Oscar programme
What is OSCAR?
OSCAR stands for 'Out of School Care and Recreation'. It is a term that has been widely adopted in New Zealand to describe services that provide regular care for school age children (5 – 13 year olds) outside school hours; that is, after school and during the school holidays.
OSCAR programmes are more than child-minding services. They are opportunities to provide leisure and recreation activities that not only enrich the child but also enrich family life and enhance learning done at school.
Ashburton Borough School OSCAR Programme Philosophy
To provide a safe environment that enhances and reinforces the values of home and school.
ABS Guidelines
1.Adult/child ratio will never exceed 1:10.
2.There will be always at least two staff members present.
3.Meals will be at set times. During term time the session will begin with afternoon tea.
4.Organsied activities will be offered both inside and outside when weather permits.
5.The children’s participation in organsied activities will be voluntary.
6.The staff will ensure that all children are settled, and offer direction as necessary.
7.The staff will aim to extend the children in their activities.
8.Opportunity and facilities will be offered for children to do homework.
9.All children under the direct supervision of at least one staff member.
ABS Hours
The programme will operate from immediately after school until 5-30pm on school days. A late fee will be charged for time after 5.30 p.m.
Fee Structure
During term time the fees are twelve dollars per child per session or part thereof for permanent bookings.
Location
The programme runs out of a classroom on the school site allocated solely to OSCAR. Children go straight to room 9 when the bell has run at 2.55 and sign in. The classroom is well equipped for it's purpose, with suitable furniture, stationary, art supplies, books, games, computers and cooking facilities. Children have access to the classroom block toilets, use the playground amenities and, on occasion the school library, computer suite and hall.
