OSCAR is a non-profit, self supporting, out of school care and recreation programme. It is managed by Gladstone School Board of Trustess. OSCAR is based in the School Hall and uses other resources where appropriate.
It is the goal of OSCAR to provide quality, safe, accessible and affordable childcare and recreational opportunities for the Gladstone school community. The programme is designed to be stimulating, fun and provide informal social interaction.
The programme aims to create a “home away from home” environment. Children are encouraged to make choices in their leisure time from a range of structured and informal activities.
Junior OSCAR: This is a more structured programme where the junior children, years 1 & 2 are kept together as a group, rather than the freedom to roam by themselves.
Updated contact numbers. - Your Responsibility – At times a child that is booked in to attend may not be present at roll call time. For this reason it is imperative that we can make contact with you at all times to clarify their attendance. If we are unable to do this, we can not be held responsible for their where a bouts. It is vital that at all times a staff member from OSCAR can make contact with you. We recommend that you provide us with at least 1 mobile number that is monitored.
What we do:
Every afternoon a roll is taken, and afternoon tea is provided. Children then have the option of some of the following activities.
° Outside time ° Reading / Homework
° Sports Games ° Lego / Board Games
° Crafts / Play Dough ° Computers /TV/Play Station
Additional Activities
These activities are open to children who are attending on a regular basis. They change each term, and enrolment forms are available from OSCAR. Charges are kept to the minimum for these activities.
° Swimming Lessons ° Tennis Lessons
° Soccer Skills ° Dance / Music
OSCAR Staff
Director Michelle Nathan
Assistant Director - Junior Children Bridget Wilson
Assistant Junior - Senior Children Elizabeth Hedayati
Up to 12 OSCAR Staff are employed during the term. We endeavour to operate with a 1 – 10 ratio, however at times this may vary and assistance is given through the school office when required.
Fees and Payments
Fees are charged based on enrolment, not attendance. Any attendance that occurs outside of pre-enrolled days is classified as casual. And the casual session rate will apply.
Cancellation and changes to enrolled days must be given with 3 weeks notice and recorded on an amendment/cancellation form. Complete withdrawal from the programme requires 1 weeks notice.
Casual attendance can only be accepted with prior notification and an enrolment form must have been completed.
How Much Morning OSCAR - Set Days (at least 4 weeks duration) $3.00 per morning
Morning OSCAR - Casual $5.00 per morning
Afternoon OSCAR - Set Days (at least 4 weeks duration) $10.00 per afternoon
Afternoon OSCAR - Casual $15.00 per afternoon
Late Fee $1.00 per minute after 6.00pm. This is strictly enforced.
Payment of fees
Can be made on any day at the school hall. Eftpos is available and is our preferred method of payment. Payments need to be made on a weekly basis. Failing to do this may result in your child being withdrawn from the programme.
Enrolling a child
An enrolment form must be completed prior to a child attending OSCAR; this can be collected from the office or the school hall. A non-refundable enrolment fee of $20.00 per year (Terms 1 -3), and $10.00 (Term 4) must be paid on enrolment.
Absence / Attendance
If your child is enrolled into the programme, we expect your child to attend on that day. Notification of your child not attending due to illness etc must be phoned through to the OSCAR mobile by 3.00pm of that day. Any phone calls made to follow up on absent children will be charged at $1.00 per call.
All days booked will be charged.
Absent from school: If your child is going to be absent from the programme and school for a period of time, 3 weeks notice must be given for fees not to be charged.
Phone numbers
The direct dial number that is available from 2.30pm – 6.00pm is 845 2623.
The mobile number is 027 4788 158 and available from 2.30pm onwards.
Sign Out Sheets
These are located in the hall kitchen area and must be completed prior to collecting your child. If your child is to be collected by someone else, please advise us.
Further Questions
Please feel free to speak to one of the OSCAR staff if you have any further questions that you would liked answered.
