Out of School Hours Care

The After School Program runs during school terms from 3.15pm to 6.15pm, from the Swan Hill Primary School, Gray Street, Swan Hill.

A bus service is available to transport children to the program from:

• Beverford Primary School (have their own bus which transports children to the program)
• Woorinen District Primary School (have their own bus which transports children to the program)

Staff walk and collect children from:

• Swan Hill Specialist School (no bus pickup)

Nutritious snacks are provided at the program.

With the help of children, menus change each term. Children also have the chance to help in the kitchen, developing many life skills.

Children can attend the program daily or weekly. You can discuss with educators what suits you.

The program also supports children’s interests and needs by encouraging them and their families to be involved in the program’s planning with educators.

Educators are always looking to increase the children’s learning through their interests and teaching opportunities.

Some of the program’s activities include:

• Cooking
• Craft
• Social play
• Physical activities

Please note: We are not currently accepting after school bookings for St Mary’s or Swan Hill North students. After school options for these students is available by contacting St Mary’s Primary School.

The program runs during term holidays from 8am to 6pm each weekday (except public holidays, the last week of December and the first week of January).

• Children can attend the program daily or weekly – subject to availability
• All meals are provided, including any dietary needs

Activities during the program vary depending on availability of staff, weather and other special activities in the community at the time. Some of the many activities children can enjoy are:

• • Swimming
  • Yoga
  • Dance lessons
  • Art lessons
  • Workshops from visiting artists
  • Excursions to the Pioneer Settlement, Steggall Park, Riverside Park and water parks.

Please note: We are not currently accepting vacation care bookings for St Mary’s or Swan Hill North students. Vacation care options for these students is available by contacting St Mary’s Primary School.