The Program
The Aranda Music & Arts program provides affordable school-based music, drama, and art tuition for students attending Aranda Primary School (K to Y6).
Classes operate between the hours of 3:30-6pm, Monday-Friday, during the school term.
While the content of the program changes from year to year, its purpose remains the same – to enrich children’s lives through the arts.
Lessons and Fees
The activities available are as follows.
Group Lessons:
- Introduction to Music (K-Y1) ($30/lesson)
- Drawing/Art (Y3-Y6, younger children considered) ($28/lesson)
Individual Lessons ($44/30 minute lesson):
- Guitar
- Piano
Lesson fees are separate from the annual registration fee.
Enrolments and Waiting List
The AMA program runs throughout the school year, with registrations generally open between October and January. Families are asked to commit to lessons for the full year, as class schedules are organised based on enrolments and tutor availability.
Can my child join during the year?
Mid-year enrolments are possible if places become available. When classes are full, we encourage families to register and join the waiting list. If a student leaves the program, their place may be offered to a family on the waiting list.
Do I need to register every year?
Yes! All families must submit a new registration form each year, including returning students and those on the waiting list. Enrolments do not automatically carry over.
For our current vacancies, see the latest school newsletter.
We have a fantastic team of highly skilled tutors who can cater for your child’s artistic needs.
Annual Registration Fees
AMA is a volunteer-run program, and we work hard to keep fees affordable while covering our operating costs.
From 2027, annual registration fees are:
- One child: $50
- Two children: $85 total
- Three or more children: $120 total
These fees are charged per family, per year, and are separate from lesson fees.
Registration fees have been adjusted for 2027 to help manage rising costs, particularly school facility hire, and support the program’s long-term sustainability.
Drop-off, Pick-up and After School Care
Classes are only available to students attending Aranda Primary School (not preschool).
Drop off and pick up policy: Parents should drop their children to the classroom and collect their children promptly after lessons. Students who attend Aranda After School Care will be collected/returned by the tutor.
If you require After School Care please contact Aranda Afters for a separate enrolment form.
Help Keep AMA Running!
The Program is run by a group of volunteers who form a sub-committee of the P & C Association. We are always grateful for any help we can get. If you can donate some of your time to contribute to this valued Program, please click here.
