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VACATION CARE

Schools out and it’s time to have fun at Vacation Care.

Our program of fun and educational activities is developed based on experience, feedback and suggestions from our educators,

families and most importantly the children who attend our service.

As well as engaging and stimulating in-centre activities, we offer themed activity days, fun and educational excursions and

incursions in a safe environment that encourages children to make new friends and try new things.

PLEASE NOTE:

Children can only attend an excursion if a parent/guardian has signed the excursion permission form.

Excursion places are limited; please book early to avoid disappointment and check your booking confirmation email to

see if your child has secured a place on their preferred excursion.

Preparing your child for the program:

Vacation Care runs from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and is held at MacKenzie Hall, Carlton South Public School, with

entrance via Ecole Street;

If your child/ren has Asthma &/or Anaphylaxis you will need to check in with the Responsible Person on duty

on your child’s first day of care and:

Provide an epi pen; and/or

Show that they have an asthma puffer safely & conveniently stored in their bag.

Please pack a healthy morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea in a cooler bag with a frozen drink/ice pack

inside (no nut products e.g. Nutella, sweets or junk food) – Breakfast is provided until 8:00 am daily

We are a sun-safe service. Children must: bring a hat every day; wear a shirt with sleeves (no singlets) please

apply sunscreen and if attending a swimming or water play program bring a sun safe (rashie or shirt).

For safety children should wear enclosed shoes every day to play sports or go on excursions.

If your child is attending an excursion please ensure they bring a water bottle and small back pack to carry

their lunch, hat, raincoat and any other items.

LOCATION:

We are located at Carlton South Public School, Ecole St. Carlton, New South Wales.

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Program released 05/09/18

To improve our service we welcome your feedback; please take a few minutes to answer our questions below and

return to us with your Vacation Care booking forms.

Please identify one thing that you and/or your child/ren really enjoy about our Vacation Care program

Please let us know one thing that you or your child/ren thinks we could do to improve our Vacation Care program

Please let us know what social, emotional, physical, mental and spiritual learning and development outcomes you

would like for your child/ren during their time in our care?

Please let us know how we can better engage families to be more involved in the Vacation Care program.

VACATION CARE: PARENT/GUARDIAN FEEDBACK


MONDAY 1.10.18 TUESDAY 2.10.18 WEDNESDAY 3.10.18 THURSDAY 4.10.18 FRIDAY 5.10.18

Public Holiday

Centre Closed

IN CENTRE

Active Kids NRL Day + Nature skills

Develop your skills with our modified

Rugby League games aimed at all

ages and skill levels. Come dressed in

your favourite sporting outfit. The day

will also include a nature skills lesson

where depending on the weather

children will learn how to safely make

a fire. Also included is a shelter

building experience.

EXCURSION

Putt Putt @ Putt Planet Miranda

(5-12 years old)

Travel by bus to Putt Planet’s indoor

18 hole mini golf located in Miranda.

This excursion allows children to

develop new sporting skills whilst

enjoying the company of their friends.

Cost: $15 per child

No. of children: 36

Dep/Rtn: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Transport: KCS Bus & Van

IN CENTRE

Movie & Popcorn + Nature craft

Using Natural materials found on the

school grounds, children will create a

number of art and craft projects.

Cost: $1 per child

EXCURSION

Movies & Park @ Beverly Hills

Cinema (5 -8 years old)

Movies (TBA)

Travel by KCS bus and KCS van to

watch a new release movie. Popcorn

and drink included. Children will

foster social skills by sharing an

experience with their friends.

Cost: $24 per child

No. of children: 46

Dep/Rtn: 10am -3pm


Movies & Lunch @ Hurstville

Westfield (9 -12 years old)

Movies (TBA)

Walk to Carlton Station then travel by

train to Hurstville Westfield’s for lunch

in the food court before watching a

latest release movie. Lunch is

included in cost, and children are

permitted to bring extra spending

money on the day. Children will foster

social skills by sharing an experience

with their friends.

Cost: $27 per child

No. of children: 30

Dep/Rtn: 9:30am-4:00pm

Transport: Walk & Train

IN CENTRE

Recyclable Art Program +

Electronics

Today is all about being creative.

Children can also participate in the

KCS Recyclable Art Program using a

range of recycling materials.

Children are invited to bring their own

electronic games today. Please note

that Kogarah Community Services

takes no responsibility for any

electronics that may be damaged or

stolen on the day.

EXCURSION

Museum visit @ Sydney Bus Museum

(5-12 years old)

Step inside the over 100 year-old

Leichhardt Tram shed to see the

extensive collection of vintage buses.

The experience includes a guided tour

and ride aboard a vintage double

decker bus. A great history lesson and

experience for children

Cost: $11 per child

No. of children: 29



IN CENTRE

Wheels Day

Bring your bike, scooter or skateboard

along today for Wheels Day. Children

need to be confident riders (no

training wheels please), and must

bring their own bike, scooter,

skateboard, helmet and wear

enclosed shoes. Parents are

reminded to check bike, scooter and

skateboard safety before bringing to

the service.

INCURSION

Drumming Workshop

Full of excitement & fun! Children

have chances to play a wide variety of

African drums & percussion

instruments with highly supportive &

encouraging instructors.

Cost: $10 per child

EXCURSION

Room Escape @ The Escape Hunt

Experience Sydney (8-12 years old)

Travel by train to the escape hunt

experience Sydney to compete in

teams where children will need to

figure out all the clues to escape the

room in the quickest time. A great

chance for children to build on their

problem solving skills.

Cost: $35 per child

No. of children: 30

Dep/Rtn: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Transport: Walk & Train

OCTOBER 2018: KOGARAH COMMUNITY SERVICES

VACATION CARE PROGRAM – WEEK 1 – Nature Week


MONDAY 8.10.18 TUESDAY 9.10.18 WEDNESDAY 10.10.18 THURSDAY 11.10.18 FRIDAY 12.10.18

IN CENTRE

Minute To Win It Group Games

Come and join our Minute-To-Win-It

games with your friends. We will be

playing an assortment of challenging

games.

INCURSION

Go Karts (5-12 years old)

A day of Go Kart racing fun with your

friends, The Go karts are pedal

powered. Please wear enclosed shoes

and bring your own helmet.

Cost: $5 per child enrolled today

Time: 9.00am – 3:00pm

EXCURSION

Intergenerational Music Workshop

@ Shop Front Theatre Carlton

(8 - 12 years old)

Walk to the Shop Front Theatre in

Carlton for an intergenerational music

workshop with a choir/hip hop focus.

This will provide the opportunity for

both seniors and young people to

meet in a relaxed creative

environment. The seniors involved In

the project will be from Greenwood

Cottage. This is a great opportunity for

children to develop their sense of

community. All children on excursion

will still have time for the Go Kart

incursion.

Cost: $0 per child

No. of children: 20

Dep/Rtn: 9.30am – 1:30pm

Transport: Walk

IN CENTRE

Active Kids - Aboriginal Sports

Program

Get Active whilst playing traditional

aboriginal sports games with your

friends. These games include Kai,

Parndo, Gorri, Wana and much more!

Children will learn about traditional

aboriginal sports allowing them to

develop a greater understanding and

appreciation of indigenous culture.

EXCURSION

Museum visit @ Powerhouse

Museum (5-12 years old)

Travel by KCS bus to Powerhouse

Museum for an educational excursion.

Children will go on a 30 min invention

themed tour of the collection.

Afterwards they can draw their own

ideal object. Groups will also be able

to drop-in to the Turbine Hall where

they can engage in hands on making

activities and demonstrations.

Children will also be able to work

together on a S.T.E.A.M challenge

where they have to collaborate

together in groups to creatively solve

a building challenge using only found

objects and craft materials.

Cost: $11 per child

No. of children: 19


Transport: KCS Bus

IN CENTRE

Day Camp Game Day + Drama

Games

Enjoy board games & sport activities

such as relay races, spoon races,

three legged races and much more!

We will also play a number of games

that develop children’s drama skills.

EXCURSION

Red Racing Hood @ Monkey Baa

Theatre + Darling Quarter

Playground (5-12 years old)

Travel by bus to Monkey Baa Theatre

in Darling Harbor to watch a stage

show. The excursion will also include

free time to play in the Darling

Quarter playground. This excursion

provides an opportunity to develop an

interest in theatre.

Cost: $28 per child

No. of children: 35



IN CENTRE

Beads n More + Wheels Day

Use your imagination to create

badges, keyrings and more using

Hama Beads.

Bring your bike, scooter or skateboard

along today for Wheels Day. Children

need to be confident riders (no

training wheels please), and must

bring their own bike, scooter,

skateboard, helmet and wear

enclosed shoes. Parents are

reminded to check bike, scooter and

skateboard safety before bringing to

the service.

Cost: $3 pc

EXCURSION

Bowling @ Zone Bowling Southgate

(5 - 12 years old)

Travel by KCS bus to AMF Bowling

Southgate. Have fun competing

against your friends in a game of ten

pin bowling at AMF Southgate.

Children will build their confidence

and learn new skills.

Cost: $13 per child

No. of children: 90


Transport: KCS Bus

IN CENTRE

Family BBQ & Carnival Day

Celebrate the end of Vacation care

with a Family BBQ & Carnival Day.

Included in today’s program is a giant

dart soccer board and jumping castle.

From 3pm there will be a sausage

sizzle and disco that we would love to

see families join in on.

(All Parents and Families to welcome

to join today)

Cost: $10 pc

Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm

OCTOBER 2018: KOGARAH COMMUNITY SERVICES

VACATION CARE PROGRAM – WEEK 2


I (Parent/Guardian Full Name)…………………………………………………………………………….give permission for my child

(Child/s Full Name) ……………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………… to attend

the excursions listed below with Kogarah Community Services Vacation Care program. Please sign in the table below for

every excursion you have requested for your child.

I agree for my child to participate in the excursions outlined on the Vacation Care program and understand all excursions

will have the following:

A risk assessment and supervision plan; a minimum 1:10 (Educator: Child) ratio

A first aid qualified Educator in attendance

Parent/Guardian Signature……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..... Date: ____/___/___

Please note: We reserve the right to review a child’s access to all or part of the Vacation Care program if their behaviour

affects their safety or the safety of other children or KCS Educators.

DATE AGE

RANGE EXCURSION &

LOCATION TRANSPORT PLACES STAFF

PARENT SIGNATURE

Tuesday

2.10.18 5 - 12

Putt Putt @ Putt Planet

Miranda

Unit 1/ 205 port hacking

Road, Miranda

KCS Bus Group 1- 18

Group 2- 18

2 educators with

each group

Wednesday

3.10.18 5 - 8

Movies @ Beverly Hills

Cinema

447-453 King Georges Rd,

Beverly Hills NSW 2209

KCS Bus & Van 46 5

Wednesday

3.10.18 9 - 12

Movies @ Hurstville

Westfield Cinema

Westfield Shopping

Centre, Park Rd, Hurstville

NSW 2220

Walk & Train 30 3

Thursday

4.10.18 5 – 12

Museum visit @ Sydney

Bus Museum

25 Derbyshire Rd,

Leichhardt NSW 2040

KCS Bus & Van 29 3

Friday

5.10.18 8 - 12

Room Escape @ The

Escape Hunt Experience

Sydney

4/393 George St, Sydney

NSW 2000

Walk & Train 30 4

Monday

8.10.18 8 - 12

Intergenerational Music

Workshop @ Shop Front

Theatre Carlton

(8 - 12 years old)

88 Carlton Parade, Carlton

NSW 2218

Walk 20 2

Tuesday

9.10.18

5 – 12

Museum visit @

Powerhouse Museum

500 Harris St, Ultimo NSW

2007

KCS Bus 19 2

VACATION CARE: EXCURSION PERMISSION FORM (PERMISSION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED FOR EACH CHILD)


DATE AGE

RANGE EXCURSION &

LOCATION TRANSPORT PLACES STAFF

PARENT SIGNATURE

Wednesday

10.10.18 5 - 12

Red Racing Hood @

Monkey Baa Theatre +

Darling Quarter

Playground

Terrace 3, 1-25 Harbour

Street, Sydney NSW 2000

KCS Bus & Van Group 1- 17

Group 2- 18

2 educators with

each group

Thursday

11.10.18 5 - 12

Bowling @ Zone Bowling

Southgate

27 Port Hacking Rd,

Sylvania NSW 2224

KCS Bus 90 6

VACATION CARE: EXCURSION PERMISSION FORM

(PERMISSION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED FOR EACH CHILD)


For families new to Vacation Care, the online enrolment process must be completed prior to submitting this booking form.

To enrol please follow the instructions on our website: www.kogarahcommunity.org.au

Fees are $45 per child per day, plus an administration fee of $10 per child or $20 per family with two or more children. The

administration fee will be applied each term to your account if you attend one or more of our services, Before/After School

Care or Vacation Care.

Please note booking forms received after 21/09/2018 will incur a $10.00 late enrolment fee.

Please indicate below which day/s you would like your child/ren to attend:

CHILD 1 - ________________________________ AGE: ___________ SCHOOL: ____________________

CHILD 2 - ________________________________ AGE: ___________ SCHOOL: _____________________

CHILD 3 - ________________________________ AGE: ___________ SCHOOL: _____________________

WEEK 1: 1/10/18 –5/10/18 CHILD 1 CHILD 2 CHILD 3

MONDAY: 1/10/18

Centre Closed

TUESDAY: 2/10/18

Active Kids NRL Day + Nature skills

Putt Putt @ Putt Planet Miranda

(5-12 years old) Cost: $15 pc

WEDNESDAY: 3/10/18

Movie & Popcorn + Nature craft Cost: $1 pc

Movies @ Beverly Hills Cinema

(5 - 8 years old) Cost: $24 pc

Movies @ Hurstville Cinema


THURSDAY: 4/10/18

Recyclable Art Program + Electronics

Museum visit @ Sydney Bus Museum


FRIDAY: 5/10/18

Drumming Workshop (5-12 years old) Cost: $10 pc

Room Escape @ The Escape Hunt Experience Sydney


VACATION CARE: BOOKING FORM OCTOBER 2018


We are unable to accept your enrolment if you have any outstanding/overdue accounts. Balances must be cleared prior to

your booking being processed. Please call us if you wish to discuss this further.

Booking forms can be downloaded from www.kogarahcommunity.org.au; and completed electronically, or by hand and

emailed to [email protected], faxed to 9587 7925; or handed to the Responsible Person in charge at the Centre.

I confirm I have completed and read the Parent/Guardian authorisation statements (enclosed) and agree to the terms

outlined.

Parent’s/Guardian Name: ............................................. Signature ............................................. .Date: _____ /_____ /_____

WEEK 2: 8/10/18 – 12/10/18 CHILD 1 CHILD 2 CHILD 3

MONDAY: 8/10/18

Minute To Win It Group Games + Go Karts Cost: $5 pc

Intergenerational Music Workshop @ Shop Front

Theatre Carlton

(8 -12 years old) Cost: $0 pc

TUESDAY: 9/10/18

Active Kids - Aboriginal Sports Program

Museum Visit @ Powerhouse Museum

(5 - 12 yrs old) Cost: $11 pc

WEDNESDAY: 10/10/18

Day Camp Game Day + Drama Games

Red Racing Hood @ Monkey Baa Theatre


THURSDAY: 11/10/18

Beads n More + Wheels Day Cost: $3 pc

Bowling @ Zone Bowling Southgate


FRIDAY: 12/10/18

Family BBQ & Carnival Day Cost: $10 pc

VACATION CARE: BOOKING FORM OCTOBER 2018


Agreement

I agree to abide by KCS Children’s Services policies and information outlined in the Family Handbook. Any updates/changes will be

communicated by me as they occur. Copies of the handbook and policies are available at the Service and on the website

www.kogarahcommunity.org.au

I agree to meet the cost of Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) for which I have enrolled my child/ren including any additional activity costs

as required. I understand that care for my child/ren may be cancelled if I do not pay my fees as required.

If my child/ren has a medical condition and/or requires medication to be administered, I agree to notify the Responsible Person, complete

the authorisation to administer medication forms and provide appropriately prescribed and labelled medications within expiry dates.

I have provided KCS with appropriate forms/documents required e.g. court orders, anaphylaxis /asthma management plans,

immunisation details, and notifications from the Department of Human Services relating to the care of my children. I agree to update

these forms/documents as needed and in due course.

I will not hold KCS or its staff responsible for personal possessions including toys and electronic games that my children choose to bring

to OSHC.

I understand my child/ren’s participation in these activities is voluntary and not compulsory and I undertake to inform KCS if my child/ren

is/are unable to fully participate in the regular recreational activities programmed and delivered within OSHC.

I acknowledge that the information provided during enrolment is to be used solely for the purpose of providing OSHC for my child/ren but

may be released when legally required to do so.

I acknowledge that in accordance with the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011, Division 4, No. 94—Exception to

Authorisation Requirement— Anaphylaxis or Asthma Emergency, medication may be administered to a child without authorisation in the

case of an anaphylaxis or asthma emergency.

I understand that KCS may screen movies for program and/or education purposes and I agree to allowing my child/ren to watch movies

evaluated by KCS as appropriate and of a classification of “G” or “PG” under the Australian Classification Board.

I understand that for program and/or education purposes, materials may be used including but not limited to, face paint, hairspray and

other colouring materials. I agree to read the details of the programs and clarify with KCS if necessary before giving my consent to my

child/ren’s participation in these programs.

Authorisations

In the event of an accident/emergency I hereby give permission for KCS to arrange emergency medical, dental or hospital treatment for

my child/ren as appropriate, and if necessary transportation by ambulance to a hospital at my expense for my child/ren.

Yes No

I hereby give permission for my child/ren to leave the premises at Carlton South Public School while under the supervision of KCS

educators for emergency evacuation practices and activities in nearby parks/community facilities (within a distance of 2 kms from the

Service), including our Tweenies program at KCS Community Hub. I understand that risk assessments for these practices have been

conducted and are available at the Service.

Yes No

I hereby give permission for my child/ren to travel, supervised by educators in KCS vehicles, bus, train, ferry or on foot as required. I

understand that in case of emergency, a KCS staff member’s car may be used to transport my child/ren and where possible, I will be

informed prior.

Yes No

I hereby give permission for photographs and videos of my child/ren taken at the Service to be displayed or viewed at the Service or

incorporated into other children’s portfolios and centre communications.

Yes No

I hereby give permission for photographs and videos of my child/ren taken at the Service to be used for promotional purposes in KCS’s

publications, on our website and social media platforms, in media activities, for educational displays and in presentations for professional

development activities and conferences.

Yes No

I hereby give permission for my child/ren’s drawings, paintings and other artwork to be used by KCS for promotional purposes in its

publications, on our website and social media platforms, in media activities, for educational displays and in presentations for professional

development activities and conferences.

Yes No

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