Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
We offer a developmental program with a nurturing and safe environment for children. The program focus is on the individual needs of the children as well as the group needs. Overall, the program reflects a philosophy of positive self-esteem, health, independence and a spirit of sharing, within an environment, which is sensitive to the multicultural needs of the community. Programming is done on a daily basis, based on the needs and interests of the children. The program is planned, with the children's input, and offers many activities from which to choose: The Art Studio, The Lab, Architecture & Design, The Stage, The Meeting Place, The Great Outdoors, Clubs & Projects.
Setting the stage for a fashion show
Grade 1
THE STAGE
Purpose
- Develop self awareness
- Understand relationships
- Develop language skills
- Enjoy the world of fantasy
- Explore and manipulate adult tools and materials
- Relive past experiences
While working with charcoal, the children
discovered the texture and strokes they
needed to use, in order to sketch with this
art medium
Grades 3,4 & 5
THE ART STUDIO
Purpose
- Encourages children's exploration through different mediums
- Develops fine motor skills
- Develops visual perception
- Develops eye/hand co-ordination
- Clarifies children's understanding of the physical and social world
- Encourages organization, give manipulative satisfaction and provides awareness of texture and colour
Justin creating a comic book
Grade 5
THE LAB
Purpose
- Exploration of the natural and physical world
- Creative thinking-becoming sensitive to problems, deficiencies, and gaps in knowledge
- Problem solving-identifying, questioning, range of possibilities for answers, gathering information, finding various solutions, implementing solutions, evaluating outcomes
Taking turns on the computer
Grade 1
Taking apart a computer
Grade 4 & 5
Building a city using Lego
Grade 1
ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
Purpose
- Use of blocks contributes to verbal, perceptual, quantitative, memory and spatial development
- Opportunity to socialize with peers
- Learn to share and co-operate
- Build motor skills
- Use imagination
We've been working on the railroad ...
Grade 1
THE MEETING PLACE
Purpose
- Share and exchange information
- Engage in conversations and turn taking
- Display respect towards peers and adults
- Engage in co-operative games and activities
Monopoly Time
Grade 1 & 2
Hockey Play offs
Grades 1-6
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Purpose
- To promote gross motor development
- Provide opportunities to enhance teamwork
- Follow game rules and play co-operatively
- Explore the natural environment
Sack Races in the Spring!
Grades 1-6
Soccer
Grades 1-6
CLUBS
Throughout the year a variety of clubs are offered, based on the interests of the children.
A few examples are cooking, Board Games, Sewing, Fine Arts, Dodge ball, Soccer, Drama, scrap booking.
Purpose
- To engage in special activities of their choice
- To work on long term projects
- To build and enhance skills
Checkmate?
Grades 4,5 &6
Making cookies at Cooking Club
Grades 1 & 2
HOMEWORK
The children have the opportunity to do their homework. The parents and children work out a homework arrangement and the staff encourage and remind the children. Homework is a choice. If the children need help, the staff provide the help.
Homework Time
Grades 4 &5
PA DAYS
PA day programs are offered at an additional rate. Parents have a choice to register. Lunch and snacks are provided and so are exciting trips. In the past we have gone to Indoor Beach Volleyball, Rock Climbing, Movies, etc.
ROCK CLIMBING Reaching for the top!!!
Grade 1-6
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