karate class policy update

Oss everyone,

Please note that I will no longer be keeping students behind after their scheduled class time as a regular practice.

It has come to my attention that, in general, students do not wish to stay longer after class. I also understand that most parents prefer to leave once their child's class has finished.

Therefore, from now on, classes will operate as follows:

• When the scheduled class time ends, from time to time students may be offered the opportunity to stay for additional training on that particular day.

• Those who wish to stay are welcome to do so. Those who wish to leave are free to go.

• If a student chooses to stay, there will be no set finishing time. The extra training will end when I feel the student has had enough practice and has benefited from the additional time.

• On some occasions, specific students may be invited to stay for extra training based on their ability, effort, attitude, attendance, or behaviour on the day.

Extra training should always be seen as a valuable opportunity to improve, not as a punishment.

Please remember that just because a parent would like their child to stay does not necessarily mean that the child wants to. At the end of the day, the extra training is for the student, and it is their willingness and enthusiasm to train that matters most.

Students or parents cannot choose for themselves whether they will stay for extra training, either on the day or by making arrangements for future classes.

Extra training time by the Sensei and should be earned.

From now on, students who are offered this opportunity will generally be those who:

• Attend classes regularly

• Train hard during their normal sessions

• Show a genuine interest in improving

• Demonstrate a desire to train beyond the regular class time

If these qualities are not present, then there is little value in extending the training session.

Please also note that, from time to time, an entire class may continue training for up to 15 minutes beyond the scheduled finishing time. This is considered part of the normal class and not extra training.

Additional Safety Notes

• If your child stays for extra training, parents are welcome to wait in the studio until the session finishes.

• Please aim to arrive at least 5 minutes before the official class finishing time.

• If you know you may be late, please make sure your child understands what to do and where to wait safely until they are collected.

• The safety and wellbeing of all students remains a priority at all times.

Thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and continued support.

Oss,

Sensei