SFO (Before and after school service)

SFO at Romerike International School

What is SFO?
SFO (Skolefritidsordning) is a before- and after-school program for students in Grades 1–4.

  • Focus: IB philosophy and play-based learning.
  • Activities: A mix of structured and free play.
  • Location: The Aula (first floor).

Opening Hours

  • Weekdays: 07:00 to 08:30 – 14:15 to 17:00.
  • Important:
    • No drop-off before 07:00 (even if the building is open).
    • No pick-up after 17:00.
    • Late pick-up fee: NOK 250.

SFO runs for 42 weeks per school year.

SFO Leader: Ms. Gladdys Cuadra
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Fees

SFO fees are the same as in public schools in Nes Kommune. Food is not included.

  • Full-time (over 12 hrs/week): NOK 3,200
  • Part-time (under 12 hrs/week): NOK 2,200
  • Snack fee: NOK 250/month

???? State Support:

  • Students in Grades 1–3 get 12 hours free each week.
  • Parents only pay for time beyond 12 hours.

Options

  • Full-time (100%): Child can attend all opening hours. Parents fill in a form to confirm mornings/afternoons.
  • Part-time (50%): Up to 12 hours/week.

Contracts

  • You may switch between full-time and part-time once per school year.
  • For part-time (50%), schedules can only change after winter break.
  • To terminate the contract, send a written notice 30 days in advance, before the 1st of the month following.

Daily Routines

Morning (07:00 – 08:20):

  • Breakfast in the Aula, games, and quiet time.
  • At 08:20, students line up with their classes to start school.

Afternoon:

  • Snack in the Staffroom (or outside on nice days/field trips).
  • Daily fruit + Friday warm food.
  • 30 minutes for eating and socializing, followed by activities.
  • Communication: via Spond app (weekly activities, sign-ups, messages).

SFO Afternoon Weekly Food Plan

  • We offer a varied and nutritious snack plan throughout the week, including during school breaks:
    • Monday & Wednesday: Brødskive med pålegg and fruit
    • Tuesday: Soup Day
    • Thursday: Warm Meal Day
    • Friday: Fresh Fruits
    We aim to make snack time both healthy and enjoyable for all children.

School Breaks: Opening Hours are from 08:00 to 14:00

SFO is open during:

  • Fall Break, week 40
  • Winter Break, week 8
  • Weeks 26 & 33 (OBS! The calendar might change), one week after school finishes, and one week before it starts.


A detailed plan is shared on Spond two weeks in advance.