CS#1 runs quality Out of School Hours Care and School Holiday Programs at Mawson Public School, Throsby School and St Michael’s School in Kaleen. In 2025 we opened new Out of School Hours Care programs at St Peter and Paul School in Garran and Rosary School in Watson.
We offer your child the opportunity to enjoy a high quality out of school hours program by delivering:
- An environment of fun
- A physically, emotionally and culturally safe space
- Innovative and engaging activities
- Close involvement with the school community
The Throsby School Out of Hours Care & School Holiday Program
‘As a Defence Family, we have been to a few different schools and therefore attended a few different OSHC programs. The OSHC run by Community Services 1 at Throsby School is probably the best OSHC that we have been to.‘ – Throsby Parent July 2022
For enrolments call : 0466945637 or throsby@communityservices1.org
Address: 1 Freshwater St, Throsby ACT 2914
Daily Session Fees:
Before school care – $29.00
After school care – $44.00
School holiday program –$110
Opening Hours:
School terms: Before school care 7am-9am Mon to Fri
After school care: 2:45pm – 6:00pm Mon to Fri
School holiday program 8:00am – 6:00pm Mon to Fri
Inclusions: Fees for before and after school care sessions and holiday programs are all inclusive and cover all costs for activities including excursions, internal enrichment and all meals/snacks. Children attending before and after school care are provided with a nutritious breakfast or afternoon tea and a late snack each day. Children attending our school holiday program are provided with breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack.
Program: Children have access to a wide range of resources such as board games, construction, art and craft, books, small world and dramatic play resources. Planned experiences based on the children’s interest are run each session, including: Mandarin Club, Art Club, Cooking Club, Dance Club, Environmental Club, Wellbeing Club, Sports Club and Knitting Club.
Educators: Our qualified educators are paid above award wages. We value their important work in caring for and educating tomorrow’s leaders.
Communication: We communicate using app based software – OWNA – which allows educators and families to communicate about children’s participation in the program and to receive service information. The app manages accounts and billing and allows families to mark children absent or to book casual sessions. We encourage families to download the app.
Mawson Primary School Out Of School Hours Care & School Holiday Program
For enrolments call : (02) 6189 1045 or mawson@communityservices1.org
Address: 50 Ainsworth St, Mawson ACT 2607
Daily Session Fees:
Before school care – $29.00
After school care – $44.00
School holiday program –$110
Opening Hours:
School terms: Before school care 7am-9am Mon to Fri
After school care: 3:00pm – 6:00pm Mon to Fri
School holiday program 8:00am – 6:00pm Mon to Fri
Inclusions: Fees for before and after school care sessions and holiday programs are all inclusive and cover all costs for activities including excursions, internal enrichment, and all meals/snacks. Children attending before and after school care are provided with a nutritious breakfast or afternoon tea and a late snack each day. Children attending our school holiday program are provided with breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack.
Program: Children have access to a wide range of resources such as board games, construction, art and craft, books, small world and dramatic play resources. Planned experiences based on the children’s interest are run each session, including: Mandarin Club, Art Club, Cooking Club, Dance Club, Environmental Club, Wellbeing Club, Sports Club and Knitting Club.
Educators: Our qualified educators are paid above award wages. We value their important work in caring for and educating tomorrow’s leaders.
Communication: We communicate using app based software – OWNA – which allows educators and families to communicate about children’s participation in the program and to receive service information. The app manages accounts and billing and allows families to mark children absent or to book casual sessions. We encourage families to download the app.
St Michael’s School Out of School Hours Care
For enrolments call : 0401 821 081 or stmichaels@communityservices1.org
Address: 2 Tyrrell Circuit, Kaleen ACT 2617
Daily Session Fees:
Before school care – $27.00
After school care – $41.00
Admin fee for new families on enrolment –$75.00
Opening Hours:
School terms:
Before school care 7am – 9am Mon to Fri
After school care: 3pm – 6pm Mon to Fri
Inclusions: Fees for before and after school care sessions and holiday programs are all inclusive and cover all costs for activities including excursions, internal enrichment and all meals/snacks. Children attending before and after school care are provided with a nutritious breakfast or afternoon tea and a late snack each day.
Program: Children have access to a wide range of resources such as board games, construction, art and craft, books, small world and dramatic play. Children can choose from a number of clubs including: language, tutoring, art/craft and sports clubs that run within the program. We hire external providers for dance and sports programs
Communication: We communicate using app based software – OWNA – which allows educators and families to communicate about children’s participation in the program and to receive service information. The app manages accounts and billing and allows families to mark children absent or to book casual sessions. We encourage families to download the app.
St Peter and Paul Out of School Hours Care & School Holiday Program
For enrolments call : 0435 655 815 or email garran@communityservices1.org
Address: 59 Wisdom Street, Garran. ACT 2605.
Daily Session Fees:
Before school care – $29.00
After school care – $44.00
School holiday program and pupil free days – $110
Opening Hours:
School terms: Before school care 6.45am-8.45am Mon to Fri
After school care: 3.10pm – 6:00pm Mon to Fri
School holiday program 7.00am – 6:00pm as advertised
Inclusions: Fees for before and after school care sessions and holiday programs are all inclusive and cover all costs for activities including excursions, internal enrichment programs, community visitors and all meals/snacks. Children attending before and after school care are provided with a nutritious breakfast or afternoon tea and a late snack each day. Children attending our school holiday program are provided with breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack.
Program: Children have access to a wide range of resources such as board games, construction, art and craft, books, small world and dramatic play resources. Planned experiences based on the children’s interest are run each session. We also run internal clubs based on children’s interests and educators skills. Examples of these include: Mandarin Club, Art Club, Cooking Club, Dance Club, Environmental Club, Wellbeing Club, Sports Club and Knitting Club.
Educators: Our qualified educators are paid above award wages. We value their important work in caring for and educating tomorrow’s leaders. We also have a full time Director for the service who supports the program, families and educators in the service.
Communication: We communicate using app based software – OWNA – which allows educators and families to communicate about children’s participation in the program and to receive service information. The app manages accounts and billing and allows families to mark children absent or to book casual sessions. We encourage families to download the app.
Rosary Out of School Hours Care
For enrolments call : 0403 441 592 or rosary@communityservices1.org
Address: 9 Fleming Street, Watson ACT 2602.
Daily Session Fees:
Before school care – $29.00
After school care – $44.00
Admin fee for new families on enrolment – $110.00
Opening Hours:
School terms:
Before school care 7am – 9am Mon to Fri
After school care: 3:10pm – 6pm Mon to Fri
School holiday program: 8am – 6pm as advertised
Inclusions: Fees for before and after school care sessions and holiday programs are all inclusive and cover all costs for activities including excursions, internal enrichment programs, community visitors and all meals/snacks. Children attending before and after school care are provided with a nutritious breakfast or afternoon tea and a late snack each day. Children attending our school holiday program are provided with breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack.
Program: Children have access to a wide range of resources such as board games, construction, art and craft, books, small world and dramatic play resources. Planned experiences based on the children’s interest are run each session. We also run internal clubs based on children’s interests and educators skills. Examples of these include: Mandarin Club, Art Club, Cooking Club, Dance Club, Environmental Club, Wellbeing Club, Sports Club and Knitting Club.
Education: Our qualified educators are paid above award wages. We value their important work in caring for and educating tomorrow’s leaders. We also have a full time Director for the service who supports the program, families and educators in the service.
Communication: We communicate using app based software – OWNA – which allows educators and families to communicate about children’s participation in the program and to receive service information. The app manages accounts and billing and allows families to mark children absent or to book casual sessions. We encourage families to download the app.
