Handbook 2012 - Repton School Dubai

youngest children need to go home and enjoy their 'down time' with family andfriends but we understand this is not always possible. Our intention is for thechildren to have lots of fun in the After School Club and also be able to relax andwind down at the end of a busy day.The children are able to choose from a variety of planned activities that are fun andstimulating whilst being appropriate for their individual energy levels. A nutritioussnack and drink is prepared by our chef in our kitchens.The programme is housed in the Community Room in the Foundation building andis known as the ‘Happy Snappers Club’. This service is a paid service with parentspaying termly for availing of the service. The head of the ASC is responsible for thesetting up of the club daily, the organisation of the billing and the day to daymanagement of the clubs requirements.The ASC leader is qualified member of the department and is responsible formanaging the children and staff in her care. The ASC leader is helped by a full timeASC assistant and uses the existing nursery assistants on a weekly rota to help her inthe supervision of the ASC. The ratio for the ASC is one adult for every ten children.The care and security of the pupils is a key component of the day to daymanagement of the ASC.3.6: Community Action ServiceAt Repton, we feel it is vitally important that our children develop empathy,compassion and respect for the needs and feelings of others and an awareness of theworld around them.Repton supports several charities, chosen by the staff and children, and through ourfund raising activities we hope to make a difference to the lives of others and to theenvironment, like the Red Crescent and Ministry approved charities.We apologise that we are unable to support every charitable cause that is brought toour attention.3.7: Trips, Visits and Education Off-SiteThe enrichment and extension of the curriculum at Repton through educationalvisits, sporting and artistic exchanges is an important part of the learningexperience. Such trips will include: School CampThis is a wonderfully exciting residential opportunity to experience the ‘greatoutdoors’ supporting the ‘Outdoor and Adventurous’ strand of the PE curriculum.