Bookings are now open for our extremely popular Vacation Care program! Please book in fast to secure your space, waitlists may apply on some days.

Exciting news as we have once again been blessed with a Variety the children's charity funding grant for the upcoming April holiday program. You may or not be aware of how Variety SA can assist Children who are sick, disadvantaged or are living with disability up to the age of 18 through grant funding. Variety helps kids when others can’t. Variety believes that every child deserves the same opportunities for a happy, healthy childhood and we know that sometimes when kids experience disadvantage, disability or illness, not all their needs are met.

Some examples of items Variety can assist with: -

Sensory and therapy equipment, trampolines, play equipment
Therapy
iPads/Computers/ Learning aids/Technology/Educational resources
Communication devices
Youth at risk programs
Mobility supplies and equipment
Medical assessments (example: Autism, ADHD)

Variety also have Sport and Art Scholarships available all year round for up to $5,000 per child per 12-month period and aged 8-17 yrs that have an existing talent. This funding can assist with tuition, equipment, uniforms, travel, registration fees etc. For more information please visit their website https://www.variety.org.au/sa/how-we-help-kids/

Please note we require 14 days notice for a fee free cancellation during the vac care periods.

OSHC

Our high quality Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) program is available before and after school each day of the school's term. The service is run by qualified and experienced educators, in a dedicated on-site OSHC centre for the benefit of the school's own students and the wider community. Our popular and creative Vacation Care program is designed to emphasise holiday fun both while on site and on excursions. We also work together with the Hackham East Kindergarten to support families who are unable to facilitate the drop off and collection of their child.

Before School Care

Before School Care runs from 7.00 am until the classrooms open at 8.40 am. This service is offered to ensure children are cared for in a safe and welcoming environment.

The service provides a breakfast bar containing a variety of nutritious cereals, toast with spreads and fruits. The children are able to enjoy breakfast at their leisure up until 8:30. Programmed activities are offered throughout the morning.

Junior Primary children are escorted to their classes at 8.40 am, the reception children being assisted during the earlier terms to settle into class. Middle and Upper Primary children are released to walk to class once the bell has rung at 8.40 am. The kindergarten children are walked to the kindy before their 8:45 start and are helped to settle into their day. A safe travel agreement must be completed for all children upon enrolment.

After School Care

After-School enables families to work a full day, enjoy some respite or know that, should they be late for any reason, their child is cared for. The service is overseen by our Director Ally, who is supported by educators based on the national ratio standards for school aged children 1:15 for school aged children & 1:11 for preschool children. The service is available from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm. Families can use this service on a casual basis or register for permanent reoccurring bookings. Children must be booked in prior to arrival, unless in an emergency. Bookings are taken over the phone, via text or email and in person. We also offer care during Pupil Free days & early finishes.

Reception children will be collected from their classrooms and walked over to the service. Any Kindergarten children will be brought over by their Kindy teachers.

During after school care the children are offered afternoon tea comprising of a fruit & vegetable platter and then a carbohydrate/dairy based snack. The children are supported to complete any reading or homework as part of the services afternoon routine. Children are regularly asked for their input and the program is planned with the children. The afternoon consists of a wide selection of activities both planned and spontaneous.

All Out of School Hours Care services are required to adhere to the National Quality Standards with regards to staff ratios, qualified staff, programming and planning, and more. Please ensure that where possible you do book your child in as required, as we are only licensed for 59 children.

Vacation Care

The Vacation Care program provides quality care for children from Kindy to Year 7. The service aims to create a safe, caring and stimulating recreational environments for all children.

Vacation Care operates between 7.00 am and 6.00 pm, children can stay for as long as they need to. The fee is a set price for the day, 11 hours. We offer breakfast and afternoon tea, which is a fruit and veg platter and then a secondary snack option.

Excursions to places like AFL Max, Bounce and Wildlife parks occur at least twice a week along with incursions such as Virtual Reality and Super Discos are held weekly. Children from the wider community are welcomed to partake in our program.

Our fee structure changes with the type of session. We offer before school & after school care, as well as pupil free days and vacation care. The fees have been outlined below, please be aware that these are the prices BEFORE any CCS (Child Care Subsidy) has been applied should you be eligible and is the price per session.

Term time

Before School $25 - $27 casual

After School $34 - $36 casual

Early Finish - $40 (last day of term)

Pupil Free - $68

Vacation care

Inhouse $68

Incursion $75

Excursion $90

Please be advised that we require accounts to be paid weekly in full upon receipt of your statement, unless there has been previous discussion with the Director to arrange an alternative. Any accounts with outstanding amounts of more than a week, will not be permitted to use the service until the amount owing is paid in full. We are more than happy to calculate your gap payment amount, so you can easily project and track how much you will owe each week. The "Payment of Fees Policy" is available to view at the service.

Our service is located on the far left of the school, at the end of the carpark directly opposite Foodland.

We are contactable by Phone on 0437198833 or via email oshc.director286@schools.sa.edu.au

We look forward to welcoming you and your child into our service!

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