Covid-19
As you are aware Covid-19 hasn’t disappeared and I am in the highly vulnerable group and as case numbers are variable. Given that when I contracted covid in hospital my admission lasted 4 months.
I have carried out a risk assessment and we have returned to a
blended teaching formata combination of face to face (in school/studio lessons) and zoom lessons.
It has not been possible to return to teaching in all schools as this requires their risk assessment to allow for visiting teachers as well as meeting the requirements of Owl Music risk assessment! Instead pupils have been offered a lessons at the studio in River.
Changes
Parents will be required to agree to an updated contract and terms and conditions prior to resuming face to face lessons.
A copy of the Risk Assessment will be available on the parent portal along with specific instructions regarding attending lessons.
All pupils and parents may be required to wear a face covering during the lesson
Parents may be asked to wait outside and siblings will no longer be permitted to accompany pupils. The full recommendations can be found here - ISM guidance for private music lessons
The main message is if you are unwell don’t come to lessons!
Contact me and we can arrange online or possibly rearrange a face to face lesson.
Please note that in line with T&Cs rearranging an in person lesson is not automatic and you may be charged for cancellations within the notice period.
Update!
Monday, April 25, 2022 by Ceri Jones | Administration
To all pupils, guardians and music coordinators.
Unfortunately Covid is an odd disease and after a brief spell of recovery I became unwell again and am still in hospital. Thank you to friends and family for updating and apologies to anyone who has been missed.
Dear Pupils
Thank you for your cards
I am feeling much better but a little tired and will be in touch as soon as lessons can restart. I hope some of you are able to take part in the Revellers concert.
table!As I now have access to internet we can start on some composer challenges and see where musically that takes us. Do you think you could set me a musical challenge or could you set a challenge for another pupil?
Have a look under Challenges and type your response in the practice are or ask your parents/guardian to email it to me!
Anything except songs related to the name bruno is acceptable!
It does not even need to be for your main instrument or playing level.
Choose from Violin Cello Piano or Keyboard
Starter Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Over to you!!
GOOD NEWS!
Saturday, April 9, 2022 by Ceri Jones | Administration
Dear Parents and Pupils
Good news, Ceri (Mrs Jones) is out of the intensive care unit after contracting Covid andnd is now stepping down care levels. She is on the mend and instantly asked where her violin was!
Invoicing clearly has not been a priority and you will be contacted individually with various payment options. Where it is necessary longer lessons or more lessons can be given to ensure bursary pupils receive the correct number of lessons for the year.
Any outstanding balance for non bursary pupils will be refunded at the end of term 6
Regards
Owl
