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Music & Instrumental Clubs – Spring Term 2025

We are excited to announce our School Music Clubs for the Spring Term 2025. Below is all the essential information regarding sign-ups, payment, and terms and conditions.

Term Duration: Week commencing 13th January 2025 to 16th March 2025

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Important Dates for Sign-Ups

  • Monday 6th January – 9:00am: Sign-up closes for clubs on Arbor
  • Thursday 9th / Friday 10th January: Confirmation emails will be sent out

Club Allocation Process

  • Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Priority will be given to children who have not attended the club in previous terms.

Payments

  • Payments must be made through Arbor. Cash payments will not be accepted.

  • If you require help with your Arbor account or need a password reset, please contact Ms. Kevser in the office or email: admin@rathfern.lewisham.sch.uk

    If your child meets all the requirements (see terms and conditions below) and there are available spaces, you will receive a confirmation email on Thursday 9th or Friday 10th January with further details before clubs start.

Terms and Conditions

1. Continuous Enrolment for Music Clubs & Instrumental Lessons

Music clubs and instrumental lessons are continuous. Current members have from 8:00pm on Friday 12th December until 8:00pm on Thursday 19th December to confirm their continuation by consenting and paying via Arbor. Please note, clubs will only be visible on Arbor if your child's accounts are up to date.

2. Payment Policy

Once payment has been made, we are unable to accommodate changes of mind.

The full cost of the club must be paid to secure a place for your child.

If there is any outstanding debt on your account (for school dinners, Breakfast Club, Wraparound Care, Contributions, Instrumental Hire, or Nursery Lunchtime), your child will not be registered for any after-school clubs. The club sign-up option will also not be activated on Arbor.

3. Club Attendance Limit

Each child can attend a maximum of 2 enrichment and music clubs per term, depending on available spaces.

4. Full Clubs or Account Issues

If you cannot see the club you want on Arbor, it may be because the club is full or there are outstanding debts on your account. If this happens, please contact Magda in the office or email Ms Magda directly: finance@rathfern.lewisham.sch.uk for further assistance.

Pupil Premium Eligibility / Entitlement

Children who are eligible for Pupil Premium are entitled to:

  • One free Music Club and one free Instrumental Club OR

  • One free Enrichment Club and one free Music Club OR

  • One free Enrichment Club and one free Instrumental Club

Any additional clubs will require the full fee.

Pupil Premium proof required 

Universal Free School Meals (UFSM)

 Children in Reception to Year 2 are entitled to Universal Free School Meals. However, this does not cover the cost of clubs. Unless a child is eligible for Pupil Premium (proof is required), they will need to pay the full club fees.