Out of School Performing Arts (OOSPA) is an opportunity for both new and experienced performing artists to enjoy the pursuit of developing a life-long passion within the performing arts area. This programme offers after school lessons for students in a group tuition environment, taught by experienced specialist teachers. We offer a range of musical instruments, drama classes (including creative writing, theatre sports and more). We also have a rock band option for more experienced musicians (2 years experience in singing or an instrument).
NOTE - Sign-Ups for 2025 OOSPA lessons have officially closed but we do have some spaces left in options. If you would like to enquire about what is available, please click below to email the OOSPA Coordinator (Mr Jared Constable)
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Each option runs for 32 weeks at a cost of $240 per option. Payment is due at the time of enrolment.
- All sessions are held after school. Please choose a day carefully as changing once class rolls have been issued can be difficult.
- All lessons will start the week beginning 24th February (Week 4, Term 1).
- Payment is required at the time of enrolment. If there is difficulty or hardship concerns, please contact the school office. NO REFUNDS will be given after lessons have commenced. If the course is cancelled due to lack of numbers or loss of a tutor, only then will a full refund will be given.
- If we have to set a class limit, priority will be assigned on a first-in-first-served basis. Priority will go to those who have paid in full.
- Students with early lessons must wait outside the Performing Arts Centre on the steps. It is preferred that students find a quiet activity to do while they wait for their lesson to begin. Students may wait under the roof by the rec centre only if it is raining. They are not permitted to wait in the lesson area or adjacent classrooms. They will also benefit from having something to eat and drink after school, but this cannot be taken into the lesson areas. Students with lessons commencing from 4.15 pm should go home at 3:15 pm and return for their lesson time. There is no direct supervision of students waiting for lessons.
- Berkley Normal Middle School phone policy applies to all OOSPA lessons - which means NO PHONE USE during lessons. Phones must be turned off and can only be used once students have left the lesson venue to make contact with parents and caregivers.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
The fee is $240.00 per option for the full year, which is 32 lessons (effectively $7.50 per lesson). Payment is due when you complete the enrolment form.
Payment by Internet Banking:
Berkley Normal Middle School Board
12 3122 0202229 00
Please use the reference example below.
Reference: Student Name
Particulars:
For Drama - 'OOSPA-D'
For Music - 'OOSPA-M'
For Rock Band - 'OOSPA-B'
Code: Your Child's Room Number
Alternatively, you can pay at the school's office by cash or EFTPOS.
