The Rainbow Children’s Centre Inc.
Welcome back to Central Ballina Vacation Care
Ballina Public School 8am -6pm.
IMPORTANT; While we try to be as flexible and accommodating to families needs as we can, No bookings will be taken after the cutoff dates, Friday 4th December for December VC and Friday 22nd December for January VC.
We want vacation care to be a fun and safe place for your child/ren to attend we will not tolerate any antisocial behaviors (ie fighting, swearing and bullying) we will give one written warning if the behavior continues you and your child will have to meet with me (Leonie Crowe OOSHC Co-ordinator) to discuss why your child should remain enrolled in our vacation care program.
December January vacation care should be a busy fun time. We remind Parents/Carers that you need to send your child/ren with enough food to last them the whole day. We do offer some extra cooking activities and some afternoon teas these are an extra not a replacement of your child’s daily meals. Children need a balanced and nutritional diet to grow and play
Excursion Day: With this summer vacation program we will be attending swimming excursions, it is extremely important that we are aware of what your child/ren swimming capability is. All families need to sign in and fill in the risk assessment form to notify us if your child is a non swimmer or is able to swim 25metres, this for the safety of your child/ren .Failure to fill in these forms will mean your child/ren cannot attend the excursion!
If any families have any hidden talents and would like to come share these with us we would love to have you.
POLICY….
Rainbow has multimedia policy, we recognize that multimedia hand held devices such as iPods and iPads are a large part of most children’s worlds. Whilst at vacation care we have limited the use of hand held devices to one hour in the morning and one hour in the afternoons or for longer bus trips. We will not tolerate any negative or inappropriate outcomes from children using these devises whilst at Rainbow, we reserve the right to confiscate any child’s device if they are using it in a negative or inappropriate way and return it to the family on collection of their child.
POLICY….
Rainbow may have children who attend that may be anaphylactic to nuts so please do not send your children with NUTELLA, PEANUT BUTTER, MIXED NUTS, MUSELI BARS WITH NUTS, or ANYTHING that contains NUTS thank you for your cooperation….
Closing dates to enrol Friday 4th December for December VC and Friday 22nd December for January VC
As per Government Regulations we are obliged to give preference to those using Vacation Care for work related purposes.
NEW Rainbow WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.rainbow.nsw.edu.au
Parents can go online and get enrolment forms and programs for Vacation Care also there will be updates on any variation to the program due to weather etc. go to www.rainbow.nsw.edu.au
All bookings MUST come through the Office. In the past few holiday periods there have been some problems re children being booked in, not turning up and fees not being paid. As a result we will have to be stricter in future. Swapping will not be possible. Once you have booked for a day, you are required to pay for that day, even if you do not attend. If you want to add an extra day, you may do so if space is available, and any bookings for extra days must be made through the centre office. OOSHC staff cannot take such bookings and will refer you to contact the office.
Any family with debt unpaid to Rainbow will not be able to book for vacation care until the debt has been paid. If you have an unpaid debt and you wish to book for the December January VC please bring a completed enrolment form to the Centre and see Jan, Jodie or Leo and pay your arrears and pay for your new booking in advance.
Staff cannot be responsible for your child’s belongings. Children are expected to bring their own food and to take care of their own belongings. We advise against children bringing in expensive items (e.g. electronic games) that may go astray within a large group. All hand held games are to be given to staff to put in safe place.
While staff will assist and support children, we expect a fair amount of independence in looking after their own belongings from children in vacation care.
Vacation Care is meant to be an enjoyable holiday break for children. We reserve the right to refuse, limit or restrict the enrolment of children who persistently demonstrate aggressive, anti social or bullying behaviours.
Many Thanks from, Kylie, Eryn and Various casuals.
Please hand in or email your enrollments quickly to ensure you get a place for your child/ren.
Leonie Crowe is the OOSHC Coordinator and can be contacted on
Mob: 0466727633
Central Ballina Vacation Care
Booking Form Dec 15 - Jan 16
Parent Name: Contact Number:
Postal Address:
Email Address:
Parent Date Of Birth(D.O.B) Parent CRN
I would like to enroll my child/ren (Each child has their own CRN, if you do not know your child’s CRN ring Centrelink on 13 61 50 and they will be able to provide that information)
Child name Sex: D.O.B CRN
Child name Sex: D.O.B CRN
Child name Sex: D.O.B CRN
Please note: If you do not provide your date of birth and parent CRN and your child/ren’s dates of birth and CRNs we are then unable to register your attendance details with the Federal Governments Child Care Management System and you will be unable to claim either Child Care Benefit and/or The Child Care Rebate.
If any of the children have additional needs or a disability please provide more information re the additional needs.
If you have any variation that should be applied to your account, (eg JET, siblings in other service or a 3rd party being responsible for your account) please ring Jan or Jodie on 6686 6621 to discuss and mark the top of this form. Eg JET, 3rd party or Disability
Parents may:
· pay the full amount of fees in advance and if any CCB/CCR subsidies are received we will refund that amount; or
· after registering with Centre Link and receiving a CCB %, parents can contact Jan or Jodie on 6686 6621 for an estimate of net fees payable after CCB/CCR has been deducted.
Payment can be made by bank deposit; credit card by phone (contact the office for details) or by cheque or EFTPOS at Rainbow’s main office. Account statements will be emailed to you at the email address you specify above.
Please make bookings as early as possible to ensure the days you need are available.
Place the name of your child/ren in the box for the days you wish to attend for the Central Ballina Vacation Care program.
Held at Ballina Public School Aboriginal Resource Unit Martin St Ballina
Week One; 14th – 18th December 2015 Hours; 8am-6pm Ph; 0466727636
Day / Monday 14th December 15 / Tuesday 15thDecember 15 / Wed 16th
December 15 / Thursday 17th
December 15 / Friday 18th
December 15
Daily activity excursion or project / School
Term / School
Term / School
Term / Meet and greet
Plus Christmas baking / Water play fun day lots of fun water activities
Bring own water pistol
What to bring / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water
Cost / $53.00 / $53.00
Child/ren Names
Week Two; 21st – 24th December 2015 Hours; 8am-6pm Ph; 0466727636
Day / Monday 21stDecember 15 / Tuesday 22nd
December 15 / Wed 23rd
December 15 / Thursday 24th
December 15 / Friday 25th
December 15
Daily activity excursion or project / Op
Shopping
And lunch in the park
Bring $5.00 for shopping
Depart:10.30am
Return:2.30pm / Creative button art
And Colouring competition / Sports fun day
Soccer
Tennis
handball / End of year
And Christmas
Watch XMAS
DVD / Closed
Christmas
Day
What to bring / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water
Cost / $60.00 / $53.00 / $53.00 / $53.00 / CLOSED
Child/ren Names
Bookings close Friday 4th December 2015
By enrolling my child/ren on these days I agree to allow them to attend the various excursions and take part in the activities that may be planned for that day.
Sign………………………………………………………………… date ……………………………………………
Place the name of your child/ren in the box for the days you wish to attend for the
Central Ballina Vacation Care program.
Held at Ballina Public School Aboriginal Resource Unit Martin St Ballina
Week One; 4th Jan -8th January 2016 Hours; 8am-6pm Ph; 0466727636
Day / Monday 4thJan 2016 / Tuesday 5th
Jan 2016 / Wed 6th
Jan 2016 / Thursday 7th
Jan 2016 / Friday 8th
Jan 2016
Daily activity excursion or project /
Let’s do some
cooking
and
taste testing / Do some awesome tye dying
Please bring own white shirt / Excursion
Rous
Water
Rocky Creek Dam
Depart:10.15am
Return:2.30pm / Fun fair and treasure hunt
Face painting Coloured hair and loads more fun activities / Excursion
Air
Factory
Burleigh Waters
Depart:9.30am
Return:3.30pm
What to bring / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water
Cost / $58.00 / $58.00 / $75.00 / $58.00 / $90.00
Child/ren Names
Week Two; 11th – 15th January 2016 Hours; 8am-6pm Ph; 0466727636
Day / Monday 11thJan 2016 / Tuesday 12th
Jan 2016 / Wed 13th
Jan 2016 / Thursday 14th
Jan 2016 / Friday 15th
Jan 2016
Daily activity excursion or project / Sand castle competition and picnic by the sand spit / Excursion
Strike Bowling
Laser Tag
Depart:9.30am
Return:3.30pm /
Mad hatter style tea party
Make or Bring A Hat / Excursion
Ballina Pool
Walking
Depart:10.30am
Return:2.30pm / Paper planes and origami day
What to bring / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water
Cost / $58.00 / $90.00 / $58.00 / $65.00 / $58.00
Child/ren Names
Bookings close Friday 22nd December 2015
By enrolling my child/ren on these days I agree to allow them to attend the various excursions and take part in the activities that may be planned for that day.Sign………………………………………………………………… date ……………………………………………
Place the name of your child/ren in the box for the days you wish to attend for the
Central Ballina Vacation Care program.
Held at Ballina Public School Aboriginal Resource Unit Martin St Ballina
Week One; 18th -22nd January 2016 Hours; 8am-6pm Ph; 0466727636
Day / Monday 18thJan 2016 / Tuesday 19th
Jan 2016 / Wed 20th
Jan 2016 / Thursday 21st
Jan 2016 / Friday 22nd
Jan 2016
Daily activity excursion or project / Excursion
Ballina
Water Slides
Depart:10.30am
Return:2.30pm / Wheels days
Bring in bike
Scooters etc
Must bring helmet / Excursion
Tabatinga
Indoor Play Centre
Depart:9.30am
Return:3.30pm / Dress up as your favorite superhero and movie character prizes for best dressed / Recycle arts and crafts day
What to bring / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water
Cost / $73.00 / $58.00 / $80.00 / $58.00 / $58.00
Child/ren Names
Week Two; 25th – 27th January 2016 Hours; 8am-6pm Ph; 0466727636
Day / Monday 25thJan 2016 / Tuesday 26th
Jan 2016 / Wed 27th
Jan 2016 / Thursday 28th
Jan 2016 / Friday 29th
Jan 2016
Daily activity excursion or project / Talent quest
Create dance routines
Do singing or even joke telling / Public
Holiday
Closed / Relaxing Day
Watch DVD and
Play board games / School
Resumes / School
Resumes
What to bring / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water
Cost / $58.00 / $58.00
Child/ren Names
Bookings close Friday 22nd December 2015
By enrolling my child/ren on these days I agree to allow them to attend the various excursions and take part in the activities that may be planned for that day.
Sign………………………………………………………………… date ……………………………………………
If your child/children are booked in for any of the following excursions please print your Childs name in the corresponding box.You must sign and date the bottom of the form for your child/children to attend vacation care
Childs Name: / Reason The Child is to be taken outside the premises / Excursion
Date: / 21st Dec 2015 / Destination: / River St Ballina / Transport Method / Walking
Proposed activities during excursion: / Op Shopping / Departure time / 10.30am / Return Time / 1.30pm
Number of children anticipated to attend: / Max:70 / Number of educators / parents / volunteers anticipated to attend the excursion: / Min: 7