Killara Vacation Care | School Holiday Program & Care Killara

Killara Public School (1 Ridgeland Ave, Killara NSW 2071) Show On Map

Mon-Fri | 7:00am - 6:00pm

School Age (5 - 12 years) *children must be enrolled in school for the current year

Enrolments 0428 903 048

oshc.killara@gowriensw.com.au

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A lifesaver for parents!

Gowrie NSW's Vacation Care program is a lifesaver for parents seeking quality and engaging care during the school holidays.

We understand that balancing work and family during breaks can be challenging. That's why our program is designed to offer your child a safe, enriching environment where they can explore a diverse range of activities, from hands-on crafts and interactive workshops to outdoor excursions.

With our dedicated, experienced staff, you can be confident that your child is not only well looked after but also having a fantastic time making memories and learning new skills. It's a win-win: peace of mind for you and a fulfilling holiday experience for your child.

Learn more about the ChildCare Subsidy and what you may be entitled to here.

Gowrie OSHC Erskineville is an awesome before and after-school centre. The staff is super friendly and supportive. They have created a great educational and entertaining program, developing a new schedule every week with several activities to choose from on a daily basis (e.g., art, cooking, games, sport etc.). The team has provided amazing support during the COVID lockdown and a safe place for our kid to have a bit of a normal life. Our little one is so excited to go to Gowrie OSHC Erskineville every day.

Amy
Erskineville, Sydney

FAQs

The daily program at Gowrie NSW Kent Road is an action-packed schedule of hands-on creativity, exploration, investigation, and fun! From art & drama to science and sports, music, environmental projects and more.

Our program is built on positive interactions, enriching experiences, and provides a safe, happy and empowering environment. It is guided by ‘My Time, Our Place’, the National Curriculum Framework for School Age Care in Australia and revised each school holiday period - built on children’s interests, their input and developmental age. The program includes a mix of incursions, excursions and in-house activities.

Vacation care encourages face to face group activities, like sports and team games. Interacting with other children means that they will develop skills in:

Communication
Conflict resolution
Empathy skills
Confidence and resilience

Gowrie NSW Vacation Care programs are delivered by a team of professional educators and support staff, dedicated to providing a high quality fun and engaging program in a nurturing, stimulating and supportive environment.
Our qualified Vacation Care educators:

Encourage children’s curiosity, exploration and problem solving
Value and respect children’s ideas and questions
Support children to build positive relationships with others
Respect the individuality of all children

Kent Road vacation care accepts children from outside of Kent road public school children, however please be aware that the children from Kent Road OSHC will be prioritised when booking.

The following will be provided:

Sunscreen
Afternoon Tea - cooked with children!

The daily activities on offer may change due to NSW Health Advice and Restrictions. The program activities, incursions, and excursions may change subject to weather or other events outside of Gowrie NSW Control. Families will be notified by the program to be informed of any updates or changes to the program at the earliest possible time should there be a change to the program.

The daily fee for Vacation Care is $65 before any CSS is applied. Please note additional fees will be charged for excursions and incursions.

$65 per day + $5 additional for pre-kindergarten children

Learn more about the ChildCare Subsidy and what you may be entitled to here.

All the booked vacation care sessions are paid one week in advance for the upcoming weeks booked sessions.
If bookings for the first week of vacation care is requested between Wednesday 10^th April 2024 and Monday 15^th April 2024, a $10 per child late booking fee will be charged.
Within the vacation care period, any bookings made 1 day prior to the session starting will incur a $10 per child late booking charge.
Within the vacation care period, any bookings made more than 1 day prior to the session starting will not incur a late booking charge.
Cancellation of any Vacation Care Sessions requires 7 days written notice. In the absence of the required cancellation notice, a $100.00 cancellation fee per child will be charged and is non-refundable.
A failure to notify fee of $5 is charged to family’s accounts who do not inform the Program Manager that their child will not attend a booked session of care, OR if they arrive late to a booked excursion session.
Children must be at the Centre before the scheduled bus departure time on excursion days.
Programs, incursions and excursions may change to accommodate adverse weather conditions or due to unforeseen circumstances. Parents will be advised of any changes.

Meet our Program Manager

Elise Jones

Hi, I’m Elise and I am the OSHC Program Manager with background of 13 years in Education, between a variety of leadership and educational roles, including Educational Leader, Assistant director, Preschool lead educator/room leader, and currently and Centre Director. I have a great passion for working in Education and strive to support children in their individual development and successes.

I strive to ensure all children under my guidance have the full capability to fulfil their learning goals through a variety of methods and I ensure inclusion and a culturally safe environment of all children during my daily practice

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