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NOSCAR
Ngaio School Out of School Care Programme
NOSCAR is the before and after school care programme for children enrolled at Ngaio School.
It aims to provide a safe and stimulating programme, which caters for the children's needs and interests.
The safety of the children is the paramount consideration during programme provision.
Supervisor: Dorothy Wood
Phone: 939 6496
E-mail: noscar@ngaio.school.nz
Click here to E-mail NOSCAR
NOSCAR operates from a purpose built room within the main school block.
It also uses the hallways, school hall, library, outside activity areas, and playing field.
Hours
Enrolling
Fees & Payment
Daily procedures
Daily activities
Holiday programmes
Staffing
Safety
Expressing any concerns you may have
NOSCAR Procedures
Hours
NOSCAR operates from Monday to Friday during term time.
Before school from 7.30am to 8.30am
After school from 3pm to 5.45pm.
A school holiday programme may operate from 8.30 to 5.30.
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Enrolling - full or part time, or casually
All families must complete an enrolment form and sign a parent contract before their child can participate in the programme.
This is available from the Supervisor
or you can download it here:
NOSCAR Enrolment Pack (PDF format)
NOSCAR Enrolment Pack (Word format)
All children must be enrolled at Ngaio School and details on their enrolment form are updated every year.
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Fees & Payment
- Before school: $7.50
- After school: $14.00 first child, $12.00 siblings
NOSCAR employs an accounts administrator who sends out invoices and monitors payments.
Fees may be paid fortnightly, monthly, or termly if paid by Week 5 of the term.
Fees can be paid using internet banking, direct credit or cheque. Prompt payment is appreciated.
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Daily procedures
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Drop off and pick up procedures
Parents make verbal contact with a staff member and sign their children out of NOSCAR.
Staff do not release a child to a person who is not identified on the enrolment form.
If an unauthorised person comes to collect the child, parents are contacted for authorisation.
- If the child is going to be absent
Parents must leave a message on the answer phone for each session their child will not be attending.
- If the child does not arrive at NOSCAR
A roll is taken at the start of each session and all unexplained absences are promptly followed up.
There are clear procedures for contacting parents and the identified contacts if children are not accounted for.
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Daily activities
Each day NOSCAR provides a range of programme activities for the children, including;
- Arts and Crafts
- Physical Activity
- Quiet games and activity
- Television
- Areas for quiet reading and homework completion
Children are provided with afternoon tea.
This follows nutritional guidelines - such as fruit, sandwiches, popcorn. There are some biscuits and cakes.
Parents must brief staff fully on any food allergies or nutritional requirements that their children have.
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Holiday programmes
A programme will run if there is demand and suitably qualified staff are available.
The programme will be for one week in April, July and the September holidays.
There may be a holiday programme after school finishes in December, and in January before school begins.
Holiday Programme Fees: $40.00 for the first child and for $35.00 for siblings.
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Staffing
The staff/child ratio is 1:10 during normal NOSCAR sessions.
There is always a minimum of two staff on duty.
More staff are used for holiday programme excursions.
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Safety
- Looking after the medical needs of the children
The supervisor sends out a form each year to all parents requesting information on children's medical conditions.
The medical information is listed and a copy kept with the First Aid Kit.
Staff members will refer to a signed medication consent form when administering medication.
- Sun safety
Staff members will ensure that children wear hats whenever they are outdoors in the summer months.
NOSCAR will have a supply of sunscreen available for the children to use.
- Preparation for a major emergency
How are the children prepared to cope with a major emergency during a NOSCAR session?
The first priority is the safety of children and staff. Emergency practices are held each term.
First aid equipment and water are held at NOSCAR and shelter will be coordinated by the Supervisor.
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Expressing any concerns you may have
Complaint procedures are:
- Approach the Supervisor
- If the parent is still unhappy, they should then contact the Principal who will respond in writing.
- Further complaints must be made in writing.
They must contain details of grievances and desired outcomes.
The Principal will respond to the complaint within 14 days.
Where possible, a mutually agreeable outcome will be sought.
If this is not possible, the complainant may contact the Board.
If the complaint is against the Supervisor, the parent approaches the Principal directly.
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