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Camp was a great success!
A massive congratulations to the young musicians who work so hard learning new pieces and perfecting old ones, ready to perform for us at future assemblies this year.
Thanks to the incredible team of parent volunteers, teachers, tutors and conductors who helped make it all happen!
What is Band & Strings camp?
As a regular feature of the Band & Strings Program at Annandale North Public School, we hold the annual overnight camp at The Tops Conference Centre, Stanwell Tops. The children have a great time away — a great opportunity to bond as ensembles and friends as they work closely with specialised tutors and conductors.
When 15-16 MAR 2021
Where The Tops Conference Centre, 51 Bendena Garden, Stanwell Tops
Cost $310 per student
*Subsidies and split payments are available. Please arrange a confidential meeting with Ms Nicol to discuss this option.
Who goes to camp?
To be eligible for camp you must be in Year 3 and above AND in either Chamber Strings, Senior Strings, Junior Band or Senior Band.
Students in the Beginner or Junior Strings ensembles are not eligible to attend.
What's it like?
Check out the 2020 Camp photos!
What to bring
Students will need to pack an overnight bag including:
Change of clothes for day 2
Sleeping bag, a flat sheet (preferably a double size) and a pillowcase
Pillow
Pyjamas
Towel
Toothbrush, toothpaste & toiletries
Sun hat & sunscreen
Refillable water bottle
A smaller tote bag or daypack is also recommended to assist in carrying music, hat and water bottle between rehearsal and tutorials.
All items should be clearly labeled with your child’s name. Children must wear enclosed shoes at all times.
Mobile phones, electronic devices and other expensive items are NOT to be brought on this camp. This includes Apple watches.
And of course...
Instrument/s
a music stand
all sheet music/books
spare oil/reeds/music accessories
★ Medications
Parents of children who will require medication while at camp will need to complete and sign and online Medical Dosage Form below and bring it, along with all medicines required, in a sealed plastic bag to school on Monday 15th March. All medicines must be given to staff upon arrival.
Under no circumstances are children to carry any medication in their luggage (except for asthma puffers)
Supervision and parent volunteers
Conductors, tutors, teachers from the school and parent volunteers will be on site to supervise.
Given the large number of children attending camp, three parent volunteers are required to travel on the coaches along with teachers and students, and three parent volunteers are needed onsite throughout camp. If you can help, please indicate your availability on the attached form.
All parent volunteers require:
a valid Working with Children Check number OR
a signed Working with Children Declaration Pack (below).
1. Volunteer online
2. Download Statutory Declaration Pack
Itinerary
Children will spend most of their time alternating between tutorials, in groups or individually (based on the instrument they play), and rehearsals, where they practice in either senior band, junior band, senior strings, chamber strings or orchestra. See below for a more detailed itinerary:
Monday 15th March
7.00am Arrive at school
Drop your instrument and luggage at the bus then meet in the hall7.30-9.30am Travel to the Tops
9.30-10am Room allocation and equipment set up
10am-4.30pm Morning tea/ lunch/ tutorials/ rehearsal
4.30-5.30pm Orchestra: rehearsal with tutors; Others: Activity
5.30-7pm Free time and dinner
7-9pm Movie and lights out at 9pm
Tuesday 16th March
7-9am Wake up, pack bags, breakfast
9am-1.30pm Morning tea/ lunch/ tutorials/ rehearsal
1.30-2.45pm Senior band and senior strings: Rehearsal (Junior band and chamber orchestra: Activity)
2.45pm Depart for ANPS
4.45pm Arrive at ANPS
Room allocation
Boys and girls will be in separate rooms. There is a room allocation preference box on the online registration form. Students can select from friends in any ensemble/class within their year.
Each child should nominate up to four friends with whom they would be happy sharing a room. Rooms accommodate groups of up to 6, and we will endeavour to place your child with at least one of their nominated friends.
Transport
Transport to and from camp will be by coach.
Meet in the hall on Monday 15th March at 7.00am sharp for an 7.30am departure.
Students will return to school Tuesday 16th March at 4.45pm.
ANOOSCHCA?
If your child usually attends ANOOSHCA on Mondays or Tuesdays please ensure you email them to advise that your child will not be in attendance on the Monday and to let them know if they will be in attendance after camp on Tuesday.
If your child will attend ANOOSHCA on Tuesday, arrangements can be made for them to be signed into ANOOSHCA by the teacher on return to the school, so you can pick them up from there. Please nominate this option when registering online.
★ Code of conduct
ANPS Band & Strings Camp Students will be interacting with teachers, accommodation staff, venue operators and tutors.
Students are to be polite, cooperative, safe and well-mannered at all times. In the evening students will be given a bed-time. Once lights are out teachers expect that students settle down and go to sleep after a very busy day. The attached code of conduct form must be read and acceptance indicated via the registration process.
1. Students will show respect to all conductors, volunteer parents, staff and fellow students
2. Students will follow instructions carefully and remember that everyone’s safety comes first.
3. Students are not to bring mobile phones, electronic devices, and other expensive items to camp.
4. Everyone has a right to sleep – Bedtimes must be adhered to.
5. If you have any concerns while away, please see a staff member, conductor or parent volunteer.
6. Have fun, and enjoy the music making and the time away with your friends.
Note to parents: Please understand that taking students away for an overnight camp is an enormous responsibility. If students do not follow instructions during daytime activities and at night time, they will be given a warning. Failure to listen to the warning will result in parents being contacted and possible exclusion from the remainder of the camp. If this occurs a family member will need to collect the student from The Tops.
Orchestra Workshop | 14th March 2021
Every year, the Orchestra gets together the Sunday morning before camp to sneak in some extra practice and optimise our time together on camp. We meet at school to play together and take part in three focused tutor sessions for Strings, Woodwind/Brass and Percussion.
This workshop is a requirement of the Program and a valuable time to bond as a group and improve the way we play together.
Please let us know if for some reason you are unable to attend.
When 14 MAR 2021 | 8:45am - 12:30pm
Where ANPS School hall and classrooms
Cost included in annual program fees
What to bring?
A healthy snack for morning tea. (Standard no-nut policy applies).
All your music!
Your instrument and all accessories
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