Vacation Care - July 2022
Important Information
Hours of operation: 7.00am - 6.00pm
Bring a hat: Hats “No Hat - No Play Policy”. Norwest Christian College hats MUST be broad brimmed or legionnaires style for maximum sun protection.
Sun Safety: Our ‘Sun Safety Policy’ states that all children attending the centre must wear clothing with sleeves; at least covering the shoulders. Singlets, midriff tops and strapless dresses are not permitted and all mid-sections must be covered. Please ensure that your child/ren has adequate clothing with them to accommodate all possible weather conditions. Children are reminded to apply sunscreen to protect themselves throughout the day. The Centre provides Cancer Council 30+SPF sunscreen. If your child has allergies or is sensitive to specific products please provide suitable sunscreen. We also recommend, that children do not wear ‘special’ clothes, as activities planned are often messy.
Food and Drink: All children are required to bring a labelled refillable drink bottle. Children must bring their own morning tea and lunch and must be packed in a labelled lunchbox (NOT lunchbag) to be able to be stored inside the refrigerator. This is to ensure all foods are stored and served at safe temperature i.e. below 5° C. Please note that while we ensure foods are stored safely, we will not be heating up foods due to limited heating facilities available. Breakfast will be supplied for those children arriving before 8.00am. Afternoon tea will be provided each day.
Peanuts: Norwest Christian College asks parents not to send foods to Vacation Care that contain any peanut or nut products.
Footwear: Enclosed shoes must be worn at all times. No scuffs, thongs or sandals are to be worn.
Behaviour: The Norwest Christian College Code of Conduct and the specific rules associated with Vacation Care must be adhered to at all times. Bullying, rudeness, inappropriate language and any dangerous and/or destructive behaviour will not be tolerated. Children whose behaviour is deemed inappropriate will receive a warning and a parent/guardian will be informed. If the behaviour continues the centre will contact the parents and may terminate the child’s enrolment in the program.
Medication: If your child requires medication while at Vacation Care the following procedure applies:
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Supply the medication in its original packaging, labelled with the child’s name and dosage. Where necessary include instructions for how to administer the medication.
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Fill out a ‘permission to administer medication’ form available at the Centre.
Enrolment Procedure: If your child is not currently enrolled in the Centre please contact our OSHC Team via email on oshc@nwcc.nsw.edu.au before booking via TryBooking. The TryBooking form will close on 24 June 2022. All places are confirmed on a first come first serve basis. You will need to book Vacation Care separately even if you are permanently booked into Before and/or After School Care.
Fees: $77 pre-booked using this booking link. $85 casual booking subject to availability. The daily fee for bookings includes all activities; there will be no additional fees charged.
All bookings should be made by Friday, 24 June 2022 otherwise we may be unable to accept your enrolment for this date. If casual or emergency care is required, a confirmation of availability must be obtained first before sending your child to Vacation Care. If you have any outstanding amounts owing from previous Vacation Care your current enrolment form will not be accepted until this account has been finalised.
Families not already receiving Child Care Subsidy (CCS) from the Family Assistance Office (FAO) should complete the online documentation in their MyGov account before enrolling.
COVID19 Health and Safety:
- All families are not to come to the College if they or any of their household members are unwell and should seek medical advice. If flu symptoms develop while at school, a student will not be permitted to return to the College until a negative COVID-19 test result is provided to the College
- Parents, please use our hand sanitisers at the side of the door upon entry and exit
- Hand washing is reminded often and is well implemented
- Where possible, our windows will be kept open to allow ventilation
Contact Details
(Office) 8889 4600 (Vac Care) 8889 4615 | (E) oshc@nwcc.nsw.edu.au