Programs
Programs are created to provide welcoming and inclusive learning environments that are flexible, responsive and foster children’s engagement, strengths, skills, knowledge and interests. Educators collaborate with children, families and the community to provide play and leisure opportunities that are meaningful to children and support the service philosophy.
Before School Care
During the school term, SMOOSH is open from 7:00am until 8:30am. Breakfast is provided with a variety of cereals, toast, and fruit. Breakfast finishes at 7:45am so please ensure that if you are arriving later in the morning that your child has eaten.
- Board Games, drawing, work books, imaginative play and construction activities are available to all children, free play outdoors weather permitted.
At 8:30am the roll is marked, and the children leave for school to be supervised in the playground by a teacher. In wet weather the children go directly to their classroom to be supervised by their teacher.
In Term 1, kindy children are taken to their classroom to be left under the supervision of their teacher.
After School Care
SMOOSH reopens for the afternoon session from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Upon arrival, the children must wash their hands and have their name marked off the electronic roll then put their bags in year groups in the hall. The children then serve themselves afternoon tea.
- The children are encouraged to participate in free play outside, and a wide variety of board games, sports and craft activities.
At 5:30pm children pack up and play quiet games inside.
Late fees apply after 6:00pm, please see conditions of enrolment.
Vacation Care
Vacation Care operates from 7am to 6pm daily. We provide a full program which includes Incursions and Excursions at an additional cost.
The program and enrolment form is emailed to families mid-term. You are required to book by the closing date as there is much planning and rostering to make it a fun and enjoyable program for everyone.
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Breakfast and Afternoon Care
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Food
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Bikes, Scooters & Rollerblades – WHEELS DAY
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Excursions
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Personal Property
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Breakfast and Afternoon Care
Breakfast and Afternoon Care
- SMOOSH has adopted a healthy eating policy, the service aims to provide nutritious and varied meals.
- We know children are hungry when they finish school, it is a LONG time after their morning tea and lunch at school, therefore we ensure that our breakfasts and afternoon teas are balanced, comprehensive meals that cater to a variety of tastes. Every afternoon involves a selection of fresh fruit and vegetables. We use wholemeal bread and where possible, products lower in fat, salt and sugar.
- A weekly menu is displayed on the noticeboard, this is planned in collaboration with the children. Consideration is given to children with special dietary needs and the food provided is adjusted based on any special requirements.
- Anaphylaxis is the most acute and serious form of allergy. Approximately 1 in 200 individuals will experience such a reaction. Nuts are responsible for many such reactions. For this reason SMOOSH aims to be a “Nut Free Zone”. Peanut butter and other nut-based products are not provided.
- Please do not send any nuts or nut-based products (including peanut butter & hazelnut spread) to the Centre.
Food
Food
- Children will need to bring enough healthy food to last the entire day (lunch + morning and afternoon tea).
- The centre does not provide food except on organised food days as listed on the program.
- DO NOT send food that requires cooking or preparation.
Bikes, Scooters & Rollerblades – WHEELS DAY
Bikes, Scooters & Rollerblades – WHEELS DAY
- All children must follow the centre’s safety rules whilst on their bike, scooter or roller blades, children unable to follow rules whilst on their ‘wheeled toys’ will have the item banned.
- Helmets must be provided by families and worn by the children in order to participate.
Excursions
Excursions
- Excursions are are compulsory, additional fees are charged to cover the cost of the excursion (see Vacation Care Enrolment Form).
- All fees are charged via Debitsuccess, including excursion costs to secure your child’s place on the excursion. If a venue requires pre-payment for an excursion that you have booked into and your child does not attend you will still need to pay for the excursion as well as the day. Excursion permission form must be signed at the time of enrolment.
- The Vacation Care Supervisor holds the right to refuse to take children on excursions who have previously displayed unacceptable behaviour and/or behaved in such a way that has put themselves, other children, staff or members of the community at risk.
- All children must have enough food and drinks to last the entire day; including a refillable water bottle.
Personal Property
Personal Property
- Children are not to bring any technology to the centre unless stated otherwise on the program.
- The centre and staff will take no responsibility for any items lost or broken; children are responsible for their own property. Although all care will be taken to ensure children’s personal property is kept safe, no responsibility will be taken, so all precious items and valuables should be left at home.
