CUMBERLAND CITY COUNCIL

Cumberland City Council’s Transition to School Booklet

CONTENTS

School… Ready or Not?...... 5 Is My Child the Right Age for Starting School?...... 5 Language...... 6 Social Skills/Self-Help Skills...... 6 Fine Motor Skills...... 6 Gross Motor Skills...... 6 Cognitive Skills...... 6 Foundation Writing...... 7 Choosing Your Child’s School...... 8 Your decision...... 8 Things to consider when choosing a school...... 8 Choosing a primary school ...... 9 Important facts and factors...... 9 Practical Steps...... 10 Step 1: Consider your child and your family...... 10 Step 2: Gather information about schools...... 10 Step 3: Visit and observe schools...... 10 Step 4: Apply to or enrol in the school(s) you choose...... 10 The Decision - Important Things to Remember...... 11 Starting School...... 12 Before school starts...... 12 During the first few weeks ...... 12 Settling in and doing well...... 12 What to pack in the school lunch box?...... 13 Lunch Box Tips...... 13 The Importance of Breakfast...... 13 Schools in Cumberland City Council Local Government Area...... 14 Primary Schools ...... 14 Independent Schools...... 15 Special Schools...... 15 High Schools...... 15 Cumberland City Council’s Education and Care Services...... 16 Long Day Care...... 16 Family Day Care...... 16 Contact Details...... 16 What is Out of School Hours Care?...... 17 Hours of Operation...... 17 Contact Details...... 17 Inclusion support...... 18 Fees...... 18 For more information...... 18 c d efg hi p ÿr p g ÿsr tefei u ÿup r v ud w x y€‚ƒ „`a † ÿ‡ˆ ÿ‰YƒÿY ÿI V # .  ÿ‘ ‰ ‡`† „ƒ ÿ9 ’
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ro efnpÿgpeÿh g lrornsÿsifgintuÿv w x y ÿzÿv w v { School… Ready or Not? playing with groups of children or confident without adult support. Talk it over with the kindergarten or preschool This booklet has been compiled for parents and carers in teacher if he/she has one. the Cumberland area who are facing the difficult decisions Children who turn five on or before 31 July next year are of “Is my child ready to start school?” and “What school is eligible to start school. By law, all children must be in best for my child?” school the year they turn six. Starting school is an important step in a young child’s life. Visiting your new school now helps children prepare for “But is my child ready for school?” is a question asked by many parents. starting school next year. If your child becomes familiar with the environment and meets children and teachers, Children develop at different rates and learn skills in they will be more likely to have a more confident start. different ways. It is the school’s task to respond to the You can ask questions about how the school is going to needs, learning styles and rates of progress of individual teach your child. students. When you are at the school you can find out about the educational program, how your child will be kept safe and Is My Child the Right Age for ways that you can help your child be ready for school. Starting School? Following is a sample of skills suitable for most children starting Kindergarten. Starting school may be just a little Not all children are ready to begin school at the age of easier if they have these skills. Encourage your child to five. Some children benefit greatly from the extra year of attempt the things mentioned, but don’t worry if your maturity before they start school and it can help them if child can’t do all of them. they start a bit later. Think about this if your child is younger than the other children or is not yet really comfortable

5 Language Fine Motor Skills • Answers and asks simple questions, using “when”, Uses scissors to cut along a straight line/curves. “how”, and “why”. • Copies cross, square and circle. • Able to verbalise needs. • Cuts on line continuously. • Follows 3 step directions. • Beginning to print a few letters of the alphabet. • Identifies pictures in books, magazines, on • Consistently uses dominant hand (L/R). television or video. • Threads various materials onto string. • Joins in singing familiar songs. • Uses a variety of tools (pens, pencils, textas, paint • Understands sequencing of events when told brushes) to draw, scribble or write. them. • Beginning to recall stories but may confuse the Gross Motor Skills facts. • Throws small ball with some direction. Social Skills/Self-Help Skills • Jumps forward 10 times without falling. • Walks up and down steps unaided using • Uses the toilet independently. alternating feet. • Can say own name. • Catches medium ball in hands. • Adapts to unfamiliar settings and new experiences. • Can start, stop and turn while running. • Can finish a task, and tidies up afterwards. • Hops on preferred foot 4-6 times. • Plays cooperatively with other children – shares and takes turns. Cognitive Skills • Can sit still to listen to a story for at least 10 minutes. • Names 4 to 6 colours. • Shows an interest in their environment. • Sorts objects according to category. • Can share an adult’s attention with several other • Identifies differences in shapes. children. • Demonstrates the concept of opposites – up and • Participates in imaginative play. down, under and over, in front and behind, day • Recognises own possessions and packs them and night. away, e.g. lunchbox, clothes. • Shows an understanding of prepositions – in, • Can put on and take off jumpers, shoes, socks under, behind, next to. independently. • Looks at books for enjoyment. • Attempts to lace shoes. • Draws symbolically – person with 2 to 6 • Beginning awareness of road safety. recognisable parts. • Pays particular attention to detail in dramatic play. • Beginning to write own name. • Recognises written name

6 Foundation Writing This page contains an example of the style of writing taught in Kindergarten (refer to education.nsw.gov.au/public- schools/going-to-a-public-school/primary-schools/starting-school).

7 Choosing Your Child’s School • the opportunities for parent and family involvement with the school, and how communication between (Ref: Raising Children Network - www.raisingchildren.net.au) home and the school is managed • the school’s size and number of children enrolled Your decision • the school’s religious affiliation or otherwise Decisions about where your child goes to school are • your preference in relation to public versus private very personal, and can be difficult. It’s common and education normal for parents to feel anxious about getting this • the location of the school, cost or difficulty of decision right. travelling to and from the school, and public For some parents, the decision is simple. Their children transport options go to the local state school – the school in the same • your preferences or needs – for example, boarding, government zone as their house. Other parents might or the possibility of educating your child at home want to look further afield at other government schools (‘out-of area’ schools) or private schools. • the connection between the school and the local community Things to consider when choosing a • the schools’ previous academic results or school performance in other areas, such as the arts, sport or community engagement If you’re looking beyond the local public school, think • where your child’s friends are going. about what will work best for your child’s characteristics, personality, strengths, needs and interests. You might Many parents worry they can’t afford to send their also consider how different schools’ cultures and values child to the ‘best’ school in the area. Every school has sit with your family values and family life. strengths that will enhance your child’s experience of school. Getting to know what those strengths are and Other factors you could take into account include: how you can support them will benefit your child’s • the facilities the school has to support your child’s education. learning – such as playgrounds, library, home language support, music programs, clubs and sporting teams

8 Choosing a primary school teachers and approach to teaching. Most families will have a personal view about the issue, which is linked to The following questions might be useful if you’re the personality of their child and their family values, and thinking about primary schools: will choose what’s best for their own situation. • Will you and your child feel welcome at the school? School culture or philosophy: • Does the school offer a ‘transition to school’ program? Schools have individual and distinct cultures and • What options are available for before and after learning and teaching philosophies. For example, school care? What do other parents you know think some will have a strong sports ethic, some will follow about the different schools in your area? What are a religious affiliation, and others promote individuality their experiences? and artistic pursuits. • What approach does the school take to behaviour It all depends on what’s important to you and your management? child. Are you looking for a curriculum with a balanced sporting and academic approach, or one with strengths Important facts and factors in artistic and musical areas, or in science and maths? An environment with a strong academic focus might Many parents worry about factors such as class size, be important to you, or perhaps one that teaches your whether single-sex or co-ed is best, and how to get a child more about your religious views. handle on a school’s philosophy. Here are some facts that might guide your thinking. Most schools provide an outline of their philosophies and approach in some form of documentation, often as Class size: a prospectus, handbook or charter. Some older research suggested that the ideal class For more tips see our article on practical steps to school size is 16 students to one teacher. But more recent selection. research indicates that teacher quality and work-related Before your school search starts, it could help to come conditions are more important than the number of up with a list of five things that are most important to students in the class. you (and your child) in your choice of a school. As you Single-sex or co-educational: go through the selection process, think about this list – Generally, whether a school is co-ed or single sex you might want to add to or revise it as you gather more isn’t as important as the school’s quality of leadership, information. 9 Practical Steps Step 3: Visit and observe schools Making choices about your child’s education can be • Contact the schools you’re interested in and make tricky. For many parents, the best school for their child an appointment to visit. If possible, tour the school will be their local government school. But if you’re during regular school hours and visit a few classes. thinking about other options, here are some practical • Schedule an appointment with the school principal. steps to make the process a little easier. • Attend open days and any other school functions to Step 1: Consider your child and your gather information about the attitudes of teachers, family students and parents. Listen closely to what they say about the school. This is important in helping you to • What do you want a school to do for your child? develop a relationship with your child’s school. • Does your child have special language, education Step 4: Apply to or enrol in the or other needs? What’s your child’s preferred or best learning style? school(s) you choose • Is location a factor in your school choice? Does the Most government schools accept applications and school need to be within walking distance? Or does enrolments from the second term of the year before your child have special transportation needs? your child will start school – around May each year. Independent schools often have long waiting lists and • What are your child’s views and feelings about the require much earlier application and enrolment. You school? can contact schools directly to find out about their requirements. Step 2: Gather information about Consider applying to more than one school, in case schools your child doesn’t get into your first choice. • You can check out school options in much the same You’ll need to fill out an application/enrolment form way as you would if you were buying a car or house. with: For example, you can make phone calls, talk to family • your child’s name, age and birth date (you’ll also need and friends, look on the internet, collect written to supply a copy of your child’s birth certificate) materials from schools, check public records, attend • your child’s address and phone number school community events, information sessions or open days, and look in the local paper. • your contact details • You can also contact your state education department • health and welfare information that will help the school (by phone or their website) to get a list of schools meet your child’s individual needs. in your area or use the Australian Government’s My Most government schools give preference to children who School website to find government, Catholic and live within their area. If you want to enrol your child at a independent schools across Australia. school out of your area, you’ll need to apply as an out of area enrolment to that school. Out of area enrolments may not be accepted depending on availability. Some schools will ask you to pay some or all of a levy or contribution fee when you enrol your child.

10 The Decision - Important Things Don’t judge a school by its fees! Just because it will cost to Remember more doesn’t mean it’s better. Consider the use of facilities and the benefit they provide Consider more than the child’s date of birth before to the children. Expensive grounds, buildings and enrolling him/her at school. equipment are of little value when used only for show. Independence, social skills and energy levels should all Weigh up what you want from a school. What your be considered when making the decision. relatives and friends think should not matter. An older or maturer child is unlikely to become bored Trust your judgement! When you see a school operating, unless an adult initiates the idea. have faith in the ‘feel’ it generates. Make an effort to develop social skills, independence Listen to teacher’s advice/suggestions. and decision making through every day family life. Once you make your choice, look forward. Be confident Reach a decision as early as possible about the child that it was the right decision, made for the right reasons. starting school. He/she needs to know whether he/she is going next year or not. Once the decision has been made don’t look back. Regrets and doubts don’t help anyone. Make sure you are ready to ‘let go’ a little and can cope with others being a part of your child’s life. Don’t judge a school or an individual teacher by unfounded gossip or rumour. Remember that bad news always spreads much faster than good.

11 Starting School • Your child will probably be famished after school. School is a hungry business! Your child might want (Ref: Raising Children Network - www.raisingchildren.net.au) to snack after school and miss normal dinner. Once you’ve decided which school you would like your • Your child might be grumpy and tired for the first child to attend, the next step is enrolment and preparing few weeks, especially in hot weather. You could try for this new phase in your child’s life. keeping your child quiet at home and aim for early Enrolling your child can be as easy as contacting the bedtimes for the first few weeks. school of your choice and filling in the relevant forms. • Don’t expect too much too soon. If your child is Or it could involve putting your child’s name down at happy and seems to be enjoying school, that’s a real a private school from shortly after birth. Our tips on achievement. The rest will come later. choosing a school might help if you are still deciding which school is right for your child. • If your child doesn’t seem to be settling well, or reports teasing or bullying, speak to the teacher. Before school starts Settling in and doing well • Visit the school together so your child is familiar with the grounds, including the drink taps, toilets If you show your child that you think they can manage and classroom. at school, they will start to believe it too. Try not to let your child know about any worries you might have. • Visit the school when the other children are there so Sometimes it’s helpful to talk to other parents about your child can get used to the noise of the playground how they are doing this. Inviting a school friend to play and the size of the ‘big’ students. helps strengthen the links between school and home. • Meet your child’s teacher together and give your child You can be an active partner in your child’s education. an idea of how many children will be in the class. At home you can help them with reading and any homework such as finding interesting show-and-tell or • Show your child where the after-school care facilities costumes for special days. are, if needed. If possible, try taking part in school social events and • Get your child to try on the uniform and shoes before getting involved with fundraising or working bees. Make the first day, just to make sure everything fits. time to get to know your child’s teacher. • Make sure your child has all the extras. Remember – In the whole new world that is school, it will help if your bag, hat, art smock, library bag and so on. child understands the following: • It will help if your child knows another child from class • How the school routine operates. For example, before school starts. Try to organise play dates with that they have to sit on the mat in the morning and other children before the first day of school. come in from play when the bell rings. You could try • Explain the basic school rules, such as putting up your reminding them about this routine. hand, asking before going to the toilet, listening quietly • They have to listen when their teacher is talking when necessary, and doing what the teacher asks. and then put up their hand when they want to ask • Have a practice run with the lunch box to make sure a question. your child can take off the lid (perhaps before buying • They need to cooperate, share and play fairly with the box). other children. • Give your child lots of love and support. Be excited and • All the teachers are there to help. They can ask for enthusiastic about your child starting school. help at any time. During the first few weeks Your child will need a lot of support when school starts. There are simple things you can do to help these first few weeks go smoothly: • Pick your child up on time. If you’re late it could make your child feel very anxious. • Try to make after-school time a bit special, with a snack and time for the two of you to chat. • Your child might want to blurt out every little detail about school, or clam up completely. Either way, be patient and respect your child’s response to this new experience.

12 What to pack in the school lunch Lunch Box Tips box? • Provide a variety of lunch items each day To help children get their body and mind through an active • Involve children in preparing their lunches day, pack their lunch box with a range of tasty food. • Cut large fruit and vegetables into bite sized pieces Try to include a food from each of the following groups in • Don’t forget to pack a spoon or fork when required the school lunch box. • Put a frozen water bottle in the lunchbox to help Breads – preferably wholegrain, keep the food cool and safe rolls, pita, lavash, roti, bagels, fruit • Practise opening lunch containers with your children bread Grain Foods before they go to school Pasta, rice, rice cakes, noodles, crackers, scones, muffins and cereal • Last night’s dinner left-overs make a great lunch box treat (keep cool) Meat and Lean chicken, beef, ham, meatloaf, tuna, salmon, sardines • Place tinned foods (e.g. tuna or beans) in air tight Vegetarian containers, for easy opening chickpeas, legumes/beans, eggs alternatives and tofu For more healthy lunch box ideas, visit healthykids.nsw. gov.au/campaigns-programs/about-munch-move.aspx Carrots, celery, cucumber sticks, Note: Your school may have restrictions on what food cherry tomatoes, beans, corn, can be taken to school due to allergies. Vegetables lettuce, capsicum, broccoli, bok choy The Importance of Breakfast Apples, banana, strawberries, Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. grapes, mango, melon, pineapple, Children who don’t eat breakfast may find it harder to Fruit oranges, kiwi, apricots, plums, concentrate at school, they may not learn as well and they may nectarines, fruit salad, raisins, dried not get all the vitamins and minerals they need for growing. apricots Research shows that missing breakfast may negatively effect metabolism and contribute to weight gain. If Yoghurt, custard, cheese and milk Dairy children eat a healthy breakfast they will burn up the Soy milk alternatives food they eat throughout the rest of the day quicker, as their metabolism will increase. Following are some Water – tap water is best suggestions for a healthy breakfast: Drink Plain, reduced fat milk • Cereal with fruit • Yoghurt with fruit • Toast and a smoothie • Baked beans or spaghetti with toast 13 Schools in Cumberland Granville Public School Merrylands Public School Lena Street Fowler Road City Council Local Granville NSW 2142 Merrylands NSW 2160 Government Area T 9637 1083 T 9632 9709 W granville-p.schools.nsw.edu.au W merryland-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Primary Schools Granville South Public School Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary Amity College, Auburn Campus Woodville Road & Oxford Street School 26-28 Kerr Parade Guildford NSW 2161 Bennett Street Auburn NSW 2144 T 9632 9388 Wentworthville NSW 2145 9631 8442 T 8775 7600 W granvilles-p.schools.nsw.edu.au T W olmcwentworthville.catholic.edu.au W amity.nsw.edu.au Greystanes Public School Auburn North Public School 781 Merrylands Road Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School 100 Adderley Street Greystanes NSW 2145 Braeside Road Auburn NSW 2144 T 9631 4000 Greystanes NSW 2145 T 9748 1036 W greystanes-p.schools.nsw.edu.au T 9631 1500 W auburnnth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Guildford Public School W olqpgreystanes.catholic.edu.au Auburn Public School Apia Street Pendle Hill Public School Auburn Road & Beatrice Street Guildford NSW 2161 Pendle Way Auburn NSW 2144 T 9632 9675 Pendle Hill NSW 2145 T 9646 2200 W guildford-p.schools.nsw.edu.au T 9631 5857 W auburn-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Guildford West Public School W pendlehill-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Auburn West Public School Palmer Street Ringrose Public School Chiswick Road Guildford West NSW 2141 Ringrose Avenue Auburn NSW 2144 T 9632 9942 Greystanes NSW 2145 T 9649 6774 W guildfordw-p.schools.nsw.edu.au T 9631 8637 W auburnwest-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Hilltop Road Public School W ringrose-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Berala Public School Hilltop Road Sacred Heart Primary School Harrow Road Wentworthville NSW 2145 12 Ralph Street Berala NSW 2141 T 9635 7722 Westmesd NSW 2145 T 9649 7146 W hilltoprd-p.schools.nsw.edu.au T 9635 1758 W berala-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Holy Family Primary School W sacredheartwestmead.catholic.edu.au Beresford Road Public School 199 The Trongate Sherwood Grange Public School 74 Beresford Road East Granville NSW 2142 Bruce Street Greystanes NSW 2145 T 9637 6020 Merrylands NSW 2160 T 9896 2644 W hfgranville.catholic.edu.au T 9632 9447 W beresfdrd-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Holy Trinity Primary School W sherwoodgr-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Blaxcell Street Public School Grimwood Street St Anthony’s Primary School 350-368 Blaxcell Street Granville NSW 2142 216 Targo Road Granville NSW 2142 T 9682 4911 Girraween NSW 2145 T 9632 8162 W htgranville.catholic.edu.au T 9631 5283 W blaxcellst-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Lidcombe Public School W stanthonysgirraween.catholic.edu.au Girraween Public School Mills Street St Joachim’s Primary School 9 Bando Road Lidcombe NSW 2141 7 Mary Street Girraween NSW 2145 T 9649 7576 LIidcombe NSW 2141 T 9631 3650 W lidcombe-p.schools.nsw.edu.au T 9646 1310 W girraween-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Merrylands East Public School W stjlidcombe.catholic.edu.au Granville East Public School Myee Street St John’s Catholic Primary School 210 The Trongate Merrylands NSW 2160 77 Queen Street Granville NSW 2142 T 96372638 Auburn NSW 2144 T 9637 1562 W merrylande-p.schools.nsw.edu.au T 9649 3045 W granvillee-p.schools.nsw.edu.au W stjauburn.catholic.edu.au 14 St Joseph the Worker Primary Independent Schools Girraween High School School 110 Gilba Road 2 New Street Al-Faisal College Girraween NSW 2145 Auburn NSW 2144 149 Auburn Road T 9636 7293 T 9646 1434 Auburn NSW 2144 W girraween-h.schools.nsw.edu.au W stjwauburn.catholic.edu.au T 9749 4449 Granville Boys High School W alfaisalcollege.com St Margaret Mary’s Primary School 14 Mary Street 7 Chetwynd Road Regents Park Christian School Granville NSW 2142 Merrylands NSW 2160 59 Regent Street T 9637 0489 T 9637 4600 Regents Park NSW 2145 W granvilleb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au W stmmmerrylands.catholic.edu.au T 9644 5144 Granville South Creative and W rpcs.nsw.edu.au Performing Arts High School St Patrick’s Primary School 53 Rowley Road 34 Calliope Street Special Schools Guildford NSW 2161 Guildford NSW 2161 T 9892 2654 T 9632 5468 Chapel School W granvilles-h.schools.nsw.edu.au W stpatsparra.catholic.edu.au 102 Kenyons Road Merrylands NSW 2160 Greystanes High School St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School T 0418 214 048 Beresford Road 43 Regent Street W nathanialb@youthoffthestreets. Greystanes NSW 2145 com.au Regents Park NSW 2145 T 9631 9144 T 9644 9083 Fowler Road School W greystanes-h.schools.nsw.edu.au W spcregentspark.catholic.edu.au Fowler Road Holroyd High School Merrylands NSW 2160 Sydney Adventist School 7 Cumberland Road T 9681 4054 3 Macquarie Road Greystanes NSW 2145 Auburn NSW 2144 W fowlerroad-s.schools.nsw.edu.au T 9631 9410 T 9649 5279 Holroyd School W holroyd-h.schools.nsw.edu.au W auburn.adventist.edu.au Willara Avenue Merrylands High School Wentworthville Public School Merrylands NSW 2160 Bristol Street 70-100 Fullagar Road T 9637 1219 Merrylands NSW 2160 Wentworthville NSW 2145 W holroyd-s.schools.nsw.edu.au T 9632 9401 T 9631 8529 High Schools W merryland-h.schools.nsw.edu.au W wentwthvil-p.schools.nsw.edu.au St Pauls Catholic College Alpha Omega Senior College Westmead Christian Grammar School 198 Old Prospect Road 1-5 Harrow Road 2/14 Bridge Road Greystanes NSW 2145 Auburn NSW 2144 Westmead NSW 2145 T 8868 3700 T 9199 3900 T 9689 1138 W stpaulsgreystanes.catholic.edu.au W [email protected] W wcgs.com.au Trinity Catholic College, Auburn Auburn Girls High School Westmead Public School Campus (Yrs 9-12) Haqwkesbury Road Hunter Street 13 Park Road Westmead NSW 2145 Auburn NSW 2144 Auburn NSW 2144 9649 6949 T 9635 7793 T T 9749 1919 auburng-h.schools.nsw.edu.au W westmead-p.schools.nsw.gov.au W W trinity.catholic.edu.au Cerdon College Widemere Public School Trinity Catholic College, Regents Nemesia Street Sherwood Road & Kenyons Road Park Campus (Yrs 7-8) Greystanes NSW 2145 Merrylands West 37 Regent Street T 9604 9818 T 8724 7300 REGENTS PARK NSW 2143 W widemere-p.schools.nsw.edu.au W cerdon.nsw.edu.au T 9644 7217 Delany College W trinity.catholic.edu.au Grimwood Street Granville NSW 2142 T 9637 7788 W delanygranville.catholic.edu.au 15 Cumberland City • Children interact with other Frances Fisk Child Care Centre children in a small group family 64 The Avenue Council’s Education setting. Through partnerships Granville NSW 2142 and Care Services with families, Educators T 8757 9072 develop individualised Friend Park Children’s Centre Long Day Care programs for each child so that children can further develop 3 McKern Street • Council Long Day Care Centres their skills and knowledge and Wentworthville NSW 2145 educate and care for children grow to their full potential. T 8757 9074 from birth to school age. They • Family Day Care staff support Guildford West Children’s Centre are open 49 weeks per year, Educators through regular 50 Princes Street between 7am - 6pm (Pemulwuy home visits, organised play Guildford West NSW 2160 6am – 6pm). sessions and ongoing training T 8757 9073 • The needs of individual to assist them in maintaining a children are met through an high quality child care service. Holroyd Children’s Centre - Banksia Babes (0-3) educational preschool program • Family Day Care offers the 1 Goodlet Street based on the Early Years best of both worlds: quality, Merrylands NSW 2160 Learning Framework. regulated care in a home based environment. T 8757 9070 Family Day Care All of Council’s Education & Care Holroyd Children’s Centre - • Family Day Care provides care Services comply with the National Gumnut Grove (3-5) for children aged between Quality Framework. 13 Windsor Road 6 weeks and 12 years in Merrylands NSW 2160 the homes of Registered Contact Details T 8757 9071 Educators. Flexible service Pemulwuy Children’s Centre type, providing care according Family Day Care 1 Newport Street to families needs. This can Cumberland Council Family Day Pemulwuy NSW 2145 include long day care, part- Care T 8757 9085 time, occasional, Emergency 74 Military Road and Before and After School Merrylands NSW 2160 The Sometime Centre Care. T 8757 9076 54 Neil Street • Family Day Care caters to the Merrylands NSW 2160 needs of individual children Long Day Care/ T 8757 9084 and offers an educational Preschool (0-5) Wenty Children’s Centre based preschool program Auburn Long Day Care Centre based on the Early Years 100 Damien Avenue Learning Framework. 17 Northumberland Road Greystanes NSW 2145 Auburn NSW 2144 T 8757 9075 T 8757 9069

16 What is Out of Contact Details Ringrose OOSH School Hours Care? Ringrose Public School Guildford West OOSH Block L, 18-36 Ringrose Avenue • Out of School Hours (OOSH) 50 Princes Street Greystanes 2145 Guildford West 2161 is a place where children can T 8757 9081 T 8757 9077 go before school, after school Caters to: and during the school holidays. Caters to: • Our Lady Queen of Peace OOSH offers a recreational • Guildford Public School School program based on the needs and interests of the children. It • Guildford West Public School • Ringrose Public School can be a place for your child to • Merrylands East Public School Before, After and School Holiday socialise with friends, make new • St Patrick’s Primary School Care available. friends or participate in activities that they would not ordinarily Before, After and School Holiday Sherwood Grange Care available. have the chance to do. OOSH Double Digits is also available for • OOSH is a place where Sherwood Grange Public School children aged 10 – 13 years. children can do as little or as 50 Bruce Street, Merrylands 2160 much as they like. Children Parramatta West OOSH T 8757 9082 have the opportunity to Parramatta West Public School Caters to: participate in a range of 57 Auburn Street art, craft, cooking, sports, • Sherwood Grange Public board games, construction, Parramatta West 2150 School T 8757 9078 imaginative play, dramatic • St Margaret Mary’s Primary Caters to: play, puzzles, computer and School excursions, such as the movies, • Parramatta West Public School Before, After and School Holiday bowling, sports workshops and Before and After School Care Care available. animal shows. available. • At Before School Care, children Widemere OOSH are provided with healthy Pemulwuy OOSH Nemesia Street breakfast choices such as 1 Newport Street Greystanes 2145 cereals, fruit, milk, yoghurt and Pemulwuy 2145 T 8757 9083 toast. T 8757 9079 Caters to: Caters to: • At After School Care, children • Greystanes Public School are provided with healthy • Beresford Road Public School • Widemere Public School snacks such as sandwiches, • Greystanes Public School fruit, yoghurt, custard, Before and After School Care vegetables and multicultural • Our Lady Queen of Peace available. snacks. Primary School • OOSH offers transport in Before and After School Care Before School Care and After available. School Care to other schools, Pendle Hill OOSH as indicated on this page. 27 Pendle Hill Public School Hours of Operation Pendle Way, Pendle Hill 2145 T 8757 9080 Before School Care: Caters to: 6.30am to 9.00am (Pemulwuy OOSH 6.00am to 9.00am) • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School After School Care: 2.30pm to 6.00pm • Pendle Hill Public School School Holiday Care: Before and After School Care 7.00am to 6.00pm available. (Pemulwuy OOSH 6.00am - 6.00pm) All of Council’s Education & Care Services comply with the National Quality Framework. 17 Inclusion support Inclusion support provides quality education and care services for children with additional support needs. Council’s educators are trained and experienced to work with children and their families who require additional support. Council’s Education and Care services support the inclusion of all children in their services.

For further information, please call 8757 9000 or email [email protected].

Fees

• Long Day Care fees are calculated on a daily basis • Fees for Family Day Care are calculated on an hourly basis and this care is used on an ‘as need’ basis • OOSH fees are based on morning rates and afternoon rates • School Holiday Care fees are calculated on a daily rate

Child Care Subsidy is available for eligible families. The amount of subsidy is based on your family income.

For more information

To be placed on the waiting list for any of our services, please apply at cumberland.nsw.gov.au/children.

For further information on any of our services, please contact the Education and Care team on 8757 9000 or [email protected].

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Cumberland City Council 16 Memorial Avenue, PO Box 42, Merrylands NSW 2160. T 8757 9000 W cumberland.nsw.gov.au E [email protected] Cumberland City Council Sydney cumberlandcitycouncil