(028) 90 434 894

A BIG Welcome to all of our new pupils and, of course, awelcome back to all of our returning pupils, and we aredelighted with the interest and number of enquiriesreceived for the forthcoming term.

We have been extremely busy over the glorious Summermonths planning for the term ahead and working on howwe can improve the delivery of tuition. Tutors haveconfirmed their availability and are currently working ontheir class plans and structures.

We have updated our website where you can downloadyour tutorial booklets, which you will need for yourclasses. If you are a beginner - download the PreliminaryGrade Book for the instrument you want to learn.

This will introduce you to the first tunes that you will be learning and lead you towardsthe next level of progression.

We are planning to introduce down-loadable recordings of the grade tunes you will belearning, starting with the Tin Whistle, so keep a close eye on our website.

For those of you that have attended classes previously or if you already have someplaying experience, you can also download tutorial booklets ranging from Grade 2 -Grade 8.

Our classes are designed to make the learning of an instrument a fun and enjoyableexperience. We can offer opportunities to gain accredited qualifications, if youchoose to develop your skills further, and periodically, we organise concertperformances where you will be invited to participate.

We look forward to seeing you all soon.

WELCOME TO OUR MUSIC CLASSES

Bodhrán Workshop inHannahstown

Community Centre

OUR VENUES

CITY CENTRE (Head Office)

Westcourt Centre8 – 30 Barrack Street

BelfastBT12 4AH

Phone: (028) 90 434 894e-mail: atownmusicschool@gmail.com

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 592111atownmusicschool@gmail.comwww.andersonstownmusicschool.com

Andersonstown Traditional and Contemporary Music School

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 2018 1st February 2018

Summer: June / July 2018 1st May 2018

Winter: November / December 2018 1st October 2018

Grade Fees

Initial stage £33.00

Preliminary grade £35.00

Grade 1 £44.00

Grade 2 £50.00

Grade 3 £55.00

Grade 4 £59.00

Grade 5 £65.00

Grade 6 £75.00

Grade 7 £82.00

Grade 8 £94.00

Trinity Graded Music Examinations

Exam Dates and Fees

Piano / Keyboard

Exam Duration Closing Date

Spring: March / 2018 12th January 2018

Summer: June / 2018 13th April 2018

Winter: November / 2018 1st October 2018

Grade Fees

Initial £37.50

Grade 1 £42.50

Grade 2 £47.50

Grade 3 £52.50

Grade 4 £60.00

Grade 5 £67.50

Grade 6 £75.00

Grade 7 £82.50

Grade 8 £95.00

Accredited Examinations - 2018

Closing Dates and Fees

LCM Graded Music Examinations

Exam Dates and Fees

Irish Traditional Instruments

Exam Duration Closing Date

Spring: March / April 2018 1st February 2018

Summer: May / June 2018 21st April 2018

Winter: November / December 2018 01st October 2018

Grade Fees

Step grade £35.00

Grade 1 £47.00

Grade 2 £53.00

Grade 3 £58.00

Grade 4 £62.00

Grade 5 £68.00

Grade 6 £78.00

Grade 7 £85.00

Grade 8 £97.00

SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER 2018

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.

Monday10th September 2018

Monday29th October 2018

Monday12th November 2018

Holy FamilyPrimary School

7.00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday12th September 2018

Wednesday31st October 2018

Wednesday14th November 2018

SOUTH BELFAST

VENUE & TIME START DATE MID-TERM / andClosure Days

END OF TERM

An Droichead11.30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Saturday15th September 2018

Saturday3rd November 2018

Saturday17th November 2018

WEST BELFAST

VENUE & TIME START DATE MID-TERM / andClosure Days

END OF TERM

Christian BrothersSchool (Tuesday)

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday11th September 2018

Tuesday30th October 2018

Tuesday13th November 2018

Christian BrothersSchool (Thursday)

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Thursday13th September 2018

Thursday1st November 2018

Thursday15th November 2018

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 / atownmusicschool@gmail.com

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 / atownmusicschool@gmail.com

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 an assistant please contactus at 90 434 894.

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DIDN’T THEY DO WELL - CONGRATULATIONS

Since the beginningof the year, 27 of ourpupils have enteredmusic examinationsv i a t h e L o n d o nCollege of Music, theRegistry of GuitarTutors and the TrinityBoards.

A l l s u c c e s s f u l l ypassed with flyingcolours - achievingM e r i t s a n dDistinctions.

BODHRÁN WORKSHOP at HANNAHSTOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE

12 young people from the Hannahstown area participated in a Bodhránworkshop that we delivered as part of their Summer Scheme Programme

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: atownmusicschool@gmail.com

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

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Charity Status No: XR 33007Company No: NI 36660Registered with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC103431

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