NMS lesson delivery update

There is a list of businesses and activities (churches, pubs, clubs, gyms etc. which have have been banned due to covid-19.

In the national guidelines, education is exempted from restrictions. However, here in Victoria, we are required to teach online unless you are unable to learn remotely. An example of that might be if you don’t have the internet at home.

So most of our lessons will be delivered online using the ZOOM app. Our research led us to believe this would be the best app for our purpose and our experience (when we were trialing apps) confirmed that.

We have created a page on this web site dedicated to informing customers about our online teaching: https://northernmusic.com.au/online-lessons/

However, if you can only learn by coming to the school we will be available to teach from the premises with strict hygiene protocols in place.

As most students are now learning online, the number of people at the school is very low.  So with few people and rigorous hygiene practices, it should be a relatively safe environment.

We have created a page on this web site dedicated to informing customers about our online teaching: https://northernmusic.com.au/online-lessons/

Our rigorous hygiene practices at the school include:

  • all instruments are now disinfected between students
  • all touchpoints (switches, door handles etc.)  are being disinfected
  • Students are being asked to wash hands upon arrival at the school and before leaving
  • Teachers will not touch students and will be maintaining a social distance at all times.

In the meantime, please follow these practices

  • do not attend lessons if you have recently returned from overseas
  • do not attend your lesson if you have any flu like symptoms
  • avoid contact – we are asking all staff and clients not to have any contact – a broad smile and a wave is a good way to greet someone

We will be updating this page as and when the situation changes.

Music Examinations

Closing Dates for 2019 (ANZCA exams)

  • The closing date for May/June Exams is 09 March 2020
  • The closing date for August/September Exams is 25 May 2020
  • The closing date for October/November Exams is 27 July 2020

Please note that we need payment and forms completed two days prior to the closing date.