Aftercare And Holiday Care
At BIS our main focus for Aftercare is to provide support for students when formal school activities close for the day. Some of the benefits and value that students receive when enrolled in our BIS Aftercare Programme includes:
- Basic homework routines support by aftercare assistant.
- Fun activities such as reading, drawing, arts and crafts, movies.
- Basic needs are met which includes safety, a snack, play time.
- Strengthened relationships with peers and more quality time to spend with parents at home, as homework and other activities are completed at Aftercare.
We also offer a fun, interactive and structured Holiday Care Programme, where extra-mural activities and recreation forms part of the daily routine.
Some of these activities include:
- Participation in sporting activities to strengthen and develop physical and team building skills.
- Learn life skills through participation in a range of informal and structured activities that teach children how to cope with everyday situations.
We have an exciting Holiday Care Programme planned for the June/July school holidays; enroll your child by clicking on the link below.
Avril Lai Wing
Aftercare Manager
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‘X’ Marks The Spot
This Term in Geography, the Year 3 students have been learning how to read a map, what map symbols are used for and following directions on a map. They also learnt a great deal about grid references and compass roses. This all coincides with History where we are learning about ‘Explorers’.
When investigating map symbols, the students had to create their own map symbols for the classroom. Once they had completed that, they used those symbols to draw a birds-eye view of their classroom to show their knowledge and understanding of the concept.
We extended the concept by playing directions board games and completed a compass challenge game in groups.
The best part of the whole term was that each student was given a chance to create their own treasure map, and present an oral about their map explaining how to get to the treasure using directional language. Each map had to have an appropriate name, a key showcasing exciting locations, feature a compass rose for directions and footprints to the treasure (x marks the spot).
Students were allowed to stain their maps with tea or coffee and burn the maps to age them so that it looks authentic. I remember doing this exact activity in primary school, so I was very excited to see what each student came up with. I loved the various locations they used, like skull caves, waterfalls, sinking sand and volcanoes, only naming but a few. The Year 3 teachers are super proud of how much effort all our students put into this task. I am sure that you will agree with us when you see their beautiful maps.
We will continue exploring maps and atlases for the rest of this term while discussing the various famous explorers. I cannot wait to do the scavenger hunt and I am certain the Year 3 students will enjoy it too!
Wendy Menton
Year 3 Teacher
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Let The Hunt Begin!
This term we have started off with developing our map skills in Geography and so the students are creating as well as designing their very own treasure map in Art. This includes designing a detailed map key, drawing interesting landmarks and creating a name for their Island. It is an exciting process that will end off with staining the maps using a wet tea bag, slightly burning the edges and then rolling it up into a scroll, to create an old effect.
The year 3 students are thoroughly enjoying embarking on this adventure and can’t wait to show their parents the final results.
Our class is close to completing the drawing part of their treasure maps and including lots of detail into it.
Mrs Alexia Holmes
Year 3 Teacher