School Day

School Life at SBEC International Schools

At SBEC, we offer a well-rounded educational experience that caters to every aspect of your child’s development. Our dynamic school environment encompasses structured lesson time, engaging school assemblies, and essential break periods for dining and refreshment. Our commitment to nurturing young minds extends beyond the classroom, as we provide a seamless blend of academic rigor and holistic growth.

During lesson time, our dedicated educators deliver comprehensive and engaging curriculum that fosters critical thinking and knowledge acquisition. Our vibrant school assemblies foster a sense of community, where students come together to celebrate achievements, share experiences, and engage in discussions that promote personal growth and unity.

We recognize the importance of balanced nutrition, and our designated dining periods ensure students have the opportunity to enjoy nourishing meals and stay hydrated throughout the day. These moments also serve as social interactions where friendships are forged and connections are strengthened.

Our flexible school schedule acknowledges the need for rest and rejuvenation. With designated times for closure and resumption, students have the opportunity to recharge, enabling them to return to their studies with renewed focus and energy.

At SBEC, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment that equips students with both academic excellence and life skills. Our comprehensive approach to education prepares students for success not only in the classroom but also in all aspects of their lives.

School Day

Lessons begin at 8:30am – Monday to Friday and all students are expected to be seated by 8:20am for registration.  Students coming after registration are considered late and will receive demerit points. The school does not guarantee adult supervision for children until 7:30 a.m. 

School Assemblies are held twice a week to reinforce core values and morals.  Other assemblies might celebrate academic successes or give a class the chance to lead topic.

School closes for the day at 3:30pm from Monday to Thursday, and 1.00pm on Fridays. However extra lessons, fast track programme and student clubs start from 4-pm to 5:30pm on certain days.  Such days will be communicated to parents.

School closes for the day at 3:30pm from Monday to Thursday, and 1.00pm on Fridays. However extra lessons, fast track programme and student clubs start from 4-pm to 5:30pm on certain days.  Such days will be communicated to parents.

ECD/Foundation

  • Mon – Thurs.
    • Snack Break
      • 10.00 am – 10.30 am
    • Lunch Break
      • 12.25 pm – 1.00 pm
  • Friday
    • Lunch Break
      • 10.30 am – 11.00 am

Primary & High School

  • Mon – Thurs.
    • Snack Break
      • 10.30 am – 11.00 am
    • Lunch Break
        • 13.00 pm – 13.30 pm
  • Friday
    • Snack Break
      • 10.30 am – 11.00 am

At the end of each school day, students in the ECD/Foundation and Junior schools remain in the school premises to wait until they are picked by parents or their proxies. A security staff is assigned the responsibility to look after the students until all of them are picked. Parents who fail to pick their children after 4.45pm from Monday to Thursday and after 1.45pm on Fridays shall pay a late fee which is currently D50 (fifty) dalasi per child per hour. This also applies to the ECD/Foundation stage where a nanny takes care of the children whose parents come late for picking up.

For security reasons, parents who are unable to pick their children should notify the administration of the school about alternative arrangements. Some form of identity of the person picking the child must be presented, failing which the child will not be released to anyone.

 

Summer Programs

Every summer, SBEC organizes a summer program for both SBEC and non-SBEC students. In addition to few curricular lessons taken mostly in the morning, the summer program afternoon  sessions are filled with exciting and fun-filled activities.  Students from other schools wishing to have a taste of SBEC can do so through the summer program.

House Systems

At SBEC each student is assigned a House, ranging from Red, Blue, Green and Yellow house.  We aim to create a positive, collaborative community which enhances leaderships skills and encourage team work by allowing the children to work in vertical House groupings through out the academic year. The children are also encouraged to earn points for their House through sports, good work or behaviour.  The winning house each year is awarded a trophy

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