Notre Dame OSHC at Bells Creek now open
We are pleased to announce the opening of Notre Dame Outside School Hours Care, at the Sunshine Coast’s newest school, Notre Dame College at Bells Creek.
8:30am - 2:45pm
Conveniently located at Emmaus College, your child will benefit from our close relationship with the school. Our children make weekly visits to the school library to borrow books and your child will be given responsibility for caring for and returning these books. They also enjoy visits to the prep classrooms, playgrounds and attend school events including sports carnivals and book week. During each visit your child will become more familiar with the school grounds and and learn new skills such as how to use the water bubblers. Our educators will watch your child’s confidence grow as they become part of our broader school and parish community and prepare for school.
While our kindergarten program runs from 8:30am – 2:45pm, extended hours of care are available for families until 6:00pm. Speak to our team of educators to find out more.
At Emmaus we offer a Queensland Government approved kindergarten program taught by university qualified early childhood teachers. As a sessional kindergarten children complete a five-day fortnight, during school hours and school terms.
In the sand and construction areas, children create with loose objects and experiment with different natural materials including sand, sticks, leaves and water.
We enjoy new and traditional stories and rhymes in all kinds of ways every day.
Construction with blocks, wooden shapes and other materials provides an opportunity for children to express their ideas, create and collaborate, developing socially through play.
Shannon
The home corner is a favourite space with the children, where they enthusiastically recreate and share family routines with a creative twist.
In our outdoor play environment children foster a connection to the natural world building their own vegetable gardens. The children select a range of fruits and vegetables to plant in the garden and care for throughout the year. At different times they harvest their crop and make delicious snacks to share as a group. Through these experience the children begin to understand where our food comes from and the importance of caring for our environment.
Throughout the year we visit Emmaus College for activities including library borrowing, sports days, and gardening. Along with becoming more familiar with the school surrounds, we help the children prepare for prep by encouraging them to take responsibility for independently packing their bags, caring for their belongings, and putting on their shoes. These practical skills help create confidence in new prep students.
Current Fee Schedule
Fees are reviewed annually and may be increased each year. Quality care for children, affordability for families and financial viability of the service are the key elements in determining fees.
