Vala Veterans – Vala loyalty program

V0 to V3: From newb to exemplar

It is preciously guarded knowledge amongst the ranks of those known as the ‘Vala Veterans’, but the journey from V0 (or Vala newb) to the ranks of Vala Veterans has been demystified (a little)

The Loyalty Program gives Vala Veteran (V2) participants roughly 50% off the usual price. The Vala Veteran loyalty program does not end there, elite, exemplary, engagement in Vala may earn an individual status of Valuable Vala Veteran (V3) and free participation in any number of days in Vala at AeonAcademy!

Vala Veterans: You may have heard of them, you may have met them, and you may even be one of them. But what are they?

Your first Vala Adventure is full of excitement, new games, and stories with seemingly endless variations. Stick around and grow with Vala, and soon enough the rules will become clear and younger participants will be asking for you to share your experience.

Valas ethos is “nurturing the creative spark,” and we believe that spark should never go out.

For continued learning and engagement as they grow older, participants in Vala are encouraged to take on new opportunities and responsibilities, culminating first with the Vala Veteran Program.

Vala Veterans are long term and frequent participants in Vala at Aeon Academy who have turned 13 years old and/or graduated from Primary School, and are committed to the Vala esprit de corps, the common spirit existing in the members and inspiring enthusiasm, devotion and strong regard for the honour of the group. 

Vala Veterans are offered a special loyalty deal to continue participating even after CCS no longer assists families, and in return, they help to create the positive, nurturing environment Vala values. Vala Veterans may also volunteer their services as Vala Veteran volunteers, helping to make the Vala experience even more memorable for all the participants.

This next information is preciously guarded knowledge among Vala Veteran ranks…

If a Vala Veteran shows themselves to be an exemplary participant, and continues regular attendance of Vala for at least 1 year and 1 day, they are further acknowledged with triple V status (Valuable Vala Veteran) and entirely free continued involvement with Vala at AeonAcademy!

See more below for details on the criteria and benefits of the Vala Veteran Program.

Vala Veteran (V2) criteria 

Applicants must meet all the following criteria:

Eligibility

  • Long-term and frequent participation in Vala at Aeon Academy (with exceptions made for shorter-term frequent participants whom the directors agree to fast-track)
  • Minimum age: 13 years old (with exceptions made for participants who are no longer eligible for Child Care Subsidy due to having finished primary school; other reasons for not being eligible for CCS don’t count).

Application

  • The participant must submit a written application presenting the following:
    • Name
    • How they meet the above two criteria (parent(s) or guardian(s) may need to assist with this section.)
    • Why they want to be a Vala Veteran
    • What their favourite things about Vala are
    • How they will make Vala even better while they are a Vala Veteran

The Vala Directors will consider the application and respond.

Vala Directors Approval

  • The Vala Directors must approve the application, responding in writing to the participant and their parent(s) or guardian(s), confirming approval, and providing a copy of the Agreement detailing the responsibilities and benefits of a Vala Veteran.

After the Vala Directors approvals, the applicant and guardian(s) will receive the Vala Veteran Agreement.

Agreement

  • The parent(s) or guardian(s), and the applicant must be in accord with the agreement, jointly sign the document, and return it to the Vala team.

VV Graduation

The graduation ceremony bestowing the rank of Vala Veteran on a successful applicant is an important marker and formality. It is usually arranged to occur during a vacation program at Aeon Academy. It’s performance is not however a criterium for Vala Veteran status; i.e., providing all the above criteria are fulfilled, a successful applicant does not need to wait for their graduation ceremony in order to enjoy the benefits and take on the responsibilities of Vala Veteran status.

VV Benefits

Vala Veterans may attend any number of days of Vala Programs at AeonAcademy for the price of the specialised program charge only, per day, i.e.the entire childcare fee will be waived.

During school term: $20 per session ($200 per term), minimum 9-week booking

During school holidays: $105.50 per day

Vala Veteran volunteers (VVv)

Free participation as a Vala volunteer.

Vala Veterans are encouraged to volunteer, assisting the Vala Facilitator(s) on a number of days during each Vala Vacation Program at Aeon Academy.

Valuable Vala Veteran (V3)

After having been a Vala Veteran (V2) with frequent participation for a minimum of 1 year and 1 day, a participant can apply to become a Valuable Vala Veteran (V3).

V3 status awards the participant free participation in Vala at AeonAcademy.

Criteria 

Participants must meet all the following criteria, in the following order:

  1. Eligibility
  • A minimum of one year and one day after a Vala Veteran’s Graduation Ceremony, and up to age 16, a VV may apply to be recognised as a Valuable (‘Valiant’) Vala Veteran (VVV)
  1. Application
  • Written application
  1. Minimum Higher Pass for VV Performance Assessment & Review
  • Vala directors assess the VV’s performance against established requirements.
  • Vala Directors meet with the VV and review the results of the assessment; the final result must be a minimum of a higher pass.
  1. 4. Payment of VVV subscription charge (annual)
  • $300
  1. Vala Directors Approval
  • The Vala Directors must have approved the application and responded in writing, affirming this to the participant and their parent(s) or guardians and providing a copy of the VVV Agreement.

VVV Benefits

Free participation in any number of days of the Vala Program at Aeon Academy.

To receive these benefits, a V3 must contact the office a minimum of 24 business hours prior to the day; failing to do so will revert the participant back to receiving V2 benefits for that day.