Laerskool Durbanville

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Aftercare

A SECOND HOME

AFTERCARE HOURS (MONDAY - FRIDAY):14:00 – 17:30

We strive for a service that looks after the welfare of learners. The programme provides a homely atmosphere for your child and focuses on a balance between learning and playing.

Aftercare applications

Note: Admission to the school does not automatically guarantee your child a place in the aftercare. Applications are handled separately.

APPLICATION DATE 13 Maart 2024APPLICATION ENDS 16 April 2024

Nasorgaansoeke moet gestuur word aan aftercare@durbieland.com. Indien u na een week nog geen terugvoering ontvang het nie, kontak asb mev. Lisa le Roux: 021 975 8650 (14:00 – 17:30).

Aftercare arrangements

Your child/ren's welfare is our highest priority. It is therefore important to know that you are using a service that strives for excellence. The arrangements outlined aim to ensure your child/ren's safety and welfare, and you are kindly requested to adhere to them at all times.

GENERAL / IMPORTANT:

  • The aftercare is closed during school holidays.
  • Any personal information pertaining to your child's emotional well-being should be discussed personally with the aftercare manager.
  • Parents are obliged to collect their children PERSONALLY from the aftercare staff. 
  • Parents are requested to discuss the aftercare rules with their child/ren concerned so that there are no ambiguities as to what is expected of him/her.
  • No cell phones are allowed.

SUPERVISION:

  • Learners MUST report to the aftercare directly after school and complete the attendance register.
  • Aftercare staff will assist with homework on a daily basis, but parents remain responsible for the checking of work.
  • No learner may leave the school grounds without permission – the learner must be visible to the aftercare staff in charge at all times.

MEALS:

  • Light refreshments and/or light meals are provided during the afternoon.
  • Additional food, fruit or drinks may be sent along.

CLOTHING:

  • Learners may wear school clothes or casual clothes.

EXTRAMURAL PROGRAMME:

  • Learners must indicate in the attendance register which extramural activities they are going to.
  • Learners may leave Aftercare 15 minutes before an extramural activity begins.
  • Learners must return to Aftercare as soon as the extramural activity ends. Any deviation from this arrangement must be communicated to the aftercare staff.

COLLECTION OF YOUR CHILD:

  • Written notification (aftercare@durbieland.com OR a consent letter) must be provided to the aftercare staff if a learner is to be collected by family/friends.
  • Please be punctual. Aftercare closes at 17:30.
  • Collection point: Gate 9, Durban Road.

CANCELLATION:

  • Should you no longer wish to make use of the aftercare facility, ONE CALENDAR MONTH'S written notice is required. Failing this, one month's fee will be payable by you.

FEES:

  • Accounts will be sent out.
  • Aftercare fees are payable in advance.
  • The aftercare service is not subsidised, so it is the responsibility of each parent to pay aftercare fees promptly. Aftercare service will be discontinued if your account is overdue. The options regarding payment terms, as set out below, must be strictly adhered to.

PAYMENT TERMS:

  • The annual fee can be paid monthly over 10 months. The first payment is due on the last working day of January. The final payment is due on the last working day of October.
  • In the case of an emergency, an ad hoc fee will be charged to learners who need to use the aftercare but are not enrolled.

PAYMENT METHODS

  • CASH: Finance office (07:30 – 14:30)
  • EFT/DIRECT DEPOSIT:
    Bank: ABSA Bank Limited
    Branch code: 632005
    Account holder:
      Laerskool Durbanville Primary School
    Account number: 1410670115
    Type of account:  Cheque
    Reference number of learner/aftercare
  • For security reasons, the aftercare will NOT HANDLE PAYMENTS.

ADDITIONAL FEES:

  • An additional fee will be charged if learners are fetched after 17:30.

Aftercare Contact Details

ADMINISTRATIVE ENQUIRIES:

Mrs Lisa le Roux
Tel:
021 975 8650 (14:00 – 17:30)
aftercare@durbieland.com
 
(Please send emails before 13:00)

FINANCIAL ENQUIRIES

Mrs Retha Boonzaaier
Monday – Friday (07:30 – 14:30)
Tel: 021 976 8115 of accounts@durbieland.com