Today the pace of life is vey hectic and families today are busy. St Catherine's School seeks to support parents and students by providing a safe, nurturing environment in our Before and After school care facilities, and in our Study Club. Vacation Care is also offered for part of every holiday period.
After School Care is provided in the Junior School for girls in Kindergarten to Year 4. Girls have free time, craft and games followed by afternoon tea, then homework time. Older girls work at tables in year groups while younger ones read to staff members. Once homework is completed students have free time until 6.00pm. Girls may change into casual clothes for After School Care.
Before School Care is available in the Boarding House from 7.00am for Junior School students. Girls have breakfast in the Boarding House and are walked across to their classrooms by senior students.
Study Club is an after-school provision for students in Years 5 to 8. Students of this age group are recognized as having particular needs and the Club, which is based in the Boarding House provides a safe and nurturing environment. Students have recreational activities, as well as homework supervision and access to the School library and computing facilities. It provides an opportunity for young adolescents to mix together in a caring environment.
Vacation Care is be available for a period during each school break from 8.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. The programme provides a variety of activities including art and craft, organised games and outings. The daily cost of care is $45.00 (with additional costs for outings). School age siblings are also welcome to attend.
To help with holiday planning, we advise that Vacation Care will be available on the following dates in 2009:
2009
19-23 January
27 & 28 January
Term 1
14-17 April
27 & 28 April
Term 2
6-10 July
13-18 July
27 & 28 July
Term 3
6-9 October
19 October
Term 4
11 December
14-18 December