After School Club

• The staff of St. Brigid’s After School Club provide support to children to complete homework, and liaise with parents regarding any difficulties or issues which may arise.  Parents are asked to speak with their children about completing home work and to sign a home work agreement.
• The aim of the service is to ensure that the atmosphere is calm and relaxed and different from the school experience.
• The after school team aim to provide a friendly, supportive environment, in which the child’s skills and experience are developed through the use of activities and games.
• Rather than scheduling a strict timetable, the children are encouraged to plan the activities for the afternoon themselves and to agree on a code of conduct and any rules for the group.

 

St. Brigid’s After School Club Daily Routine 

1.45:    Younger children arrive and change if necessary

2.00:    Home work

2.15:    Free play: cars / home corner / puzzles / drawing / table top activities / pool / air hockey

2.45:    Older children arrive

2.45:    Homework

3.30:    Snack

3.50:    Homework to continue if necessary

3.50:    Outdoor play: sand / scooters and bikes / balls

or

Indoor play: soft balls / dress up / music / dance / drama

4.30:    Group activity: art & craft / paper craft / large construction / board games / quiz / bingo

4.55:    Tidy up

5.00:    DVD  / review of day

Fridays or other days when there is no homework:

1.45:    Free play

3.00:    Baking

3.30:    Snack

3.50:    Messy play / activities / gardening

4.15:    Out door / indoor play

4.55:    Tidy up

5.00:    DVD / review of day

During the course of the year visitors are invited to the service to speak with the children or to organise workshops e.g. Community Gardai, Fire Service, Carpenters or animal welfare experts.

Short trips to local areas of interest such as the library, museum or park may take place during the year.