Director of Mary Bailey House

Vacation Care

With fewer than four weeks until the end of term, I’m pleased to say that the Vacation Care program has been finalised. In preparing the program we considered what the children enjoyed most in recent vacation care programs and plan to meet these interests. STEM activities were most enjoyed so, we have arranged for the following workshops to be presented: Young Inventors, Christmas Science Fun, Master Slime and Brick Works. Physical games and activities were also popular, so we organised Exergames, Laser Tag and African Drumming to visit along with another excursion to Strathfield Park.

Vacation Care is a busy and engaging OOSH program. It commences at 7:00am and ends at 6:00pm and costs between $75 to $110 per day depending on the daily activity. If your family is eligible for Child Care Subsidy (CCS) the daily fee will less.

The NSW BASC Voucher program ends on 30 June 2023. If your child/ren still have a portion of their $500 BASC Voucher, it can be spent on the first week Vacation Care. BASC Voucher funds are deducted after CCS has been allocated making the Voucher funds extend even further.

If your child does not attend Before School Care or After School Care, they are most welcome to attend Vacation Care. They just need to be enrolled in OOSH before doing so. To enrol your child/ren simply email the OOSH Coordinator Jessica Azzi ooshmail@ssc.nsw.edu.au

So, if your child is looking for something to do during the school holidays book them in. They have ample opportunities to connect with other children and immerse themselves in fun.

Jackie Baxter
Director of Mary Bailey House