The Chestnuts Wraparound Care

As a church school with strong Christian foundations, our wraparound care reflects our commitment to creating a nurturing and supportive environment rooted in our core values of respect, generosity, wisdom, and community.

We aim to provide the very best for every child, helping them reach their potential within a safe and secure setting. Our vision, inspired by Matthew 5:14, calls us to be a light in the world, making a positive impact on our community and beyond.

Overview

School years are not just a time for classroom learning, but also for identifying passions and hobbies. Here at St Mary’s School, we conduct a range of after-school clubs, all of which are aimed at giving our students the best school experience possible. These clubs allow them to follow their passions and develop individual skills and talents.

By taking part in these clubs, our students are able to develop an array of transferable skills, including confidence, imagination, teamwork, coordination, focus, creativity, and determination. Honing these attributes at an early age sets our students up for success not only at school, but also in their adult life.

Wraparound Care

At St Mary’s Broughton Gifford School, we offer a before- and after-school club, called Chestnuts, that is run by a team of our own staff. Parents can make use of this service from 7:45 a.m. until 8:40 a.m. each morning and until 5:30 p.m. in the evening (4:30 p.m. on Friday).

These clubs include a variety of sports and crafts activities, breakfast/afternoon snack, and time to relax. There is a charge for attending these clubs.

Breakfast Club

Day Time Cost
Monday - Friday 7:45-8:40am £5 per session*

*Includes breakfast of cereal, fruit and yogurts, various activities indoors and out and time to calm and prepare ready for school.

Children will need to be at school by 8.00am if they would like to have breakfast.

Payment should be made via Parentpay.

After-school Club

Day Timing Cost
Monday - Friday 3:05/3:15-4:30pm £5 per session
Monday - Friday 3:05/3:15-5:30pm £10 per session

The after-school club includes sporting activities, crafts, quiet activities, films, time to complete homework, and a healthy snack.

Parent Information

Please collect your child promptly at the pick-up time of the club as indicated above unless you have booked and paid for them to attend After School Club in which case they will be take into After School Club.

Please be advised that any late collections from clubs will result in them being put into After School Club at a cost of £5.00. **Please be advised that any late collections from the 4.30pm After School Club session will result in your child being put into the 5.30pm session at an extra cost of £5.00.

Please be advised that any late collections from the 5.30pm After School Club session will result in an extra £5.00 charge. If you are going to be late to collect your child, please message Mrs Kissane via Class Dojo.

Where late collections happen at the end of the school day (3.15pm) and the school has not been informed, will result in your child being put into After School Club at a cost of £5.00.

If you are going to be late to collect your child, please message Mrs Bridge (Monday – Wednesday) and Miss McNally (Thursday & Friday) via class dojo where the message will be picked up.

Why Join a Club?

Young people’s skills start to grow and evolve from an early age, and their time at school plays a significant role in shaping their attributes and personality. By taking part in our after-school clubs, students enhance their social skills and enjoy spending time with other children outside of the classroom. They also develop a range of other attributes, depending on which club they attend.