Itinerant Tuition 2026

Dear whānau,

Taradale Intermediate offers learners the opportunity to learn instruments or speech and drama outside of class as an optional extra. For some of these options, your child may be required to miss part of their class lesson to attend, and registration for itinerant lessons is your acknowledgment of this.

Lessons are currently being offered for the following:

Instrument

Tutor

Cost

Likely lesson time (TBC)

Hire instruments

Notes

Guitar

David Boston

$390 per year

Mornings between 7.30-8.30am (lesson times/days vary based on ability)

Available:

$50 per year

Music book purchased direct from tutor @ $15 (new students)

Drums

Sebastian Budge

All lessons are 20 minutes.

$15 for a paired lesson OR    $25 for individual

Wednesdays during school time

Learners require own sticks


Flute

Sally Davies

Individual lessons

$15 per 15 minute lesson OR

$20 per 20 minute lesson

Thursday morning before school

Limited availability: $80 per year

Students may be paired up if their skill level is the same, in which case the lesson would become 30 minutes for a pair

Speech and Drama

Emma Bowyer

Two options – see below. Please note: paid termly.

Tuesdays – during school hours.

N/A

Examinations may be offered, Emma will provide information on this.

Brass (various options)Simon Schofield

Simon is available to teach a variety of brass instruments (trumpet, trombone etc). If you are interested in this option, please email him directly to discuss as costs will depend on instrument and lesson duration. His email address is: 

sischofield@hotmail.com


Additional information:

Speech and Drama Tuition

Speech and Drama classes empower young people to become the best communicators they can be. The curriculum develops children that will succeed in a world that demands confidence, creativity, and the ability to communicate ideas clearly. We know that these skills are needed more today than ever before.

Students work in small groups with a qualified Trinity College Speech and Drama teacher to develop confidence in public speaking, performance, team building, and effective communication skills.

Classes take place during the school day with students coming out of class for one session per week. Our students often work toward external NZ Speech and Drama examinations.

Tuition is provided by Ms. Emma Bowyer an experienced NZ registered teacher and internationally trained performer. 

Speech and drama FEES

Group Lessons (maximum 12 students, 45-minute lesson duration) $130 per term (8 lessons per term). Students work on skills development, examinations are not offered.

Small Group Lessons (maximum 4 students, 30-minute lesson duration) $165 per term (8 lessons per term). Students can work towards examinations.

Payments

Tutors are responsible for the billing and collection of fees directly to whānau. When you register for music lessons, you are agreeing that your contact details will be passed on to the tutor so that they can contact you about this. You are also agreeing to the payment of these fees to the tutor. Each tutor may request these fees to be paid slightly differently ie: termly or in a lump sum. Please discuss this directly with your tutor.

Hire instruments are through Taradale Intermediate for flute and guitar. If you select ‘hire instrument’ on the registration form, the associated cost will be charged to your school account so that your child can be issued with the instrument for the year.

Registration

If you are keen for your child to participate in music lessons at TIS this year, please complete the online form available on our website: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/498784 (this can also be accessed under the learner opportunities à cultural opportunities tab). Lessons will only go ahead when there are sufficient numbers of students registered – if we are unable to proceed with your chosen instrument you will be contacted. A separate registration is required for each instrument/child. 

Lessons will begin in the week starting the 16 th February (drums will be the following week). Registrations for lessons must therefore be completed by Thursday 12th February at 5pm, so that groupings can be organised.

Thanks for allowing your learner to have this musical opportunity! If you have any questions, please contact leahb@taradaleint.school.nz

Regards,

Leah Breeds
Itinerant Music Coordinator