At Busy Bees Music our classes align with the NSW school terms. We begin in week 1 and conclude in week 9. There is a 3 week break between each term.
Our 2024 Term 3starts on Monday 22 July for 9 consecutive weeks until Friday 20 September.
The Kindermusik philosophy springs from genuine respect for each child's individual rate of development. Class activities and all supporting materials are designed to honour, support and celebrate the wonderful uniqueness of each child. Classes have overlapping age ranges to help parents accommodate their child's own needs.
The age recommendations of our classes at Busy Bees Music have been carefully constructed to best group children in an age and developmentally appropriate way. Children must be the minimum advertised age of the class you with to join. (For example, to join an Our Time class, your kiddo must already be 15 months).
Yes, we cherish the presence of parents, caregivers, or other adults in all our classes. Your role is incredibly special; you are your child's first and best teacher! Family involvement is at the heart of our philosophy.
We are a floor based, fully adult participatory class that is dynamic, energetic and musical so all of our activities. This means that you are musicking with us for the entire class.
Because of the focused nature of our sessions, we are unable to accommodate unenrolled siblings.
We look forward to sharing these magical experiences with you and your little one!
Adult guests are welcome in our classes so partners, grandparents, aunts and uncles are always welcome.
Due to the dynamic nature of our classes though, we can only accommodate enrolled children and their parent or carer inside our classroom. Unenrolled siblings are not able to join our classes.
Of course! We offer a preview class, before you enrol officially. We want you to experience everything that our studio has to offer.
Depending on when you book your preview, though your preview is either free or paid.
During school terms, preview classses are free based on availability.
In booking a class over the holiday period though, we do a one class ($24.00) holding deposit. This means we remove your position from our list of advertised positions, allowing you to preview the class and subsequently enrol directly after your preview. Should you wish to join us we simply deduct your holding deposit twice from the balance of your fees. Once as your first class is actually free and twice as you’ve already made a $24.00 payment towards those fees. If you feel the classes are't a good fit for you an your family, we'll refund your holding deposit at the end of your preview class.
Absolutely! Busy Bees Music classes are designed to be inclusive and supportive of all children, including those who are neurodivergent. Our warm and welcoming environment is tailored to meet the diverse needs of every child, embracing their unique ways of learning and expressing themselves. We believe in creating a safe space where your child can explore music, movement, and creativity at their own pace. Our classes are structured yet flexible, allowing for individual needs and preferences. The parent or caregiver's presence is key, providing comfort and consistency as you and your child engage in these joyful musical experiences together. We are here to support your child's growth and celebrate their unique journey!
I am committed to a classroom that is clean and healthy for your family, and ensuring that participation is safe for all those involved.
Our Healthy and Happy To Do List' is a lengthy one. We have a list for before, during and after each and every one of our classes to ensure a healthy space for all.
Our pre-COVID hygiene protocols have always been of the highest standard. Instruments and all class props were always single use and sanitized and/or washed after each class. Of course this practice has continued.
In addition, as part of our COVID Safety Plan, we have added the use of Viraclean Hospital Grade disinfectant which has been proven to kill a broad range of bacteria and viruses including Enterococcus Faecalis (VRE), MRSA, Hepatitis B Virus, Herpes Simplex Virus , Influenza Virus, and kills Coronaviruses including SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). We have increased the availability of hand sanitizer throughout the studio and have included a spray bottle of Viraclean along with paper towels to sanitize the nappy change table and/or the scales if you require them.
Amongst other things, we diffuse doTERRA's OnGuard and other essential oils daily in the studio as well as hot steam sanitise all our instruments and manipulatives and wash scarves and parachutes after each use. We provide wipes, tissues, paper towels, hospital grade disinfectant and hand sanitiser dispensers.
We'll miss you if you need to skip a class due to illness, but we appreciate your consideration for the health of other children, parents, and your educator. If possible, please try to attend your scheduled class, as catch-up classes are a privilege and not a guarantee. We recommend prioritizing your weekly lesson and saving catch-ups for emergencies.
We manage catch-ups through WhatsApp. If you miss a class, we'll add you to our WhatsApp group for your child's age group. When a family can't attend, they post the available spot in the chat. You can claim a spot by replying to the post. Our WhatsApp system works well, but it depends on families notifying us when they can't attend. We understand it’s not always possible, but an SMS (even late at night or early in the morning) helps keep our catch-up system running smoothly.
We understand that sharing the fun moments with family at home is great! However, please only photograph or video your own child during class. There are many reasons why some families prefer not to be included in photos or videos. To respect everyone's privacy, please ensure no other children are in the background or foreground of your shots. Thank you for being mindful of this when sharing moments, whether on social media or with family.
For families with a second child attending Kindermusik classes at Busy Bees Music, a one class discount ($24.00) will be applied to the tuition of the younger attending child. A third child enrolled in Kindermusik classes at Busy Bees Music will receive a two class ($48.00) discount on the third chlid's tuition.
Twins joining the same class will be offered a one class discount and tuition only for the second child.
Once enrolled in any of our classes, membership is required for all families who reside within a 10km radius of Club Marconi. Membership will also provide 10% off all food and beverages and a $10.00 birthday voucher in your birthday month. Annual membership is $10.00. If you are a member of Mounties, your Mounties membership can gain you entry into the club (although it will not provide food and beverage discount). Staff may ask you to present your membership card on arrival each week.
