Aftercare
At Somerset College, Aftercare is not just an extension of the school day, but a dedicated child-centred service that caters for children from Grade 000 to Grade 7. Our aim is to create a ‘stay and play’ concept where children can relax and play after school within a safe and friendly environment. The Aftercare Programme is managed by a qualified teacher, who is ably assisted by a team of dedicated staff members.
From 2021, for the convenience of parents who need to leave early to get to work, Pre-care is offered for Grade 000 - Grade 3 from 07:00 to 07:30.
At the end of a busy school day children need a special place where they can relax, play, and feel at home; a place where they can enjoy a combination of structured activities and supervised free play before they return to their own homes at the end of the day. Please see below for the times that Aftercare opens for each grade during the week. Aftercare closes at 17:30 every day.
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MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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Grades 1-3
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14:15
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14:15
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14:15
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14:15
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14:15
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Grades 4-7
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16:00
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16:00
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16:00
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16:00
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14:15
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Parents, in turn, need to know that their children are in a safe, organised and happy environment, cared for by staff who are passionate about childcare, and have the enthusiasm and energy to engage with the children in a positive way.
In keeping with the differing developmental needs of each age group, the Pre-Prep, Foundation Phase (Grade 1-3) and Senior Prep grades are all accommodated in separate venues. This allows for specific attention to be paid to the need for the youngest children to have a quiet place to nap and plenty of time to play in a large space with a wide range of playground equipment. Older children are able to receive structured and undisturbed homework supervision as well as time to relax and play with their peers.
The Aftercare programme provides a good routine for the children, including supervised free play, a wide range of extramural activities (provided at an additional cost) and reading supervision.
There are no meals provided in Aftercare. Please ensure that you pack sufficient lunch and water for your child. Alternatively, a collection will be added to the Karri App whereby the following may be ordered from the school tuck shop for your child to have at Aftercare. Parents can have peace of mind that their children will be cared for during the school holidays. A full, fun-packed holiday programme is presented at our Aftercare venue by a certified and approved children's care provider and an additional fee is charged for this service. Full details of the daily programme and extramural activities are available from the Aftercare reception, as well as details regarding Registration for weekly or ad hoc attendance at Aftercare.
The Aftercare team provides a vital and valuable service to the parents and children at the Pre-prep and Prep school. They form an important partnership with teachers and parents with regard to the care of our precious children, and they are here to make a difference.
As a value-added service to the holistic offering at Somerset College, Aftercare is provided at no additional monthly fee. A once-off Registration Fee of R1000 will be charged to your school fee account once the registration form is received. This fee is payable regardless of when in the year the registration is received. Children who are not registered at Aftercare will be billed an ad-hoc fee of R150 per day should they make use of the service.
