Robbie Burns and Exams

Hello!

First of all I would like to thank those who were able to make it to our extra practice on Saturday. I understand that it was a bit overwhelming for some of the little ones. I apologize for that. I will begin teaching in Kelowna on Tuesday and soon we will all be comfortable with one another. Likewise, the Kelowna teachers will be popping in on the Vernon crew from time to time.

Secondly, I would like to thank the dancers that have performed during the last two weeks. We still have a couple of performances to go!

Now for exams. It has come to my attention that there are many parents that are not sure exactly what to expect for the exam. The exam schedule for Kelowna will be included in this blog and a copy will also be posted in the Studio. If your dancer is completing an exam for the first time, they are likely completing a Tiny Tots exam, a Prepatory/Preliminary exam, a Pre-Bronze Fling, or a Bronze Fling and Sword. You should have received a sheet with your child's name on it that listed exactly what exam was being completed and the corresponding amount. This form is my record of any changes in your child's exam level and whether or not your payment matches the exam. You were to hand back in the form with a cheque payable to the Argyll School of Celtic Arts. These sheets are what I based the schedule on. If you have not received a sheet, please ask your teacher to supply one for your child. I will be teaching Tuesday night and will pick up the remaining sheets and payments at that time. On Thursday morning beginning at 8:30, a lady named Sheena McDonald will be conducting the Kelowna exams. She is a well known judge and examiner from Scotland. Please ensure your new dancer that this is not a scary experience. They will go into the studio with one or two other dancers and they will dance their dance and then they will be done. In the spring, we will hold a little Tea to celebrate the completion of the exams and the dancers will receive their awards - (special medals and certificates sent from Scotland). This is a exciting event that the kids will learn to look forward to. I hope this information helps, if it doesn't, please phone me (260-1668). If you are a parent who has been through exams before, and you are unsure what your child is dancing - everyone who is completing an exam is on the Kelowna schedule - Vernon Schedule is to come.

Now for some fun stuff. In Vernon, we will be holding a pre - float building float meeting at my studio at 5:00ish. This is open for anyone who is crafty and creative who is available to help set up our float next Friday. Remember, Kelowna parents, your children are invited to come and ride the float on Saturday, Jan. 30th or dance along with it. A couple of you have already said you are coming - that is awesome!! I envision a sea of kilts!!!

Our next Pipe Practice is February 20th at the Lake Country School of Dance at 12:30. We will be holding a Scotland Trip Meeting at that time. Your attendance and imput is very appreciated. Let's make this trip happen!

I think that is it. Please find attached to your email the entry form for the up-and-coming Kamloops competition. Scotdance BC forms will be available on the website to download very soon. Contact me if you need a form in the mean time. I will be sending the IHDA applications and the Scotdance forms that have been turned into me today. These cards are only applicable for dancers who compete.

Thank you for your continued support of your child's activities.

Janet