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CHERRYBROOK PUBLIC

SCHOOL BAND

Band Parents’ Handbook

2020

THE CHERRYBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOL BAND PROGRAM

Welcome to the Cherrybrook Public School Band Program. All students who will be in Years 3-6 in

2020 are invited to join this successful extra-curricular program at Cherrybrook Public School.

Our Band Program provides outstanding opportunities for children to learn instruments, develop as

musicians and enjoy the social benefits of interacting with children from other years. The Band

Program gives children the opportunity to learn an instrument and play it within the discipline of a

group, under the direction of our Band Director. Children join the Training Band for their first year and

then graduate to the Intermediate Band, followed by the Concert Band. Students in the Concert Band

may be invited to join the Big Band.

Students are expected to participate in private lessons, performances and weekly rehearsals

throughout the year.

BAND ADMINISTRATION

The Band Committee, in conjunction with the Band Director, coordinates the Cherrybrook Public School Band Program. The Band Committee is made up of parents and one representative from the school. The Band Committee is a sub-committee of the P & C and currently employs one Band Director.

The Band Program is self-funded by using the band fees, instrument hire fees and income from

various fundraising activities.

The Band Committee consists of a Band Coordinator, Secretary, Treasurer, Service Coordinator,

Instrument Coordinator, Concert Band Supervisor, Intermediate Band Supervisor and Training Band

Supervisor, Parent and Tutor Administrator, Band Librarians, Band Camp Coordinator, Fund-Raising

Coordinator, Roster Coordinator, and General Committee members. Parents are encouraged to be a

part of the Band Committee. All band parents are welcome to attend the meetings. The committee

welcomes suggestions and feedback from parents.

The Band Committee is responsible for the following tasks:

● Written communication to band members ● Coordinating band performances and venues ● Collecting and banking band fees and instrument hire fees ● Paying all band accounts ● Maintaining an inventory of instruments for hire ● Distributing the hire instruments ● Coordinating and paying for the repairs and service of hire instruments ● Purchasing new instruments ● Maintaining the ‘Tutor Contact List’ ● Purchasing, copying and distributing band music ● Organising Band Camp ● Coordinating Fundraising activities

● Liasing with the School Executive and P&C Executive

The Band Committee works in partnership with the Band Conductors, P & C and the School Principal

and Deputies to ensure the successful administration of the band program.

The Band Committee communicates with band members in the following ways:

● Email

● Band notes distributed to each band member, including via eNews

● School Newsletter & Website

The contact details for the Band Committee will be issued early in the New Year.

All email communication goes through [email protected]

Please save this email to ensure emails do not go to your Junk/Spam folders

mailto:[email protected]

COMMITMENT TO BAND

A band can only survive and improve if it has dedicated members who regularly practise together. Students will improve individually through private tutoring and practice at home. Once a commitment has been made to the band, it is important that each student endeavours to remain in the band for the full year. Your commitment to the band is like being part of a sporting team and we would ask that if you no longer wish to be a part of the band that you do not resign until the end of a semester.

Band members leaving mid-semester will be charged for the full semester. The following semester’s fees will also be charged unless written notification has been received by the Band Committee and

any school instruments returned to the Instrument Coordinator.

Learning a musical instrument requires commitment by both the student and the parents/caregivers.

Student’s Commitment

Lessons

The student needs to undertake tuition from a recognised teacher of their designated

instrument. Without lessons, the children will be unable to sufficiently master their instrument. This will undermine their own enjoyment of the band experience and impede the progress of others.

Tuition is a private matter between parents and tutors. You may make arrangements with one of the

tutors suggested by the Band Program (a list is included in the back of this booklet) or with a tutor of

your choice.

Tutors may encourage students to undergo the AMEB music examinations; these are beneficial as

they ensure students will continue to improve.

Practice

The student needs to make a commitment to practice each week at home. Ideally the student

should be practising between four to five times each week for a minimum of 20 to 30 minutes.

Music

The student needs to care for all sheet music and band folders issued to them. Copies of the

required music will be stamped and numbered for each child who must place it immediately in the band folder supplied. All music and folders are to be used for band and practice purposes only. The band folder remains the property of the school. All folders and music MUST be returned at the end of each year. Families will be charged for any damage to this folder or loss of music. Please note that a charge of $20 will apply for lost folders and a $5 charge per sheet of music.

Rehearsals

The student needs to be committed and punctual at all rehearsals and performances. All

students are expected to help with setting up and packing away. Students need to bring their instrument, music, pencil and eraser to all rehearsals. It is a requirement of the band program for all students to assist with setting up and packing away.

Parent’s Commitment

For your child to get the most from the Band Program there are a few things you can do to help. Recognise that you are as much a part of the Band Program as your child and:

● ensure that your child is attending private instrumental lessons once a week ● encourage your child to practise on a regular basis ● support them through the challenging times ● transport your child to and from band rehearsals and performances on time. Late arrivals are

disruptive and can be embarrassing for the child ● support your child's band when they play in public ● ensure your child takes good care of their instrument ● pay all fees promptly on receipt of the account without the need for follow up by our volunteer

band committee. If prompt payment causes an issue for you, please speak to the treasurer in the strictest of confidence

Parents are required to contribute to the band in two ways:

1. Parent Compulsory Obligations

It is compulsory that each family attend and assist with two rehearsals a year for each child in Training and Intermediate Band and four rehearsals a year for each child in Concert Band. You will have the opportunity to nominate suitable times and dates at the Band Information Evenings, which are held in February each year.

If personal circumstances does not allow you to supervise at rehearsals, you may nominate another

adult to attend on your behalf. This can be discussed with the Band Coordinator,

2. Parent Volunteer Obligations

In addition to the Compulsory Parent Obligations, parents are also requested to give four hours

of additional assistance towards the band program every year for the first child and three hours for

the second child. No additional hours are required for the third child. If families are unable to give

these additional hours of assistance, an $80.00 levy will be added to the Semester two invoice. Please

note, that the band committee would much prefer parental assistance.

The $80 levy will be refunded at the end of the year if you subsequently volunteer the required

hours.

Instrument Care

Students and parents are expected to take proper care of their instruments whether they are personal

property or that of the school. Please check with your tutor how to care and maintain your specific

instrument.

Required accessories include:

● A "pull through" or similar cleaning device (flutes, clarinets, saxophones) ● A reed cap, cork grease and a minimum of three reeds in good order, that are not chipped or

split (clarinets, saxophones) ● Valve oil or slide cream, tuning slide grease and a large soft cloth for cleaning and drying (all

brass instruments)

● Mallet bag with drum sticks (percussion)

INSTRUMENTS

The Cherrybrook Public School Bands are made up of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Instruments used in a concert band include: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Bass Guitar, Percussion, and Drums. Most of these instruments are available from the school for hire.

Students nominate three instrument preferences. The Band Committee will review all instrument

applications and advise students regarding their successful instrument choice in Term 4.

Band members can purchase their own instrument, borrow one from family/friends, hire one through

the Band Committee or hire one from a music shop.

HIRE OF SCHOOL INSTRUMENTS

Parents must sign an instrument hire contract at the time of hire.

A deposit of $100 is required prior to issue of the instrument. This deposit is returned minus the

cost of the final service when the student leaves the band. Music Folders must also be returned if/

before the deposit is refunded.

It is the responsibility of the student to return the hire instrument and their music folder to the Band

Committee upon leaving the band.

SCHOOL INSTRUMENTS FOR PERCUSSIONISTS

Whilst there are currently no percussion instruments available to hire, please be advised that all

Percussionists must purchase their mallet bag through the Band Program. This is a specific set that

has been highly recommended, and is used by local tutors. The cost for 2020 is $220.

TUTORS AND PRIVATE LESSONS

It is a condition of the Band program that band members have a private instrument lesson once a

week outside school hours. Please ensure the band music is taken to lessons and practised with your

tutor.

Once a student has received their instrument allocation and accepted their place into the band, parents must secure a tutor immediately. Instruments are distributed to students before the end of Term 4 in the year before they begin band. Students must start lessons as soon as possible. Training Band students must have at least 4 lessons before the first week of Training Band.

This ensures that students learn to hold, play and clean their instruments correctly and that band rehearsals are used for instrument and music collaboration, NOT individual instrument tuition.

A ‘Tutor List’ is provided at the back of the handbook. The Committee gives no endorsements or recommendations. It is the responsibility of each child's parents to ensure the tutor conforms to the

Child Protection laws.

Please note that music handed out to your child is NOT to be copied. Music is subject to copyright

laws and whilst the band may distribute photocopied music, it has been photocopied within these

laws.

REHEARSALS

The Band Director(s) will hold weekly band rehearsals in the school hall.

Concert Band Monday

Tuesday

7.20am - 8.30am

2.55pm - 4.05pm

Intermediate Band

Tuesday

7.20am - 8.30am

Training Band

Wednesday

7.20am - 8.30am

Big Band

Wednesday

2.55pm - 4.05pm

Band Rehearsal Days & Times may change due to unforeseeable circumstances*

Band members must arrive promptly at 7.20am for morning rehearsals, with enough time to set up their instrument and music, ready to play at their rehearsal start time.

Attendance at band rehearsals is compulsory.

It is also appreciated where possible, that parents assist with set up or packing up of chairs, instruments and music stands before/after rehearsals even when you are not rostered on.

Band members are expected to behave in a courteous and committed manner at all times during rehearsals. Any band member who misbehaves will be asked to sit out the rehearsal and will be reported to the School Deputy Principal, who will then call the band member's parents.

*Changes will be communicated via email and eNews Alerts

AWARD SCHEME

The award scheme is designed to allow students to develop their musical skills and knowledge through a graduated program. Students may receive a band award during rehearsals. These awards are designed to encourage students, as well as recognise their musical achievement and efforts during rehearsals and throughout the year.

Once a student has collected five Yellow Band awards they hand them into the front office to Mrs Jagar. Three Bronze awards will gain the student a Silver award and two Silver awards will gain the students a Gold award.

When a Bronze, Silver, or Gold award is achieved, they will be presented at a school assembly.

PERFORMANCES

Band performances are scheduled throughout the year and are a compulsory requirement of the band program. Extenuating circumstances for missing a performance must be explained, in writing, to the Band Committee, Band Director and Assistant Principal.

Please note some of these performances; festivals workshops and the band camp can be on the

weekend. A calendar with performance dates is sent out at the beginning of the year and updated as

necessary.

In 2020 we anticipate the bands to be performing at the following:

Band Camp All Bands

Wahroonga Festival on a Sunday in June All Bands

Public Education Day during the school day Concert & Big Band

Australian Band Festivals on a Sunday in August or September All Bands

Cherrybrook Public School Band Information Sessions Concert & Big Band

School Assemblies All Bands

Rotary Fun Run on a Sunday morning in August Concert Band

North Shore Band Festival on a Saturday or Sunday in September All Bands

Cherrybrook Soiree on a weeknight evening in October All Bands

Family Concert on a Sunday afternoon in November All Bands

Uniting Church Circle of Friends during the school day Big Band

Cherrybrook Presentation Day during the school day Concert Band

BAND CAMP: 3rd April 2020 – 5th April 2020

Each year the Band Program runs an intensive Band Camp for all band children. It is expected that all children attend as part of their commitment to the program. Band Camp for 2020 will be held at Vision Valley, the weekend from 3rd April 2020 - 5th April 2020. The schedule consists of music tutors providing intensive tuition on a daily basis in addition to band rehearsals with the band director. Volunteer band parents will be required to supervise activities and stay overnight. The development of both bands is incredible over this weekend as is evident in the concluding concert.

BAND POLO SHIRTS need to be purchased via Flexischools before the end of Term 4 2019 to ensure

your child will have theirs ready for Band Camp. This is a compulsory requirement for all band

members. Polo T-Shirts purchased in 2018 or 2019 may continue to be worn if in good condition.

WEEKEND WORKSHOP

Compulsory weekend workshop(s) will be held at the school in preparation for the Band Festivals

and any other major performances. These traditionally run on a Saturday and Sunday afternoon(s),

often having one in Term 2 and a second in Term 3

BAND FEES

FEES ON APPLICATION - FOR HIRERS

Enrolment Fee $50

School Instrument Deposit (Refunded, minus Service Fees on returning the instrument undamaged)

$100.00

Hire Instrument Care Kit (Issued with all new hires) $20.00

Accent on Achievment $20

FEES ON APPLICATION - FOR NON-HIRERS

Enrolment Fee $50

Accent on Acheivment $20

FEES

An estimated schedule of fees is included below, however please note these are “subject to

change.” Please read through carefully.

Training Band

1. Enrolment Fee: $50 (Paid on accepting a place)

2. Either: a. Band Fee - Non Hirer : $135 per Semester

Or b. Band Fee - Inc Instrument Hire: $235 per Semester

3. Percussionists Only - Mallet Bag: $220

4. Band Camp: Approx. $270

5. Duty Levy: $80 per year. Invoiced on the Semester 2 Invoice and refunded on completion of Duty Hours

6. Band Polo T-Shirt: $27 via the School Uniform Shop on Flexischools *

Intermediate Band

1. Re-enrolment Fee: $35

2. Either: a. Band Fee - Non Hirer : $135 per Semester

Or b. Band Fee - Inc Instrument Hire: $235 per Semester




Concert Band

1. Re-enrolment Fee: $35

2. Either: a. Band Fee - Non Hirer : $165 per Semester*

OR b. Band Fee - Inc Instrument Hire: $265 per Semester*




* (Please Note: the Band Committee does not administer the sale of the Polo T-Shirt and all enquiries must be made to [email protected])

BAND FEES cont.

Families with two or more children participating in band are eligible for a sibling discount.

Band Fees are invoiced in both February and July and payments are due by the end of the month. Electronic Payment is preferred.

Fees are used to pay the Band Directors fees, purchase music, equipment costs, updating instruments and miscellaneous costs such as competition entry fees.

Band Camp fees cover the costs of accommodation, conductors, specialist tutors and other band expenditure for the camp.

Training Band members will be issued with an “Accent on Achievement” instruction book. The tutorial book “Accent on Achievement“ is to be used by the Training Band members in their weekly private lesson and will also be used in the weekly band rehearsal.

LOST MUSIC AND FOLDER FEES

One piece of damaged/lost sheet music $5.00

Whole Folder damaged/lost $20.00

Each member of the bands will be issued a band folder, which remains the property of the school. All folders and music must be returned at the end of each year. Any damage to this folder or loss of

music will be charged for.

DUTY LEVY

A duty levy is set at $80.00 per year invoiced in semester two for parents who cannot fulfil their four

hours of parent volunteer obligations per child during the year, these hours exclude compulsory parent

obligations (3 hours for second child and 0 hours for the third child).

APPENDIX 5 – Declaration for volunteers

As part of the Parent Obligations, ALL parents* MUST have completed an Appendix 5 and the

signed Code of Conduct.

* If you are a parent that has NOT volunteered at the school you are required to do the following;

1. Complete an Appendix 5 – Declaration for volunteers https://education.nsw.gov.au/policy-library/associated-documents/WWCC-Appendix-5-Declaration-

for-volunteers-and-non-child-related-contractors_FINAL.pdf

2. Submit the Appendix 5 to the School Office and complete an Identification 100-point check

(100-point check will only be conducted from Wednesday - Friday)

You only need to completion Appendix 5 once during your child’s education at Cherrybrook Public School. If you have completed one in the past, you do not have to do it again.

The Band Committee will ONLY offer your child a position in the School Band once ALL forms are

completed, signed and handed back to the School Office (Return to the dedicated Gold Letterbox. Do

not return to Class Teachers)

BAND CAMP ONLY - VISION VALLEY REQUIREMENTS

For parents wishing to volunteer at any time during Band Camp we will require a copy of your WWCC Certificate to be attached to your child’s band camp forms. More information on WWCC Certificates can be found at https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au

COMMUNICATION / CORRESPONDENCE

Should you have any queries please refer to Enews app or the school website www.cherrybrok-

p.schools.nsw.edu.au/band-program

Should you not be able to resolve your query please email the Band Secretary [email protected]

Please allow 72 hours for a response.

http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/

mailto:[email protected]

TUTOR LIST FOR 2020 Half hour lessons normally range from $20.00 to $45.00, depending on the qualifications and

experience of the tutor.

Qualification Key: BMUS is a Bachelor of Music Degree AMUSA is a Diploma of Music Degree BMUSEd is a Bachelor of Music Education Degree Music University Student means they are studying Music at the Conservatorium of Music University Student means they are at university studying High School Student means they are in Year 11 or 12 at School

Instrument

Name

Phone

Suburb

Qualifications

Flute

Melissa Hoile

0417 262 688

Pennant Hills

BMUS

Brianna Walkden-

0438 805 987

Cherrybrook

AMUSA Brown Music University

Student

Soumya Sharma

0422 069 056

Cherrybrook

High School Student

Cathy Wainwright

0408 024 771

Castle Hill

MMus.

AMUSA

James Harris

0406 025 744

Castle Hill

AMUSA or

Music School BMUS

Clarinet

Anthony Felton

0427 661 689

Cherrybrook

BMUS

Grad. Dip. Ed

Matthew King 0423 198 211 West Pennant Hills BMUS

Alicia Spencer

0411 966 656

Cherrybrook

Music University

Student

David Felton 0421 924 514 Cherrybrook High School Student

Kitty Parbhoo

0423 126 855

West Pennant Hills

High School Student

James Harris

0406 025 744

Castle Hill

AMUSA or

Music School BMUS

Saxophone

Jacky Ng

0404 559 019

Cherrybrook

BMUS

Anthony Felton

0427 661 689

Cherrybrook

BMUS

Grad. Dip. Ed

Alicia Spencer 0411 966 656 Cherrybrook Music University

Student

Nika Bredenhann 0468 315 898 Cherrybrook AMUSA

University Student

Sophie Johnston

0410 283 906

Cherrybrook

University Student

James Harris

0406 025 744

Castle Hill

AMUSA or

Music School BMUS

Trumpet

Paul Meo

0404 363 687

West Pennant Hills

BMUS

Hugh Smart

0457 853 804

Castle Hill

BMUS

Ryan Ghodsi

0478 800 282

Cherrybrook

University Student

James Harris

0406 025 744

Castle Hill

AMUSA or

Music School BMUS

Trombone

Sebastin

0421 406 424

Dural

Music University

Djayasukmana Student

Matthew Brice

0477 008 172

Castle Hill

University Student

Hamish Whyte

0401 254 497

Cherrybrook

University Student

Hugh Smart

0457 853 804

Castle Hill

BMUS

James Harris

0406 025 744

Castle Hill

AMUSA or

Music School BMUS

Euphonium

Jessica Ling

0408 466 601

Kellyville

BMUS

/ Tuba Matthew Brice

0477 008 172

Castle Hill

University Student

Hamish Whyte

0401 254 497

Cherrybrook

University Student

James Harris

0406 025 744

Castle Hill

AMUSA or

Music School BMUS

French

Simon Jones

0451 898 503

Dural

Music University

Horn Student

Steve O’Brien

0438 564 902

Cherrybrook

Professional tutor

James Harris

0406 025 744

Castle Hill

AMUSA or

Music School BMUS

Bass Guitar

Adam Martinic

0468 348 554

Castle Hill

Music University

Student

Daniel Walkden-

0466 587 543

Cherrybrook

High School Student

Brown

Percussion

Tessa Gutierrez

0404 331 646

Cherrybrook

BMUS

Nicholas Lowe

0430 787 240

Beecroft

Music University

Student

Cherrybrook Public School SCHOOL BAND PROGRAM

CODE OF CONDUCT

As a member of the Cherrybrook Public School Band, I,

Agree to practise with due diligence and to have music lessons each week.

1. Will be responsible for the correct care and maintenance of my hired instrument according to any instruction provided by my tutor and conductor of the Band Program.

2. Will attend all rehearsals, tutorials and performances during the year.

3. Will make myself available for every performance, both in and outside of school time.

4. Will arrive punctually to every rehearsal, tutorial and performance and help in setting up and packing up. All before school rehearsals commence at 7.20am punctually.

5. Will bring my music, instrument and a condensation cloth (if required) to each rehearsal and tutorial.

6. Will notify the Band Secretary of any absence. Any extended absences to be in writing via email to the Band Secretary or conductor.

7. Understand my behaviour must always help and support everyone in the band which includes refraining from talking while the conductor is talking to or helping others.

8. Will wear full school uniform, including ties, to all performances.

9. Will notify, in writing, to the Band Coordinator of any resignation, which my parent/guardian shall also sign.

10. Agree to abide by the Cherrybrook Public School Student Wellbeing Policy which is available on the School website under Student Wellbeing.

And most of all…I Will enjoy making wonderful music for all to listen to. Will make Cherrybrook Public School proud of my effort, behaviour and enthusiasm.

Student Signature:

Parent Signature: Date:

This declaration must be completed by volunteers and non-child related contractors seeking

engagement with the Department of Education (the department) where the person is exempt under the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013 from having to hold a Working with Children Check clearance. See the department’s Working with Children Check Procedures for more details.

This declaration does not apply to volunteers who are

Working as part of a formal mentoring program (whether or not a parent or close relative at the school at which they are volunteering) or

Involved in intimate, personal care of children with a disability (whether or not a parent or close relative at the school at which they are volunteering) or

Not a parent or close relative of a student at the school at which they are volunteering

This declaration does not apply to contractors who are

Ordinarily involved in direct contact with children for extended periods (for e.g. Speech Pathologists, health workers, band tutors, music tutors)

Those workers listed above need to provide the school with Appendix 11, a WWCC clearance and 100 points of ID in order that they can be verified via eCPC.

This declaration DOES apply to volunteers who are:

Parents or close relatives who volunteer at their child's school. This includes day to day reading helpers, canteen helpers etc., who are a parent or close relative to a child at the school at which they are volunteering. These workers DO NOT need a WWCC number and should not be asked to provide one. These parents should complete this Appendix and provide the school with 100 points of ID. This information should be used to conduct a person search via eCPC. These people should not be established on eCPC.

This declaration DOES apply to contractors who are:

Hired by the school or P&C to perform maintenance services or other additional services, however the work will not ordinarily involve contact with children for extended periods (for e.g. tree lopping, electrical testing, and annual maintenance of fire extinguishers). These contractors should complete this Appendix and provide the school with 100 points of

Document: Working with Children Check - Appendix 5 – Declaration for volunteers and non child related contractors 1 Parent Doc: Working with Children Check Procedure

Parent Doc Version Number: 4.1

Date approved: July 2017

Appendix 5 – Declaration for volunteers and non child related contractors

ID. This information should be used to conduct a person search via eCPC. These people should not be established on eCPC.

Note: Contractors working in the Assisted School Travel Program and contractors

employed through the department’s maintenance program are not required to undergo

any school based screening.

Applicant Details

First name: Surname: Previous names:

Date of birth: / / Male Female

Place of Birth: Telephone:

Street address:

Suburb: State Post Code

Occupation

Identity documents

Please provide details of the approved documents according to the 100 point proof of ID check

Document Name Issuing Agency Reference number

I declare:

1. a) I am in child-related work or applying to be in child-related work within the meaning of

the NSW Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012, but am exempt from the

requirement to hold a working with children check clearance under the Child Protection

(Working with Children) Regulation 2013 at the time of the making of this declaration.

or

b) I am a non-child related contractor within the meaning of the NSW Child Protection

(Working with Children) Act 2012 at the time of the making of this declaration.

2. I have not been refused working with children check clearance under the Child Protection

(Working with Children) Act 2012 (this declaration may be made if a clearance was

subsequently granted to you).

3. I have not had a working with children check clearance cancelled under the Child

Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 (this declaration may be made if the

clearance was surrendered by you, a clearance was subsequently granted to you, or




the cancellation was overturned on review).

4. I am not currently subject to an interim bar on engaging in child-related work under

the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.

5. I have not been convicted of an offence, or subject to a finding of guilt for an offence

or a finding that the charge for an offence is proven, where the offence was

committed as an adult in New South Wales or elsewhere and was an offence of the

following kind:

a. a sexual assault or intercourse offence;

b. the common law offence of rape or attempted rape;

c. an indecent assault offence;

d. a sexual servitude offence

e. observing a person engaged in a private act, for the purpose of obtaining sexual

arousal or sexual gratification (voyeurism);

f. filming another person engaged in a private act or filming another person’s private

parts, for the purpose of obtaining, or enabling another person to obtain, sexual

arousal or sexual gratification;

g. installing a device, or constructing or adapting the fabric of a building, for the purpose

of facilitating the observation or filming of a child, with the intention of enabling any

person to commit an offence referred to at (d)-(e) above;

h. murder of a child;

i. manslaughter of a child (other than as a result of a motor vehicle accident);

j. intentional wounding or causing grievous bodily harm to a child who was three or

more years younger than me;

k. a child prostitution offence;

l. an offence involving an act of indecency with or towards a child;

m. procuring or grooming a child under 16 years of age for unlawful sexual activity;

n. using a child for the production of child abuse material, or producing, disseminating,

possessing or importing child abuse material;

o. possessing or importing child pornography;

p. offences relating to the use of a postal or similar service for child pornography

material or child abuse material;

q. offences relating to the use of a postal or similar service involving sexual activity with

a child under 16;

r. publishing indecent articles;

s. an offence of kidnapping a child, unless a parent or carer of the child at the time of

the offence;

t. a forced labour or deceptive recruiting for labour or services offence, where the victim

was a child;

u. intentional or reckless infliction of grievous bodily harm on a child, during or after the

delivery of the child;

v. intentionally abandoning or exposing a child under the age of seven;

w. bestiality;

x. an offence an element of which is an intention to commit one of the above offences;

or

y. an offence of attempting, or of conspiracy or incitement, to commit one of the above

offences.




I undertake, as a condition of my continuing to perform work (including volunteering) for

School, that I will notify them of:

(a) any refusal to grant me a working with children check clearance under the NSW

Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012;

(b) the cancellation of any working with children check clearance I may hold under the

NSW Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012;

(c) the imposition of an interim bar under the NSW Child Protection (Working with

Children) Act 2012 that prevents me from engaging in child-related work that

requires a working with children check clearance; and

(d) any conviction imposed on me for an offence, or finding that I am guilty of an

offence, or finding that the charge for an offence against me is proven, where the

offence is of the kind referred to in the attached Declaration.

I declare that I am not a disqualified person within the meaning of Section 18 of the NSW

Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

I am aware that providing false or misleading information in this document may lead to the

following:

the department withdrawing any offer of engagement that it has made to me; or

the department terminating my engagement, and

the department considering any false or misleading information I provide, when

considering any future applications by me for employment or engagement.

Signature Date / /




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