We're here for you during the school holidays
Our Vacation Care programme, overseen by our Head of Junior School, is linked to the My Time Our Place - National Quality Framework for School Aged Care, with actitivities planned in consultation with our children and their families.
As My Time Our Place educators we are responsive to all children’s strengths, abilities and interests.
We strongly encourage children to participate in planned activities yet recognise that children have the right to make their own choices and alternative activities are provided as necessary.
All children aged 5 to 12 years are welcome to attend.
Our service operates from 7.20am to 6pm every day during the school holidays (excluding public holidays), as well as on Pupil Free days, although we do close for two weeks each Christmas/New Year.
Come and have fun at Vacation Care, and enjoy the fun activities on offer!
Child Care Subsidy | Mercedes College is an Approved Provider. If you wish to claim Child Care Subsidy (CCS), you will need to provide us with your Customer Reference Number (CRN) from Centrelink. For more information or to obtain a CRN number please visit servicesaustralia.gov.au.
What to bring to Vacation Care
- Recess
- Lunch
- Water bottle
- Hat
Clothing and sun protection
Please ensure children wear enclosed shoes (thongs and slip on shoes are not suitable) and remember to label their clothing, lunch box and water bottle.
We follow the college policy of ‘no hat, no play’ so be sure to pack a hat too.
Healthy Food
Please help us reduce waste by packing ‘nude food’ in reusable containers and avoid packaging or snap lock bags.
Lunch is provided on select days in the program, with dietary needs catered for where possible.
If your child does not like the option supplied, please provide them with a packed lunch.
Due to health regulations we are not able to heat food brought from home. Children will be provided with a fresh snack each afternoon
Excursions
The excursion times on each program include the departure and return times.
Children must arrive 15-30 minutes prior to bus departure times.
Before departing, we group the children, discuss specific venue guidelines, provide sunscreen and ensure that everyone has their lunch, hats and water bottles.
Bookings
Return your booking forms to:
Debbie Goss
Mercedes College
T | 8372 3248
M | 0427 796 425
E | oshc@mercedes.catholic.edu.au
Allowable Absences | Families have up to 42 allowable absence days per child each financial year. Please keep your child at home if they are unwell.
