Before School Programme:
Routine: (this is a guideline only and subject to change)
7.30am ~ Arrive/Free time
7.45am ~ Breakfast
8.15am ~ Tidy up/get ready for class
8.30am ~ Older children to class/younger children will be walked to class by staff
Each morning we provide a healthy breakfast, that complies with Ministry of Health guidelines. We provide water , milk or milo for children to drink.
We have a maximum of 20 children per day
After School Programme:
Routine: (this is a guideline only and subject to change)
Monday-Wednesday
3pm ~ Sign in/Free time
3.20pm ~ Community time (catch up on daily events/news etc)
3.30pm ~ Afternoon Tea
3.40pm ~ Free time/Dishes
4pm ~ Homework (quiet time if no homework or not required to do at BOSCO)
4.30pm ~ Group time (Craft/Baking/Activity/Playstation/Sport)
5pm ~ Pack up time/ Group games/Quite time
5.30pm ~ Home Time
Thursday
3pm ~ Sign in/Free time
3.20pm ~ Community time (catch up on daily events/news etc)
3.30pm ~ Afternoon Tea
3.40pm ~ Free time/Dishes
4pm ~ Homework (quiet time if no homework or not required to do at BOSCO)
4.30pm ~ Group game (organised by Staff)
5pm ~ Pack up time/ Group games/Quite time
5.30pm ~ Home Time
Friday
3pm ~ Sign in/Free time
3.20pm ~ Community time (catch up on daily events/news etc)
3.30pm ~ Afternoon Tea
3.40pm ~ Child orientated Free time/Dishes/Friday fun day activity
5pm ~ Pack up time/ Group games/Quite time
5.30pm ~ Home Time
Each afternoon we provide a healthy snack, that complies with Ministry of Health guidelines. We provide water , milk or milo for children to drink.
Homework time is supervised with Staff reading with children and helping where needed.
Monday-Wednesday we offer a range of activities to choose from each day and encourage the children to join in the activities available. Activities may include: sport, arts & craft, baking, quiet activities, play-station, playdough, dress ups, board games.
Thursdays we have a group game and encourage all the children to join in the planned game.
Fridays we have free time. We have use of Beckenham Park and will quite often play in the playground or feed the ducks. We let the children have free play of all our quality equipment.
When the Beckenham School pool is open (during terms 1 & 4) we have use of the pool, and use it as much as we can, we therefore ask all children to bring their togs and towels everyday during these terms.
We ask children to wear hats every day during terms 1 & 4. We have spare hats available which children will be asked to wear if they don't bring one. We provide a broad spectrum sunscreen SPF30 for use by all children. If your child requires a different type, please send them with this.
We have a maximum of 40 children each day.
To encourage appropraite behaviour in children we have a "BOSCO Auction" in place. Children will earn BOSCO dollars for various great behaviour. At the end of the term, children use their BOSCO Money to bid for items on auction e.g. movie passes, stationary items etc.
Holiday Programme:
We have 2 excursions a week. Our days are filled with games, crafts and cooking. We have plenty of free time for children to unwind also. We will go on walks to surrounding parks and library when we can.
We ask children to come with sun-hats, packed (healthy) lunch and a waterbottle everyday. As well as togs and towels during December and January Holiday programmes.
Our programme changes everytime, so for a detailed description check programme guide (available 4 weeks prior to programme beginning).
We have a maximum of 30 children during the holiday programme.
We are child, youth and family approved and follow their guidelines (located here)
The Co-ordinator or Supervisor will always be in attendance of all programmes. Our ratios are 1:10 or 1:6 for excursions or 1:4 for swimming.
BOSCO is managed by a voluntary Management Committee of parents/caregivers past and present. Please contact the Co-ordinator for further information or to join. We meet on the third Monday of each month in the school libray from 5.15-6.30pm, childcare and dinner is provided for children during this time. We encourage active parent participation.
Transport will generally be by Charlies Party Bus company. For smaller outings, staff may drive their own vehicles or use a reputable taxi company (parents/caregivers will be notified prior to mode of transport and be required to sign a permission slip).
Jack & Fraser dressing up and having some fun at Ferrymead Heritage Park April 09 Holiday Programme.
