The Hutchins School Information for Parents 2011.pdf

Year Six BuYear Six PrYear Six BeDirector of Junior SchoolSport/PE TeacherPE TeacherLibrarianLibrary TechnicianArt TeacherFrench TeachersMusic TeachersELC Classroom AssistantsOutside School Hours CareMrs Sue BullenMr Gary PrebbleMr Jason BerryMr Shane McAloonMrs Nikki ColevMs Kate ReidMs Leanne WeeksMrs Rebecca TerryTo be advisedMrs Robin ShortMr Scott CashionMrs Julie ArnottMs Stella DaglasMrs Amanda ThomsonMrs Karen DonohoeMr Ben Searlesecurity, stimulation and support that children need throughoutearly and middle childhood. Our aim is to provide an environmentin which children truly feel that they belong; encouraging andcreating relationships with staff, with one another, and with theworld around us.Our Centre is built upon the foundation of learning throughplay. Programs implemented at the Centre are designed not onlyto be fun, but to provide interesting, diverse and challengingexperiences that encourage children to be who they are, to learnmore about themselves, and to develop self-esteem, independenceand confidence through play. Children are actively involved inthe program planning process, either through direct initiationof activities, or through staff-guided experiences, designed inresponse to the needs and desires of the children. We also providea wide range of free play activities designed to allow childrento express their creativity, use their energy, and engage with oneanother actively and appropriately.SCHOOL BUSES FOR EARLYLEARNING CENTRE AND JUNIORSCHOOL BOYSBus 1:Bus 2:Starts at Kingston – through Blackmans Bay / MargateStarts at Tranmere and picks up students on EasternShoreOur professional, experienced staff will provide a programand environment that allows children the freedom to engagein any or all of the activities that the Centre runs, or to occupythemselves productively with the other games and equipmentprovided. We create environments that are diverse, fun andchallenging, understanding the value of play in middle childhooddevelopment. We encourage the children in our care to explore,develop, socialise and learn, and become the very best peoplethey can be.Bus 3:Starts at Claremont and picks up students in NorthernSuburbsHutchins OSHC offers three service types: Before School Care,After School Care and Vacation Care.These buses are offered for pick-up in the morning and / or returntrips in the afternoon for students in the ELC and Junior School.Information on these buses may be obtained from the SchoolOffice, Junior School Office, or direct from Mr Denis Bishop,Head Driver on 0417 519 810. Please note the buses drop off andpick up from the ELC car park.Before School CareBefore School Care operates between 7.45 am and 8.45 am dailyduring school terms. During this time we offer breakfast whileproviding a relaxed, casual environment for children to enjoybefore beginning their school day.If there are changes to your child’s bus arrangements pleasecontact Mr Denis Bishop on the above numbers.The criteria for determining who has the right of use is based onthe principle that the younger the student, the higher the priority.There is, however, provision for tickets for occasional use to beobtained from the Junior School Office.OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CAREThe Hutchins School OSHC is a service provided on a non-profitbasis to the stakeholders of The Hutchins School. Our aim is tocreate an environment in which the individuality, diversity andgrowth of children is actively encouraged and celebrated. We area flexible, child oriented service that encourages free choice andconstructive play, while providing the encouragement, protection,After School CareAfter School Care operates from 2.30 pm to 6.00 pm each dayduring school terms. Our ASC program offers a variety of bothstructured and unstructured activities. Free play includes lego,police, fire and ambulance duplo sets, hama beads, zoobs, toypirate ships, train sets, marble run, pool tables, air hockey, puzzles,games, board games, a puppet theatre, home corner, dress-ups, andmuch more.After School Care includes all you can eat afternoon teas, to keepyour childrens’ energy up after a long day at school. Our dailymenu includes a healthy variety of fruit and vegetables, such aswatermelon, pears, apples, bananas, carrots and celery. We alsooffer crackers and dip, and bread and spreads, with plenty of waterto drink.4 - Early Learning Centre/Junior School 21