Papakowhai School
Porirua, Wellington
About Papakowhai School
We run Before School and After School Care programmes here at Papakōwhai School for our students only. We have been accredited by the Ministry of Social Development and are OSCAR approved.
Before School Club runs from 7.00am until 8.30am with breakfast available
After School Club runs from 2.50pm through to 5.30pm with afternoon tea available
The children enjoy a safe, fun and happy environment. They have access to:
- books, puzzles, and games
- outdoor play areas
- planned arts and crafts projects
- sport equipment
Before School Club runs from 7.00am until 8.30am with breakfast available
After School Club runs from 2.50pm through to 5.30pm with afternoon tea available
The children enjoy a safe, fun and happy environment. They have access to:
- books, puzzles, and games
- outdoor play areas
- planned arts and crafts projects
- sport equipment
Our Activities
Papakōwhai Before and After School Club 2026 Term 2
Papakowhai School
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Papakowhai, Porirua
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5 to 13 yr olds
schedule
7:00am - 5:30pm
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 to Fri, 3 Jul 2026
Teacher Only Day childcare 29 May 2026
Papakowhai School
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Papakowhai, Porirua
child_care
All Ages
schedule
8:50am - 2:50pm
Fri, 29 May 2026
Teacher Only Day childcare 3 July 2026
Papakowhai School
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Papakowhai, Porirua
child_care
All Ages
schedule
8:50am - 2:50pm
Fri, 3 Jul 2026
Papakōwhai School Holiday Programme 13-17 July 2026
Papakowhai School
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Papakowhai, Porirua
child_care
5 to 13 yr olds
schedule
8:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 to Fri, 17 Jul 2026
Papakōwhai Before and After School Club 2026 Term 3
Papakowhai School
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Papakowhai, Porirua
child_care
5 to 13 yr olds
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7:00am - 5:30pm
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 to Fri, 25 Sep 2026
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Terms & Conditions
Fees
At BSC, there are two sessions available 700am to 8.30am (session cost $15) or from 7.30am to 8.30am (session cost$10)
At ASC, there are three sessions available: 2.50pm to 3.50pm (session cost $10), 2.50pm to 4.50pm ( session cost $20) or 2.50pm to 5.50pm( session cost $30).
Bookings and Casual Attendance
The close-off for bookings via the Enrolmy Parent Portalis the night before required.If you do not use the Enrolmy Parent Portal, you must contact the BSC/ASC phone on 0272339403 by Friday prior to the required booking. In the case of an emergency booking, please contact the school office at 042338321 or the BSC/ASC phone on 0272339403.
Absence/Cancellations
If a child will not be attending on a day booked, you can cancel the booking via the Enrolmy Parent Portal . For ASC, please cancel by 12pm on the day of the booking by ringing or texting the ASC cell on 0272339043. Absences not notified by that time may be charged for a one-hour session.
Early drop-off or Late pick up penalty
If your child is dropped off earlier than the booked session for BSC or after the booked session for ASC, then they will be charged for those sessions the child attended.
There is no drop off permitted prior to 7.00am.
Where a child has not been picked up by 5.50pm, every effort to contact caregivers or emergency contacts will be made. Two staff will remain with the child until picked up, and school management advised. A late pickup fee (a minimum of $20, but dependent on circumstances and time collected) may be charged.
Drop off and Collecting your child
The school drive/car park must not be used by BSC and ASC parents between the hours of 7.45am and 4.45pm. During these times you must park in Spey Place. We ask that safe driving and parking practices be observed. The speed limit within the school grounds is 10km per hour.
Payments
Invoices will be issued weekly via Enrolmy. Payment is due upon receipt of the invoice. Your balance can be viewed via the Enrolmy Parent Portal. Payments should be made to the school ASC bank account 12-3140-0133108-02 with the reference of your name and invoice number.
WINZ subsidies
The Papakwhai Before and After School care has been OSCAR accredited. Should you wish to apply, you need to contact the ASC supervisor. No refunds of WINZ subsidies will be made to caregivers.
BSC/ASC Policies
BSC and ASC must operate within the Papakwhai School Policies and Guidelines. A copy of these are available at BSC/ASC or on request.