The TWIGLETS After School Club

 

	The Twiglets Club was formed in January 2001 for children who attend The Topsham School.  The name Twiglets was chosen as each year group within the school is named after a different tree.  The Club is run by a voluntary committee made up of parents and staff and is open on weekdays from 3.30pm to 5.30pm for children aged four to eleven years.  There are currently 40 children on roll.
The children enjoy plenty of outdoor play and have a wide choice of indoor activities including construction toys, puzzles, craft materials, a soccer table and computer games.  We also have themed weeks, for example circus skills, airborne and harvest, and speciality craft days.		Sharon Wannell

 

The Club supports the school by taking part in many of their events, for example the Christmas Bazaar and the Summer Fayre.

We have recently had an Ofsted inspection and the strengths of the club were highlighted.  Some of the comments made were as follows:

“Children play in a safe and secure environment and receive good care when unwell or injured”

“Children’s behaviour is exemplary and they treat each other with respect”

“Staff are very good role models, and children respond to their high expectations and positive approach”

The club is held in the Specialist Room and outside area, with the Library available for quiet time and homework.  The School Field and tarmac area is used if the weather is fine and the hall for when the weather is not so good.


What to the children do?

3.30 pm    Registration and sharing time
3.45 pm    Free choice play time including themed crafts, use of 2 computers, construction toys,         outside play equipment, drawing and imaginative play
4.10 pm    Snack time, after which we play a group game
4.30 pm    Free play outside if the weather permits
5.30 pm    Twiglets Club finishes

Drinks and snacks are provided, and there is always a member of staff qualified in First Aid available during club hours.

Payment is by a Voucher system, currently £25.00 per book of 5 vouchers (£5.00 per session), with a £5.00 initial Registration Fee.

Parental Involvement

Parental involvement is very important to us and for the smooth running of Twiglets Club.  The Management Committee is made up of volunteers and a paid Treasurer.  If you would like to get involved with the club, please speak to Sharon Wannell or a committee member.  We are pleased to embrace any skills parents can offer the Club.

If you would like any further details about Twiglets, please call at the School Office to collect an Information pack and Registration Form or contact Sharon on the number below.

At present we have the following committee members:

COMMITTEE

        Chairperson            Meriel Fishwick
        Secretary                 Clare Fox   
        Treasurer                Hayley Back

   STAFF
        Co-Ordinator            Sharon Wannelll (Tel: 07546 237711)
        Playworkers            Tracy Pym
                                        Jane Poynton

I thoroughly enjoy my role and involvement with the children.

Sharon Wannell
Twiglets Club Co-ordinator

 

If you would like any further details about Twiglets, please contact us or come into school to collect an information pack and registration form.