Instrumental Music Program c/o UC High School Kaleen Baldwin Drive Kaleen ACT 2617 Ph (02) 6142 0477 e-mail:imp@imp.act.edu.au

Excellence in Instrumental Music Education since 1973

Dear Parents/Carers,

I have been advised that your child has been offered a place in your school’s Ukulele class. This decision has been arrived at after joint consultation between the Principal, the classroom teachers and Instrumental Music Program staff.

Before accepting this offer I would like to advise you of the benefits to (and the responsibilities of) you and your child should you agree to undertake the Program. It is important that you make all of this clear to your child before advising your school of your acceptance.

Your school contributes over $1950 per year per class to the operation of the Program. All of this money is allocated to the purchase and maintenance of instruments, the purchase of music for your child's use as well as the general running-costs of the Program. The Education Directorate employs qualified and experienced classroom teachers who will be the instructors for your child.

Benefits - Your school will provide you with an instrument for student use as well as access to other instruments when required.

Your child will be instructed in a Program that is recognised internationally as being unique and has been successfully operating in the ACT for 40 years. This instruction is given in a group situation rather than on a one-to-one basis.

The Program is deliberately limited in the number of students involved so your child’s selection is a bonus to you in the education offered by your school. Additionally, your child’s selection eliminates another student from inclusion in the Program - which leads me to point out the responsibilities.

Responsibilities - Your child is expected to be involved with the IMP Class for the entire program – 2 years. This obligation is important because it is impossible to replace students who drop out at a later stage - we cannot backtrack to accommodate beginners at a later stage in the progress of the class. Lost or damaged ukuleles will cost $30 to replace.

I would appreciate your returning the attached note to your school as soon as possible so that numbers may be finalised. Should you feel that our requests are too demanding please do not hesitate to decline the offer.

Principal

Instrumental Music Program

To:	Principal, Instrumental Music Program

c/o YOUR PRIMARY SCHOOL _________________________________

I have read and understood your letter explaining the benefits and responsibilities of membership of the Ukulele Class operated by the Instrumental Music Program at my child’s primary school.

(Please tick one box below and return this form TO YOUR PRIMARY SCHOOL)

We do / do not wish to accept the offer of membership of the IMP Ukulele Class

Signature of parent/guardian: ................................................................. Date: .......................

Name of Student ...................................................Signature of student: .........................................................

To:	Principal, Instrumental Music Program

c/o YOUR PRIMARY SCHOOL _________________________________

I have read and understood your letter explaining the benefits and responsibilities of membership of the Ukulele Class operated by the Instrumental Music Program at my child’s primary school.

(Please tick one box below and return this form TO YOUR PRIMARY SCHOOL)

We do / do not wish to accept the offer of membership of the IMP Ukulele Class

Signature of parent/guardian: ................................................................. Date: .......................

Name of Student ...................................................Signature of student: .........................................................

To:	Principal, Instrumental Music Program

c/o YOUR PRIMARY SCHOOL _________________________________

I have read and understood your letter explaining the benefits and responsibilities of membership of the Ukulele Class operated by the Instrumental Music Program at my child’s primary school.

(Please tick one box below and return this form TO YOUR PRIMARY SCHOOL)

We do / do not wish to accept the offer of membership of the IMP Ukulele Class

Signature of parent/guardian: ................................................................. Date: .......................

Name of Student ...................................................Signature of student: .........................................................