Outside of School Hours Care (OOSH)

Outside of school hours care (OSHC) services provide care, play and learning for primary school-age children before and after school, in school holidays and on Pupil Free Days. In NSW, some services may refer to themselves as out of school hours (OOSH) services.

Our school currently has an OOSH operated by OSHClub.

At OSHClub, before and after school care is more than a service — it’s a springboard. A place where  kids thrive, friendships grow, and curiosity is always encouraged.

OSHClub is proud to run the ‘Adventure Program’ at their before and after school care services. The Adventure Program is an industry leading framework designed to nurture children’s potential through play.

Play-based learning fosters children’s growth and wellbeing and is a fundamental right of a child. Through play, children can learn to express themselves, learn how to interact with others and reach key developmental milestones, all whilst playing and having fun with friends!

Kids can kick start their day at the 'Rise then Shine' morning program which offers energising activities and a nutritious breakfast to set kids up for a positive start to their school day.

The fun continues after school at the 'Stay and Play' afternoon program where children can participate in fun activities, build close friendships and wind down after a busy day at school.

Whether they're gearing up for a serious soccer tournament with 'Super Sports' or solving puzzles with 'Brain Boosters', OSHClub's adventures enable kids to do what they love and discover new interests, all whilst making friends outside of the classroom!

Rest assured that your kids are having a ball with friends at OSHClub where glitter flies, and imaginations soar. A place where screens are off, and kids are switched on! Where you avoid school peak hour, and they get peak play hours.

OSHClub is the place where play meets potential.

Visit the OSHClub website to learn more about their before and after school care program.

OOSH Tender Process - St Helens Park PS (August 2025)

I am pleased to announce that following an open tender process for the out of school hours (OOSH) care service at St Helens Park Public School, SASBAR PTY LTD ATF THE BARNES FAMILY TRUST has been awarded the tender.  You can find out more about this provider on their website here: Willow Tree Kindergarten & OSHC

We would like to thank the existing provider, OSHClub PTY LTD for their longstanding service to the school community. Their last day of operation will be the last day of school Friday 19 December 2025.

The department’s tender process
The Department of Education’s duty is to ensure that procurement and tendering of all licence agreements are undertaken in line with the Education Act, the tenets of Administrative Law and the Independent Commission Against Corruption’s ‘Direct negotiations: guidelines for managing risk’. Procurement rules dictate that OOSH services should be tendered at the expiry of their licence agreement with the department.

In line with procurement guidelines, an OOSH tender was published for St Helens Public School on 30/04/2025.

Tender assessment criteria
All OOSH tender responses are assessed against the same criteria, as outlined in the Request for Tender documents. Applicants are required to provide details about the following: Service history and capability, approach to operation and staffing, student engagement and wellbeing, risk management and price. The tender evaluation process plays places greater emphasis on the quality of the service than the pricing component.

Please contact SASBAR PTY LTD ATF THE BARNES FAMILY TRUST directly by ph: (02) 4621 3000 or email oshc@willowtreekindergarten.com.au any questions on how to enrol in the new service. If you have any questions about the department’s tendering process, you can contact the Procurement Team via email at Sourcing-Licences@det.nsw.edu.au.

New Provider - Taking Enrolments for 2026 now!