After school care services are available on site at Giralang Primary School.
The service is run by the Belconnen YMCA. Afternoon tea is provided and a balanced program is offered.
The YMCA provides a warm, safe, caring environment and incorporates a range of play opportunities and social experiences. All staff actively role-model the YMCA core values of integrity, mutual respect, creativity and teamwork in their interactions with children, families and each other.
After school care operates each weekday from 3-6pm.
Both permanent and casual bookings are available.
If you would like to access After School Care, you need to complete an application form. Application forms are available from the front office.
More information about the program is provided below:
Notification of absences/cancellation
Before school care and holiday programs
Contact details for more information
Permanent bookings: $17.00 per day (no minimum days)
Casual bookings: $19.00 (For casual bookings, you must notify the YMCA directly at least the afternoon before the day you require care).
Fees are payable by BPAY, credit card over the phone or by cheque/money order. Child care benefit will be available to all families. The YMCA provider number is 407 299 115J.
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Healthy Kids Afternoon |
Muffin Making |
Pasta Making |
Smoothie Making |
Sport Afternoon |
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Team Games |
Musical Games/ Dance |
Hama Bead Art |
Drama Games |
Soccer Clinic |
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Activity Obstacle Course |
Building Blocks |
Indoor Games |
Homework Group |
Ball skill drills |
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Stretching Activities |
Board Games |
Playground Activities |
Creative Art Project |
Practice Games |
The Activities:
Sport activities – Teaches teamwork, leadership and sportsmanship.
Physical Activities – Teaches the importance of play and exercise.
Creative Art Projects – Teaches exploration of stimulating materials.
Self Expression activities – Teaches self esteem and confidence.
Healthy Eating and Cooking – Teaches valuable life skills.
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MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
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Fruit Kebabs |
Fruit |
Fried Rice |
Fruit Platter |
Soup and Bread |
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Pita Bread & Dip |
Muffins |
Smoothies |
Garlic Bread |
Fruit Platter |
If you need to book, please contact the YMCA directly. You can do this up to 12:30pm on the day you need care.
Children must be collected by 6pm, otherwise late fees may apply.
If your child is to be collected by a person not named on your enrolment form, you must notify the YMCA directly.
Parents/carers must notify the YMCA directly if your child will not be attending after school care due to illness or other absence. You can do this up to 12:30pm on the day.
Before school care and holiday programs
Before school care and holiday programs are not currently running at Giralang Primary School. The YMCA conducts holiday programs at a number of schools on the Northside. Please contact the YMCA for further information.
Due to the differing licensing arrangements for early childhood care, preschool children are not able to attend the after school care program.
Contact details for more information, bookings and accounts:
Michelle Colman
Accounts Manager
YMCA School Aged Care Services
7/100 Maitland St
Hackett ACT 2602
Ph: 6230 0165
Fax: 6230 0416
Contact number for the Giralng Program Coordinator 0400 479 897