2018 School Age Care Registration Form and ezidebit form (both must be completed. Please note the AMEX option is not available at RWPS)
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OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our program provides a warm, welcoming and caring atmosphere. We aim to support children to develop a strong sense of identity and wellbeing. We encourage children to become confident people by supporting them to develop skills and knowledge necessary to be confident communicators and competent learners. We encourage children to play, as this is their way to test skills, knowledge and develop a natural sense of wonder in their world, which encourages them to extend and explore. Educators encourage and facilitate strong links with the community by collaborating with children, families and their local community.
Before School Care: 7.00 a.m. – 8.45 a.m.
After School Care: 3.30 p.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Co-ordinator: Val Collins
Location: Enter via Carrington Road
Telephone: 9478 5238
Reservoir West Primary School’s Before and After School Age Care Program operates under the umbrella of the School Council.
AIM
To provide a high quality SAC Program with activities in a caring, safe and supervised environment.
STAFF
Our Co-ordinator is responsible for the overall SAC Program and the Assistants are responsible to the Co-ordinator to help implement the program.
ACTIVITIES
We offer a wide range of activities which includes both indoor and outdoor activities. Children will undertake special activities at special times, e.g. Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Easter. Vacation Care includes excursions outside of the school.
FOOD
Before School Care
The SAC Program offers children a nutritional breakfast with a choice of cereal and/or toast.
After School Care
The SAC Program offers children with a large variety of nutritious, healthy snacks. All special dietary needs are catered for.
Vacation Care
The SAC Program provides breakfast, morning tea and afternoon tea. Students need only bring lunch and a drink.
ENROLMENT
Every child must have a current enrolment form. Children who are not enrolled cannot attend the program. Any change in enrolment must be given immediately to the Co-ordinator. Every family must provide a CRN (Customer Reference Number) which is obtained from Medicare.
If your child has an ‘Action Plan’ e.g. Asthma, Epilepsy, Anaphylaxis, Allergic Reactions, a copy must be attached to the SAC Registration Form. Registrations will not be accepted without a current ‘Action Plan’.
BOOKINGS
Bookings can be made by phoning the SAC Program on 9478 5238 or Reservoir West Primary School on 9478 8211. Bookings can either be permanent or casual. If your child will be attending the SAC Program on the same day/s each week you are required to complete the ‘Permanent Bookings Section’ on the registration form. For Casual Bookings please notify the staff prior to the date that you require our service.
EMERGENCY BOOKINGS
Occasionally situations may arise where you are unable to pick up your child after school due to unforeseeable circumstances. In the event of this occurring please phone the SAC Program between 3.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations for the day must be made by 3.00 p.m. otherwise a fee will be incurred.
CHILD CARE BENEFIT
To ensure that you are linked to our SAC Program through the Child Care Management Services (CCMS) and have the Child Care Benefit (CCB) applied to your fees, you must contact Centrelink to confirm all information is correct, e.g. CRN number and date of birth of the parent and child registered for CCB.
ATTENDANCE
If your child has a permanent booking and will not be attending the SAC Program due to illness, special occasion etc, please notify the Co-ordinator as soon as possible. When using the SAC Program you will charged the usual fee irrespective of the time spent.
SIGNING IN AND OUT
Before care parents are required to sign-in their child upon arrival. After care parents are required to sign-out their child upon departure. Please note a late fee - $1.00 per minute will apply after 6.00 p.m.
FEES
Before School Care $13.00
After School Care $16.00
Vacation Care $60 ($70 on excursion days)
LAST DAY OF TERM BOOKINGS
The hours of operation will be extended to coincide with any early dismissal times.
MEDICATIONS
Medication will not be administered unless accompanied by a Medication Permission Form. Forms are available from the School Office.
BEHAVIOUR
When attending the SAC Program the children have the same expectations and responsibilities as they do during school times. Consideration, co-operation and respect for staff and other children and property is expected at all times. Aggressive, violent, rude or destructive behaviour will be dealt with accordingly.
Direct Out-Of-School-Hours contact to Val and Sally can be made by telephoning 9478 5238 between 7.00 a.m. - 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. If telephoning during regular school hours this number automatically diverts to the school general office.
See Forms for a downloadable SAC Registration Form.