The Caroline Lewis

Welcome to The Caroline Lewis Performing Arts School

www.clpa-wtondance.co.uk Follow us on Facebook Caroline Smith 07957600143

Recognised in 2016

1 Please see below for your welcome pack to the shool.

It contains a lot of useful information for you.

We hope you settle in quickly to the CLPA family!

THE CAROLINE LEWIS PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL INSTRUCTORS

PRINCIPAL CAROLINE SMITH (DBS CHECKED)

ASSISTANT TO PRINCIPAL LOUISE SMITH (DBS CHECKED)**

SENIOR INSTRUCTORS SAM BOOD (DBS CHECKED)* ROS GEILLIS (DBS CHECKED)

INSTRUCTORS EMMA GANDY (DBS CHECKED)* ELIZABETH RAYBOULD (DBS CHECKED)(MATERNITY LEAVE) ELLE RAYBOULD (DBS CHECKED) CHARLIE EDWARDS (DBS CHECKED)(MATERNITY LEAVE) SAMANTHA HALL (DBS CHECKED) EMILY LOWE

VOCAL & MUSICAL DIRECTOR ELAINE BUCKLAND (DBS CHECKED)

CHEERLEADING COACHES HEAD COACH - JASMINE DALEY (DBS CHECKED) TINA JOHNSON (DBS CHECKED)

FREELANCE TEACHERS HIP HOP IS SUPPORTED BY STAFF FROM NEXT OF KIN COMPANY

HELPERS IN CLASS KATIE LEWIS JACKSON

OTHER STAFF 2 LIN GANDY (DBS CHECKED)* SANDRA RAYBOULD (DBS CHECKED) SIMON KING (DBS CHECKED)*

*= 1st aider **=appointed 1st aider

On Behalf of all the teachers and pupils welcome to The Caroline Lewis Performing Arts School

The dance school is now celebrating its 31st year in 2017, we are affiliated to the Stage Dance & Drama Association Board which is something we are very proud of and provide an all-round performing arts education. The school has achieved and sustained so much from outstanding examination results to amazing reviews of our shows, the school simply gets stronger each year which led the dance school to become a performing arts school. The examination results and standards are one of the highest achieved and maintained consistently on the board.

Pupils & teachers have also performed in the West End, local and national productions and have also attended many specialist classes including the Wayne Sleep workshops, The Italia Conti Stage School, The Sylvia Young Stage School, The Graham Fletcher master ballet classes, National Youth Ballet of Great Britain, English Youth Ballet, Pineapple Studios, Urdang and the new UDO Hip Hop syllabus that was launched in the U.K 6 years ago.

From 2004 the school started to see students in more productions from the King & I at the Grand Theatre Wolverhampton to Coppelia with The English Youth Ballet and Fame the musical at the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre. 2007 - This was another major achievement, 50 pupils performed at The Royal Albert Hall with Mardi Gras. Here along with 800 other performers we performed our then newest subject "hip hop" from here we were then chosen to dance in Euro Disney (August 2008) and for me, Louise & Samantha to choreograph a 20 minute show in the heart of Disney was thrilling!! What an achievement for any dancer or teacher!!! 2009 - We changed the name of the school from the Caroline Lewis Dance School to what is now known as, showing that we are no longer just a dance school and that we provide an all round education.

We now offer tap, ballet, pointe work classes, acrobatics, drama, singing solo and group classes, contemporary, hip hop, commercial modern and jazz, pairs acrobatic skills, adults ballet, tap & modern, classical piano, acoustic guitar lessons and now Cheerleading!!! WOW!!!!!!

We are privileged to have such a dynamic team with a variety of experience, commitment and teaching abilities.

3 Principal - Mrs Caroline Smith Musical Director - Mrs Elaine Buckland (musical director) Head of Ballet - Miss Louise Smith Head of Drama - Mrs Samantha Bood Head of Contemporary - Miss Ros Gellis Head Coach for Cheer – Miss J Daley

We additionally have other senior staff and student teachers, we are now the training headquarters for the examination board for the West Midlands. Additionally I am an examiner, Samantha & Louise are assessors and mentor teachers for other schools and support them towards there schools exams. For the 3 of us this is another avenue and twist which can only enhance our own student’s abilities.

In 2011 Elizabeth opened the Shrewsbury branch. She has completed many sets of exams, dance shows and also offers summer schools. Additionally Liz Raybould one of the Wolverhampton teachers has joined Liz as assistant principal.

Moving forwards the school has seen some of the students in conjunction with Elaine Buckland perform at The Grand Theatre Wolverhampton in various professional shows and the O2 Arena. Additionally they have been for various auditions to represent the Grand Theatre’s Glee Choir.

We also have students who do auditions, talent shows, X Factor auditions and currently have students at various universities studying dance and overseas.

In September 2016 we saw Alicia Barnes go to Bird College in London, a prestigious performing arts school for further education. She commenced a 3 year diploma course and this was an outstanding achievement given the amount of applications received within the UK and overseas. 2014 – Show time and our 1st musical. We have just completed an amazing show with outstanding feedback, 2 nights and sell outs! We did Peter Pan incorporating acrobatics, singing, contemporary, dance and ballet. Our most challenging show yet! 2015 - Exams and then 2016 “ShowTime” celebrating 30 years!!! In 2016 we were awarded CDET status which now fully recognises the school as fully accredited with the council for dance education and training. 2017 saw the school enter it’s first Cheerleading competitions. We took 4 teams to ICE at Walsall and Legacy at The Genting Arena. What an amazing first year for our athletes here – all 4 teams gaining places in the top 3 at Walsall and our Senior team finishing 2nd at the Legacy nationals. 2018 will see us competing at 2 levels and taking 5 teams. The main aim of the school is that the pupils have fun and through this they can reach their full potential. We also cater for the students who wish to go professional and we support with further education/career advice. We also do shows every 18mths to 2 years and the reviews just get better and better and all I can say is that the student’s excel here, the professionalism from all ages shine!

4 I hope this gives you a glimpse into our school and the assurance that we are a totally committed and a family oriented team who strive to deliver the best within their students and community. 2018 – Exams! Cheerleading competitions! Festivals! Moving towards our next show! It will be a busy year!

THE CAROLINE LEWIS PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL TIMETABLE SEPTEMBER 2017

SATURDAY HALL

9.00 – 9.45 Stunt Cheerleading 9.45 – 10.30 Mini Cheerleading 10.30 – 11.15 Youth Cheerleading 11.15 – 12.00 Senior Cheerleading 12.00 – 12.45 Stage lower 1, 1, L2 & 2 Ballet 12.45 – 1.30 Tiny Cheerleading 1.30 – 2.30 Drama Theatre Workshop – all ages 2.30 – 3.15 Stage 1, 2, 3 & 4 Acrobatics 3.15 – 4.00 Stage 5 upwards Acrobatics 4.00 – 4.45 Contemporary

SATURDAY COMMUNITY ROOM

9.45 – 10.30 Stage 3 & 4 Modern 10.30 – 11.15 Scholars, Primary & New Lower 1 Ballet 11.15 – 12.00 Beginners, Grade 1 & Grade 2 Modern 12.00 – 12.45 Tots, Pre Primary & Primary Tap 12.45 – 1.30 Stage 1, 2, 3 & Adults Tap

SATURDAY SINGING ROOM

9.00 – 9.45 Junior Singing 10.30 – 11.15 Stage 5 & 6 Modern 12.45 – 1.30 Senior Singing

5 SATURDAY HIP HOP ROOM

9.45 – 10.30 Junior Hip Hop 10.30 – 11.15 Stage Bronze Modern 12.00 – 12.45 Senior Hip Hop

THE CAROLINE LEWIS PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL TIMETABLE

STARTS SEPTEMBER 2017

SUNDAY HALL

9.00 – 9.45 Stage 2 & Stage Lower 3 & Stage 3 Ballet

9.45 – 10.30 Stage 4, 5 & Bronze Tap

10.30 – 11.15 Twinkle Toes Ballet Academy – ages 3-6

11.15 – 12.00 Stage lower 4 upwards Ballet

**PLEASE NOTE THAT STAGE 2 BALLET PUPILS HAVE 2 CLASS OPTIONS – THERE IS A SAT CLASS & SUN CLASS – YOU ONLY HAVE TO COME TO ONE OF THESE**

6 SCHOOL PAYMENT / HOLIDAY INFORMATION

All fees must be paid at the beginning of each month and by 12 noon on the Sunday.

Classes are charged at £4.50 per class.

Please be aware if fees are not paid then late charges will apply within the school’s regulations.

Non-payment of fees incurs a £5 charge for each week they are late

All students need to give 4 weeks’ notice for holidays by the end of the previous month. If holiday is not notified then full payment will be charged. No reductions are made for illnesses even if at the start of the month. All students are allowed so many free holidays per term, any more taken and they will be charged – plus remember we are a term time school and shut for school holidays.

Sep - Dec 2017 = 2 free holidays

Please note if you are missing 1 subject or a whole weekend it is classed as a holiday. No free holidays can be carried forward to the next term.

May I also make you aware that when you pay your class fees please check they are correct as refunds will not be made after the date of payment. If you are ill at the beginning of the month no reductions are made.

School open and closure dates can be found on our website or on the school noticeboard.

Once you have been at the school for 3 months you can register to pay for your class fees by our faster payment system.

We also operate a pupil savings scheme at the school, please ask for more information on this at the desk if you are interested.

7 SCHOOL UNIFORM

Once your child is settled into lessons we will expect them to start wearing the correct clothing for class.

All children must have the correct shoes for their appropriate class.

Clothing in lesson;

Suitable jogging bottoms or leggings A Caroline Lewis Top

Leotards / catsuits can be worn to class.

Hair must be tied back and no jewellery (studs are acceptable)

We use Dance Mania based in Castlecroft Road Wolverhampton for our exam wear and dance shoes.

ON THE NEXT FEW PAGES ARE OUR CLOTHING ORDER FORMS WITH A VARIETY OF MERCHANDISE FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM PLEASE PRINT AND HAND IN AT THE DESK WITH YOUR PAYMENT OR PICK UP A FORM FROM RECEPTION

PLEASE NOTE IF YOUR CHILD DOES CHEERLEADING THERE ARE STRICT UNIFORM RULES PLEASE SEE THE CHEER FILE FOR INFORMATION

8 The Caroline Lewis Performing Arts School Clothing Order

Please note all tops can be ordered with the pupils name on the back with stars around it for £7.00. Please annotate on the order form.

IF THIS IS YOUR 1ST ORDER WITH THE SCHOOL THEN PAYMENT NEEDS TO BE MADE IN FULL AT THE TIME OF ORDERING. THANK YOU

Children’s Fitted T-Shirt – Black, White, Bright Red, Light Blue, Fuchsia Pink, Baby Pink Age 4-6 7-9 10-12 Size 22/24” 25/27” 28/31” Deposit £5.00 Price £13.00

Children’s Classic T-shirt – Black, White, Navy, Royal Blue, Red, Green, Grey, Sky Blue, Yellow Age 2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-13 Size 22” 24” 26” 28” 30” 34” Deposit £5.00 Price £10.00

Children’s Vest Top – Black, White, Fuchsia Pink, Surf Blue Age 4-6 7-9 10-12 Size 22/24” 25/27” 28/31” Deposit £5.00 Price £10.00

Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts – Black, White, Fire Red, Hot Pink, Sapphire Blue, Plum, Yellow, Lime Green, Baby Pink, Grey, Orange OR Electric Orange, Electric Yellow, Electric Green, Electric Pink Age 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-11 12-13 Size 26” 28” 30” 32” 34” Deposit £10.00 Price £21.00

9 Children’s Zoodie (zipped hoodie) – Purple, Navy, Red, Hot Pink, Black, Sapphire Blue Age 5-6 7-8 9-11 12-13 Size 28” 30” 32” 34” Deposit £10.00 Price £21.00

Children’s Dance Pants/Joggers – Black, Bright Blue, Fuschia Pink, Navy Age 4-6 7-9 10-12 Deposit £10.00 Price £14.99

Adult’s Fitted Round Neck T-shirt (Black, White, Navy, Hot Pink, Royal Blue) Sizes Small Medium Large 8-10 12-14 16-18 Deposit £5.00 Price £13.00

Adults Longer Length Fitted Round Neck T-shirt (White, Black, Pink) Sizes Small Medium Large 8-10 12-14 16-18 Deposit £5.00 Price £13.00

Adult’s Vest Tops (Black, White, Pink, Navy) Sizes Small Medium Large 8-10 12-14 16-18 Deposit £5.00 Price £10.00

Adult’s String Vest Tops (Black, White, Fuchsia Pink, Navy, Red, Lime, Olive) Sizes Small Medium Large 8-10 12-14 16-18 Deposit £5.00 Price £10.00

Adult’s Hooded Sweatshirt - Black, Royal Blue, Red, Grey, Maroon, Olive, Pink, White, Sapphire, Green, Orange OR Electric Orange, Electric Yellow, Electric Green, Electric Pink Sizes Extra Small Small Medium Large Extra Large 36” 38” 40” 42/44” 46” Deposit £10.00 Price £21.00

Adult’s Zoodie (zipped hoodie) – Kelly Green, Red Hot Chilli, Purple, Navy, Charcoal, Hot Pink, Sapphire Blue Sizes Small Medium Large Extra Large 36” 40” 44” 48” Deposit £10.00 Price £21.00

Adult’s Girlie Jogpants – White, Navy, Grey, Black

10 Sizes Extra Small Small Medium Large 8 10 12 14 Deposit £10.00 Price £15.99

Adult’s Three Quarter Jog Pants – Grey Sizes Small Medium Large Extra Large 8-10 12-14 16 18 Deposit £10.00 Price £18.99

Mens Jogging Bottoms – Navy, Grey, Black Sizes Small Medium Large Extra Large 30” 32” 34” 36” Deposit £10.00 Price £16.99

T-SHIRT ORDER FORM

Name………………………………………………………………………………

Contact no……………………………………………………………………....

1 Garment…………………………………………………………………………….

Size…………………………………………………………………………………..

Colour………………………………………………………………………………..

Name if required…………………………………………………………………….

Stars YES / NO

Deposit paid……………………………………………………………………….

2 Garment…………………………………………………………………………..

Size…………………………………………………………………………………..

Colour……………………………………………………………………………...

Name if required…………………………………………………………………….

Stars YES / NO

11 Deposit paid……………………………………………………………………….

The Caroline Lewis Performing Arts School New Logo T- shirts

Child’s name

Phone no of parent

Child sizes

Deposit £5 Cost £12

Age 1-2 Age 3-4 Age 5-6 Age 7-8 Age 9-11 Age 12-13

Age 14-15

Adult sizes

Small Medium Large Extra Large XXL

WHITE WITH BLUE LOGO

BLACK WITH BLUE LOGO

12 Please circle what size and design you would like. Please note no names or stars are included with these styles of t-shirts.

The Caroline Lewis Performing Arts School Onesie Order Form

Child’s name

Phone no of parent

Child sizes

Age 3-4 Age 5-6 Age 7-8 Age 9-11 Age 12-13

Adult sizes

XS S/M L/XL XXL

TWO TONE

CHARCOAL

Please circle what size and design you would like. Please note no names or stars are included with onesies.

13 The Caroline Lewis Performing Arts School

Medical / Contact details

Students Name

Date of Birth

Home Address

Main contact / name

Main contact’s mobile no

Home Telephone number

Main contact’s email address

Contact 2 name

2nd contact mobile number

Student’s Doctors name

Doctor’s address

Doctor’s telephone number

Any allergies or medical conditions – if so please give full details

14 Any details regarding your child we need to know about that could impact within dancing/ drama etc (for eg speech problems). Please list

DATA PROTECTION

TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998 IT IS NECESSARY TO HAVE WRITTEN CONSENT FROM PARENTS / CARERS BEFORE STUDENTS IMAGES BOTH PHOTOGRAPHIC & FILM CAN BE USED FOR ANY DISPLAY & PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES (E.G WEBSITE).

I give Consent for my child photo / image to be used

Child’s name

DECLARATION OF PERSON WITH LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY

I agree to notify the school of any change in my child’s circumstances.

SIGNED

PRINT NAME (parent/carer)

Please do not assume we know information, please treat this as if your child is new to the school. We have a "duty of care" and we know very little about our student’s health and as we know health matters can change so quickly. Everything is confidential between the teaching staff, any concerns please speak to me.

15 FEEDBACK FORM

Pupils name

Please give us some information of how you found about the school.

Did another pupil recommend you? YES / NO

What made you choose to come here?