Wrap-around Care
We offer a ‘Breakfast Club’ for girls in Reception to Year 6 and after-school care ‘Cat Club’ for all Prep girls from age 3 (Pre-School) to Year 6 (LIII).
Early Mornings
Early mornings
Breakfast Club 7.30am-8am
Breakfast Club is in the Dining Room situates on the Senior School site for girls in Reception to Year 6. Breakfast for Pre-School girls is available on request from 8am and is provided in the classroom.
Supervised by staff and GAP students, your daughter can enjoy a healthy breakfast with a variety of options, including a hot full breakfast, bakery items, porridge, yoghurt, cereals, and fruit juice. Food allergies can be accommodated. After breakfast, she will be taken to the Prep School for registration.
You can book Breakfast Club for any number of mornings, from one to five, through our online booking system. The cost is £3 per session, added to your school account.
Morning drop-off
Reception to Year 6
- 7:50am - 7:55am: Early drop-off at the back gate
- 8:00am - 8:25am: Main drop-off at both front and back gates
- 8:00am – 8:45am: Pre-School drop-off at front gate
- 8:25am: Registration for Reception to Year 6
- 8:45am: Registration for Pre-School
Afternoons
Afternoons
Pick up times vary by year group. They are as follows:
| Year Group | St Cat's Class Title | Pick up time |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-School | Pre-School | 3.00 |
| Reception | PPI | 3.00 |
| Year 1 | PPII | 3.15 |
| Year 2 | PPIII | 3.20 |
| Year 3 | Form I | 3.35 |
| Year 4 | LII | 3.35 |
| Year 5 | UII | 3.35 |
| Year 6 | LIII | 3.35 |
If staying for Cat Club, Pre-Prep girls can wait in their classrooms and are taken at 3:30pm and for Pre-School at 4:00pm.
For girls in Year 3 to Year 6 wanting to complete their prep at school, they can attend Prep Club supervised by our teaching staff and be collected at 4.15pm. Girls in Prep Club can join Cat Club at 4.15pm.
Cat Club
Cat Club 3.30pm-6pm
Girls from Pre-School to Year 6 can enjoy Cat Club with friends at the end of the school day. This after school care is run by Mrs Francis and her team of highly qualified and experienced staff. Parents can book their daughters for any combination of days, accommodating varying family schedules. Many families use it to manage work schedules or coordinate pick-ups with siblings.
In good weather, girls often play outside, while the team offers a variety of activities, including board games, crafts, and homework support for older girls.
Snacks provided include sandwiches, crudités, homemade cakes, and fruit. Senior School student volunteers help out, fostering friendships and social skills across year groups.
Booking Cat Club
You can book in advance via our online booking system. Prices vary based on care duration and will be added to your School account. Please book or cancel at least 24 hours in advance to avoid charges.
Cat Club charges:
- £6 for up to 1 hour
- £9 for up to 1.5 hours
- £12 for a full session
- £15 for every 15 mins after 6pm
To get in touch with the Cat Club staff please email CatClub@stcatherines.info.
Cat Club is a major benefit at St Catherine’s and both our girls love it. It gives us the flexibility to pick them up later in the day knowing they are in a safe place and entertained. This takes away a lot of the day-to-day stress. The girls have different activities every day, sports, arts and crafts, but can also be supported on homework or be brought back after clubs or extra-activity clubs. It's probably the favourite part of their day.