The Rainbow Children’s Centre Inc.

Welcome back to Lennox Head Vacation Care

Lennox Head 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 2nd December for December VC and Friday 16th 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!

POLICY….Sun Protection

Children will be expected wear suitable sun hats while outside with wide brim to cover face, back of neck, ears and head. Families are asked to ensure children have shirts and clothing that covers as much as possible their shoulders, arms and legs, trunks and necks.

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 2nd December for December VC and Friday 16th 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, Carol, April, Louise, Judy 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

Lennox Head Vacation Care

Booking Form Dec 16 - Jan 17

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. (Please contact Leonie on 6686 6621 if you wish to discuss further details)

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.

Please place your name of your child/ren in the box for the days you wish to attend for the Lennox Vacation Care program.

Held at Lennox Head Public School Byron St Lennox Head

Week one; 21st – 24th December 2015 Hours; 8am-6pm Ph; 0412758895

Day / Monday 19th
December 2016 / Tuesday 20th
December 2016 / Wed 21st
December 2016 / Thursday 22nd
December 2016 / Friday 23rd
December 2016
Daily activity excursion or project / Sports fun day
Poison ball
pacman
stuck in the mud / Decorate your own Christmas wrap / Excursion
Individual
Ballina op shopping and lunch in the park
Bring $5
Dept-9.00am
Return-3.00pm / Christmas craft and card making / Christmas cooking
Decorating cookies and yum yum balls
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 / $63.00 / $58.00 / $58.00
Child/ren Names

Bookings close Friday 2nd December 2016

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 ……………………………………………

Wishing You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Please place your name of your child/ren in the box for the days you wish to attend for the Lennox Vacation Care program.

Held at Lennox Head Public School Byron St Lennox Head

Week Two; 4th Jan -8th January 2017 Hours; 8am-6pm Ph; 0412758895

Day / Monday 2nd
Jan 2017 / Tuesday 3rd
Jan 2017 / Wed 4th
Jan 2017 / Thursday 5th
Jan 2017 / Friday 6th
Jan 2017
Daily activity excursion or project / Public
Holiday / Excursion
All Services
Tabatinga
Indoor
Play Centre
Dept-10.00am
Return-2.45pm / Mosaic tiling and colour run,
wear old white clothes and bring towel / Incursion
Circus
Day
Visitor
9.30-10.15am / Incursion
Yoga Visitor
Come Along and
Learn Some Yoga
What to bring / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water
Cost / $90.00 / $61.00 / $66.00 / $61.00
Child/ren Names

Week three; 9th – 13th January 2016 Hours; 8am-6pm Ph; 0412758895

Day / Monday 9th
Jan 2017 / Tuesday 10th
Jan 2017 / Wed 11th
Jan 2017 / Thursday 12th
Jan 2017 / Friday 13th
Jan 2017
Daily activity excursion or project / Excursion
Ballina Cinemas
Movie to be advised
Bring $7.50?
Popcorn/drink
Dept-9.00am
Return-3.00pm / Water fun day
Slip and slide
Bring water pistol / Excursion
All Services
Strike Bowling &
Laser Tag
Dept-9.45am
Return-3.15pm / Salt dough creations
Plus Tye dying
Bring something white / Friday 13th Spooky Dress Up 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 / $75.00 / $61.00 / $90.00 / $61.00 / $61.00
Child/ren Names

Bookings close Friday 16th December 2016

Please place your name of your child/ren in the box for the days you wish to attend for the Lennox Vacation Care program.

Held at Lennox Head Public School Byron St Lennox Head

Week Four; 16th -20th January 2016 Hours; 8am-6pm Ph; 0412758895

Day / Monday 16th
Jan 2017 / Tuesday 17th
Jan 2017 / Wed 18th
Jan 2017 / Thursday 19th
Jan 2017 / Friday 20th
Jan 2017
Daily activity excursion or project / Excursion
All Services
Shrek Junior
Ballina Players Theatre
Dept-9.45am
Return-2.30pm / Walk to Lake Ainsworth for some ball games / Excursion
Ballina Waterslides
Dept-9.00am
Return-3.00pm / Camp out day and sausage sizzle in the back playground / Wheels Day
Bring bike or scooters, don’t forget your helmet
What to bring / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water
Cost / $80.00 / $61.00 / $75.00 / $61.00 / $61.00
Child/ren Names

Week five; 23rd – 27th th January 2016 Hours; 8am-6pm Ph; 0412758895

Day / Monday 23rd
Jan 2017 / Tuesday 24th
Jan 2017 / Wed 25th
Jan 2017 / Thursday 26th
Jan 2017 / Friday 27th
Jan 2017
Daily activity excursion or project / Excursion
Individual
Ballina Pool
Dept-9.00am
Return-3.00pm / Community clean up Scavenger hunt / Excursion
All Services
Ice Skating
Bundall
Dept-9.30am
Return-3.00pm / Public
Holiday
Australia
Day / Mini Athletics and
Paper Plane Competition
What to bring / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water / Hat, lunch, snacks. water
Cost / $66.00 / $61.00 / $90.00 / $61.00
Child/ren Names

Bookings close Friday 16th December 2016

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 December 2016 / Destination: / Ballina / Transport Method / Bus 640
Proposed activities during excursion: / Op shopping / Departure time / 9.00am / Return Time / 3.00pm
Number of children anticipated to attend: / Max:45 / Number of educators / parents / volunteers anticipated to attend the excursion: / Min: 7
Educator to child ratio: / Min: 10:1 / A risk assessment of this excursion has been prepared and is available at the service if you wish to view it
Childs Name: / Reason The Child is to be taken outside the premises / Excursion
Date: / 3rd Jan 2017 / Destination: / Tweed Heads / Transport Method / Alstonville Bus Lines
Proposed activities during excursion: / Indoor Play Centre / Departure time / 10.00am / Return Time / 2..45pm
Number of children anticipated to attend: / Max:90 / Number of educators / parents / volunteers anticipated to attend the excursion: / 7
Educator to child ratio: / Min: 10:1 / A risk assessment of this excursion has been prepared and is available at the service if you wish to view it
Childs Name: / Reason The Child is to be taken outside the premises / Excursion
Date: / 9th Jan 2017 / Destination: / Ballina Fair / Transport Method / Bus 640
Proposed activities during excursion: / Watch Movie / Departure time / 9.00am / Return Time / 3.00pm
Number of children anticipated to attend: / Max 45 / Number of educators / parents / volunteers anticipated to attend the excursion: / 7