Penshurst Vacation Care September & October 2017

23 St Georges Road, Penshurst NSW 2222 E: childcare@3bridges.org.au W: http://www.3bridges.org.au/

Penshurst Vacation Care 23 St Georges Road

Penshurst 0449 257 890

25 September to

6 October 2017

Bookings Open: 6.30 am Monday 4 September 2017 Bookings Close: 5.00 pm Wednesday 20 September 2017

We are Government Approved for Child Care Benefit (CCB & CCR).

A 23 St Georges Road, Penshurst NSW 2222

P 1300 327 434 E childcare@3bridges.org.au W http://www.3bridges.org.au/

Penshurst Vacation Care September - October 2017

A: 23 St Georges Road, Penshurst NSW 2222 P: 1300 327 434 E: childcare@3bridges.org.au W: http://www.3bridges.org.au

Monday 25 Sep 2017 Tuesday 26 Sep 2017 Wednesday 27 Sep 2017 Thursday 28 Sep 2017 Friday 29 Sep 2017 Funarama Fun @ Kirrawee The ultimate fun - obstacle course maze, ball pit, sporting & dance games, slides & tunnels! Spending money optional Max $10 Time: 10.00 am to 3.30pm Travel: Private Bus Cost: $ 25.00 - 40 Children

Blocklers Blocklers - a Favourite traditional Kids' building activity where you build your own creations to take home

Time: 10.30 am - 3.00 pm Cost: $18.00 - 36 Children Smoothie Workshop The coolest way to spend the day, Be your own Smoothie Chef! Time: 10am-12.30pm Cost: $7 25 Children Or In Centre Fun

Reverse Garbage, Marrickville It is super fun, creative and much loved by the children who attended last holidays! We’re visiting this great place for a “Box Challenge” recycled art and craft workshop. Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Travel: Private Bus Cost: $ 20.00 - 40 Children

Kindi Farm Visits 3Bridges They’re small & cute! Feed a lamb, pet a calf, learn about the chicks, rabbits, piglets & more! Time: 10.30am -12.30pm Cost: $ 12.00 45 Children 3B’s Sizzling Vegie Chefs Its vegetables galore with tasty noodles, sizzling Chicken or beef mince stir fry’s! Get those chopping muscles out for a tantalizing chef experience Time: 10.00 am –12.30 pm Cost: $10.00 - 25 Children

Or In Centre Fun

Movies & Pancakes See the latest G or PG movie at Beverly hills and then lunch at Pancakes on the rocks Make Your choices: Kids menu only www.pancakesontherocks.com.au/ menu/ (lunch included in price) Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Travel: Private Bus Cost: $30.00 - 40Children

Sand Art and Sun Catchers A traditional fun activity much loved over the holidays! Be creative and have fun at the same time! Get those busy fingers working Time: 10am – 3.00pm Cost: $10.00 - 40 Children Smoothie Workshop If you didn’t make it on Monday, todays another chance to get your smoothie creative juices whirring away! Time: 10am-12.30pm Cost: $7 25 Children Or In Centre Fun

Manly Sea Life Sanctuary Board the ferry and cross the harbour to Manly Aquarium. See sharks, turtles, fish & penguins. Join in talks & feeding sessions. Get your hands in the interactive rock pool. Lunch under the shady trees, & cool off with time permitting *Wet your toes not your clothes, HATS A MUST, bring a towel sandy beach play. *Soft Serve Ice cream included Time: 9.30am- 4pm Transport: Train and Ferry Cost: $30.00 - 20 Children

3B’s Sizzling Vegie Chefs If you didn’t make it Tuesday todays another chance to get your chopping muscles into action and fry away! Time: 10.00 am – 12.30pm Cost: $10.00 - 25 Children

Or In Centre Fun

Gunnamatta Park & Sand Play Let’s venture to Cronulla for a picnic in the park, Sandcastle challenge; Playground and water wading play along the beach. It’s a long day, bring extra snack to fuel your energy and refillable water bottles, Hats A MUST, sunscreen A picnic blanket a must to sit, a towel & spare clothes) Time: 9.30am - 4pm Travel: Train Travel Cost: $20.00 – 20 children

Box Trolls Recycled PLAY Day Fun! The Boxtrolls are peaceful &

emerge from underground at night to scavenge for discarded

items with which to make useful inventions. Best recycled costume, from home wins a prize, and with your team at 3Bridges, build a fort, spaceship, submarine, castle or play cave. Inside a big cardboard box, make a world of your own where anything is possible. Watch “Box Trolls” on the big screen @ 3:30pm chips and a box juice included, or your own snacks welcome Time:10am-3pm

Penshurst Vacation Care September - October 2017

A: 23 St Georges Road, Penshurst NSW 2222 P: 1300 327 434 E: childcare@3bridges.org.au W: http://www.3bridges.org.au

Monday 2 October 2017 Tuesday 3 October 2017 Wednesday 4 October 2017 Thursday 5 October 2017 Friday 6 October 2017

Ryde Aquatic - Wave Rider

Cool off with a splash at our favourite aquatic centre. Start surfing on the exhilarating Surf Ryder! Then dive into the wave pool, ride the in & out water slide, conquer the inflatable obstacle course! *spending money optional - Max $15.00 Travel: Private Bus Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Cost: $ 30.00- 20 children

Minestrone Soup Chefs with baked bread A mouth watering experience you told us you love cooking! Get to chopping, dicing and slicing! With minestrone soup and baked cheesy garlic or herb bread! Cost: $10.00 - 40 Children Time: 10am-3pm Sewing fun! *(7+plus recommended)* Design N Sew your own mini pillow and Eye mask! This is a TRICKY hands on CHALLENGE that will require a little patience for a an amazing result Cost: $10.00 15 children Time: 10am-3.30pm

Bubble Ball Fitness @ Narwee VC It’s a first ever for 3Bridges, we visit our Narwee friends for an exhilarating action packed day With an added plus of a Hotdog for Lunch! It’s a must do Travel: PRIVATE BUS Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Cost: $15.00 30 Children Olds Park Picnic Stay “N” play Pizza for lunch Walk to Old’s Park for a play at the park, play a round of basketball, a game of Oz Tag or tiger tails, Soccer kicks or handball or simply chill out under a tree with your friends! – Dominoes pizza for lunch *G/free option available **Spending money optional for an ice cream or slurpee at 7 Eleven Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Cost: $10.00 – 20 Children

Or in Centre Fun

Hurstville Cinemas Off to Hurstville to see the latest G or PG Children’s block buster. Movie to be announced closer to release date. We will be lunching in the food court *Own spending money required to purchase lunch at Westfield’s

Time: 9.30am-3.30pm Travel: Train Cost: $25.00 - 40 Children *Ice cream included in cost* Minestrone Soup Chefs with baked bread If you didn’t make it on Monday todays another chance to get chopping, slicing and dicing! Cost: $10.00 - 40 Children Time: 10am-3pm

Sewing fun! *(7+plus recommended*) Missed Tuesday? Another chance to get busy with this hands on CHALLENGE that will require a little patience for A great result Cost: $10.00 - 15 children Time: 10am-3.30pm

BBQ with Jumping Castle! It’s the ultimate fun day yet! Kick off the morning with a fun filled jumping castle! The usual fun things to do Beading, woolly fun, nail & face painting, crafty activities Take a break for a mouth watering BBQ sausage sizzle lunch! Halal & vegetarian options available! Top it off with an ice-block treat afterwards Cost: $10.00 Compulsory

Movie Afternoon So you’ve had a blast today, kick back n’ Relax, Watch the latest Kids DVD release on the big screen in the hall! Time: 2.00pm - 5.30pm

Penshurst Vacation Care September - October 2017

A: 23 St Georges Road, Penshurst NSW 2222 P: 1300 327 434 E: childcare@3bridges.org.au W: http://www.3bridges.org.au

GENERAL INFORMATION Vacation Care (5 to 12 year olds) and School Holiday Program (10 to 15 year olds)

1. Bookings OPEN 6.30am from the date on the front of the program. Booking Form can be submitted via fax or email; or handed to the office, a Children’s Services Coordinator or senior team member. Forms are date and time stamped on receipt. Booking Fee of $20 will be added to your HubWorks account. Priority will be given to all bookings received prior to the Wednesday before the holidays and you will be advised if your child has missed out on any care or excursion/incursion.

2. Ensure booking form is fully completed. Parents will be contacted if information is missing or

unclear.

3. Late Bookings. All bookings must be received prior to the Wednesday prior to the commencement of the holidays. Bookings received after this day will be processed when time permits. Our admin team will advise you of the days or excursions that are fully booked; and any available alternatives.

4. Priority of Access & Registration Priority – Care will be allocated in priority of access order. Ref:

OOSH Information Handbook p.7 and section 1.3A. 5. Excursions do not come under Priority of Access conditions. Excursions are allocated in order of

booking and availability of places; and suitability. 6. Transport: Some excursions may require Transport by train and/or bus and/or ferry. If walking

distances is difficult for your child, please advise on Booking form or call.

7. Fees and Payment • Fees are $48 per day exclusive of experience. Unless stated on the program, lunches are not

provided. • FEES must be up to date for vacation care bookings to be processed. To avoid disappointment,

call the office to check your account status and pay arrears. • You will be invoiced for care and experiences in the week following the care week. • Payment is due via BPAY or HubDebit within a week of invoices being issued • Additional Charges

- Late Fine for collection of children after 6pm: $10 per 10 minutes or part thereof - pre-arranged $10 per instance early drop off or after 4.30 pm pick up to extend School Holiday Program care hours

8. Excursions: if you would like your child/ren to attend an off site experience the relevant

excursion permission must be completed and returned with the booking form. Whilst on excursion, Educators can be contacted on 0449 257 890.

9. Reduce your fee costs - apply for Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate. Child Care Benefit (CCB) helps eligible parents to reduce their OOSH fees; and Child Care Rebate (CCR) pays up to 50% of out of pocket expenses with an annual cap. CCR is not means tested.

Please nominate your CCR to be paid to 3Bridges Community to reduce your fees. 10. School Holiday Program Option: Children aged 10 to 15 and in Year 5 and above may like to

join in the School Holiday Program at Penshurst on some days. The fee is $62 per day including most excursions. School Holiday Program is booked separately and can be booked when booking for Vacation Care. School Holiday Program is also approved for CCB and CCR.

11. Cancellation and Absences: If care is cancelled completely it needs to be in writing one full

week or more before the first day of care needing to be cancelled, care fees will not be charged. The Booking Fee will be forfeited. However, if care is cancelled less than one full week prior to the first day of care needing to be cancelled, fees are payable on receipt of the Tax Invoice. If a child can be replaced by another child from the waiting list, the fee will not be charged for that day. If your child/ren is booked into care, but does not attend, fees are payable and ‘Absences’ will be recorded toward the 42 day annual limit.

12. BOOKING PROCEDURES How to complete Vacation Care and School Holiday Program Booking Forms. o Mark all the ‘Care’ days you require at the top of the page with an ‘x’ in the white box for

EACH child/young person. o Remember to mark the orange section with a ‘x’, for the days required, as well. ’ o Fill in excursions permissions for each excursion you have booked your child into and return

with this Booking form

13. Please sign the booking form as an indication that you agree with the Conditions of Enrolment and with the conditions within the General Information. Adherence to these conditions is a requirement of family’s use of service and child’s participation.

Penshurst Vacation Care September - October 2017

A: 23 St Georges Road, Penshurst NSW 2222 P: 1300 327 434 E: childcare@3bridges.org.au W: http://www.3bridges.org.au

Conditions of Enrolment

To provide a well organised and safe program, the following conditions have been devised. Your cooperation in complying with the following conditions will assist us to provide a safe and enjoyable Vacation Care Program for your children. 1. Hours of Operation Vacation Care operates from 7.00am to 6.00pm. Parents of children not collected by 6.00pm sharp will be charged a late collection fee of $10 per 10 minutes or part thereof. School Holiday Program operates from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. Parents are able to extend hours by pre-arrangement at a cost of $10 per early drop off before 8.30am and/ or $10 per collection after 4.30 pm up to 6pm. Late fees applies for late collection at $10 per 10 minutes. To avoid concern, call the Coordinator if you are running late, held up at work, in traffic, etc. to reassure your child. If a child is left late at the Centre, every effort will be made to contact the parent/ guardian or emergency contact person. Please arrange for trusted persons to collect your child if you cannot make it on time. Add those persons Authorised to Collect to your enrolment details on HubWorks so staff know your wishes. NOTE: If a parent is late to collect a child and no contact is made by 7.00pm, Police will be called and the child collected by its officers. The Regulatory Authority (ECECD) is notified within 24 hours of such incidents. 2. Excursions To ensure each child’s safety, children must be signed in at the Centre by 8.30 am at least one hour before departure. • If a child is not signed in by 8.30, the child's place will be taken by another child on the excursion waiting list. • If the child is late, the Excursion Leader will cross off the names of any children who have not arrived and offer the places to families with children on the waiting list. If children are not here in time they will be left behind if 12 or under and children 13-15 will have their parents contacted to collect them from this service. There will be no negotiation for late arrivals. We will attempt to replace from our excursions waiting list. If your booking can not be replaced full fee will apply. No responsibility is taken for late arrivals. During the day, groups may go on mini walking excursions in the local area. Children are transported by the 3Bridges Community minibus or a chartered bus (or at times, public transport) to excursions out of the area. 3. Behaviour Please note that constant disruptions to the program may result in a child's exclusion after consultation with the Coordinator/ Nominated Supervisor and the parent. 4. Late Enrolments Once the program has commenced it is best to check the availability of places by phoning the office 1300 327 434. Complete and submit the booking form available on the internet at www.3bridges.org.au 5. Fees Attendance at Before School Care, After School Care and any following Vacation Care programs is reliant on all fees being up to date. No refunds of fees, credits or exchanges of days are allowable.

Penshurst Vacation Care September - October 2017

A: 23 St Georges Road, Penshurst NSW 2222 P: 1300 327 434 E: childcare@3bridges.org.au W: http://www.3bridges.org.au

As 3Bridges Community is an approved service provider, Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate is available to eligible families. Contact the Family Assistance Office on 13 61 50 for assessment. It is a parent responsibility to advise the Centre of the Customer Reference Numbers (CRNs) for the fee paying parent and the children in care. 6. Arrival and Departure On arrival, parent/ guardian or nominee is required to sign the child in with the time of arrival. Please let the educators on duty know that your child has arrived before leaving. On collection, parent/ guardian or nominee is required to sign the child out with time of collection. Written permission with the parent/ guardian's signature is required if a child is to be collected by someone else other than the parent/ guardian. Children will not be released into the care of anyone other than the parent without this written authority. Written permission with the parent/ guardian's signature is required for a child (over 10 years) to leave the Centre independently. We reserve the right to not allow a child to leave the service unattended if it is considered a risk to the child. 7. Illness/Accident/Medication We conduct risk assessments and plan to reduce the risk of accidents and keep your child safe. If a child has an accident and is in need of medical attention, we will apply first aid, make the child comfortable and contact the child’s parent to collect. In the event of a serious accident, an ambulance will be called and parent will be notified as soon as first aid has been administered. The best place for sick children is at home. If a child is sick in care, for the child’s wellbeing and to prevent spread of infection, the child’s parent will be contacted to collect. We do not administer medicines under any circumstances without a Medication Permission Form being completed, signed and dated by the parent/guardian. All medicines are to be in the original container, with dosage showing and within use by date. Medication Permission Forms are available from the Coordinator.

8. What to bring/wear Food and drink for morning/afternoon tea and lunch must be brought each day. The centre has a nutrition policy and treats are kept to special occasions. Children are not to bring chewing gum or lollies. Raincoats are essential every day, regardless of weather, as children are out and about and on excursions. Shoes that protect the child’s feet are to be worn - sneakers, boots and sports shoes are ideal certainly no thongs, preferably no sandals. Sun hat and sunscreen is essential every day. While we try to keep the children out of the sun during the hottest part of the day, it is not always possible. It is the parent's responsibility to ensure that their child has adequate sun protection and is wearing suitably covering clothes. We have regular 'slip, slop, slap' times throughout the day and have backup sunscreen. A refillable water bottle is recommended so your child can have access to water throughout excursions. 9. What not to bring Skateboards, roller blades and heelies are not permitted unless programmed. Toys and devices such as iPhones/iPads brought by children are their own responsibility.

Penshurst Vacation Care September - October 2017

A: 23 St Georges Road, Penshurst NSW 2222 P: 1300 327 434 E: childcare@3bridges.org.au W: http://www.3bridges.org.au

Excursion: Funarama Address: Waratah Street, Kirrawee Activity to be undertaken: Obstacle course, games ball pit and more fun Day/ Date: Monday 25 September 2017 Departure and return times: 10.00 am to 3.30 pm Method of Transport: Private Bus Planned no places for children: 40 Children Planned no staff rostered to supervise: 4 educators + 1 extra for ISS Educator to Child Ratio: 1 Educator to 10 Children Cost of Excursion: $25.00 Risk Assessment completed: Yes. Controls communicated to staff (parent can access on request) I give Permission for my child _____________________________________________________ (Child’s name) To attend the incursion outlined above and agree to bring: Lunch/snacks & a hat. Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________

Excursion: Reverse Garbage Address: 8/142 Addison Rd, Marrickville Activity to be undertaken: DIY recycled Craft workshop and Tour Day/ Date: Tuesday 26 September 2017 Departure and return times: 9.30 am to 3.30 pm Method of Transport: Private Bus Planned no places for children: 40 Children Planned no staff rostered to supervise: 4 Educators + 1 extra for ISS Educator to Child Ratio: 1 Educator: 10 children Cost of Excursion: $20.00 Risk Assessment completed: Yes. Controls communicated to staff (parent can access on request)

I give Permission for my child _____________________________________________________ (Child’s name) To attend the incursion outlined above and agree to bring: Lunch/snacks & a hat

Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: __________________

Excursion: Movies and Pancakes Address: King Georges Road, Beverly hills Activity to be undertaken: See the latest movie and lunch at Pancakes on the Rocks Day/ Date: Wednesday 27 September 2017 Departure and return times: 9.30 am to 3.30 pm Method of Transport: Private Bus Planned no places for children: 40 Children Planned no staff rostered to supervise: 4 educators + 1 extra for ISS Educator to Child Ratio: 1 Educator: 10 children + 1 for ISS (when required) Cost of Excursion: $30.00 (lunch @ pancakes included in price ) Risk Assessment completed: Yes. Controls communicated to staff (parent can access on request) I give Permission for my child _____________________________________________________ (Child’s name) To attend the incursion outlined above and agree to bring: Lunch/snacks & a hat Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________

Penshurst Vacation Care September - October 2017

A: 23 St Georges Road, Penshurst NSW 2222 P: 1300 327 434 E: childcare@3bridges.org.au W: http://www.3bridges.org.au

Excursion: Manly Sealife Aquarium Address: West Esplanade, Manly NSW 2095 Activity to be undertaken: See marine life, interactive rock pool, park play, beach play Day/ Date: Thursday 28th September Departure and return times: 9.30 am to 4.00 pm Method of Transport: Train and Ferry Planned no places for children: 20 Children Planned no staff rostered to supervise: 2 educators + 1 extra for ISS Educator to Child Ratio: 1 Educator: 10 children + 1 for ISS (when required) Cost of Excursion: $35.00 Risk Assessment completed: Yes. Controls communicated to staff (parent can access on request) I give Permission for my child _____________________________________________________ (Child’s name) To attend the incursion outlined above and agree to bring: Lunch/snacks & a hat *NOTE This is not a swimming excursion water wading play near the shore line only, no higher than knees and sitting down wave play Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________

Excursion: Gunnamatta Park & Sand castle Play Address: Cronulla NSW Activity to be undertaken: Local shore explore, park play sand castle building, supervised swimming Day/ Date: Friday 29 September 2017 Departure and return times: 9.30 am to 4 pm Method of Transport: Train Planned no places for children: 20 Children Planned no staff rostered to supervise: 4 educators + 1 extra for ISS *Educator with Bronze medallion included Educator to Child Ratio: 1 Educator to 5 Children Cost of Excursion: $20.00 Risk Assessment completed: Yes. Controls communicated to staff (parent can access on request) I give Permission for my child _____________________________________________________ (Child’s name) To attend the incursion outlined above and agree to bring: Lunch/snacks & a hat. Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________

Excursion: Ryde Aquatic Centre Address: 504 Victoria Rd, Ryde NSW 2112 Activity to be undertaken: Simulated Wave Ryder/ Surfing inc in price Swimming, slides, water fun Day/ Date: Tuesday 3 October 2017 Departure and return times: 9.30 am to 3.30 pm Method of Transport: Private Bus Planned no places for children: 20 Children Planned no staff rostered to supervise: 4 educators Educator to Child Ratio: 1 Educator: 5 children + 1 for ISS (when required) Cost of Excursion: $30.00 +((Own spending money optional Max $15.00) Risk Assessment completed: Yes. Controls communicated to staff (parent can access on request) I give Permission for my child _____________________________________________________ (Child’s name) To attend the incursion outlined above and agree to bring: Lunch/snacks & a hat Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________

Penshurst Vacation Care September - October 2017

A: 23 St Georges Road, Penshurst NSW 2222 P: 1300 327 434 E: childcare@3bridges.org.au W: http://www.3bridges.org.au

Excursion: Bubble ball fitness Fun at Narwee Vacation Care Address: Narwee Public School, Broad Arrow Road, Narwee Activity to be undertaken: Bubble Ball soccer games, in centre activities Hot dog for lunch Day/ Date: Wednesday 4 October 2017 Departure and return times: 9.30 am to 3.30 pm Method of Transport: Private Bus Planned no places for children: 30 Children Planned no staff rostered to supervise: 2 educators + 1 extra for ISS Educator to Child Ratio: 1 Educator: 10 children + 1 for ISS (when required) Cost of Excursion: $ 15.00 Risk Assessment completed: Yes. Controls communicated to staff (parent can access on request) I give Permission for my child _____________________________________________________ (Child’s name) To attend the incursion outlined above and agree to bring: Lunch/snacks & a hat Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________

Excursion: Olds Park Picnic Address: Forest Road, Penshurst Activity to be undertaken: Park Play, Basketball, soccer, handball, Oztag, fun with Pizza for lunch Day/ Date: Wednesday 4 October 2017 Departure and return times: 9.30am-3.30pm Method of Transport: Walk Planned no places for children: 20 Children Planned no staff rostered to supervise: 4 educators + 1 extra for ISS Educator to Child Ratio: 1 Educator: 10 children + 1 for ISS (when required) Cost of Excursion: $10.00 + own spending money required for slurpee or ice cream Risk Assessment completed: Yes. Controls communicated to staff (parent can access on request) I give Permission for my child _____________________________________________________ (Child’s name) To attend the incursion outlined above and agree to bring: Snacks, drink & a hat Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________

Excursion: Movies at Hurstville Cinemas Address: Westfield Hurstville Activity to be undertaken: Watch the latest G or PG movie and have lunch at Westfield’s Day/ Date: Thursday 5 October 2017 Departure and return times: 9.30am-3.30pm Method of Transport: Train Planned no places for children: 40 Children Planned no staff rostered to supervise: 4 educators + 1 extra for ISS Educator to Child Ratio: 1 Educator: 10 children + 1 for ISS (when required) Cost of Excursion: $25.00 + own spending money required for lunch Hurstville food court Risk Assessment completed: Yes. Controls communicated to staff (parent can access on request) I give Permission for my child _____________________________________________________ (Child’s name) To attend the incursion outlined above and agree to bring: Lunch/snacks & a hat Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________