Term times and holiday dates
School times
All children can arrive at school between 8:35am – 8:55am via their designated gate. Children must arrive by 08:55am at the latest.
If your child is late you must register at the office. Thank you for your support in ensuring that children arrive on time.
Clubs
Emu Club – Breakfast & After School Club
The Emu Club is Dulwich Wood’s Breakfast and After School Club for parents who need the convenience of a wrap-around extended school facility.
The Emu Club team will offer care for your children from 7:30am to 6:00pm in the evening with the added benefit of a quality education in the bit in-between.
After School Club
Organisation
· Early Years Bubble (Nursery & Reception)– based in the Reception Area- pick-up Reception gate.
· KS1 Bubble (Year 1 & Year 2) – based in the Upper Hall – pick-up Main gate on Bowen Drive.
· KS2 Bubble (Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6) – based in the Lower Hall – pick-up main gate on Bowen Drive.
Times
· Children will be dropped off at their area by classroom staff.
· The After-School Club closes at 6pm (a penalty will apply for late pick-up after 6pm).
Snack
· Your child will be offered a cold snack and a drink around 4pm or 4:35pm if they have attended an extracurricular club.
· The staff will be using the dietary requirements stated on your child’s admissions form.
Cost
· All Emu Club Sessions are £10.
· Due to the cost of specialist music teachers and the Emu Club staff required to provide this service we are unable to make a discount if children also attend an extracurricular club.
Pick Up
· All families registered for next week will receive a text with the phone number to ring when you arrive at your allocated gate to collect your child.
· A member of staff will bring your child to the gate. Please note that if you have children in the Early Years Bubble and a KS1/KS2 Bubble you must collect them from the allocated gates.
· We are sorry for any inconvenience caused but as I am sure you understand we have to comply with public health guidelines and the school’s risk assessment.
Bookings for After School Club
· Primary Children: You can book 7 days in advance using Schools Buddy. Please contact the Primary School office if you need any further assistance. (office@dulwichwood.com or telephone 0208 670 5470).
· Nursery Children: Please contact the Nursery School office to book (office@dulwichwood.com or telephone 020 7525 1192).
Direct contact with a positive case who has attended a club
Your child will need to self-isolate along with any other children who have been in direct contact with a positive case.
Breakfast Club
Organisation
· Year group tables in the Primary School Upper Hall
· Activities will be limited to colouring, reading and board games.
· At 8.35 children will be taken to their classes, please note they will not be able to play outside at all before school.
Times and Drop Off
· Open from 7.30am to 8.30am, there will be no admittance before 7.30am or after 8.30 am
· Parents will be expected to bring their children up the external stair case and drop them at the hall door.
Cost
· The session will cost £5
Breakfast
· Children will be served cereal, toast and juice
· The staff will be using the dietary requirements stated on your child’s admissions form.
Bookings for Breakfast Club
· Please only consider using this child care option only as a last resort, the fewer children in the Upper hall from different year groups the safer it will be.
· If you require this service you will need to email Miss Rowe (hrowe@dulwichwood.com) with your requirements.
Direct contact with a positive case who has attended a club
· Your child will need to self-isolate along with any other children who have been in direct contact with a positive case.