CARLINGFORD WEST O.O.S.H.
VACATION CARE PROGRAMME
Monday 26th Septemberto Friday 7th October
Week 1:
MONDAY26/09/16 / TUESDAY
27/09/16 / WEDNESDAY
28/09/16 / THURSDAY
29/09/16 / FRIDAY
30/09/16
Liquid Nitrogen Workshop
/ Making Minions
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Excursion:Riverside for Listies 6D
/ Sonic Sound Workshop
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Harry Potter Potions
Breakfast: Spaghetti
Morning Tea: Bring your own
Lunch: Bring your own
Afternoon Tea: Mixed Sandwiches / Breakfast: Cheese on Toast
Morning Tea: Bring your own
Lunch: Bring your own
Afternoon Tea:Fruit Salad with Yoghurt / Breakfast: Waffles
Morning Tea: Bring your own
Lunch: Bring your own
Afternoon Tea:Cruskits with Vegemite, Cheese, Cheese and tomato / Breakfast: Bagels
Morning Tea: Bring your own
Lunch: Bring your own
Afternoon Tea:Dips with Lebanese bread and veggie sticks / Breakfast: Pancakes
Morning Tea: Bring your own
Lunch: Bring your own
Afternoon Tea:Fairy Bread Biscuits
Week 2:
MONDAY03/10/16 / TUESDAY
04/10/16 / WEDNESDAY
05/10/16 / THURSDAY
06/10/16 / FRIDAY
07/10/16
Public Holiday – NO OOSH today!
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Exploring Dinosaurs
/ Mobile Mini Beasts
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Footsteps Bollywood Disco
/ Planetarium @ OOSH
Breakfast: Cheese on Toast
Morning Tea: Bring your own
Lunch: Bring your own
Afternoon Tea: Mixed Sandwiches / Breakfast: Waffles
Morning Tea: Bring your own
Lunch: Bring your own
Afternoon Tea: Dips with Lebanese bread and veggie sticks / Breakfast:Pancakes
Morning Tea: Bring your own
Lunch: Bring your own
Afternoon Tea:Fairy bread biscuits / Breakfast: Bagels
Morning Tea: Bring your own
Lunch: Bring your own
Afternoon Tea:Fruit Salad with Yoghurt
What’s happening?
Monday28th September:Today we will have the team from Fizzics Education will be joining us to show the children all about Liquid Nitrogen! The show will be engaging and informative. Workshops will be running from 9:30am to 1:30pm, with children put in age appropriate groups for the sessions. See for more information. Children are to bring their own morning tea and lunch today. Afternoon tea will be provided by the centre.Additional $15 per child required today.
Tuesday 27th September:Incursions R Us will be joining us at the centre today as we make Minion masks and bottles. Children will be able to take home their creations at the end of the day. They will be with us between 9:30am and 1:15pm. See for more information. Children are to bring their own morning tea and lunch today. Afternoon tea will be provided by the centre.
Wednesday 28th September:Children must be at the centre by 9am or they will miss the bus. Today we will be travelling by bus to Riverside Theatre to watch a live show. We will be watching The Lisites 6D. Children will be eating their morning tea at the theatre before the show. We are anticipating returning by 12:45pm. For more information visit Children are to bring their own morning tea and lunch today. Afternoon tea will be provided by the centre. Additional $40 per child required today.
Thursday29th September:Jeremy from Sonic Sound will be joining us today to teach us all about the wonderful world of sound. The children will have the opportunity to transform their voices using a range of technologies. Children are to bring their own morning tea and lunch today. Afternoon tea will be provided by the centre.
Friday30th September:Incursions R Us will be joining us again to run a Harry Potter-inspired class under the instruction of Professor Snape. The children will be sorted into houses and will learn how to conjure slime, inflate balloons and make dragon’s milk fireworks. The classes will run from 9:30am to 1:15pm, with children in age-appropriate groups for the activity. Children are to bring their own morningtea and lunch today. Afternoon tea will be provided by the centre.
Additional $15 per child required today.
Monday3rd October:Today’s Labor Day! Enjoy the long weekend and we’ll see you tomorrow!
Tuesday4th October:EG Incursions will be visiting us today to engage the children in an exciting and hands on workshop! Children will locate and identify fossils from some of the most iconic dinosaurs of the past! Workshops will run from 9:30 to 2:30 and children will be placed in age-appropriate groups. Visit for more information. Children are to bring their own morning tea and lunch today. Afternoon tea will be provided by the centre.
Additional $15 per child required today.
Wednesday5th October:Today the team from Travelbugs Mobile Mini-Beasts will be joining us to share with with us all about the benefits and wonders of invertebrates or ‘mini-beasts’. This exciting workshop will be hands on and will be presented by an ex-senior zookeeper at Taronga Zoo! Visit for more information. Children are to bring their own morning tea and lunch today. Afternoon tea will be provided by the centre.
Thursday6th October:Today we’ll have Footsteps visit us to run a fun and exciting Bollywood-themed disco! The children will be learning a new style of dancing in a safe and creative environment. Children are to bring their own morning tea and lunch today. Afternoon tea will be provided by the centre. Additional $15 per child required today.
Friday 7th October:Today we are being visited by the Planetarium Education Group. They are bring their Super Dome with them so we can watch a 360o show on planets, stars, the solar system and much more! The children are bound to love this experience! Children are to bring their own morning tea and lunch today. Afternoon tea will be provided by the centre.
Carlingford West O.O.S.H. Centre Inc.
Felton Road, Carlingford, 2118
PO Box 4903, North Rocks, 2151
Phone: (02) 9683 4979 Fax: 9890 3008 Email: Website:
Hours of Operation:7.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Closed Public Holidays and a selected period over Christmas.
A late fee of $2.00 per minute will be charged for any child picked up after 6:00 p.m. without any exceptions.
Parking:Parking is available on Felton Road at the Kingsdene end. The nearest cross street is Sandringham Street. DO NOT park on Felton Road from the Baker Street end. The gates are locked up that end of the school and we can NOT open them for you. Sometimes these gates may be open due to teachers or cleaners being at the school but they do NOT come looking for you when they are ready to leave, so if your car is parked in the school grounds, you will get locked in!!!!
Booking Details:Bookings are ESSENTIAL prior to the attending of your child at the vacation care program. Forms need to be returned no later than Friday23rd Septemberand FULL PAYMENT MUST be paid by this date to secure your placement. YOU MUST ALSO PAY YOUR TERM FEES before your booking will be accepted. Please note: Vacation Care days DO get booked out. Your booking will not be accepted unless there are positions left for that day AND you have paid in FULL by the due date.
Changing your booking:Changes or cancellations may be made to your booking up until 6pm Friday 23rd September. After this date / time, no changes or cancellations will be accepted. You may advise us that your child will be absent on a particular day, but you will still be charged for that day. You may add an extra day if we are not booked out, but again, you will still be charged for the original day you booked plus the new additional day.
Behaviour Policy:No booking will be accepted unless the “Behaviour Policy Acceptance” slip is accepted, acknowledged and completed in FULL and returned with the enrolment form.
Daily Fee Cost:$50.00 for the 1st child per day
$48.00 for the 2nd child per day
$46.00 for the 3rd+ child per day
Additional Costs:Monday 26th September “Liquid Nitrogen” Incursion – Additional $15 per child required today
Wednesday 28th September “Listies 6D” Excursion – Additional $40 per child required today
Friday 30th September “Harry Potter Potions” Incursion – Additional $15 per child required today
Tuesday 4th October “Exploring Dinosaurs” Incursion – Additional $15 per child required today
Friday 7th October “Planetarium” Incursion - Additional $15 per child required today
Payment of fees:Vacation care fees are to be paid in full by the 23rd September by 6pm
!!!!!!!!! PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT PAYMENT BY CASH !!!!!!!!!!!
Payment by Cheque: Cheques are to be written out to: Carlingford West OOSH Centre.
Payment by EFTPOS: You can pay with VISA or Mastercard, Savings or Cheque accounts (no American Express) BUT you must physically come into the OOSH office to pay this way. We DO NOT take credit card details over the telephone or through emails.
Payment by Direct Debit: Please email us regarding this so we can email you an account logon. ONLY BEFORE 16th September 2016
Payment by Internet Transfer: You may transfer payments directly into our account using the internet.
Our bank account details are: Bank: National Australia
Branch: Carlingford
Account Name: Carlingford West O.O.S.H. Centre Inc.
BSB: 082 186 Account Number: 04822 1427
PLEASE ENSURE YOU PUT YOUR SURNAME AS THE REFERENCE DESCRIPTION AND ADVISE THE CENTRE THAT YOU HAVE PAID IN THIS MANNER. THIS IS TO ENSURE WE CAN CORRECTLY IDENTIFY YOUR PAYMENT.
Excursions:All children enrolled in the centre for vacation care are required to go on all excursions planned in the vacation care period (as there will be no staff remaining at the centre on excursion days).
Emergency Contact:In cases of emergency when you need to contact your child on an excursion day, our mobile number is
0423 740 072.
Food:Children are required to bring the stated food as explained in the “daily Information” section of the program. (Lunches may be refrigerated if necessary and heated up in the oven or microwave).
Breakfast is available each morning at no additional cost.
PLEASE NOTE: any child who does not bring their lunch will NO LONGER be provided with 2 minute noodles or EasyMac for lunch. We will be providing sandwiches, however the parent will be charged $5.00 and it must be paid on the day.
Clothing:Children are required to be dressed in appropriate clothing for the day’s activities. O.O.S.H. takes no responsibility for children soiling their clothing.
Electronic Devices:Due to the increased number of children bringing their electronic devices, we have decided to only let children play these during the hours of 12:30pm-3pm. Exceptions to this timeslot may be in extreme heat or raining days. This is to ensure children engage in other ‘social’ activities. OOSH also takes absolutely NO responsibility of these devices and children need to be made aware that these personal items are their responsibility. It is recommended that all children write their names on the equipment. When devices are not in use, games may be kept in the Office for better protection / supervision.
Sun Protection:Children must wear hats and sunscreen whilst playing outdoors. Children will not be allowed to play outdoors without a hat.
Carlingford West O.O.S.H. Centre Incorporated
Felton Road, Carlingford, 2118
PO Box 4903, North Rocks, 2151
Phone: (02) 9683 4979 Fax: 9890 3008
Email: Website:
Mum’s Name: ______Mum’s mobile number: ______
Dad’s Name: ______Dad’s mobile number: ______
In Emergency Contact (other than mum or dad):______Phone: ______
Do you have younger children at Daycare / preschool who are receiving CCB? Yes / No
If yes, how many? ______(this is to calculate your correct % for child care benefit at this centre).
SURNAME / Child’s Given Name / Child’s Grade in 2016 / D.O.B. / M / F1.
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NEW PARENTS TO THE CENTRE, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS NEXT SECTION.
EXISTING PARENTS ONLY NEED TO FILL OUT THIS NEXT SECTION IF YOUR DETAILS HAVE CHANGED SINCE THE LAST TIME YOU USED THE CENTRE:
Mum’s D.O.B:______Dad’s D.O.B:______
Mum’s home address:______Post Code: ______
Dad’s home address: ______Post Code: ______
Mum’s Work Phone Number: ______Dad’s Work Phone Number: ______
Mum’s Email Address:______
Dad’s Email Address: ______
Name of school your child/ren attend: ______
CENTRELINK INFORMATION:
Family Reference Number: ______
Is this under the mother or father’s name? ______
Child’s Reference Number: ______Child’s Name: ______
Child’s Reference Number: ______Child’s Name: ______
Child’s Reference Number: ______Child’s Name: ______
Health Information:(please supply the centre with a copy of your child’s immunisation history statement)
If your child has a medical condition or takes regular medication, please advise the Centre staff.
Medicare Number:______Expiry Date: ______
Does your child suffer from Asthma? Yes / No (if ‘yes’, name of child: ______)
If yes, what are the triggers? ______
Do they carry their own puffer? Yes / No Name of puffer: ______
Dietary Requirements:
List any meats your child/ren DO NOT eat: ______
Please write the days do they NOT eat these meats? ______
Does your child have any allergies to any foods? Yes / No (if ‘yes’, name of child: ______)
If yes, please list the ingredients your child CANNOT eat: ______
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BOOKING FORM
My child / children will be attending vacation care on the following days. Should I be absent, I am aware that I will be charged the full daily fee plus any additional excursion costs regardless of a Doctor’s certificate being presented.
Swapping of booked days will not be accepted.
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CHILD’S NAME / Mon
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ENROLMENT CONDITIONS:
Health and Safety Conditions:
If your child has a medical condition or takes regular medication, please advise the Centre staff.
- I / We hereby give permission for the staff of Carlingford West O.O.S.H. Centre to seek medical attention for my child / children in the event of an accident or emergency. If ambulance transport is ever required for my child, I / We accept full responsibility for all reasonable costs incurred. (Please initial: ______)
- I / We hereby give my permission for the staff at Carlingford West O.O.S.H. Centre Inc. to administer Panadol to my child/ren should their temperature reach 38’C or higher.(Please initial: ______)
- I / We give my permission for the staff at Carlingford West OOSH Centre to apply sunscreen to my child.(Please initial: ______)
- I / We give my permission for the Staff of Carlingford West OOSH to follow the NSW Asthma Foundation’s “First Aid For Asthma” guidelines and administer Ventolin to my child/ren if at any time they are having difficulty breathing. (Please initial: ______)
- I / We have read the policy on the Defibrillator (this policy can be found on our website and understand that if my child or any authorised collector should suffer from cardiac arrest, the staff of Carlingford West O.O.S.H will use the Defibrillator.
(Please initial: ______)
- I / We understand that 24 hour video surveillance will be in operation at the Carlingford West O.O.S.H Centre (inside and outside) and we and our children will be recorded during this surveillance. I understand that I am not entitled to access this video footage at any time or request it be viewed by others / staff. I understand the recorded images will not be kept for more than 2 weeks. (Please initial: ______)
- I/We understand that Carlingford West O.O.S.H. Centre is a nut free centre and that there are children enrolled at the centre that suffer from life threatening allergies to nuts. I am aware that my child is not permitted to bring food to the centre that may contain nuts.
(Please initial: ______)
General Conditions:
- I / We understand that video’s / DVD’s that are rated “G” and “PG” will be shown at the centre. I / We give permission for my child / children to view these movies. (Please initial: ______)
- I / We have read the conditions set out in the Parent Handbook (the Parent Handbook can be found on our website and accept and respect these conditions. (Please initial: ______)
- I / We understand that failure to comply with the Centre’s policies will result in my child’s placement being cancelled.
(Please initial: ______) (all Policies can be found at the centre).
- I / We understand that it is my / our responsibility to notify the centre immediately should any of the above information provided change.
(Please initial: ______)
- I / We give Carlingford West O.O.S.H Centre permission to photograph my child/ children for a range of purposes including; Accreditation, posters, programming and children’s profiles books. I understand that if my child appears in a photo with another child/ children, that photo will be shared amongst all the children in that photo. (Please initial: ______)
- I / We understand that we are encouraged to be active members of the Committee, which would enable us voting rights at the AGM.
(Please initial: ______)
- I / We approve of this application and understand that Carlingford West O.O.S.H. Inc. or its employees and helpers will take all reasonable care of my child / children. I acknowledge that the Carlingford West O.O.S.H. Inc. or its employees will not be held responsible or liable for any injury to my child, damage sustained to my child’s property or property damaged by my child. (Please initial: ______)
- Any child who does not bring their own lunch when required, will be given either 2 minute noodles, Easy Mac or a sandwich and the parent will be charged $3.00 for this.(Please initial: ______)
- Any child who does not bring their own morning tea when required, will be given a piece of fruit and the parent will be charged $2.00 for this.
(Please initial: ______)
- I / We acknowledge that should my / our child be absent, I / we will be charged the full scheduled fee for that day plus any “additional costs”. A doctor’s certificate does not exempt me / us from paying for the programmed day. Swapping of days once vacation care has commenced will not be permitted under any circumstances. (Please initial: ______)
- I / We understand that should my child bring personal toys from home ie: Game Boys / DS consoles and / or any other types of games, that my child is the one responsible for these. Carlingford West OOSH and its staff will not be held responsible for lost or damaged toys and will not be asked to assist in ‘finding’ missing toys / games or to speak to suspect other children regarding “issues” in relation to these personal toys /games / belongings.(Please initial: ______)
- I / We have read the attached “Philosophy” and agree to adhere to the centre’s core values. Should my child/ren not follow these core values, I understand my enrolment at the centre may be cancelled immediately.(Please initial: ______)
- Privacy Note: The information recorded on this form and details advised by Centrelink are for O.O.S.H purposes only and will not be given to any other persons without your prior permission. Exceptions to this include DOC’s or Police. (Please initial: ______)
Parent’s / Carer’s Signature: ______Date: ______