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School Holiday Program April 2018

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

School Holiday Program 0451 518 427

8.30 am to 4.30 pm

16 to 30 April 2018 Bookings Open: 6.30 am Monday 26 March 2018 Bookings By: 5.00 pm Wednesday 11 April 2018

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

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



Mon 16 April 2018 Tuesday 17 April 2018 Wednesday 18 April 2018 Thursday 19 April 2018 Friday 20 April 2018 Archie Bro’s Electric Circus

A new improved excursion that is bound to be a lot of fun. So

many things to do on this excursion.

Dodgem cars, carousels, crazy

shakes and prizes Electric Circus gives arcades and tricky ticket

games a new life. Or run yourself ragged around our

arcade and activities – dodgems, bowling and more!

For lunch we will go back to Penshurst where the group will have the option of purchasing

food

Time: 9am - 4pm Transport: Train & Walk

Kingpin Bowling, Laser Siege & Video Games, Nth

Strathfield Last holidays we came here

& discovered that this venue is fantastic!!

Excursion that involves one game ten pin bowling, two

games of laser siege & video games.

After Kingpin we will walk to Strathfield Plaza where the group will have the option of purchasing lunch.

There is an additional $10 charge for this excursion


Movies/Shopping Hurstville Westfield

Shop till your heart is content or chill out & wait at the Youth Centre to catch a movie in the afternoon

The group has the option of

going shopping in the morning at Westfield or

going to the Youth Centre. We will meet at Westfield

prior to the movie for lunch at the food court.

If possible we will try to inform families what movie we will be seeing prior to

today Please note spending money

is required for shopping.

Time: 9am - 4.30pm Transport: Train

Escape Rooms FDO, North Ryde

A new excursion that looks challenging, exciting &

different to what we are use to

Work with your team to

find hidden objects, solve riddles, crack clues and beat the clock to escape

the room. Also included in the

excursion is a game of ten pin bowling as well as a

game of laser siege. We will have lunch at the

Macquarie Centre

Time: 9am - 4.30pm Transport: Train

Youth Centre Hurstville We encourage the group to use the Youth Service after

these holidays Youth Centre Hurstville has Xbox, 3 PlayStations, pool table, air hockey table &

table tennis. We are open to ideas from the group so if they would like to do something at the

Youth Centre they only need to ask – board games, card

games or trivia?? The group will have the

option of going to Westfield for lunch.

After lunch we will walk back to the centre via

Penshurst Park


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Monday 23 April 18 Tuesday 24 April 2018 Wednesday 25 April ‘18 Thursday 26 April 2018 Friday 27 April 2018 Youth Centre

This activity gives young people an insight to what may lie

ahead after they are finished with the SHP

Youth Centre Hurstville has

Xbox, 3 PlayStations, pool table, air hockey table & foosball.

Throughout the morning we are

going to be participating in group games, activities and team building experiences. Lunch options are packed

lunch or Hurstville Westfield food court.

After lunch we will walk back to Penshurst via Penshurst Park

Time: 9am - 4.30pm Transport: Train & Walk

Olds Park Penshurst, Pizza at Dominoes

Combining two things that the group seem to enjoy – food & hanging out with

their mates

Feel free to bring your bike or scooter along to Olds

Park (provided you have a helmet).

We will bring some sports equipment, including soccer

balls, basketball & rugby league ball

For lunch we will visit Dominoes & for afternoon tea we will stop by 7’11 for

a slurpee. Please note spending money

is required for shopping.

Time: 9am – 3.30pm Transport: Walk

ANZAC DAY

Public Holiday

Sailability, Penrith Last holidays the weather

was against us but hopefully this time we will set sail

Sailing for all Ages &

Abilities! Experience the freedom, pride and sense of achievement of learning to

sail your own boat! This non-profit organisation is

dedicated to providing sailing access to all.

Unsinkable, all-access dinghies which are incredibly stable & responsive, making

skippering them easy. Note: Children must be competent swimmers to

attend. Additional $15 charge for

this excursion

Time: 9am - 4pm Transport: Bus

Cronulla Cinemas & Swimming @ Gunnamatta

Bay Last day of the SHP ever will be spent chilling out at the movies & chilling out with all the friends we have made We will see the latest movie

@ Cronulla cinemas followed by lunch at the shops in Cronulla plaza. After lunch we will walk

down to Gunnamatta Bay for a swim or just hang out by the water enjoying the

beautiful surroundings.

Time: 9am - 4.30pm Transport: Train &

Walk



Monday 30 April 2018 Tuesday 1 May 2018 Youth Centre

This activity gives young people an insight to what may lie

ahead after they are finished with the SHP

Youth Centre Hurstville has

Xbox, 3 PlayStations, pool table, air hockey table & foosball.

Throughout the morning we are

going to be participating in group games, activities and team building experiences.

Lunch options are packed lunch or Hurstville Westfield food

court. After lunch we will walk back to

Penshurst via Penshurst Park Please note: For this day to go

ahead we require a minimum of 5 children to attend

Time: 9am - 4.30pm Transport: Train & Walk

Back to

School

The sad news:(

This is our last School Holiday Program

[From 1 July 2018, the Federal Government’s new Jobs for Families Package does not provide Child Care

Subsidy for children in High School]

The good news:)

Penshurst Vacation Care caters to primary school children aged 5-12.

And

We will continue planning our Penshurst Vacation Care programs with the input of the children aged 9+ so there will be

lots for the older children to enjoy – both in-centre and on excursion.



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.

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

3. Priority of Access & Registration Priority – Care will be allocated in priority of access order. Ref: OOSH Information Handbook p.7 and section 1.3A.

4. Excursions do not come under Priority of Access conditions. Excursions are allocated in order of booking and availability of places; and suitability.

5. 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.

6. Confirmation: After 9.30am from date on the front of the program to confirm whether your booked place, excursion or experience has been successful; or if your children have been placed on a Wait List. Confirmation will avoid children being disappointed on missing out on an experience they expected to participate in.

7. Fees and Payment • Fees are $65 per day inclusive 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.

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 $65 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.



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 School Holiday Program operates from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. Late fees apply as above except where prior notification is received and will then be charged at $10 per instance. Vacation Care operated from 7.00am to 6.00pm. Parents of children not collected by 6.00pm sharp will be charged a late pick-up fee of $15 per 15 minutes or part thereof. 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. NOTE: If no contact is made by 7.00pm, Police will be called and the child collected by its officers. Department of Community Services will be notified within 24 hours. 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 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.

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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.



ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR GUIDELINES All children are expected to abide by the following guidelines:

• Respect each other

• Respect other people's property and that of the service

• Share with other children and be inclusive

• Accept and respect individual needs and differences

• Clean up after activities

• Be respectful to educators and to each other

• Follow the instructions from educators

• Play only in the allocated areas and as directed by educators and not enter areas that educators have designated as “out of bounds”

• Remain in the supervised area of the program until the authorised person collecting them has signed them out

• Not participate in physical fighting (play or real), for example, spitting, throwing toys, stones or dangerous objects

• Not bully or engage in any form of aggressive behaviour; and

• Use appropriate language at all times.

Specific rules will be explained to you on outdoor activities, excursions, bus and public transport.



Excursion: Archie Bro’s Electric Circus Address: 143 Forest Rd, Hurstville NSW 2220 Activity to be undertaken: Dodgems, Carousels, Crazy shakes and prizes Day/ Date: Monday 16 April 2018 Departure and return times: 9am – 4.00 pm Method of Transport: Train & walk Planned no places for children: 20 Children Planned no staff rostered to supervise: 2 educators Educator to Child Ratio: 1 Educator: 10 children + 1 for ISS (when required) Cost of Excursion: Incorporated in daily fee of $65.00 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 (or money to purchase) & a hat Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________

Excursion: Kingpin Bowling, Laser Siege & Video Games Address: 2-10 Darling Drive, Sydney Activity to be undertaken: Ten Pin Bowling, laser siege, video games, Park fun Day/ Date: Tuesday 17 April 2018 Departure and return times: 9.00am – 4.00pm Method of Transport: Train & Walk Planned no places for children: 20 Children Planned no staff rostered to supervise: 2 Educators Educator to Child Ratio: 1 Educator to 10 Children Cost of Excursion: Incorporated in daily fee of $65.00 ($10 extra charge) 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 (or money to purchase) & a hat Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________

Excursion: Shopping & Movies @ Hurstville Westfield Address: Park Rd & Cross St, Hurstville Activity to be undertaken: Shopping, watching a movie, lunch in the food court Day/ Date: Wednesday 18 April 2018 Departure and return times: 9am – 4.30pm Method of Transport: Train & Walk Planned no places for children: 20 Children Planned no staff rostered to supervise: 2 educators Educator to Child Ratio: 1 Educator: 10 children + 1 for ISS (when required) Time Away: 9am – 4pm Cost of Excursion: Incorporated in daily fee of $65.00 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 (or money to purchase) & a hat Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________



Excursion: Escape Rooms FDO Address: Macquarie Centre, Cnr Waterloo & Herring Rds, North Ryde Activity to be undertaken: Crack cluse, find hidden objects, solve riddles, escape and then lunch Day/ Date: Thursday 19 April 2018 Departure and return times: 8.30am – 4.30pm Method of Transport: Train & Walk Planned no places for children: 15 Children Planned no staff rostered to supervise: 3 educators Educator to Child Ratio: 1 Educator: 5 children + 1 for ISS (when required) Cost of Excursion: Incorporated in daily fee of $65.00 ($15 extra charge) 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 (or money to purchase) & a hat. Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________

Excursion: Youth Centre Address: 143 Forest Rd, Hurstville NSW 2220 Activity to be undertaken: Pool, group games, soccer, video games, movies, trivia Day/ Date: Friday 20 April 2018 Departure and return times: 9 am – 4.00 pm Method of Transport: Train & walk Planned no places for children: 20 Children Planned no staff rostered to supervise: 2 educators Educator to Child Ratio: 1 Educator: 10 children + 1 for ISS (when required) Cost of Excursion: Incorporated in daily fee of $65.00 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 (or money to purchase) & a hat Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________

Excursion: Youth Centre Address: 143 Forest Rd, Hurstville NSW 2220 Activity to be undertaken: Group games, team building, pool, soccer, video games, movies, trivia Day/ Date: Monday 23 April 2018 Departure and return times: 9 am – 4.00 pm Method of Transport: Train & walk Planned no places for children: 20 Children Planned no staff rostered to supervise: 2 educators Educator to Child Ratio: 1 Educator: 10 children + 1 for ISS (when required) Cost of Excursion: Incorporated in daily fee of $65.00 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 (or money to purchase) & a hat Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________



Excursion: Olds Park – Pizza and Slurpee Address: Forest Road, Penshurst Activity to be undertaken: Park sports and fun, Pizza for lunch and Slurpee on the way back Day/ Date: Tuesday 24 April 2018 Departure and return times: 9am – 3.30 pm Method of Transport: Walk Planned no places for children: 20 Children Planned no staff rostered to supervise: 2 educators Educator to Child Ratio: 1 Educator: 10 children + 1 for ISS (when required) Cost of Excursion: Incorporated in daily fee of $65.00 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 (or money to purchase) & a hat Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________ Excursion: Sailability, Penrith Address: Gate A Old Castlereagh Rd, Castlereagh NSW 2749 Activity to be undertaken: sailing, Day/ Date: Thursday 26 April 2018 Departure and return times: 9am – 4pm Method of Transport: Bus Planned no places for children: 15 Children Planned no staff rostered to supervise: 3 educators Educator to Child Ratio: 1 Educator: 5 children + 1 for ISS (when required) Cost of Excursion: Incorporated in daily fee of $65.00 ($15 extra charge) 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 (or money to purchase) & a hat Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________ Excursion: Homebush Aquatic Centre Address: Olympic Blvd, Sydney Olympic Park Activity to be undertaken: Swimming, whirlpool, slides and more Day/ Date: Tuesday 2 January 2018 Departure and return times: 9.30am – 3.30pm Method of Transport: Train & Walk Planned no places for children: 20 Children Planned no staff rostered to supervise: 2 educators + Lifeguards at the pool Educator to Child Ratio: 1 Educator: 10 children + 1 for ISS (when required) Cost of Excursion: Incorporated in daily fee of $65.00 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 (or money to purchase) & a hat. Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________



Excursion: Cronulla Cinema and Gunnamatta Bay Address: 39/41R Nicholson Parade, Cronulla NSW 2230 Activity to be undertaken: See a movie, have lunch in the plaza and swimming and chilling in the park Day/ Date: Friday 27 April 2018 Departure and return times: 9.00am – 4.00pm Method of Transport: Train & Walk Planned no places for children: 15 Children Planned no staff rostered to supervise: 3 Educators Educator to Child Ratio: 1 Educator: 10 children + 1 for ISS (when required) Cost of Excursion: Incorporated in daily fee of $65.00 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 (or money to purchase) & a hat

Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date __________________

Excursion: Youth Centre Address: 143 Forest Rd, Hurstville NSW 2220 Activity to be undertaken: Pool, group games, soccer, video games, movies, Day/ Date: Monday 30 April 2018 Departure and return times: 9am – 4.00 pm Method of Transport: Train & walk Planned no places for children: 20 Children Planned no staff rostered to supervise: 2 educators Educator to Child Ratio: 1 Educator: 10 children + 1 for ISS (when required) Cost of Excursion: Incorporated in daily fee of $65.00 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 (or money to purchase) & a hat Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________

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