Before School Care Vacation Care and Student Free Days
Breakfast is served between 7.00am and 8.00am. There is a
choice of cereal, toast and a daily special as per the weekly
program. The format for service is hotel buffet style where
the children serve themselves, developing independent and
culinary skills. The Centre is open from 7.00am until 6.00pm. Breakfast
is served between 7.00am and 8.00pm. Morning tea is
provided at approximately 10.00am (can vary dependent upon
excursion/incursion times) whilst afternoon tea is served from
3.00pm. Lunch time is 12.30pm. Parents/Carers are to provide
their child/ren’s lunch, unless stated otherwise on the program.
Activities are planned as with term time and are guided by the
children.
At 8.00am children in year 4 and above can leave for their
classrooms. The Kindy to Year 3 children are supervised to their
areas by Centre staff at 8.15am.
After School Care
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Children arrive at the Centre and sit in the verandah area for
their afternoon tea. This is served until 3.30pm. The weekly
program shows the menu which is served alongside fresh fruit
or vegetables. The Centre is committed to providing healthy,
home cooked foods and nutritious snacks. This is considered
as an important social occasion for the children and they are all
encouraged to try new foods and chat with their friends. Once
finished afternoon tea, the children can choose what they
would like to do from the wide range of activities available.
The Curriculum plan is designed to provide a guide for the
opportunities presented to the children and covers 7 areas. This
is on the parent noticeboard and is devised weekly with input
from the children.
Parents/Carers are asked to inform the Centre if their child is
enrolled in any after school club or sporting activity which may
mean they arrive at the Centre later.
Dietary Requirements
Parents/Carers are required to make mention of any dietary
requirements upon enrolment of their child/ren. These are
taken into consideration when planning and preparing all
meals. Parents are welcome to provide their own food if they
would rather. The Centre is a nut friendly service so parents
should not send nuts or nut based products with their children.
Dress Requirements
During term time the children remain in their school uniforms.
Aprons are provided for any messy play. Hats must be worn by
all children when outside. These are provided. Hats are treated
daily according to the Australian Government Guidelines for
Communicable Diseases in respect of head lice. Please ask the
Centre Coordinator any questions you may have.
Special Events
The Centre celebrates special events which happen throughout
the year such as Christmas and Easter. As part of our
curriculum in diversity and learning about other cultures,