After School

Marymount School offers an enriched after school care program which goes beyond child minding. Parents, who require a late stay, can pick up at their convenience knowing that their children are in good hands. Our uniquely designed program, centers on a variety of activities developed with both parents and students in mind. Activities which have been created to meet the physical, creative, and intellectual needs of the child include art and craft, story time, kid fit, (exercise –time) and interactive computer sessions. In addition, all subscribers are entitled to register for club activities such as Ballet and Music at a discounted fee. The after school care program is staffed by our same nurturing educators and care givers, the program runs from 2:00pm to 6:00pm each day.

Marymount follows the key principles of a "Curriculum of Excellence" which provides opportunities to develop key capacities in pupils to become:-

• Successful learners
• Confident individuals
• Effective contributors
• Responsible citizens

The focus is on active learning approaches throughout the curriculum. The curriculum is a carefully planned and designed to achieve the right balance of basic skill, essential knowledge and informed attitudes. The Curriculum for Excellence also promotes interdisciplinary approaches to learning.

The curriculum includes:
1. Language & literacy
2. Mathematics & numeracy
3. Religion and moral education
4. Health and well being
5. Expressive arts
6. Science, social subjects and technology
7. ICT (Information and Communications Technology)

Assessment
Detailed reports on the child's progress are provided daily. Assessments for learning are done at the commencement of term to develop each child’s education plan and assessment done at the end of every term to monitor learning.

We have a strong commitment to parental involvement and our plans for the school year are shared with parents through our newsletters and Parent Orientation Conferences held every term. Open days are held each term to afford parents opportunity to have formal consultation with the teachers and talk about their children's progress. Parents are also welcome to come in to discuss their child's progress at any time during the term.