Conditions of Enrolment

Conditions of Enrolment

• Tuition fees are presented as a whole TERM FEE and must be paid in entirety in advance of each term.
• The total tuition fee must be settled by the due date. Direct deposit, credit, cash and cheques acceptable. 
• Failure to pay the tuition fee by the due date will result in suspended lessons and/or cancellation of lessons with the entirety of the fee still payable as well as an additional late fee.
• Failure to pay by the due date may result in exclusion and cancellation of enrolment.
• Enrolment is confirmed upon submission of enrolment form and payment of term fees, unless a ‘free trial’ or arranged trial class is taking place, at which time the student and/or guardian has accepted enrolment conditions, pending finalisation of class selection and payment in full or as arranged.
• Tuition fees may be exclusive of GST, which will be added upon invoicing.
• If a student is unable to attend tuition due to illness or otherwise, parents must inform teacher directly.
• If a student is absent from class a lesson fee is still incurred; the lesson is not rescheduled, credited or deducted from term fees; refunds are not applicable.
• If a regular teacher is unable to conduct a class a substitute teacher may be arranged.
• Private tuition lessons scheduled on public holidays and pupil-free days are still taught, as timetabled unless otherwise specified.
• Minimum commitment for enrolment is one term for most groups, excepting exam candidates and Diploma class.
• 14 days (term-time) notice is required for cancellation of enrolment.
• Studio Director, Marianna Psaltis must be given at least 14 days (term time) prior written notice if the parents/guardians/students (if over 18) wish to terminate an enrolment.
• If enrolment is discontinued mid-term the entire term’s fees are still payable without refund.
• Fees are not refundable under any circumstance.
• Brisbane Acting and Drama Pty Ltd is not obligated to provide refunds or alternative credits under any circumstance.
• Teachers reserve the right to reschedule classes when attending other events such as industry work, rehearsals, performances and eisteddfods.
• Parents must inform the studio staff if a student will be late or absent to class.
• Students must work towards set goals, class or individual, usually pertaining to performances.
• Students must show commitment to their set work, goals and display a high work ethic commitment and upon the values and ethos of the studio at all times, failure to do so may result in cancellation of enrolment.
• A mentor’s decision on performance pieces is final.
• Students who wish to perform duologues must be enrolled in a paired lesson.
• Students who wish to enter exams must be enrolled for a full semester in private tuition and be deemed eligible by Studio Director, Marianna Psaltis.
• Parents, guardians and students acknowledge and consent to photography and filming of lessons and performances for publication, advertising and social media purposes.
• Parents, guardians, family members or friends are not permitted to attend or observe group classes or remain on the premises while class is in session.
• Parents and guardians of children in private tuition whose class is in session are permitted to wait quietly, without disrupting the session.
• Students must be dropped off and picked up from class on time; Brisbane Acting and Drama Pty Ltd will not be held responsible for supervising children outside of regular scheduled class times.
• Staff duty of care does not extend to supervising students outside of scheduled class times.
• Parents and guardians are required to drop off and pick up students at the entrance of our studio in a timely fashion and must not leave children unsupervised when arriving or leaving.
• Students must provide a water bottle and display folder for class.
• Students and parents are responsible for the safe return of any borrowed materials; failure to do so will result in additional fees.
• All performance pieces provided to students are subject to Brisbane Acting and Drama Pty Ltd Copyright Policy; failure to comply may result in termination of enrolment and/or infringement notice and fines.
• Any literature, documents, class plans, teaching material, outlines spoken and written are not permitted for use unless given in writing by studio director, Marianna Psaltis
• Students are not permitted to perform or use Brisbane Acting and Drama Pty Ltd learning materials at non-studio events without permission.
• Parents, guardians and students must give written notice of any concerns regarding teachers, classes and Brisbane Acting and Drama Pty Ltd to the studio Director, Marianna Psaltis as soon as they become aware of them.
• Students and parents will behave in an appropriate manner at all times at the studio and studio events including performance venues, eisteddfods and online.
• Students are expected to behave in a manner that respects the rights of others, be cooperative with staff and others in authority at all times.
• Parents are expected to support Brisbane Acting and Drama staff in maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment.
• Students must be punctual to lessons, rehearsals and performances. Failure to arrive on time may result in exclusion.
• All students must have their vaccinations up to date. The Director, Marianna Psaltis must be notified by parents or guardians if a child is not currently immunised.
• Our Studio Eisteddfod Policies must be upheld at all times.
• Our Studio Ethos must be upheld at all times. 
• It remains the responsibility of the parent/guardian to inform themselves if individual eisteddfod policies and abide by them.
• Parents, guardians and students acknowledge that Brisbane Acting and Drama may hold or attend activities outside the class grounds (including but not limited to performance venues and eisteddfods and places both in Australia and overseas) and accepts all risk to the student’s health and of injury or death that may result from such participation and releases Brisbane Acting and Drama Pty Ltd from any and all liability, loss, personal injury, damage to property or claims or causes of action that may arise as a result of such participation, except to the extent caused by negligence by Brisbane Acting and Drama and Brisbane Acting and Drama Pty Ltd.
• In the event of a minor injury to a student first aid will be administered where applicable.
• In the event of a serious incident Brisbane Acting and Drama is authorised to arrange for necessary medical attention. Any resultant expense is the responsibility of the parents/students (over 18).
• Parents or guardians of students who have medical conditions and or allergies must inform us and provide a medical action plan as well as any medications.
• It is the responsibility of parents/guardians/students (over 18) to understand all communications provided from Brisbane Acting and Drama Pty Ltd.
• Performance work, including literature selections and choreography remains copyright of Brisbane Acting and Drama Pty Ltd and performance permission must be obtained by Studio Director, Marianna Psaltis, including but not limited to live and filmed performances, competitions, audition and exam material.
• All persons who enter the studio must abide by our COVID19 safe plan and practice good hygiene.
• All persons who enter the studio must abide by government COVID19 regulations.
• All patrons, students and guests must not attend in person if unwell.
• Periodically students may be referred to professional organisations, casting agents and directors at which time Brisbane Acting and Drama Pty Ltd may charge commission or referral fee may apply at industry standard rates.
• Brisbane Acting and Drama and/or Studio Director, Marianna Psaltis reserve the right to charge commission relating to professional work at or above industry standard rates.
• All students who are referred by the studio or receive audition advice/casting calls and receive work, screen credits and/or renumeration will incur agent’s fees, billed by Brisbane Acting and Drama and/or Studio Director, Marianna Psaltis.
• Brisbane Acting and Drama reserves the right to publicise any student (past or present) achievement, including details of the project.
• Students, parents, staff and all parties associated with Brisbane Acting and Drama have a duty to uphold the ethos of the studio at all times on and off campus.
• Studio ethos requires patrons to act in a respectful way at all times and promote an environment of inclusivity, reciprocal respect and decorum.
• All patrons, staff and students must adhere to our child safety and child protection policies at all times and failure to do so may result in exclusion and or reporting to relevant authorities.
• Illegal substances of any kind are not permitted on our premises or at any of our events.
• Any disrespectful behaviour of any kind will not be tolerated and will be treated with severity.
• Bullying will not be tolerated.
• Contravention of the conditions of enrolment may result in exclusion and cancellation of enrolment.
• Contravention of the conditions of enrolment may result in exclusion, cancellation of enrolment and reporting to relevant authorities.
• Contravention of the conditions of enrolment may result in forfeited fees, levies and/or patrons may be liable for additional charges.
• Contravention of the conditions of enrolment may result in legal action being taken against the contravening party.
• Enrolment is ongoing until cancelled in writing with a minimum of two-weeks term-time notice or the calendar year ends.
• Students, parents and guardians must abide by the conditions of enrolment at all times; failure to do so may result in termination of enrolment.