Wellers Hill School Age Child Care Service (SACCS)
Wellers Hill School Age Child Care Service (SACCS) was established at the beginning of 1993 and provides Before School Care (BSC), After School Care (ASC) and Vacation Care (VC) programs for primary school aged children in the community. SACCS provides an exciting and diverse school age education and care program in a safe and engaging environment that supports children's development. A wide variety of experiences and activities such as sports, outdoor play, arts and craft, STEM, cooking, music, drama and dance are offered daily. Current favourites include loose parts, farming and nature play, spontaneous craft and playground games!
Contact details
Mobile: 0499 000 758
Absenteeism: Xplor App
Casual bookings: Xplor App
Vacation Care bookings: Xplor App
General Enquiries: saccsadmin@wellershillpandc.com.au
Changes & Cancellations: saccsadmin@wellershillpandc.com.au
Statement Queries: saccsadmin@wellershillpandc.com.au
Hours of operation
Before School Care: 6.50am to 8.50am
After School Care: 2.50pm to 6.00pm
Vacation Care: 7.00am to 6.00pm
Pupil Free Days: 7.00am to 6.00pm
Enrolment/Waitlist
If you are interested in enrolling your child/children at SACCS at Wellers Hill please complete our online Enrolment form and a member of our team will be in contact. Families are requested to read our Family Handbook and complete and submit all enrolment requirements a week prior to their child's first date of attendance.
- Please note: Any requests that exceed Wellers Hill SACCS capacity will be wait listed and spaces will be offered as they become available. Individual days (if available) will be offered to parents on the waiting list including parents/careers requiring multiple days.
- All families will be contacted annually to check enrolment details including emergency contacts and booking requests.
Eligibility
Wellers Hill SACCS is open to all Primary School children and may be used on a permanent or casual basis.
Medications
Only medications prescribed by a doctor are permitted at Wellers Hill SACCS. Parents/Carers need to present SACCS with the following:
- Completed Medication Authority Form
- Letter from the prescribing Medical Practitioner
- Asthma/Anaphylaxis action plan as applicable
- The medication is in the original package with a pharmacist's label stating the child's name, dosage, frequency of administration, date of dispensing and the expiry date
Extra enrichment
If your child/children attend extra enrichment activities i.e. swimming club, band practice etc. while enrolled at SACCS you need to complete the Extra Enrichment Activity Permission Form.
Vacation care program
Wellers Hill SACCS runs a Vacation Care program during each school holiday period.
Vacation Care bookings must be submitted using the Xplor Home App. Instructions about the booking process are provided with the program. On days that have popular activities planned (especially excursion days), we quickly reach our approved capacity so please submit your booking as soon as possible. Due to legislative requirements the appropriate permissions, as listed with the booking instructions, must be completed and signed in order to finalise your booking. Wellers Hill SACCS is unable to accept Vacation Care bookings if your account is outstanding.
Staff
The dedicated and professional team of Educators and management at Wellers Hill SACCS bring a wide variety of skills, knowledge, qualifications and interests to their practice within the service. All members hold Working with Children Suitability Cards (Blue Card) and most hold current First Aid, Asthma, Anaphylaxis and CPR qualifications. Many of our Educators are studying towards or hold an approved qualification in fields such as education, teaching, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, youth and social work, creative industries and sports and recreation.
Wellers Hill School Age Child Care Service Sub-Committee
We invite all of our families to join our Wellers Hill SACCS Sub-Committee, a sub-committee of Wellers Hill State School P&C. Sub-Committee meetings are a great way to learn more about SACCS and become involved in our Wellers Hill community. Our Sub-Committee meets regularly throughout the year to provide support and feedback to the SACCS team regarding the strategic direction and quality improvement of the service.
Further information about SACCS at Wellers Hill can be found in our Family Handbook and within our Policies and Procedures.