After School Care FAQ

• Q: How do I enrol my child into After School Care? +-
  A:

  At the start of the year, each child must be enrolled in the After School Care service. Enrolling your student requires you to complete an annual application form.

• Q: How do I book in my child for After School Care? +-
  A:

  For Kurrajong student's, lists are available out the front of classrooms for you to request care.  Otherwise you are welcome to email through to oshc@pulteney.sa.edu.au or call us on (08) 8216 5545 to request a booking.  Any booking made after 2:30pm of the day of care will recieve a $5 incorrect booking fee.  The centre must also be notified of cancellations before 2:30pm on the day of care, any after this time will also receive the $5 incorrect booking fee.

• Q: What does a day at After School Care look like for my child? +-
  A:

  The following are general routines for a day at OSHC: 

  Kurrajong:

  3:25 - an OSHC educator collects the Reception children while Years 1 and 2 make their way down and are signed in then continue with some free play under the educators’ supervision.

  3:45 - Sit down for an afternoon rundown and welcome, including running through our OSHC rules and what’s on the menu.

  3:55 - Afternoon tea is offered, followed by children heading outside for free play under the educators’ supervision.

  4:30/4:45 - Children are brought inside and a variety of activities are offered. These activities are programmed from the children’s own ideas, staff observations, celebrations and community/world events. We focus on positive learning outcomes whilst still catering to the children’s interests and need for ‘down time’ after a long school day.

  5:00/5:15 - Children are free to play under an educators’ supervision. ‘Screen time’ including Wii consoles and movies/cartoons are now available if children wish.

  Prep:

  3:30pm – Children arrive and are signed in by an educator.

  3:40pm - Children have supervised homework time & fruit is offered on the tables as a snack whilst working. Children can read or complete quiet activities during this time if they have completed their homework.

  4:15pm – Afternoon tea is served & Prep School Children are then welcome to join the Kurrajong children in free play and the programmed activities being offered. They are also given the option to stay, should they wish to complete homework.

  5:00/5:15 - ‘Screen time’ including Wii consoles and movies/cartoons are now available if children wish.

• Q: How much does After School Care cost? +-
  A:

  After School Care costs $23.50 for the afternoon before any CCS reductions.

• Q: What time does After School Care close? +-
  A:

  Our service is licensed until 6:00pm. If your child/ren are collected after 6:00pm a $20 fee is incurred. After 6:15pm an additional $1 per minute fee applies.

• Q: What’s on the menu? +-
  A:

  We provide a well-balanced afternoon tea for the students. Check out our menu here.