Childcare
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St. Luke’s Uniting After School Care
629 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Shepparton North VIC 3631
Early Learning Centre
After school care in Shepparton North.
Our after school program provides learning and leisure activities for local children, taking the pressure off busy families who need additional school–based care.
Located at St. Luke’s Catholic Primary School, our service gives your child more time with their peers when school finishes.
We provide experiences to help your child get in touch with the outdoors and nurture an understanding and love for the environment.
We provide a culturally safe and inclusive environment and provide translation and other support services where needed.
Program hours and fees
The parents say
"The smiles on the kids' faces after a busy day of learning and fun is such a joy to see."
- Danica, parent
Learning experiences
Your child will enjoy hands–on, nature–based activities that encourage them to build on their strengths, interests and abilities.
Caring for the environment
Considering the world around us is an important part of our daily activities. We encourage children to:
- Recycle
- Reuse and reduce water wastage
- Learn about sustainable practices
- Compost food scraps
- Grow and look after plants and trees.
Incursions
Other experiences your child will partake in are:
- Pet care discussions
- Music and dance workshops
- Science and maths workshops
- Cultural visits
- Arts and crafts programs
- Physical challenges and games
- Role-playing and drama
- Cooking.
Fostering family and community connections
We understand the importance of community in developing you child’s sense of belonging and connection. We encourage family participation and regularly engage with local people, groups and services to create strong community connections, including:
- Celebrating significant cultural festivals and days
- Talking to the children about your job, hobbies or other interesting topics
- Volunteering to support our programs.
We partner with the local:
- Primary School
- Library
- Fundraising charities.
Program hours and fees
Service Leader
Libby
Hi, I’m Libby and I’m the Service Leader at St Luke’s After School Care in Shepparton. I’ve had multiple roles in the sector over many years – everything from a trainee to a centre director. I have two amazing children, so I have experience as a parent and as an educator. I hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and am currently studying my Bachelor of Education. I have always been a passionate believer that children learn and grow at the pace that is right for them. Early learning helps each child to explore and build on skills that will help them with later learning. As a lifetime learner myself, I take a lot of pride in my role and being able to help children progress on their individual journeys and all the excitement along the way. I approach my role with an open mind, being adaptable, resilient and respectful in my relationships not only with families, but the children as well. I am a child led educator and am most inspired by letting children take risks and really explore who they are, how they are feeling, what they enjoy and want to learn about. At St. Luke’s, we’re always striving to be better at what we do, and to hold inclusive and respectful interactions with our community. We understand that your children deserve a safe, welcoming environment to learn and play in. The team and I look forward to welcoming you to our service.
Health and wellbeing
Mental health
We work closely with Uniting staff trained in children’s trauma. We also work with Kindergarten Inclusion Support and Safe Child Support services. We also offer mental health support for families if you find yourself in need of assistance. Educators provide both environments and programs that support children’s positive mental health and self–care.
Nutrition
We provide nutritious food, full of flavour and made from fresh ingredients. We accommodate all dietary requirements. To encourage healthy bodies and minds, we:
- Grow our own fruit, vegetables and herbs
- Practice food safety
- Work with families from a range of cultural backgrounds to ensure we are offering appropriate food choices
- Provide a healthy afternoon snack that is prepared with the children.
Safe environment
As a child safe organisation, our educators undergo regular working with children’s and police checks. We are focused on delivering learning and development in a safe and supportive environment, so you can trust that your child is in good hands.
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