To provide a quality Outside Hours Care service for the students of St John's School.  We aim to provide a safe and supportive environment where children are well supervised and their social, physical, recreational and emotional needs are catered for.  To cater effectively for the changing needs of school families.

GUIDELINES & POLICIES

The Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service operates under the Rockhampton Diocese guidelines along with the National Standards for OSHC. 

The OSHC service has a full range of policies that guide its operation in conjunction with the Steering Committee.  This Committee comprises of Centre Staff, Parents and a nominated School Representative.

STAFFING

Two staff are present at all times with the children.  One staff member is a qualified Co-ordinator and she is supported by the Assistant Co-ordinator.  Staff are qualified First Aid providers and hold current Children's Commission accreditation.

HOURS OF OPERATION

OSHC will operate Monday - Friday during school terms only - excluding Public Holidays & Pupil-Free Days - from 3.00 pm - 6.00 pm.

CONTACT

Contact with the Co-ordinator or Centre is available by calling 0417 636 948.  If you reach the Message Bank please leave a message as these are checked daily.

FEES

All parents are eligible for the Child Care Benefit Rebate.  Application forms must be completed which are obtained through the Family Assistance Office on 136150.  These are means tested by the Family Assistance office.  Our Childcare Assistance Provider Number is 407012766B.  
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Rates:

$10.00 Session Fee per Child (Ongoing and Casual Care)

These fees include a balanced afternoon tea.
Each serving ensures that the children have a healthy diet  while at OSHC.

PROCEDURES

At 3 pm the children are dismissed from school and make their way to the OSHC area (Preschool).  The roll will be called as soon as possible after this time.  If any students are not accounted for the Principal or designated Deputy will be contacted immediately.

Children must be signed out when collected.   If someone other than the parent or legal guardian is collecting your child/ren prior notice must be given to the Co-ordinator.  There is no bus service available to deliver children home.

An application form, including medical information, must be completed for each child.  The administering of medication is covered by the school policy, i.e. only prescribed medication may be given.

SAMPLE PROGRAM

On arrival children are welcomed and provided with a nutritious afternoon tea.
Homework is supervised (1/2 hour max).

A variety of activities are offered that are appropriate to the children's age, needs, development and abilities.
  Activities include active/quiet play, indoor/outdoor play and free play.  The program combines these to include games, cooking, art/craft, movement and music, puzzles, dramatic play, stories/reading.

ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
OSHC STAFF

  Phone:  041 763 6948