Parent Information
Enrolment
Children can be enrolled in the Atrium once they are 3 years old and will start during the next school term. If you have any questions or would like an enrolment form, please contact us.
Fees
Term fees are $60 per child per 10-week term. The Atrium schedule follows the NSW school terms. Parents of multiple enrolled children only pay for the fees of 2 enrolled children at one time (if you have 3 enrolled children, you only pay fees for the first 2).
Parking
Parents park in the carpark at Our Lady of Lourdes, which is shared with the Parish Office (noted with signage).
Siblings of Enrolled Children
While enrolled children are in the Atrium, their parents and siblings gather for a playgroup type experience. Families are welcome to use cones to section off the carpark for children to ride bikes and scooters, providing direct supervision. Parents often bring blocks or trains or drawing supplies as well as snack and enjoy time in the main meeting room.
Families are welcome to use both the front and back yard. The front yard is fenced and peeks into the Atrium space. The backyard is spacious and has great trees for climbing.
Schedule
Level 1 Catechesis occurs from 10:00-11:30am on Wednesday mornings. We encourage parents to arrive early so as to settle their children and to not rush into the Atrium. Please advise catechists if you will be late or not attending, so they can plan accordingly.
Level 2 and 3 Catechesis occurs after school from 3:15-4:45pm on Wednesday afternoons.
Resources for Parents
Please visit the National Catechesis of the Good Shepherd website to review their resources for parents and for more information on the Association of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Australia under which we operate.
Location
The Atrium is located in the Parish Office adjacent to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
The Children’s Atrium Chisholm is 1 of the many locations for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd offered across Australia. We serve the Maitland / Newcastle / Lake Macquarie region. Check out the national website to learn more about this approach to catechesis and to search for Atrium locations around Australia.
