WakaCARE provides a comprehensive before and after school programme run by trained professionals. Children are cared for in a safe and friendly environment which is ideal for working parents.
The cost is reasonable and children can be cared for on a long term or casual basis. Robyn Shelwell is the Supervisor, assisted by Kathryn Land.
Complete the form below if you are interested in having your child participate in the WakaCARE programme.
WakaCARE PROGRAMME
Parent Information
The Wakaaranga School WakaCARE Programme is managed by the Board of Trustees. The Supervisor and staff are employed by the Board to provide a safe, stimulating, caring and comfortable environment for the children, taking into account children’s individual needs. WakaCARE is not highly structured but offers children a wide range of leisure time activities to choose from. Children will also have the opportunity to complete homework during the Programme. The children in WakaCARE will also have the use of several outdoor areas as specifically designated. All activities, both inside and out, will be supervised.
MISSION STATEMENT
Meeting the needs of the Wakaaranga School and community families by providing a secure, stimulating, consistent and caring environment for their school children.
ATTENDANCE
Children may attend the WakaCARE on a full time, part time or casual basis. WakaCARE provides a safe and affordable service for parents and children. A staff member (usually the Supervisor) is allocated the task of checking that all those children whose attendance has been advised to WakaCARE are present. In the event that any of those children do not arrive at WakaCARE as expected, the staff member will follow up with parents/guardian to ascertain the child’s whereabouts. Notification of non-attendance must be made before midday on the day concerned by phoning the school office on (09) 576 8205 (Fax (09) 576 9123). Parents should note that WakaCARE cannot take any responsibility for their child/ren’s arrival at the Programme if their attendance has not been previously notified to staff.
Full-time: Full-time attendees are those children attending both morning and afternoon sessions of WakaCARE. Their attendance will be expected at those sessions unless advanced notification has been made by a parent/guardian.
Part-time: Part-time attendees are those children attending sessions on the same day each week as nominated on enrolment forms e.g. Tuesdays and Thursday afternoons. Their attendance will be expected on those days unless advanced notification has been made by a parent/guardian.
Casual: Casual attendees are children who attend only occasionally. If possible attendance of casuals should be notified a day in advance and payment must be made on the day of attendance. Casual attendees can only be accepted if there are spaces available in the Programme and will be allotted on a first-in basis.
ENROLMENT
Initial contact to join WakaCARE should be made through the Wakaaranga School Office or from Robyn Shelwell at WakaCare. You are welcome to visit the Programme at any time. An enrolment form must be completed for each child, including casuals, and a Terms and Conditions Agreement signed.
INFORMATION
Staff/child ratio: 1:10 during afternoon sessions
Child age range: Year 1 to Year 6
Warm Milo will be served to the children during the morning session. Afternoon tea will be available at the start of the afternoon session.
Telephone Robyn Shelwell (021830891) to contact WakaCARE direct during session times. Otherwise a message can be left at the School Administration Office (576 8205).
FEES
Effective from 1st July 2011
Mornings 7.00 – 8.30am $12.00 per day or $60 per week + 3 - 4pm = $120.00
Afternoon 3.00 – 4.00pm $12.00 per day or $60 per week
Afternoon 3.00 – 5.00pm $17.00 per day or $80 per week + 7 – 8.30am = $130.00
Afternoon 3.00 – 6.00pm $22.00 per day or $110 per week + 7 – 8.30am = $ 140.00
Mornings and Afternoons $140.00 per week
• Fees paid by cash, cheque, or Eftpos WakaCARE or the school office.
• Receipts will be issued for all money received at WakaCARE only.
• Fees are payable for casual absences.
• Rebates will only be available in special circumstances in consultation with the Board of Trustees.
• A penalty charge of $10.00 per 10 minutes or part thereof will be charged for each child for late collection of children from 6pm onwards.
• Discipline: There is a written policy available which the Supervisor discusses with the children in a co-operative and positive manner.
• Communication: WakaCARE has a complaints policy and procedure. Copies of this are available from the School Administration Office or at the Programme. However, we would encourage you to discuss any problems with the Supervisor at the earliest opportunity.
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS RESPONSIBILITIES
• WakaCARE buildings are secured at 6pm.
• Collect children before 6pm. A $10.00 per 10 minute penalty will be charged to parents who collect children after this time. Any child or children who remain uncollected an hour after the close of session time i.e. 7pm will be delivered to the nearest police station where all WakaCARE responsibilities will cease.
• Inform WakaCARE if your children are not coming to a session or of any alteration in your timetable.
• Children must be signed in to the morning session and out of the afternoon session by their parent or guardian.
• Please ensure your children know where they are to be each day after school. They are to report to the Supervisor as soon as they are released by their class teacher.
• Please ensure that your contact details are always current – this is most important.
• No responsibility can be taken for children who just turn up at any session without prior enrolment or notification.
• A record will be noted in the first aid register in the event of their child/ren requiring any treatment by staff.
• Parents are requested to endorse the rules set by the WakaCARE.
• Parents will be held liable for any wilful damage or breakages.
• Late pickup – A penalty charge will be payable for after 6pm pick-up and a verbal warning will be given. A written warning will then be given for any following late pick up. Thereafter attendance maybe ended at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.
No children are permitted to leave the school grounds without their parent or guardian.
The Board of Trustees has spent considerable time drafting out documentation to ensure the Programme we offer is of the highest quality. Operation Service and Performance Standards and Policy documents are available for your perusal at any time.
While the Board of Trustees of Wakaaranga School and it’s employed staff will take care to provide proper supervision of all children, neither the Board nor the employed staff shall have any personal liability in respect of any act of omission arising out of any session or activity of the WakaCARE Programme.
WAKAARANGA SCHOOL
WakaCARE Terms and Conditions
I/We agree and acknowledge:
1. Only enrolled children, casual or fulltime, will be accepted into care.
2. To collect children from the programme no later than 6.00pm every day. A penalty charge of $10 per 10 minutes or part thereof will be payable for late collection. In accordance with the Programme Policy any child uncollected one hour after the completion of the Programme (without notification) will be taken to the nearest police station where all WakaCARE Programme responsibilities will cease. Premises are locked and secured at 6.00pm.
3. To pay fees one week in advance or, if casual, upon collection of the child/ren that day (receipts will be issued).
4. To advise the school on each occasion a child will not be attending before midday that day. Fees are still payable for casual absences.
5. Any disagreement regarding fees charged are to be addressed in writing to the Board of Trustees, Wakaaranga School.
6. To advise the Supervisor of any situation which may disturb the child/ren and/or any medical or other relevant condition.
7. Behaviour which is consistently harmful to others may result in dismissal from the WakaCARE. The school rules will apply to children attending the WakaCARE Programme.
8. To immediately advise the Supervisor of any changes to contact particulars on the enrolment form.
9. That the Supervisor may arrange any necessary urgent medical treatment at my/our cost.
10. That while the Board of Trustees of the Wakaaranga School and its employed staff will take care to provide proper supervision of all children, neither the Board nor the employed staff shall have any personal liability in respect of any act of omission arising out of any session or activity of the WakaCARE Programme.
11. The opportunity for homework completion will be made available to all students. Signing off and meeting homework commitments will remain the responsibility of the student and the parent/guardian.
12. Any photographs taken during WakaCARE sessions maybe displayed at WakaCARE premises only.
13. Keep all receipts for Tax purposes. No duplicates will be issued.
14. Parent Interviews must be paid at $5 per hour if this service is used from 2.00 to 3.00pm on interview day.
15. Late pickup – A penalty charge will be payable for after 6pm pick-up and a verbal warning will be given. A written warning will then be given for any following late pick up. Thereafter attendance maybe ended at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.
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Parent/Guardian
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For Wakaaranga School
WakaCARE Participation Form
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