Question 1

What activities are available?

Accepted Answer

In the morning, the children have access to the GBKO cupboard. This contains a large variety of toys, games, puzzles and craft equipment. In the afternoon, children may choose from the GBKO cupboard or the sports cupboard. The sports cupboard contains various balls, hula hoops, stilts, frisbees, skipping ropes, et cetera.

Question 2

Can my child use a device/smartwatch at GBKO?

Accepted Answer

We ask that devices are not used at GBKO. They can be handed to staff at the beginning of the session, and collected when parents sign their children out, or they can remain in the child's bag during the session. Children with smart watches need to show responsibility when wearing their device. It is the parent's responsibility to make sure that appropriate settings keep their child safe from unwanted phone calls and online activity.

Question 3

What if my child is away from school or goes home sick?

Accepted Answer

Please let us know if you child will not be attending on a day they normally come to us. You can email, phone or text to let us know. (Sometimes text messages don't get to us, so we have a policy of always replying to texts, to ensure you know we got your message)

Question 4

What happens with lost property?

Accepted Answer

We have a lost property box in the GBKO cupboard. We try to get lost items back to their owners as quickly as possible, and this is easy when items are clearly labelled. If we cannot find the owner, the items go into the school lost property which is located just outside the library.

Question 5

My child has food allergies, what will happen when food is served?

Accepted Answer

For the afternoon session, you may send your child with a packed afternoon tea, or put extra food in their lunch box so there is enough for them to eat when we have afternoon tea together. Alternatively, you may provide labelled non-perishable food which we can serve them at afternoon tea time. We can keep these items in the kitchen at GBKO.
We have a number of children who have allergies and take care to know who they are and what they can and cannot eat. Please be very specific about your child's needs when filling out the enrolment form.

Question 6

What procedures do you have in place if my child gets hurt while at GBKO?

Accepted Answer

We have first aid trained staff, and an accident register. When a child needs care, staff fill in a form to detail what happened, and what care that was provided. You are asked to read and sign the form when you sign your child out.
If your child needs urgent medical attention, your child's enrolment form has an area where you give permission for us to get emergency medical care if required. We will refer to this before undertaking a course of action.

Question 7

What happens at the end of the term when school closes at 2pm?

Accepted Answer

GBKO starts at 2pm on that day. It is a free extra service we provide. If your child has a permanent place on that day, they will come to the hall as usual when school finishes.

Green Bay
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Green Bay School, Auckland

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