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Our program is aimed at primary-school-aged children, providing quality care and fun activities for your child, in a safe and friendly environment. We

offer a range of recreational experiences including excursions and in-house activities. Children not at primary school may still attend, at the discretion

of management.

General Information:

Cost per day: $54 per child / per day.

Location: Rockhampton Grammar Outside School Hours Care, In the Primary School Section, behind Duggan Hall.

Access through Tennis Courts off Quarry Street entrance.

Hours: 7.00am — 6.00pm

Late pick up fee after 6.00pm - $1.00 per minute per family.

This fee is in place as staff are not paid over time. Please advise the service if you are running late so we can set your child’s mind at ease and staff can make other arrangements if

needed.

What to bring: EVERYDAY

You must provide your child with a packed lunch everyday and snacks for morning tea and afternoon tea. Please ensure your child has enough food for the duration of their

stay. A screw top bottle of water that can be refilled, a wide brimmed hat, a collared t-shirt, closed in shoes and a spare set of clothes for emergencies.

Daily Activities:

Each day your child will have access to the various constructive equipment, Music, Home Corner, Outside Games, Quiet Areas, Art & Craft and on occasion the children will

have access to the Play Station 2 and/or Wii. We reserve the right to change activities due to unforeseen circumstances.

Excursions:

All excursion costs applicable on days your child is booked in to Vacation Care will be added to your fees.

Booking Policy:

All bookings are to be made through The Rockhampton Grammar School Early Learning Centre prior to the commencement of the Vacation Care period. You can contact

our program Co-ordinator Adeina Shackleton on 4922 1615 or fax your booking sheet to 4922 7654. Once your booking has been processed and you are in our system, any

changes or cancellations on your part will still incur the full day’s fee.

Accidents/Injuries & Sickness:

For all accidents and injuries, including minor cuts and grazes, first aid will be applied. A record of injuries will be kept and will need to be signed upon departure. We also

have the right not to accept a child suffering from any infectious disease or illness. If any child is deemed unfit to be at the program the responsible parent/ guardian will be

contacted to come and collect their child.

Friday 29th November

Let’s start to unwind for the holidays. Bring your fancy dance moves as

we dance to celebrate the end of the School Year. Please bring a

plate of food in to share.

Other Activities for the day

Christmas Calendars

Easel Painting

Wire Beading

Personal Items

Please remember that we encourage children to leave

personal items such as iPods, iPads, DSs, Tablets and other toys

and technology at home and only bring them in on the

requested days.

Sun Safe Centre

As we are a Sun Smart Centre, your

child is required to wear a wide

brimmed hat everyday at our

service. If they forget to bring one there

are always spare hats available. Please

be aware of the days that children are

going on excursions and make sure that

they wear appropriate footwear and

clothes.

What your Child needs to bring EACH DAY

Food—Make sure your child has enough food for Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea.

Water Bottle—Needs to be refillable

Spare Clothes—For emergencies, please ensure that your child has at least one full set of clothes.

Suitable Clothes—Sun safe clothes are required each day. Singlets are not suitable.

Hat —Only wide brimmed hats

Shoes—Closed in shoes when away from the service

Monday 2nd December

Learn some dance moves from the Street Culture movement of Hip

Hop. Children will experience the fast movements of a dance style

that is popular with modern music, film and television. Cost will be

$8.00. Time: 10.00-11.00


Christmas Baubles

Celebrity Head

Hama Beads

Tuesday 3rd December

The children will be able to experience what it is like to care for a community

garden. Community gardens have been set up not only to grow plants

(flowers, fruits and vegetables) but as a meeting ground for people to get

together within their local community. We will be there from 10.00-12.00.

Other Activities For The Day

Paddle Pop Christmas Ornaments

Christmas Bead Threading

Monopoly

Thursday 5th December

We will be visiting the Post Office to look at

how our mail is sorted and processed

before being delivered to us. This is a great

time of year to see just how much mail is

processed through the centre due to the

Christmas period.

Other Activities for the Day

Paper Chains

Charcoal Drawing

Marble Painting

Friday 6th December

Lasar Tag is a ‘live’ video game

that gets the children out and having

fun. Come dressed in your best

camouflage and get ready to challenge

your friends. Children of all ages can play. The

equipment works with infrared just like a TV remote so it is harmless and eye-safe.

Cost: $10.00.


* Bey Blades * Christmas Frames * Book Christmas Trees

Wednesday 4th December

Children will be given the opportunity to make some Christmas

goodies. On the menu for today are Apricot Balls, Rocky Road

and White Christmas. Children will be able to experience

traditional Christmas treats.


* Science Experiments * Sponge Painting

* Christmas Cards

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Monday 9th December

Out of the gate and off for a walk went Hairy Maclary to Rockhampton

Art Gallery. Lynley Dodd’s famous character Hairy Maclary is on display

in 59 original drawings. Exhibitions also include work dated from her

school days to most recent publications. While there children will

experience art activities relating to the exhibition.

Children then will be going to McDonalds for

lunch. Time: 10.00-11.30. 12.00-1.00 at

McDonalds.


Plastercine People

Basket Weaving

Recycled Milk Bottle People

Tuesday 10th December

The children will be able to enjoy the Bowling Centre whilst trying to achieve the

highest score whilst playing 2 games of Ten Pin Bowling. The cost will be $12.00.

Children MUST have socks and a water bottle. The bus will leave at 10:00 am

and be back at the centre at 12:00 pm.


Dress Up Relay

Christmas Design Bandana

Vegetable Printing


Children will be able to learn circus tricks in

Duggan Hall. As part of this

experience we will transform the

children’s hair into crazy colours and

patterns with coloured

hairspray. Cost will be $4.00.

Time: 10.00-12.00.


Face Painting

Calendars

Painting large Santa & Reindeer

Friday 13th December

As part of our community programs in

OSHC and Vacation Care, children will be able to shop for a gift to be presented to Life Line to be

given to children that are less fortunate than ourselves. Children will be able to experience the

joy of shopping, wrapping and giving to a worthwhile cause. Cost will be $10.00 to purchase a

gift. Our shopping destination is Sam’s Warehouse. Time: 10.00-11.30.


* Wooden City Blocks & Cultural People * Hama Beads * Creating your own Santa & Reindeers


Bring along your bike, scooter or skates to enjoy riding around the

tennis courts with your friends. Make sure to include your helmet

and all safety gear as it is required for you to participate in this

activity.


Story Writing about Christmas

Musical Instruments

Reindeer Faces

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Monday 16th December

Children will be able to experience using different play equipment and

improving their gross and fine motor skills as they manoeuvre around

the park. Time: 10.00-12.00


Board Games

Paper Plate Santa

Faces

Biscuit Icing


The children will be able to see crocodiles in all their glory by

experiencing the morning tour from 10.30-12.00. Cost for the

experience is $11.00 and children will need to bring hats, water

bottles and appropriate

footwear.


3D Christmas Trees

Lego Construction

Collect Sticks to Create Stick Art


We will be making use of the school’s

educational programs and games in the

school computer lab. This experience

enhances hand/eye coordination and furthers

computer skills and knowledge. We will also be

having a visit from Family Planning in the afternoon

to talk to the children about personal safety.

Time: 10.00-12.00.


Making Christmas Angels

Wire Bead Ornaments

Christmas Pictures


From 10-1pm, children will be able to bounce and slide to their heart’s content on a large jumping

castle which will be connected to water. Other water games will also be available. Children will

need to bring togs (including a sun shirt), towel and a change of clothes. Cost will be $10.00.


* Wooden Boomerangs * Xmas Stars Paper Folding * Marshmallow Snowmen


The children will be spending the morning at the Parkhurst Putt

Putt Golf course, trying their luck on the 18 hole course. Children

will be able to put their hand/eye coordination to the test as they

try to score the lowest count as they move throughout the

course. Children must bring hats, suitable shoes and water

bottles. Cost for the activity will be $6.00. Time: 10.00-12.00.


Sidewalk Chalk Drawings

Balance Bikes and Scooters

Christmas Wreaths

23-27 December 2013

We wish all our families a Very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.


Tuesday 31st December

Thursday 2nd January

Children will explore the caves decorated

with ancient stalactites and flowstones, rare

ferns and images on the rock scapes the

early explorers used as navigation markers.

Cost will be $14.00. Children will need to bring

a torch, drink bottle, long pants and closed in

shoes. Time: 10.30-12.30.


Pet Rocks

Chinese Fans

Puzzles

Friday 3rd January

Come and have a hit out with a tennis

racket and ball. Coaches from Beak’s

Tennis school will be giving the children

a 2 hour lesson in how to play tennis.

Cost will be $4.00. Time:10.00-12.00


* Scoobies * Recycled Art * Chalk Boards

Wednesday 1st January

We wish everyone a Happy New

Year. May 2014 bring you wealth,

health and happiness.

Monday 6th January

The children will get to experience the Torres Strait Islander village,

Didgeridoo playing, and of course throwing the boomerang. The cost

will be $7.50 per child and will go from 10.00-12.00. Children will need

to bring a hat, water bottle and appropriate

shoes.


Nature Collage

Mosaic Pictures String Painting

Tuesday 7th January

We will be making Patty Cakes and icing them afterwards in

the school’s kitchen. Gluten-Free ingredients will also be

available for those children that require them.


Easel Painting

Tree Collage

Quicksand Play Dough

Thursday 9th January

The children will be able to explore the

beach and all its hidden treasures and the

smell of fresh sea sprayed water. A sausage

sizzle will be provided for lunch. Hats, water

bottles and Sun Smart clothes are required.

Time: 10.30-2.00pm.


Kite Making

Parachute Games

Colouring in Books

Friday 10th January

Cost is $8.00

Children will be able to experience a

structured multi-sport program that

incorporates 12 different sports. The focus

is providing a fun, safe, inclusive program that enable children to develop the necessary

skills to enjoy being active. Providing a caring and supportive environment that

recognises each child's different stages of physical, social and emotional development.

Time: 10.00-12.00.


* Clay Sculptures * White Board & Markers * Butterfly Painting

Wednesday 8th January

We will be going to watch ‘Frozen’ at the Rockhampton Cinema.

Snacks will be provided for the children. The

cost will be $9.50. The viewing time will be

announced closer to the day.


Coloured Matchstick Art

Computer & Wii Challenge

Leaf Rubbing

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Monday 13th January

Children will experience the joy of creating their own creation through

using something from the earth. They will have the opportunity to work

with tools and their hands to mould the clay, and learn skills from the

instructor. Time: 10.00-12.00. Cost: $20.00 (Materials, Glazing and Firing

of creation)


Xbox Challenge

Pom Pom People

Wet Chalk Drawing

Tuesday 14th January

From 10:00 am — 1:00 pm children will be able to bounce and slide on a large

Jumping Castle which will be connected to water. We will also have other

water games available. Children are advised to bring togs (including a sun

shirt), towel and a change of clothes. Cost will be $10.00.


Cotton Bud Tree Bean Painting

Origami

Animal Masks


The children will get the chance to run

around in the park’s tropical gardens and

visit the homes to over 50 species of

Australian native and exotic animals.

Children will need to bring hats, water bottles

and appropriate shoes. Cost will be $3.50 for an ice cream.

Time: 10.00-12.00.


Scratch Art Masks

Twister

Tissue Paper Butterflies

Friday 17th January

Bring along your bike, scooter or skates

to enjoy riding around the tennis courts

with your friends. Make sure to include

your helmet and all safety gear as it is

required for you to participate in this activity.


* Crown Making * Felt Board Stories * Hopscotch


We will be making use of the schools’ educational programs and

games in the school computer lab. This experience enhances

hand/eye co-ordination and furthers computer skills and

knowledge. Time: 10.00-12.00.


Paper Plane Making * String Painting

Hama Beads

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Monday 20th January

We will be going to watch ‘Free Birds’ in 3D at

the Rockhampton Cinema. Snacks will be

provided for the children. The cost will be $13.50.

The viewing time will be announced closer to the day.


Stained Glass Lanterns

Parachute Games

Bubble Painting

Tuesday 21st January

Located inside the historic former Post Office

building in East Street, Rockhampton, FLOW

Visitors Centre is packed with interesting and interactive displays. FLOW Visitors

Centre is a public education space created by Fitzroy Basin Association.

Children will be attending FLOW from 10.00-12.00.


Rotorspin

Paper Plate Frogs

Grass Heads

Thursday 23rd January

It’s the day to bring in your technology from

home to play with. Also available will be the

Wii, X-Box and computers for the children

who don’t have an iPod, iPad, DS console

and other tablets.


Hama Beads

Quilling

Tennis Ball Painting

Friday 24th January

The children will get to opportunity to

walk alongside Australia`s favourite

animals and see their habitats. We will

learn about the work the park does to

support sick, injured and orphaned

wildlife. Please bring hats, water bottles and wear closed in shoes. Cost will be

$10.00. We will be there from 10.15 am - 1.30 pm and will be staying for a picnic

lunch. Don’t forget your lunchbox!


* Paper Weaving * Wacky Wool Owls * Threading Beads

Wednesday 22nd January

Come dressed in your favourite pyjamas and enjoy the fun of the

party. A variety of activities will be on offer for the children to

enjoy. For lunch we will be having Pizza from Dominoes.

Cost: $5.00


* Noodle Creations * Clay Sculptures * Box Construction

Monday 27th January


Children will be able to select a variety of ball sports to take down to Duggan

Hall. They will be encouraged to challenge their skills in both individual and

team games. Through this children will learn to take directions from their peers

and learn the rules of the different games.


Play Dough

Easel Painting

Bike and Scooter Obstacle Course


We wish you the best for starting the

new school year. We look forward to

seeing you in After School Care. All the

best for a smooth transition.

Day Yes – Booking required No – Booking required

Friday 29th November

Monday 2rd December




Friday 6th December

Monday 9th December









Friday 20st December

Monday 23rd December

CLOSED






Tuesday 31st December

Child’s Name:…………………………………………………………...................................................................

Please note: Once bookings have been made, you are responsible for all charges incurred. All additional costs for excursions will

be added to your Family Account e.g. Koorana Crocodile Farm, McDonalds, Bowling, Sam’s Warehouse, Circus School, Hip Hop

Dancing, Jumping Castle, Lazer Tag, and Putt Putt Golf.

Please return this form and be sure to sign for the excursions on the opposite page.

The Rockhampton Grammar School

Vacation Care Booking Form and Excursion Form

Friday 29th November 2013 to Friday 23rd December 2013


Vacation Care

PERMISSION FOR EXCURSION

I, ____________________________________give permission for ______________________________to go on the

Excursion as per the list below:

The responsible adults will be Ms Helen Kuhnel, Miss Annita Horwell, Miss Stephanie Wehmeier, Miss Stacey Collins and Miss Lauren Shackleton.

The Centre mobile number is 0458 221 661.

The mode of transport will be School Bus and safety restraints will be available for each child.

The cost for each excursion will be added to your child’s account

I give permission for my child/ren to attend this excursion

Parents signature:………………………………………Date:…………………….............

Day & Date Destination Address Travel Time Departure Time &

Return Time

Cost Attending

Monday 2nd December

At Centre: Hip Hop Dancing

Corner Archer and Quarry Streets

Nil To: 10.00am

From:11.00am

$8.00 YES/NO


Wandal Community

Gardens

13 Cavell Street, Wandal,

Rockhampton

15 minutes there and back

To: 9.40am

From: 12.15pm

Nil YES/NO


Post Office Corner Musgrave Street &

Elphinstone Street


To: 9.40am

From: 11.45am

Nil YES/NO

Friday 6th December

At Centre: Lazar Tag in a


Nil All Day $10.00 YES/NO

Monday 9th December

Art Gallery & McDonalds

62 Victoria Parade

Crn George & Fitzroy Street


To: 9.40am

From: 11.30am

To: 11.30am

From: 12.30pm

Cost by Order

YES/NO


Ten Pin Bowling 90-100 Musgrave St, North

Rockhampton

20minutes there and back

To: 9.40am

From: 12.20pm

$12.00 YES/NO


At Centre: Circus School


Nil To: 10.00am

From: 12.00pm

$4.00 YES/NO


Sam’s Warehouse

143-145 Gladstone Road,

Rockhampton


To: 9.40am

From: 11.50am

$10.00 YES/NO


Victoria Park Sir Raymond Huish Drive

20 minutes there and 8 minutes

back

To: 9.40am

From: 12.20pm

Nil YES/NO


Koorana Crocodile Farm

65 Savage Road, Coowonga


To: 9.40am

From: 1.15pm

$11.00 YES/NO


Putt Putt Golf & Driving Range

17 McMillan Avenue, Parkhurst


To: 9.40am

From: 12.30pm

$6.00 YES/NO


At Centre: Jumping Castle


Nil To: 10.00am

From: 1.00pm

$10.00 YES/NO


Vacation Care Booking Form and Excursion Form

Thursday 2nd January to Friday 24th January 2014

Day Yes – Booking required No – Booking required

Wednesday 1st January CLOSED

Thursday 2nd January

Friday 3rd January

Monday 6th January

Tuesday 7th January



Friday 10th January

Monday 13th January




Friday 17th January

Monday 20th January

Tuesday 21st January

Wednesday 22nd January

Thursday 23rd January

Friday 24th January

Monday 27th January CLOSED


Child’s Name:…………………………………………………………...................................................................

Please note: Once bookings have been made, you are responsible for all charges incurred. All additional costs for excursions will be added

to your Family Account e.g. Dreamtime Cultural Centre, Capricorn Caves, Tennis School, Event Cinemas, Multi-Sport Program, Pottery Class

at Walter Reid Centre, Jumping Castle, Botanical Gardens and Cooberrie Park.

Please return this form and be sure to sign for the excursions on the opposite page.


Vacation Care

IPERMISSION FOR EXCURSION

I, ____________________________________give permission for ______________________________to go on the

Excursion as per the list below:

The responsible adults will be Ms Helen Kuhnel, Miss Annita Horwell, Miss Stephanie Wehmeier, Miss Stacey Collins and Miss Lauren Shackleton.

The Centre mobile number is 0458 221 661.

The mode of transport will be School Bus and safety restraints will be available for each child.

The cost for each excursion will be added to your child’s account

I give permission for my child/ren to attend this excursion

Parents signature:………………………………………Date:…………………….............

Day & Date Destination Address Travel Time Departure Time &

Return Time

Cost Attending

Thursday 2nd

January

Capricorn Caves 30 Olsen Road,

Parkhurst

30 minutes there

and back

To: 10.0am

From: 12.30pm

$14.00 YES/NO

Friday 3rd

January

At Centre:

Tennis School


Nil To: 10.00am

From: 12.00pm

$4.00 YES/NO

Monday 6th

January

Dreamtime

Cultural Centre

Lot 222 Bruce

Highway

30 minutes there

and back

To: 9.40am

From: 12.30pm

$7.50 YES/NO

Wednesday 8th

January

Event Cinemas Off Aquatic Place,

Along the Bruce

Highway

20 minutes there

and back

TBA $9.50 YES/NO

Thursday 9th

January

Ritamada Emu Park 45 minutes there

and back

To: 9.40am

From: 2.00pm

Nil YES/NO

Friday 10th

January

At Centre:

Multi-Sport

Program


Nil To: 10.00am

From: 12.00pm

$8.00 YES/NO

Monday 13th

January

Pottery Class at

Walter Reid

Cultural Centre

205 East Street,

Rockhampton

20 minutes there

and back

To: 10.00am

From: 12.30pm

$20.00 YES/NO

Tuesday 14th

January

At Centre:

Jumping Castle


Nil To: 10.00am

From:1.00pm

$10.00 YES/NO

Thursday 16th

January

Botanical

Gardens & Zoo

Access via Spencer or

Ann Street,

Rockhampton

20 minutes there

and back

To: 9.40am

From: 12.20pm

$3.50 YES/NO

Monday 20th

January

Event Cinemas Off Aquatic Place,

Along the Bruce

Highway

20 minutes there

and back

TBA $13.50 YES/NO

Tuesday 21st

January

FLOW Old Post Office Cnr

East & Denham Street

20 minutes there

and back

To:10.00am

From: 12.00pm

Nil YES/NO

Wednesday 22nd

January

At Centre: Pizza

Party


Nil Nil $5.00 YES/NO

Friday 24th

January

Cooberrie Park Woodbury Road,

Capricorn Coast

40 minutes there

and back

To: 9.40am

From: 2.15pm

$10.00 YES/NO

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