ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING REPORT | 14
Edmonton Northwest
Out of School Care
Respectfully Submitted by André Davis
Our Program
The Edmonton Northwest Out of School Care (OOSC) primarily serves the children and families that attend Inglewood
Elementary School. However, we also have children that attend other schools like St. Pius X Elementary School, Govenor
School and Holy Cross Elementary. All children attending
other schools are bussed to and from the OOSC.
The relationship we have with Inglewood Elementary School
is stronger than ever! We rely on our friends at Inglewood
and we are proud to be part of the school. The new Principal, Janet Laddish, is always supportive of everything we do
and so are all of the teachers. This past year, we have worked
together on many events for the children in our care. Our staff
help out with school supervision in the morning and lunch
time, which of course include the children in our program.
We participated in the annual school BBQ, Winter Fun Day,
Summer Fun Day and volunteered on school field trips to help
with supervision. We work collaboratively with the teachers to
ensure our children make the best choices and reach their full
potential.
68
children served in 2011-2012
80
children served in 2012-2013
Inglewood School continues to be a part of the Apple Schools Project, which means; “students’ active living and
healthy eating habits will be supported through sustainable changes to school, home and community environments.”
We also try our best to follow by offering healthy breakfasts and snacks, and encouraging children and families to
bring healthy lunches. We do supply food to any child who comes to school hungry.
Our Centre:
Activities
Our children continue to be involved in different aspects of our centre. When we do our weekly planning for activities
and snack menu, we use the self-directed philosophy. Almost everything we do is based on the children’s interest. If
we are purchasing equipment, toys, food and more, our children always have the most input –after all, it’s their centre
and their time.
Our children are always involved in the organization’s events that are held at the Inglewood Community League. They
made the centrepieces for our Society’s Annual Festive Meal; and assisted with the Garage Sale by helping to set up
the event, and having their families donate many bags of clothes. They baked cookies for a local church bake sale, and
they helped set up our Multicultural Family event –even bringing their families to volunteer. We are fortunate to have
amazing creative children in our care.