Outside School Hours Care

We would like to welcome you and your family to St Patrick’s Outside School Hours Care.

Our programs provide After School Care, as well as Pupil Free days and Vacation Care.

Our Aims: -

Providing school-aged children, families and the community with accessible, inclusive, affordable, supportive, and quality care.
To provide a welcoming family environment, and encourage open communication and positive relationships between staff, families and management.
To create opportunities and provide an environment that promotes learning and PLAY- being the main activity of middle childhood, enabling the children to just relax and enjoy being with their peers and create new friendships.
To promote and encourage healthy eating habits.
To provide a physically safe, emotionally secure, cross-cultural setting where children are able to explore and experiment with a variety of materials and experiences in a supportive confidence-building atmosphere, which promotes physical, educational, emotional, social and intellectual growth.
To maintain positive staff relations and effective teamwork through open communication, group decision-making and planning, staff development opportunities and access to new and updated research and resource material.
Fun and enjoyable activities for children
Facilitate pathways to expand knowledge and create strong links to all areas of our diverse community.
Developing dynamic & vibrant programs that promote self-expression.

Contact Details:

Dominic Cooper - Coordinator

Amanda Hillier - 2IC Assistant Coordinator

Julie Ryan - Nominated Supervisor

Phone: 0458505986 or 65681397 option 3

Email - macvp-oshc@lism.catholic.edu.au

After School Care

Vacation Care

Hours - 3.10 to 5.40 pm, Monday to Friday

Fees - $21.00 (permanent) per child per session

Fees - $25.00 (casual) per child per session

Full Day - 8.30 am to 5.30 pm (subject to change)

Fees - $50.00 per child per session (excludes incursion/excursion fees/extra costs)

Child Care Subsidy is available depending on families' financial circumstances. Contact Centrelink for more information.

Enrolment: An enrolment form is required for each child and is available from the Out of School Hours Care Program or from the Administration Office. All families who wish to use the program are required to complete an enrolment form prior to commencement. Please advise the Coordinator of any changes to the information on the enrolment form.