Winter Holiday Program 2016Week 0: Friday 24 June

Week 1: Monday 27 June - Friday 1 July

Week 2: Monday 4 July - Friday 8 July

Week 3: Monday 11 July - Friday 15 July

Week 4: Monday 18 July

General InformationSt Catherine’s holiday programs aim to provide a safe and stimulating environment where children can go during the holidays to play, relax and learn new skills.

All our programs are open to the students of the school, siblings, boys and girls in the community and some to adults. We offer a range of programs including multi-activity, sport specific, educational, vocational and residential stays.

The standard opening hours are from 9.00am-3.30pm with the main activities on offer from 9.30am. Busy working parents can take advantage of our early and late clubs, no matter what program they are taking, which extend the day from 7.30am-6.00pm at an additional charge.

Dates

Week 0: Friday 24 June

Week 1: Monday 27 June - Friday 1 July

Week 2: Monday 4 July - Friday 8 July

Week 3: Monday 11 July - Friday 15 July

Week 4: Monday 18 July

Early and Late Clubs

(Available all holidays for anyone attending holiday programs).

Balancing family life with holiday programs, work and other commitments can be challenging. We endeavour to support working families that face the challenge of supervising their children outside of the program times by providing early and late clubs at an extra cost. This service operates daily from 7.30-9.00am and 3.30-6.00pm. It is important that all children are collected no later than 6.00pm, otherwise a penalty of $10.00 for each 15 minutes will be applied to cover staffing costs.

Early Club 7.30am - 9.00am $18.80

Late Club 3.30pm - 6.00pm $25.90

Bookings cannot be made without full payment at the time of booking. All registration details (including special needs, emergency contacts and authorisations) must be completed before bookings can be accepted. Please advise staff in writing of any changes.

There are no refunds, credits or transfers for days booked and paid for without a medical certificate. Refund requests must be made in writing to the Director of Sport and BTC with attached medical certificate, which must be received no later than two weeks after the holiday period.

If a participant is aged 12 years or under they MUST be collected by an adult nominated on the enrolment form. Notice in writing is required if the child is to be collected by

anyone not nominated on the Enrolment Form. Children aged over 12 are allowed to leave unaccompanied, providing a letter is sent with the enrolment form from the parent/guardian giving permission for them to do so.

Program hours are to be strictly adhered to. Please ensure participants arrive, enrol and are collected on time to avoid any late fee. St Catherine’s School reserves the right to cancel programs if there are insufficient enrolments at no cost to the participants.

For program and additional information, visit the St Catherine’s website at www.stcatherines.nsw.edu.au or St Catherine’s families can visit the Beyond the Curriculum area on StCathsConnect.

https://stcathsconnect.stcatherines.nsw.edu.au/

Booking Protocol

Read the booking conditions and information, complete the booking form and payment information online at http://holidayprogram.stcatherines.nsw.edu.au/

Any Questions?Contact:Email - holidayprograms@stcaths.nsw.edu.auTelephone - (02) 8305 6313 Fax - (02) 9369 2470www.stcatherines.nsw.edu.auContact during holidays 0418 651 137St Catherine’s School, 26 Albion Street, Waverley, NSW 2024

Booking Information

Everyday ProgramsWeeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4

J4F (JUST FOR FUN)Everyday | Boys and girls aged 5+ | 9.30am-3.30pm | $50 a day or $225 for the week (5 days) (Extra $25 charge for excursion day - Wednesdays)

J4F (Just for fun) is a multi-activity program offering a wide range of activities to suit all ages and interests. These activities vary from sports to performing and creative arts and offer girls and boys a great opportunity to try out new activities in a safe environment surrounded by supportive and experienced staff. Our program enhances the develop-ment of skills, knowledge and understanding in physical, social and emotional and intellec-tual areas.

Through the fun and exciting experiences that we plan for our students on the Holiday Program, we strive for students to develop positive attitudes towards a physically active lifestyle, nurture relationships with their peers and improve their overall self-esteem and leadership skills. We want to encourage our students to challenge and question the world around them and outside of the classroom setting.

J4F EXCURSIONSOnce a week on a Wednesday, all girls and boys will attend an excursion. There will be an additional charge of $25 on these days which will cover the cost of the activity, transport if needed and an excursion t-shirt for the day. No late bookings for an excursion day will be accepted, please book no later than the Wednesday prior to the excursion. Please note that the excursion is the only J4F option on Wednesdays.

TENNIS CAMP

Monday 27 June - Friday 15 July | Boys and girls aged 5+ | 9.30am - 12.30pm | $45 a day (can be combined with J4F 12.30pm - 3.30pm for an additional $20 except for Wednesdays due to excursions)

Our tennis camp caters for boys and girls of all abilities and provides young players the opportunity to improve their tennis game, work hard, make new friends and have a lot of fun. Our tennis camps are run by our Head of Tennis Mr Raphael Durek and his fun team of staff.

Winter Early Bird Discount! Don’t miss out!

Book before 8 June to receive a 15% discount

Bookings close: 23 June. A $10 late fee will be charged for any bookings made after this date.

Moran PhotographyMonday 27 June | Boys and girls aged 8+ | 9.30am - 3.30pm | $50

The Moran School Photographic Workshop is an ideal way to foster creativity amongst students. By encouraging students to be imaginative and creative they build valuable skills and confidence. A professional photographer provided by the Moran Arts foundation will conduct the workshop, students will be given a digital camera each to work with for the day and basic photography skills will be taught along the theme of ‘Visual Storytelling’. Images from school workshops are entered free of charge to the Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize – Students section.

StarTime Minecraft Masters

Monday 27 June - Tuesday 28 June| Boys and girls aged 5+ | 9.30am - 3.30pm | $150 for 2 days (Students must enrol in both days of the program)

If you love Minecraft, and you love sharing your creativity, then this workshop is just for you!

Whether you’re a Minecraft expert or just starting out, this workshop will free your imagination and give you all the technical skills necessary to become a Master ‘Minecrafter’. To top it off, you’ll use your newfound knowledge and skills to create your own Minecraft YouTube tutorial!

Using iPads as a movie making device, green screen technology and your unique Minecraft world, you will lead the demonstration of an aspect of your Minecraft creation, to share with others in a professional tutorial. Your YouTube tutorial will include the instructions & footage about the creation of your world, as well as recorded voice overs that will be edited into a dynamic and informative video, that you’ll be proud to upload to YouTube to share with your friends and family. With this workshop, you’re sure to become a Minecraft Master! Have fun, inspire your imagination and creatively apply your 21st century technical skills with: ‘Minecraft Masters’.

Week 1Monday 27 June - Friday 1 July

Turtles, Tiki and TapaTuesday 28 June | Boys and girls aged 5+ | 9.30am - 3.30pm | $65 (Aprons are available)

In this South Pacific inspired art workshop students will create multi coloured prints on paper and fabric. Looking at the geometric designs found on the bark tapa cloths of Tonga, Samoa and Fiji, students will select a colour scheme and design their own foam print. In addition students will create a central motif for example a turtle, lizard or Tiki and develop their own designs based on motifs typically used in the region. Please wear clothes suitable for art as mess is part of the fun.

J4F Excursion - Event Cinemas Bondi (Please note that the excursion is the only J4F option on Wednesdays)

Wednesday 29 June | Boys and girls aged 5+ | 9.30am - 3.30pm | $75 a day

We’ll head off with our friends to the Event Cinemas at Bondi Junction to catch the latest new release children’s film. Movie to be confirmed closer to the date. Excursion numbers are limited so please book early to secure a place.

Building for the Future

Friday 1 July | Boys and girls aged 5+ | 9.30am - 3.30pm | $65

Is your child a budding builder, emerging engineer or just crazy about construction then Building for the Future is the workshop for them. Students will explore the basic foundations of construction and engineering as they embark on a series of fun and challenging micro building activities including a mini pompom catapult and a boat that floats…hopefully.

Master Chef

Thursday 30 June | Boys and girls aged 7+ | 9.30am - 3.30pm | $65

The Master Chef program is a unique opportunity for children interested in cooking to learn the basic skills and techniques needed to embark on a lifetime love of cooking. Participants will learn basics in: kitchen safety, proper food handling, food preparation, cooking and baking techniques all organised around a theme.

Week 1 (continued)Monday 27 June - Friday 1 July

StarTime Live to Sing and DanceWednesday 29 June - Friday 1 July | Boys and girls aged 5+ | 9.30am - 3.30pm | $230 for 3 days (Students must enrol in all 3 days of the program)

If you are fans of hit TV shows like “The Voice” and “So You Think You Can Dance” or you love nothing more than singing and dancing to your heart’s desire - then this is the workshop for you! It will inspire your creative courage, build your confidence and allow your performer within to shine! Inspired by “The Voice,” StarTime will be running our fun version of “blind auditions”, where your mentor will plead for you to be on their team! You’ll also be involved in singing and dance battles. Learn your favourite pop songs, industry tips & tricks for your performance, proper microphone technique and the latest in Hip Hop choreography. Add to this our lunch time talent quests and final day show for family and friends, and you have an action packed workshop!

StarTime Heroes v Villains Film Makers

Thursday 30 June – Friday 1 July | Boys and girls aged 5+ | 9.30am-3.30pm | $150 for 2 days (Students must enrol in both days of the program)

Calling all Super Heroes and Super Villains! StarTime needs YOU! Join us for this epic Heroes v Villains Film Makers workshop and create your very own action packed Super Hero (or Super Villain) film! Star Time Heroes v Villains Film Makers gives you the chance to let your imagination run wild as you write, act, direct and edit your own mini movie using iPads and Green Screen technology! Be guided by our experienced coaches as you collaborate to learn the fundamentals of filmmaking; framing, sound, lighting and camera acting techniques. Become a pro with some of the latest and greatest apps, including time lapse sequencing and other special effects to produce a dynamic and edgy film that you’ll be proud to share with all your friends and family! Who will save the day in our Heroes V Villains Film Makers Workshop!? Will it be you?

Marvellous Maths Monday 4 July | Boys and girls aged 5+ | 9.30am - 12.30pm | $60 (can be combined with J4F 12.30pm - 3.30pm for an additional $20)

Hop, jump or stretch your way across brightly coloured life size boards. Add subtract, multiply or divide numbers within your reach to calculate your way to the finish line. Who said that maths isn’t fun? Fancy speeding up your times tables by racing a car around a track or running a Holiday Program ‘tuck shop’ to practice your money and financial literacy? Measure the tennis court then set it up for a game, time relay races and learn about cubic metres by building an actual cubic metre. Who said that learning is confined to a classroom? On this program you will see that we use maths everywhere and in everything!

Multi Sports Monday 4 July and Tuesday 5 July | Boys and girls aged 5+ | 9.30am - 3.30pm | $65 a Day (can be booked as a single day or both days for $120)

There’s no boring drills in our Multi Sports workshop. We use a game sense approach so students can learn and refine their skills through a series of modified games to suit the age and skill levels of our participants. Not only is game sense the most fun way to learn skills it also allows students to practice and refine their skills in real game situations. Students will rotate through a series of sessions in a number of sports including but not limited to: AFL, basketball, cricket, gymnastics, netball, soccer, and tennis.

Cupcake Bake Off Tuesday 5 July | Boys and girls aged 5+ | 9.30am-3.30pm | $65

Does your child have a sweet tooth and love to help out in the kitchen? Our Cupake Bake Off workshop is an introduction cooking, kitchen safety and food preparation. In this workshop students will work with their group to bake batches of cupcakes that they will then decorate or turn into a food sculpture.

Week 2Monday 4 July - Friday 8 July

StarTime Matilda Extravaganza Monday 4 July – Friday 8 July | Boys and girls aged 5+ | 9.30am - 3.30pm | $395 for 5 days (Students must enrol in all 5 days of the program)Inspired by the award winning musical, our Matilda Extravaganza is an all singing, all dancing musical Funfest that is not to be missed! Become a true ‘Triple Threat’ (actor, singer, dancer) as you are mentored by some of the industries finest music theatre performers. Learn a medley of smash hit songs from the show, including ‘When I Grow Up’, ‘Naughty’ & ‘Revolting Children.’ Then, perform some of the choreography as featured in the professional show! You will also be starring in a selection of scenes from Matilda focusing on character work, stagecraft and ensemble, you’ll learn all the “tricks of the trade” throughout StarTime’s fun rehearsal process. Not only this, we will have all the classic features of a StarTime Extravaganza, including our lunch time StarQuest & Red Carpet Event where you can strut your stuff dressed as your favourite musical theatre

character. On the final day, invite your family and friends along to watch you shine on the main stage, under glittering lights performing the Matilda Extravaganza. Imagine the thrill and excitement of performing all the wonderful things you’ve learnt in front of a live audience before taking a well-earned bow.

Be inspired, be creative, and build your confidence no matter what your level of ability or experience. Come join us for this action packed, fun filled musical workshop! It’s sure to be a holiday highlight!

J4F Excursion – Australian Museum, William Street Sydney (Please note that the excursion is the only J4F option on Wednesdays)

Wednesday 6 July | Boys and girls aged 5+ | 9.30am - 3.30pm | $75 a dayWe will discover the wonders of our world during our visit to the Australian Museum. We will be immersed in indigenous culture in the new exhibitions Bayala Nura: Yarning Country and Pacific Spirit, unearth the secrets of paleontology in Dinosaurs and touch real specimens in Search & Discover and meet some legendary Australian creepy crawlies.

Week 2 (continued)Monday 4 July - Friday 8 July

Break, Lock and Pop Hip HopWednesday 6 July| Boys and girls aged 5+| 9.30am - 3.30pm | $65

Our Break, Lock and Pop Hip Hop workshop will introduce our students to Hip Hop, a fun and energetic style of dance that encourages freedom of expression. Our workshop, which will be expertly lead by one of talented STC Studios dance teachers, will help students to find their own groove as they explore ‘New Skool’ lyrical hip hop styles and pay homage to ‘Old Skool’ hip hop styles such as break dancing, popping and locking. Suitable for beginners and more advanced dancers.

Edible Science

Thursday July 7 | Boys and girls aged 5+ | 9.30am - 3.30pm | $65

We’ve all heard the expression ‘food for thought’ well that sums up our Edible Science workshop in most literal way. We will be using ordinary household kitchen ingredients to make extraordinary treats. Edible Science is a hands on workshop students that will challenge students to think critically and hypothesise about the chemical reactions occurring in our series of edible experiments.

Gymnastics Jamberoo

Thursday 7 July and Friday 8 July | Boys and girls aged 5+ | 9.30am - 12.30pm | $45 per day (can be booked as a single day or both days for $80, can be combined with J4F12.30pm - 3.30pm for an additional $20 per day)

Our Gymnastics Jamberoo is for everyone. Our workshops will develop strength, flexibility and co-ordination while building confidence in body movement. The program will comprise a variety of activities including both men’s and women’s artistic and rhythmic gymnastics apparatus and skills.

Youngsters YogaFriday 8 July | Boys and girls aged 5+ | 9.30am - 12.30pm | $45 (can be combined with J4F12.30pm - 3.30pm for an additional $20)

Our Youngster’s Yoga Workshop utilises a child friendly and fun approach to introduce yoga to our students through the use of games and storytelling. Yoga not only improves physical attributes such strength, flexibility and balance but it is great for mental wellbeing being linked to improving children’s concentration, self-esteem and reducing stress and anxiety.

Little LiteracyMonday 11 July | Boys and girls aged 5+ | 9.30am - 12.30pm | $60 (can be combined with J4F12.30pm - 3.30pm for an additional $20)

Joyful learning is what we are all about here at St Catherine’s. If your child has a love of learning and wants to power through even though it is the school holidays, then this experience is for your child. This program is particularly designed for students who are at the early stages of reading and writing and who, with the guidance of a qualified Primary teacher, will learn in a way that is fun and multi- sensory. Learn how to be a rock star reader in the fantastic, literature rich library we are lucky enough to use this holiday.

Magnificent MessMonday 11 July | Boys and girls aged 5+ | 9.30am - 3.30pm | $65

What child doesn’t love to make a mess? At our Magnificent Mess workshop we will be encouraging our students to get their hands dirty and make a mess to discover the magic of some basic science theory. Students will learn about polymers by making your own slime, acid-base reactions by creating fizzing eruptions of colour and surface tension as they attempt to make the biggest and strongest bubbles.

Week 3Mon 11 July - Friday 15 July

StarTime - Live to Sing and DanceMonday 11 July - Tuesday 12 July | Boys and girls aged 5+ | 9.30am - 3.30pm | $150 for 2 days (Students must enrol in both days of the program)

Please refer to program information in week one.

StarTime - Minecraft Masters

Tuesday 12 July - Wednesday 13 July | Boys and girls aged 5+ | 9.30am - 3.30pm | $150 for 2 days (Students must enrol in both days of the program)

Please refer to program information in week one.

Mystery SolvingTuesday 12 July | Boys and girls aged 7+ | 9.30am - 3.30pm | $65

Super sleuth’s required to decipher the clues, crack the codes and use your powers of deduction to determine the culprit in our new St Catherine’s mystery. Our Mystery Solving workshop is a great opportunity for students to improve their problem solving and critical thinking skills in a really fun and engaging way.

From the Forest to the ReefTuesday 12 July | Boys and girls aged 5+ | 9.30am - 12.30pm | $45 (can be combined with J4F 12.30pm - 3.30pm for an additional $20)

Based on the book “The World That We Want” by Kim Michelle Toft students will create a mixed media, multi layered artwork using a variety of painting materials and techniques. Students will examine the illustrations by Toft and look at the features of her silk paintings of the North Queensland habitats. Students will draw, paint and embellish their own designs and incorporate embossing foil and modelling clay to create a relief element. Please wear clothes suitable for art as mess is part of the fun. Aprons are available.

J4F Excursion – Olympic Mania Kids Tour, Allianz Stadium and Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Moore Park (Please note that the excursion is the only J4F option on Wednesdays)Wednesday 13 July | Boys and girls aged 5+ | 9.30am-3.30pm | $75 a day

Calling all sports fanatics to join us for our excursion to Allianz Stadium and the SCG. During our visit we will go on a behind the scenes tour designed just for kids of the historic SCG and Allianz Stadium home to clubs such as the Sydney Swans, Sydney FC, Sydney Roosters, Sydney Sixers and the Waratahs as well as join in some fun games inspired by the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympics.

Week 3 (continued)Mon 11 July - Friday 15 July

Master ChefThursday 14 July | Boys and girls aged 7+ | 9.30am- 3.30pm | $65

The Master Chef program is a unique opportunity for children interested in cooking to learn the basic skills and techniques needed to embark on a lifetime love of cooking. Participants will learn basics in: kitchen safety, proper food handling, food preparation, cooking and baking techniques all organised around a theme.

StarTime Voice Video

Thursday 14 July - Friday 15 July | Boys and girls aged 5+ | 9.30am-3.30pm | $150 for 2 days (Students must enrol in both days of the program)

Have you dreamed of making your own video clip, singing your favourite song? Well in our Video Voice workshop, you’ll get that chance. Use smart devices and exciting apps to bring your inner SuperStar to life! This workshop is perfect for having fun with friends, as you work as a group to sing, perform, record and share your own music video clip.

Boot Camp and Giant Games IncursionFriday 15 July | Boys and girls aged 5+ | 9.30am- 12.30pm | $45 (can be combined with J4F 12.30pm - 3.30pm for an additional $20)

The crew from Bounce 4 Kids to host our Boot Camp and Giant Games Incursion. Students will get their bodies moving with Boot camp which will include obstacles and army rolls and then give their brains a workout as they work in teams and battle it out using logic and memory on the mega game mats.

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