Term Time
Before School and After School Care
After School Care
We operate After School Care at two locations, at St Mary’s, 170 Karori Road and at St Teresa’s School, 299 Karori Road
3pm-6pm Monday-Friday
St Marys Church - Te Whare o Mere
170 Karori Road
After School Care | 3.00–6.00pm
When the school bell rings, the fun begins! Our After School Care programme gives children a chance to unwind, get active and enjoy a change of scene after a busy day at school.
There’s a wide range of activities to choose from every day, so there’s always something to get stuck into. And, of course, healthy afternoon tea is provided to keep everyone fuelled for the afternoon.
Children are grouped by age so they can enjoy activities and time together with children at a similar stage. Our 5–7 year olds (SMARTIES and Juniors) have their own programme, while our 8+ year olds (Seniors) enjoy theirs. The SMARTIES and Juniors then join the Seniors together towards the end of the day. We also have clubs children can opt in to – click here for more infomation
And one of the highlights? Children get to enjoy Te Korōria’s indoor soft play playground as part of the afternoon programme — perfect for climbing, exploring and burning off some energy!
At 3pm, our trained staff collect your child from a designated spot at school and bring them safely to their SMASH afternoon programme — by foot or bus, depending on the school. One less thing for you to worry about.
Ready to give your child a little more independence? Our Self-Walking option lets children 8+ walk to and from SMASH independently, while we keep a watchful eye. It’s a safe, supported way for them to build confidence, responsibility and trust — giving you peace of mind along the way.
St Teresa's School
299 Karori Road
After School Care | 3.00–6.00pm
We’re excited to bring SMASH to St Teresa’s — a great space where kids can play, explore, create and have fun after school!
There’s plenty of room to get active, with outdoor play areas, a playground and sports courts, while our fully renovated Pavilion provides a welcoming space for crafts, board games, creative challenges and plenty of other indoor adventures.
And there’s even a kitchenette! Children will have regular opportunities to get hands-on with fun food-making activities, create their own healthy snacks and discover that cooking can be just as much fun as playing.
Most importantly, we listen to our kids. We’ll find out what they’re interested in, what they want to try and what they’d love to do — then build our activities around their ideas and interests.
With easy onsite parking, convenient access for families and fully secured play areas, St Teresa’s is a safe, welcoming and exciting place for children to spend their afternoons.
At 3pm, our trained staff collect your child from a designated spot at school and bring them safely to their SMASH afternoon programme — by foot or bus, depending on the school. One less thing for you to worry about.
Ready to give your child a little more independence? Our Self-Walking option lets children 8+ walk to and from SMASH independently, while we keep a watchful eye. It’s a safe, supported way for them to build confidence, responsibility and trust — giving you peace of mind along the way.
School’s out. Let the SMASH fun begin!
Before School Care
Available 7.30am-8.45am at St Teresa’s School
Monday-Friday
St Teresa's School
299 Karori Road
Start the day with SMASH! We’ll make sure your children are happy, settled and ready for the school day ahead.
Early birds can enjoy games, activities and time with friends, while those who need a slower start can relax in our quiet spaces. We’ll have a tasty breakfast ready too, with milk and Milo, cereal, fresh fruit, toast and spreads.
Then, when it’s time for school, we’ll make sure everyone gets there safely and in plenty of time for the school day to begin.
Behaviour at SMASH
At SMASH, we use a Traffic light System for behaviour management.
Please familiarise yourself with this system, and let us know if you have any questions.