Before and After School Options
We understand that every family’s routine is different—and we’re here to support you with flexible, engaging, and caring options before and after school. Whether you're looking for supervision, enrichment, or support with transport, we offer a range of programs designed to help your child feel safe, connected, and inspired beyond the regular school day.
Our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service, Bethany Bus Service, and Beyond Bethany Extra-Curricular Program work together to provide convenient and high-quality care and activities to support busy families. Whether it’s a calm start to the morning, a fun-filled afternoon, or transport to and from school, we’ve got you covered.
Explore the options below to see how Bethany supports your family’s needs—before and after the bell.
OSHC
An Outside School Hours Care Program is operated within the school grounds by QLECS (Queensland Lutheran Early Childhood Services). A before and after-school care program and a quality vacation care program are available. The staff can be contacted at 0436 342 455 or email at bethany.oshc@qlecs.org.au
The OSHC programs aim to extend and enrich children’s well-being and development through varied and engaging programs that allow children to play and explore in a stimulating environment. OSHC caters to the varying ages, skills, interests, and abilities of the children in care and includes a range of challenging recreational activities in accordance with the ‘My Time Our Place: Framework for OSHC’ from the National Quality Framework.
Depending on family needs, Families can make permanent or casual bookings for children.
Hours of operation
Before school care: 6:30am – 8:30am
After-school care: 2:45pm – 6:00pm
Pupil-free day care: 6:30am – 6:00pm
Vacation care: 6:30am – 6:00pm
Weekends and Public Holidays: Closed
Bethay OSHC Parent Visitor Adult Occupant Code of Conduct 2025
GSM Enrolment Form CENTRE BASED CARE
Bethany OSHC Xplor Agreement for Families CCS 2025
Bethany OSHC Extra Activity Authorisation
Bus Service
Bethany operates a convenient three-bus service to support families across the Ipswich region. Designed with safety, accessibility, and care in mind, our morning and afternoon bus routes offer door-to-door pick-up and drop-off, helping to make each school day easier and more manageable for families.
Our friendly and professional drivers ensure that every journey is calm, welcoming, and safe. All drivers hold the required Queensland driver’s licence, a current driver authorisation, and Senior First Aid certification.
This service is offered at an additional cost. Families using the Bethany Bus Service will be charged according to the annual fee schedule. Full details of 2025 fees can be found in the documents below.
Safety is our priority
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All buses are equipped with seat belts
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A Code of Conduct for safe and respectful bus travel has been established to ensure the wellbeing of all students
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Drivers are trained to support children in a caring and responsible manner
How to apply
If you want to use the Bethany Bus Service, you will need to apply via our online form, which will be available to families once they are enrolled in the school. Submitting this form does not guarantee a place—families will be notified of the outcome once all requests have been reviewed.
You can also email us at connect@bethany.qld.edu.au
2025 Bus Documents
Please get in touch with the school office if you need help accessing these documents.
Areas currently serviced
Bus One
Walloon, Brassall, Woodend, Sadliers Crossing, Ipswich, Tivoli, Karalee, Ebbw Vale, Bundamba, Blackstone
Bus Two
Ripley, South Ripley, Deebing Heights, Yamanto
Bus Three
Raceview, Flinders View, Churchill, East Ipswich, Basin Pocket, North Booval
We’re proud to offer this service as part of our commitment to supporting families and ensuring students start and end their day feeling safe, calm, and cared for. If you have any questions or want more information, please contact the school office.
Beyond Bethany Extra Curricular Program
Our Beyond Bethany after-school program offers students a wide range of opportunities to try new things, grow their talents, and develop confidence in who they are. Activities include:
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Soccer Training and Interschool Soccer Competitions
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Wakkakirri (performance storytelling)
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Dance and Cheerleading
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Musical Theatre
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Speech and Drama
Please find the 2025 Beyond Bethany Prospectus here.
