Before & After School Care
Week 3 Recap - Teddy Beer Picnics and Happy Play!
Games, creativity & friendship Children enjoyed group games including Spot It!, Snap and Uno, developing concentration, memory, turn-taking, strategy and respectful participation. Using loom bands to make friendship bracelets and iron beads to create keychains for their peers encouraged creativity, fine-motor skills, persistence and thoughtful acts of sharing. This links with MTOP Outcomes 2 and 4, supporting connectedness, collaboration, confidence and resourcefulness. |
Cooking club & curious minds During Cooking Club, children made dragon fruit smoothies, exploring ingredients, colour, texture and taste while practising safe food preparation and following steps. Clay exploration and science puzzle play invited children to experiment, imagine, solve problems and learn through hands-on discovery. These experiences connect with MTOP Outcome 4, as children become confident and involved learners, and Outcome 3 through wellbeing and healthy food experiences. |
Moving together in the gym In the gym, children played Freeze Tag, Fruit Salad and Octopus games. These active group games supported coordination, balance, body awareness, listening to instructions, self-regulation and teamwork. Children practised playing fairly, responding to others and enjoying movement together, connecting with MTOP Outcomes 3 and 2. |
| Learning through play: Across the week, children contributed ideas, made choices, built friendships and explored their interests through play. Our program reflects My Time, Our Place by supporting children’s agency, wellbeing, creativity, collaboration and active learning. |
Week 4 - Halloween Week
This week at Lalor East TheirCare, children enjoyed a fun-filled Halloween theme, exploring creativity, teamwork and hands-on learning through a range of engaging experiences.
Spooky creations & play
Our young artists made skeleton and ghost crafts and colourful paper chains. Children also enjoyed creative table activities, imaginative play in our cosy learning space, and active games in the gym.
Cooking Club: Halloween cookies
In Cooking Club, children learned how to make Halloween cookies, practising measuring, mixing, following instructions and working together.
Celebrating our readers!
We were delighted to receive our Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge certificates this week. The children were so proud of their achievements, and we celebrated their wonderful commitment to reading!
Reminders:
Lalor East TheirCare also follows Sun Smart and as of 1 September, we encourage children when going outside to place sunscreen and sunhats.
Please make sure your child have a hat in their bag for when attending our session.
If your child requires special sunscreen please let the staff know, as we only carry 50+ homebrand.
Parents are required to get their child/ren warmer jackets as we encourage and support indoor/outdoor play.
It would be amazing to have families share any recipes with us as we are starting with our Cooking club as of next week
If you are interested in booking your child/children in to the fabulous before and after school care service, please visit www.theircare.com.au or better yet, come visit the service near the carpark. You might be lucky to get a muffin too.
0477 177 646
About TheirCare: Before and After School Care
TheirCare provides a stimulating and safe environment for all children and an environment where children come and enjoy their time in their program. During sessions children develop life skills, friendships, confidence and creativity through play.
Lalor East Primary School has partnered with TheirCare to provide quality care, flexibility and commitment to deliver on our promise to your school community.
| Operation Times | Fees* | Out of Pocket Average^ |
|---|---|---|
| Before School Care 7:00am - 8:45am | $27.30 | $10.71 - $27.30 |
| After School Care 3:15pm - 6.00pm | $31.67 | $7.98 - $31.67 |
| Pupil Free Day 7:00am - 6:00pm | $65.46 | $9.82 - $65.46 |
| Late Booking Within 48 hours | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Cancellation Fee Same Day | See BSC/ASC | See BSC/ASC |
Service Phone Number: 0477 177 646
Your service coordinator will be available during session times.
TheirCare support is available during office hours if required on 1300 072 410
How to Enrol
Visit TheirCare website: www.theircare.com.au and click on ‘Book Now’ in the top right hand corner to register your child’s details.