SFO (Before and after school service)
What is SFO?
SFO is a before and after-school program offered to Grades 1 – 4 students. The philosophy of the IB and play-based learning is the core of the SFO activities. The students learn through structured and unstructured play and activities. The SFO will be located in the Aula on the first floor.
SFO Opening Hours
SFO in Romerike International School is open to all students enrolled in the SFO program from 07:00 – 17:00. This means that you may not drop your child before 07:00. You may not pick up your child later than 17:00. You cannot drop your child off before 07:00, even if the school doors are open. Staff is present in the school building. Late collection of a child will be subject to a penalty fee of NOK 250 to cover staff overtime.
SFO is open during the 38 weeks of the school year.
SFO leader: Ms Julie Haugen E-mail: jhaugen@romerikeis.no Mob.: +47 9192 0559
SFO Fees
SFO harmonizes with the fees in public schools in Nes Kommune, and they are equal for all SFO students. Prices do not include food for the afternoon snacks (NOK 250).
Over 12 hours per week (100% place) = NOK 3 200.
Under 12 hours per week (50% place) = NOK 2 200
Norwegian state pays up to 12 hours of SFO to all Grade 1 to 3 students at Independent schools. If you apply for full space, the state will cover the first 12 hours. Tilskuddet skal kompensere for 12 timer gratis SFO på 1, 2 og 3 trinn. Foreldre som har elever i SFO på 1,2 og 3 trinn over 12 timer pr uke må betale for den tiden som overstiger 12 timer. Elever som har et SFO tilbud på 1, 2 og 3 trinn som er under 12 timer pr uke skal kompenseres for det antallet timer skolen tilbyr.
This must be a healthy option if students want to bring a snack or breakfast in the morning. The children will get fruits every day and warm snacks on Fridays. This has a cost of 250kr every three months.
SFO Options
Full-time spot, over 12 hours per week: The child can be in SFO the whole time it is open. They can attend on full days, all days. Parents/carers who opt for a full-time place will be asked to complete a form to indicate the mornings and afternoons they want their child to attend SFO.
Half-time spot (50%) under 12 hours per week: Parents/carers who opt for a part-time place will be asked to complete a form to indicate how they want to use their allocated 12 hours within the school week.
Link to the signup form: APPLICATION FORM SFO
SFO Contract
Parents can change from full-time to part-time or vice versa once a school year. Parents who choose 50% can change their weekly timetable only after the winter break.
The SFO contract may be terminated at any time. Parents must write to the school to request termination of the SFO contract, and the notice should be at least 30 days before the contract is ended. This has to be done before the first (1st) day of the following month.
SFO Daily Routines
SFO’s primary location is the Aula.
Morning SFO: In the morning, the students can eat their breakfast in the Aula, play games, and relax before the school day starts. At 08:20, students transition from SFO to outside, where they line up with their classes and get ready to start their day.
After the school day, we go to the Staffroom for snacks (if the weather is nice or we are on a field trip, we eat out there.) SFO provides fruits daily, and we serve warm food on Fridays. The students have 30 min to eat and to be social with each other before the activity starts. We have Nes Arena facilities three days a week, and there will be a variety of sports such as rock climbing, ball games, “Friidrett” and much more. We have an SFO room in the Aula where we have Arts&Crafts, a variety of board games, “movie nights,” and fun activities.
We use the app Spond as a communication platform where all the activities for the week are posted. You can sign your son/daughter up for the afternoon SFO and send private messages to the SFO teachers.