Our Program
Before and after school care
Under the National Quality Framework, our Program is designed to promote the following outcomes for the children:
- Children have a strong sense of identity.
- Children are connected with and contribute to their world.
- Children have a strong sense of wellbeing.
- Children are confident and involved learners.
- Children are effective communicators.
Educators observe and interact with the children to meet their individual social, emotional and educational needs. As such, some of the daily activities are spontaneous, whilst some are planned collaboratively between staff, parents, and children.
We invite you to complete a child profile about your child’s home background, interest and special considerations on enrolment and regularly thereafter. Staff maintain regular observations on each child, record their play and conversations and facilitate their ideas and suggestions wherever possible.
The centre offers opportunities for children to participate in clubs and health and wellbeing activities each term, such as dance, sports, gardening, knitting, weaving, Science etc.
Cooking activities are programmed each afternoon, can be items such as muffins, sushi, coconut balls and other special treats & multicultural items.
Our daily program is displayed on the notice board.
Extra-Curricular activities such as band, choir, soccer programs offered by the school and are on school grounds. If your child is required to attend an additional activity during OOSH time, an additional activities authorisation form is required to be completed by a parent/guardian.
Vacation Care
During Vacation Care a separate program is released week 7, with incursions and excursions.
On incursion days outside providers are brought into the service so children can experience interactive programs, such a magic, animals, disco, Go karting, rock climbing etc. (Additional cost provided in advance)
We also offer excursions, where children travel by seat-belted coaches to the movies, zoo, mini golf and bowling. Authorisation forms will need to be completed by parents/guardians. Risk assessments are completed for these activities which parents can request prior to the school holiday period. (Additional cost provided in advance)
Our Menu
All meals are provided (breakfast, afternoon tea and late snack)
Dietary requirements and allergies are catered for. We are a NUT-FREE centre
Water filter is always available
Our weekly menu is displayed on the noticeboard. Example of menu below.
Breakfast - Toast and cereals. Pancakes on occasions.
Afternoon Tea - Fried rice & mixed vegetables, Pasta Bake, Beef Nachos, Macaroni & Cheese, Sandwiches (Vegetarian options available)
Late Snack - Fruit and Vegetable Platter served at 5pm
Morning Tea and Lunch - Provided in additional to the above meals during Vacation Care only.
Allergies & Dietary Requirements
Allergy / Anaphylaxis / Asthma Action Plans provided by a GP, should be submitted with the enrolment.
EpiPens and Asthmas puffers can be given to staff on Day one.
Any medication that is prescribed needs to be given to the service with the chemist label attached with clear directions. A medication authorisation form must be completed.
All Dietary Requirements will be catered too, if outlined on the enrolment form.
