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Welcome to WES Before & After School Program

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to Wheatland Elementary’s Before and After School Program (WES Before & After School Program)! We are pleased to be able to offer you and your family a quality child care option that is available throughout the school year.

We take our job of caring for your children very seriously. When you walk into our before and after school program, you will see our staff interacting with children, working with them on projects, and engaging them in fun activities. Our program staff are committed to establishing relationships with both our students and their parents/guardians, in order to bridge the gap between home and school. We believe that the partnership between children, parents and our child care providers is essential to the healthy growth of your children and your family. We understand that parents need to have peace of mind, knowing that their children are in a safe, nurturing environment that fosters healthy development.

Photos, program updates, important calendar dates, and other information will be shared with you from our program staff in a variety of ways. All of the information you need regarding the program, which operates as an extension of the Wheatland Elementary School experience, can be found in our handbook in the About Section under Documents on the WES Before & After School Program website.

Thank you for selecting the WES Before & After School Program as your family’s choice for child care.

Sincerely,

WES Before and After School Program Team

Our Child Care Philosophy

The WES Before & After School Program is designed to provide an affordable service to parents of children in Kindergarten to Grade 6 looking for quality child care options. The program provides a safe, healthy and stimulating environment where children can play, discover and socialize with their peers by taking part in a wide variety of creative, educational and recreational activities.

Operating as part of the Wheatland Elementary School experience is an important aspect of our program. This enables the program to become an important part of the school’s fabric. As an important and unique part of the school, we have a better sense of the community norms and school nuances that form the school culture.

About our Program

The WES Before & After School Program incorporates both group and individual activities designed to not only keep children engaged and entertained, but promote learning in many different realms. Our activities, both structured and unstructured, encourage and support the development of children’s self-esteem, self-discipline and core values such as respect, responsibility, caring and kindness, among others. Essentially, the program is designed to extend the school day in a fun and meaningful manner!

The WES Before & After School Program will include content from Leader in Me, STEAM Education, Eco-Avengers and the Early Learning & Care Flight Framework.

A variety of high-interest activities will be offered, including:

Creative arts and crafts
Student-led clubs
Age appropriate fun and exciting activity centres
A Homework area
Outdoor play activities
Literacy & numeracy enhancement centres

Additionally, the WES Before & After School Program aims to build relationships of support between children, neighbours and local community members. The WES Before & After School Program will promote the Wheatland Elementary mission statement: Lead with Confidence, Learn without Limits and Love who You are.