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Gowrie NSW

Kelso Gowrie NSW

Vacation Care Kelso

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Kelso Public School (19 Gilmour St, Kelso NSW 2795) Show On Map
Times
Mon-Fri | 6:30am - 6:00pm
Ages School Age (4 - 12 years) *children must be enrolled in school for the current year
Phone
Enrolments 0438 338 235
Email oshc.kelso@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. 

Have a question? We'd love to help.

Call us on (02) 8594 4200 or fill in the form below.

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You're just one step away from booking with us via the xap smile app. If you've been part of Gowrie for over 12 months, simply click the button below, install the app and start booking your sessions hassle free.

For new families or those who haven't joined us in the past year, don't worry, we're here to make the enrolment process as smooth as possible. Please fill out our quick and easy enrolment form to get started.

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Kelso OSHC is an amazing 'home away from home' for my children. They love the program, the art and craft and especially the sports!  The educators are kind, nurturing and fun!  Highly recommend

Chris
Bathurst

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The daily program at Gowrie NSW Kelso 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

Your children don’t need to be students of the school to register for the Gowrie NSW - Kelso Vacation Care Programme.

The following will be provided:

  • Sunscreen
  • Breakfast
  • Afternoon tea
  • Late snack

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.

$66 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 10th April 2024 and Monday 15th 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 $50.00 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

Laura Walker

Hi, I am Laura! I have the immense privilege of being the Program Manager of the Gowrie Kelso Outside School Hours Care centre. I am a passionate and enthusiastic educator who has worked with children for the last 13 years.

I strongly believe in building respectful and trusting relationship with children and their families, utilising these as valuable tools for enhancing children’s growth and discovery as little people navigating a big world.

Children are strong, capable, and inquisitive of their own learning, engaging with them through interest-based play and exploration of the environment are key to my values. I love being an educator, inspiring wonder, curiosity, happiness and learning alongside them as I constantly develop my education of providing the best educational experiences for the children of today.