Frequently Asked Questions

Before School Lessons With the exception of Boys Dance, students will meet their teacher at the allocated classroom. The Boys Dance class will meet their teacher at the front of the school on the silver bench seats near the Iona Cafe. If students arrive late, they may walk themselves up to the allocated classroom. After School Lessons Due to some classes running back to back, it will now be necessary for parents to collect their child from the allocated classroom. This will apply to the following classes: Monday Junior Jazz/stretch class Pre-Primary Ballet Thursday Grade 1 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet All remaining classes, teachers will walk students out the front of the school to meet parents and carers. Please be advised that siblings of students attending RAD classes will not be permitted to wait around whilst their sibling is attending a lesson. These students will be required to adhere to normal school protocols in regards to morning and afternoon drop off supervision. Notification of Attendance at Classes Where possible, emailing us prior to your child attending one of our classes is always appreciated. Additionally, it would be helpful if you could place a note in your child’s diary advising the classroom teacher of their afternoon arrangements, for example, “RAD Ballet”.

New families interested in enrolling with us are encouraged to email dance@scas.nsw.edu.au before the student's first class. For any questions relating to your new enrolment, please call 6581 4188. Consent for your child to participate in this activity is required by way of acceptance of the Terms and Conditions within the Parent Lounge (Events and Payments Section). Your child will be unable to participate where consent is not provided. Please review the information available and accept or decline to confirm your child’s attendance. Please also ensure that you have reviewed the Student Code of Conduct information and the Risk Warning under Section 5M of the Civil Liability Act 2002 document. By giving permission for their children to attend this excursion, parents and guardians acknowledge that this event is required to be held in accordance with any current NSW Health COVID-19 Public Health Orders and the school policies and procedures. Parents and guardians acknowledge and accept that there is a risk that their child may be exposed to COVID-19 whilst attending and participating in this event, and confirm that their child will not attend if displaying any symptoms of illness, and/or if directed to isolate under public health orders.

The St Columba Anglican School After Hours Program follows the renowned Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus for all our Classical Ballet based classes and examinations. The Royal Academy of Dance is one of the largest and most influential dance education and training organisations in the world and features exquisite music and beautiful new enchainments to challenge today’s ballet students. Whilst many students commence ballet simply for enjoyment and fitness, many students go on to sit ballet examinations. What are the benefits of sitting a ballet examination? Having a goal to work towards Attaining a higher standard of technique, musicality and performance Receiving recognition from the world’s largest ballet examining body Receiving a report, certificate, and medal in recognition of achievement Gaining confidence and increasing enjoyment in dance SCAS examinations are scheduled in line with the RAD’s North/West Tour, towards the end of the year, usually in the October session. In order for students to reach their personal best, there are several requirements you must meet before being considered to sit an examination: Students must attend both syllabus classes per week. Exam coaching classes and school holiday workshops may be held at the School in preparation for examinations. Please note that there are additional fees payable to the Royal Academy of Dance in order to sit examinations. These will be published before the commencement of the first term.