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WELCOME TO CGS CARE READY FOR THE WORLD
WELCOME TO CGS CARE
READY FOR THE WORLD
WELCOME TO
CGS Care is the out of school hours care programme at Canberra Grammar School. Managed by the School, CGS Care incorporates all before school, after school and holiday care programmes at the School’s Northside and Southside campuses.
CGS Care provides a safe, caring, quality environment in which children are empowered to make choices around activities and encouraged to build positive relationships. The programme develops independence, self-help skills and self-esteem by allowing children to make choices and contribute to the offering of activities. A combination of indoor and outdoor activities are provided each day and are guided by children’s interests and abilities.
CGS Care follows all School policies and procedures and the priority of access guidelines set out by the Australian Government.
CGS Care TeamDirector of CGS Care – Ms Tanya Alcorn
CGS Care Assistant Director Programs – Ms Kate Watson
CGS Care Assistant Director Horizons – Ms Jessica Wanner
ELC Coordinator – Ms Melanie Pace
Southside K-1 Coordinator – Ms Seonmi Shin
Junior School Coordinator – Mr Liam Hannan
Northside Coordinator – Ms Vi-Vien Khong-Huynh
Back: Mr Liam Hannan , Ms Kate Watson, Ms Tanya Alcorn, Ms Seonmi Shin. Front: Ms Jessica Wanner, Ms Melanie Pace, Ms Vi-Vien Khong-Huynh.
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Hours of OperationCGS Care offers permanent and casual places for students from Pre-School to Year 6. CGS Care is closed between Christmas and New Year and on public holidays.
Before school: 7:30am – 8:45am, Monday to Friday
After school 3:00pm – 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
Holiday programme: 7:30am – 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
Closed all public holidays
Fees*CGS Care is registered with the National Quality Framework (NQF). The Child Care Benefit (CCB) and Child Care Rebate (CCR) are available through the programme for families to access. All families need to be registered for CCB/CCR with the family assistance office. You will need to provide the service with your customer reference numbers (CRN) for you and your child.
The Family Assistance Office can be contacted on Ph: 136 150. For more information on childcare assistance, visit MYCHILD.GOV.AU
From 2 July 2018 there will be a new childcare package. Child care subsidy will replace the current CCR and CCB. To find out more and to estimate what your new subsidy might be visit, EDUCATION.GOV.AU/CHILDCARE
BEFORE SCHOOL CARE $23 (casual) $21 (permanent)
AFTER SCHOOL CARE $35 (casual) $33 (permanent)
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME $85 per day (Note: cost is inclusive of excursions and activities.)
LATE COLLECTION FEE $100 for every 15 minutes or part thereof after 6:00pm
*Approved child care provider, allowing eligible families to access the Child Care Benefit and/or Child Care Rebate.
BookingsBookings are required two weeks in advance. Bookings for casual care require 24 hours notice to ensure that staff ratios are maintained.
Enrolment formsTo make a booking please complete the enrolment form available from the CGS website CGS.ACT.EDU.AU/PRIMARY-SCHOOL/CGS-CARE, and at School receptions.
All enrolment forms need to be forwarded directly to CGS Care at [email protected]
Before and after school care bookings will roll over each year. However, families are required to re-enrol for a position in the School holiday programme each holiday.
Changes to bookingChanges to bookings must be given in writing to [email protected] and two weeks notice is required to reduce days or to cancel a booking. Additional days may be added immediately if space is available.
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Arrival and departureIt is a legal requirement that a family member or authorised guardian signs the attendance sheet on arrival and departure from CGS Care. These documents are important as they not only indicate attendance at the programme but are used in the case of any emergency procedures such as fire drills and are required for compliance with reporting to The Department of Education. Persons under 16 years of age are not permitted to drop off or collect children.
AbsenceIf your child is booked into the programme and will not be attending, please notify staff via email [email protected]
CGS Care will be automatically notified about absences already reported to the School.
FoodAfternoon tea is provided each day and water is available for the children at all times. Please indicate on the enrolment form if your child/ren has any specific dietary requirements.
Sun SafetyChildren and staff are required to wear hats and apply sunscreen every day during the months of August to May.
MedicationIf your child(ren) requires any medication to be administered at the programme please complete the medication form that is available on request.
Family communicationFeedback and input from parents is encouraged and appreciated. Families are warmly invited to share any skills and areas of interest with the programme. Please contact [email protected] regarding any suggestions or feedback. Families are welcome at the programme at all times.
Buddy ProgramDuring their time at CGSCare, the Junior School children will be a mentor for the Pre-School and Pre-Kindergarten children.
Southside Year 2 will be mentors to Kindergarten and Year 1 children.
Northside Year 2 children will be mentors to Pre-Kingergarten, Kindergarten and Year 1 children.
The fortnightly planned activities include bushwalking, reading and opportunities to play.
All CGSCare programs join together at least once during holiday care times to facilitate the cross-campus community relationships.
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CGSCare Programs (Term time)
Before School Care
ELC, SOUTHSIDE & JUNIOR SCHOOL• Caters for children in Pre-School to Year 6; and• The service operates out of the Early Learning Centre in the Pre-School classrooms.
NORTHSIDE• Caters for children in Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2; and• The service operates out of the Primary School Library.
Afterschool Care
ELC• Caters for our children in Pre-School and Pre-Kindergarten who are under school age; and• The service operates out of the Early Learning Centre in the Pre-School classrooms.
SOUTHSIDE KINDERGARTEN – YEAR 1• Caters for our children in Kindergarten and Year 1; and• The service operates our of the Kindergarten classrooms, with sign out location in the studio.
SOUTHSIDE YEAR 2• Caters for children in Year 2; and• The service operates out of the Year 1 classrooms, with the sign in location in the studio.
JUNIOR SCHOOL• Caters for children in Years 3 – 6; and• The service operates out of the conference room in the International Centre.
NORTHSIDE• Caters for children in Pre-kindergaten to Year 2; and• The service operates out of the Gallery.
CGSCare Programs (Holiday Care)ELC• Caters for our children in Pre-School and Pre-Kindergarten who are under school age; and• The service operates out of the Early Learning Centre in the preschool classrooms.
SOUTHSIDE KINDERGARTEN – YEAR 1• Caters for our children in Kindergarten and Year 1; and• The service operates our of the Kindergarten classrooms, with sign out location in the studio.
JUNIOR SCHOOL 2-3• Caters for children in Years 2 & 3; and• The service operates from the Year 3 classrooms (PS101 – PS108).
JUNIOR SCHOOL 4-6• Caters for children in Years 4 – 6; and• The service operates from the year 3 classrooms (PS101 – PS108).
NORTHSIDE• Caters for children in pre-kindergaten to Year 2; andThe service operates out of the Gallery.
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YEAR 3 & 4 EATING AREA
PUTTING GREENS
YEAR 5 EATING AREA
CAR PARK & BUSES
AMPHITHEATRE YEAR 6 EATING
STAFF ROOMOFFICES
FRONT OFFICE
SPIDER
JUNIOR SCHOOL
OVAL
CRICKET NETS
BASKETBALL COURT
PLAYEQUIPMENT
SANDPIT
BBQS
Room PS 110
SportsOffice
PS 113
Room PS 111
Room PS 112 Room
PS 116
Room PS 138
Room PS 139
Room PS 140
Room PS 141
Room PS 142
Room PS 136
Room PS 137
Toile
ts
TOIL
ETS
RaVE
PS
143
Rooms PS 121 –123
JLH GARDEN
AND CHESS BOARD
THE JOHN LINGARD
HALL
Primary Meeting Room
JL 203
Staff Room & ICT Integrator
JL 204
EAL/D JL 201
Teacher/ Librarians
JL 202
PYP JL 205
JUNIOR SCHOOL BOTTOM BUILDINGS
Room PS 124
Room PS 125
JL 113
JL 112
JL 110
JL 111
PRIMARY SCHOOL LIBRARY PL 102
PL 101
PL 104–108
PS 105PS 102PS 103 PS 107 PS 104
PS 101PS 108
PS 106
Room PS 117 Rooms
PS 118 –120
Room PS 126
Room PS 131
EARLY LEARNING CENTRE
SOUTHSIDE CAR PARK
SOUTHSIDE INFANTS
Room PS 145
PS 127-130> <PS 132-134
Conference
Kitchen Staff Music Room
MusicStaff LDT 701
702
703704
705
Toile
ts
THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE
Year 2Classroom
Year 2Classroom
Year 2Classroom
• Junior School After School Care
• Junior School Years 2 – 6 Holiday Care
• Year 2 After School Care• Kindergarten & Year 1
After School Care
• Southside (K – Year 1) Holiday Care
• ELC & Junior School Before School
• ELC After School Care
• ELC Holiday Care
CGS CARE MAP
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Bikes and scooters are welcome every day, helmets must be worn and in good condition.
Activities always available: Hama Beads, Lego, Mobilo, Blocks, Construction, Outside Play, Board Games, Card Games, Books, Drawing materials, Scooters, Dress-ups, Peg Boards, Dramatic Play, Blank Paper, Writing Materials, Marble Maze, Beading, Painting
Activities on throughout the school holiday programme: Children and educators will collaboratively make daily programmes with the activities and experiences in which they choose to do on that day. This will include all spontaneous experiences in which we observe the children doing throughout the day.
There will be a combination of inside play and outside play, including structured group games, and a variety of sporting equipment.
Parents and guardians if your child has a special interest in an activity or something that we have not covered in our programme, please approach the educators, and we will do our best to incorporate this.
WEEK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
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16 APRILTeddy and toys picnic• Bring your favourite teddy or soft toy
to our teddy and toys picnic• Teddy shaped sandwiches
17 APRILExcursion to Canberra Reptile Zoo10:30am – 1:00pm
Explore reptiles up close and personal with a visit to the Canberra Reptile Zoo. This will include a reptile talk and a walk around the zoo.
Travel will be by QCity transport
18 APRILWeber’s Circus10:15am – 1:00pm
The Show will take the children on a wild west adventure with acrobats, funny clowns, trick dogs, miniature ponies, russian swing and much much more.
Travel will be by QCity transport
19 APRILCGS Care Buddy ProgrammeAll CGS Care programs will come together at Southside for some fun in the sun with outdoor games, a jumping castle, face painting, fairy floss and more!
Travel will be by QCity transport
20 APRILGreater Union Manuka ‘Sherlock gnomes’9:30am – 1:00pm
Travel will be by QCity transport
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K 2
23
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23 APRILMoncrieff Community Recreation Park10:00am – 2:30pm
• BBQ lunch (Please ensure your child has a hat and drink bottle)
Travel will be by QCity transport
24 APRILANZAC Celebrations• Poppy craft flower chains• Field of poppies painting• ANZAC biscuits
25 APRILPublic Holiday – Anzac Day
26 APRILUnder the Sea Day• Making sea creatures craft• Painting shells• Message in a bottle• Underwater picnic
27 APRILZen Day• Nature mandalas• Zen garden play• Cosmic Kids yoga
NORTHSIDE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME – APRIL 2018
Activities always available: Hama Beads, Lego, Mobilo, Blocks, Construction, Outside Play, Board Games, Card Games, Books, Drawing materials, Scooters, Dress-ups, Peg Boards, Dramatic Play, Blank Paper, Writing Materials, Marble Maze, Beading, Painting
Activities on throughout the school holiday programme: Children and educators will collaboratively make daily programmes with the activities and experiences in which they choose to do on that day. This will include all spontaneous experiences in which we observe the children doing throughout the day.
There will be a combination of inside play and outside play, including structured group games, and a variety of sporting equipment.
Parents and guardians if your child has a special interest in an activity or something that we have not covered in our programme, please approach the educators, and we will do our best to incorporate this.
WEEK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
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16 APRILNature Play DayNature Play Week celebrates initiatives of all shapes and sizes that reconnect kids with nature and the outdoors. Today the children will be using pine cones, rocks, shells and leaves in their imaginative play and they will get to create their own herb or lavender play dough.
17 APRILFizzic Education Incursion Science Workshop10:00am
The children will have a blast as they investigate energy and use their senses to discover how the science activities and toys operate. This workshop utilises stations based around push and pull forces, gravity and energy change.
18 APRILWeber’s Circus10:15am – 1:00pm
The Show will take the children on a wild west adventure with acrobats, funny clowns, trick dogs, miniature ponies, russian swing and much much more.
Travel will be by QCity transport
19 APRILCGS Care Buddy Programme All CGS Care programs will come together for some fun in the sun with outdoor games, a jumping castle, face painting, fairy floss and more!
20 APRILGreater Union Manuka ‘Sherlock gnomes’9:30am – 1:00pm
Travel will be by QCity transport
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K 2
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23 APRILMoncrieff Community Recreation Park10:00am – 2:30pm
• Please bring your scooter and helmet to ride around the designated tracks
• BBQ lunch(Please ensure your child has a hat and drink bottle)
Travel will be by QCity transport
24 APRILANZAC CelebrationsThe children will gain an understanding of why we commemorate by reading Anzac Ted - a book by Belinda Landsberry.
The children will also learn how to make Anzac biscuits and make their own remembrance poppy.
25 APRILPublic Holiday – Anzac Day
26 APRILRed Hill Buddy Bush Play The children will walk to Red Hill with the Southside and Junior school to explore the natural environment. They will have the chance to climb, build and explore the area with their buddy group.
27 APRILWorld Penguin DayUsually celebrated on the 25th of April, World Penguin Day recognizes one of the unique birds on the planet. We will commemorate the day with Penguin themed craft and activities. We will also watch Happy Feet to further marvel at these wonderful creatures.
ELC SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME – APRIL 2018
Bikes and scooters are welcome every day, helmets must be worn and in good condition.
Activities always available: Hama Beads, Lego, Mobilo, Blocks, Construction, Outside Play, Board Games, Card Games, Books, Drawing materials, Scooters, Dress-ups, Peg Boards, Dramatic Play, Blank Paper, Writing Materials, Marble Maze, Beading, Painting
Activities on throughout the school holiday programme: Children and educators will collaboratively make daily programmes with the activities and experiences in which they choose to do on that day. This will include all spontaneous experiences in which we observe the children doing throughout the day.
There will be a combination of inside play and outside play, including structured group games, and a variety of sporting equipment.
Parents and guardians if your child has a special interest in an activity or something that we have not covered in our programme, please approach the educators, and we will do our best to incorporate this.
WEEK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
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16 APRILCGS Care Commonwealth Games Children will participate in multiple sets of mini activities that emphasise a wide variety of skills and knowledge as well as some luck!
17 APRILSeasonsChildren will engage in artistic, musical and scientific activities in relation to seasons and seasonal changes. (Book making, No needle knitting, Bingo games, OX quiz survival, Observational drawing, leaf rubbing collage etc)
18 APRILWeber’s Circus10:15am – 1:00pm
The Show will take the children on a wild west adventure with acrobats, funny clowns, trick dogs, miniature ponies, russian swing and much much more.
Travel will be by QCity transport
19 APRILCGS Care Buddy ProgrammeAll CGS Care programs will come together for some fun in the sun with outdoor games, a jumping castle, face painting, fairy floss and more!
20 APRILGreater Union Manuka ‘Sherlock gnomes’9:30am – 1:00pm
Travel will be by QCity transport if raining.
WEE
K 2
23
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7 A
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23 APRILMoncrieff Community Recreation Park10:00am – 2:30pm
• BBQ lunch(Please ensure your child has a hat and drink bottle)
Travel will be by QCity transport
24 APRILANZAC Day ActivitiesBy reading a book and watching a short video about the remembrance poppy, children will gain an understanding of why we commemorate ANZAC Day.
The children will also participate poppy craft (yarn or crepe paper) and baking activities.
# “The Red Poppy” by David Hill, Fifi Colston (Illustrator)
25 APRILPublic Holiday – Anzac Day
26 APRILRed Hill Buddy Bush Play The children will walk to Red Hill with the Junior School and ELC to explore the natural environment. They will have the chance to climb, build and explore the area with their buddy group.
27 APRILAround the World• Games played around the world:
Children will experiences various games from different countries
• ’Little Explorers!: Geographical learning
• Let’s go travel!: art and craft activities (decorate suitcase and passport using flags and stamps)
• DIY card game: matching card game (traditional clothes and/or flags).
SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME – APRIL 2018
Bikes and scooters are welcome every day, helmets must be worn and in good condition.
Please pack swimmers and a towel every day as we may go swimming in the afternoon.
Activities always available: Hama Beads, Lego, Mobilo, Blocks, Construction, Outside Play, Board Games, Card Games, Books, Drawing materials, Scooters, Dress-ups, Peg Boards, Dramatic Play, Blank Paper, Writing Materials, Marble Maze, Beading, Painting.
Activities on throughout the school holiday programme: Children and educators will collaboratively make daily programmes with the activities and experiences in which they choose to do on that day. This will include all spontaneous experiences in which we observe the children doing throughout the day.
There will be a combination of inside play and outside play, including structured group games, and a variety of sporting equipment.
Parents and guardians if your child has a special interest in an activity or something that we have not covered in our programme, please approach the educators, and we will do our best to incorporate this.
JUNIOR SCHOOL YEARS 2 – 3 HOLIDAY PROGRAMME – APRIL 2018
WEEK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
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16 APRILSean Murphy Games Boy’18 IncursionGames Boy ’18 is a fully flexible 2-hour comedy show and workshop all about getting kids active. The show comprises interactive, kid-friendly skits and games that emphasise the possibilities of play without a PlayStation - or any other screen-based device!
17 APRILCommonwealth Games Sports day• Shot put• Long Jump• Running Races• Steeplechase• Turbo Jav• Rugby 7’s
18 APRILWeber’s Circus10:15am – 1:00pm
The Show will take the children on a wild west adventure with acrobats, funny clowns, trick dogs, miniature ponies, russian swing and much much more.
Travel will be by QCity transport
19 APRILCGS Care Buddy Programme All CGS Care programs will come together for some fun in the sun with outdoor games, a jumping castle, face painting, fairy floss and more!
20 APRILGreater Union Manuka ‘Sherlock gnomes’9:30am – 1:00pm
Travel will be by QCity transport if raining.
WEE
K 2
23
– 2
7 A
PR
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23 APRILMoncrieff Community Recreation Park10:00am – 2:30pm
• BBQ lunch(Please ensure your child has a hat and drink bottle)
Travel will be by QCity transport
24 APRILANZAC Day Celebration• Defence guest speaker• Poppies• Anzac cookies
25 APRILPublic Holiday – Anzac Day
26 APRILRed Hill Buddy Bush Play 10:00am – 12:30pm
The children will walk to Red Hill with the Southside and ELC to explore the natural environment. They will have the chance to climb, build and explore the area with their buddy group.
27 APRILSportsDay • Soccer• Cricket• Gym obstacles• Touch footy
Bikes and scooters are welcome every day, helmets must be worn and in good condition.
Please pack swimmers and a towel every day as we may go swimming in the afternoon.
Activities always available: Hama Beads, Lego, Mobilo, Blocks, Construction, Outside Play, Board Games, Card Games, Books, Drawing materials, Scooters, Dress-ups, Peg Boards, Dramatic Play, Blank Paper, Writing Materials, Marble Maze, Beading, Painting.
Activities on throughout the school holiday programme: Children and educators will collaboratively make daily programmes with the activities and experiences in which they choose to do on that day. This will include all spontaneous experiences in which we observe the children doing throughout the day.
There will be a combination of inside play and outside play, including structured group games, and a variety of sporting equipment.
Parents and guardians if your child has a special interest in an activity or something that we have not covered in our programme, please approach the educators, and we will do our best to incorporate this.
JUNIOR SCHOOL YEARS 4 – 6 HOLIDAY PROGRAMME – APRIL 2018
WEEK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
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K 1
16
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16 APRILSean Murphy Games Boy’18 IncursionGames Boy ’18 is a fully flexible 2-hour comedy show and workshop all about getting kids active. The show comprises interactive, kid-friendly skits and games that emphasise the possibilities of play without a PlayStation - or any other screen-based device!
17 APRILChallenge dayChallenge day will be full different challenges ranging from fun activities, to intriguing obstacles.
18 APRILWeber’s Circus10:15am – 1:00pm
The Show will take the children on a wild west adventure with acrobats, funny clowns, trick dogs, miniature ponies, russian swing and much much more.
Travel will be by QCity transport
19 APRILCGS Care Buddy Programme All CGS Care programs will come together for some fun in the sun with outdoor games, a jumping castle, face painting, fairy floss and more!
20 APRILGreater Union Manuka ‘Sherlock gnomes’9:30am – 1:00pm
Travel will be by QCity transport if raining.
WEE
K 2
23
– 2
7 A
PR
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23 APRILMoncrieff Community Recreation Park10:00am – 2:30pm
• BBQ lunch(Please ensure your child has a hat and drink bottle)
Travel will be by QCity transport
24 APRILManuka Park10:00am – 12:00pm
Enjoy an autumn walk to Manuka to buy a gelato and play at the park.
(Please ensure your child has a hat and drink bottle)
25 APRILPublic Holiday – Anzac Day
26 APRILRed Hill Buddy Bush Play 10:00am – 12:30pm
The children will walk to Red Hill with the Southside and ELC to explore the natural environment. They will have the chance to climb, build and explore the area with their buddy group.
27 APRILElectronic Day• Create your own platformer• Build your own robot• Consoles and moreBring your own device (all devices must have only PG rated games)
CGS CARE
15 Alexander Street, Red Hill ACT 2603 Australia
T +61 (2) 6260 9656
SOUTHSIDE (KINDERGARTEN – YEAR 2)
15 Alexander Street, Red Hill ACT 2603 Australia
T +61 (2) 6260 9858
EARLY LEARNING CENTRE (PRE-SCHOOL – PRE-KINDERGARTEN)
15 Alexander Street, Red Hill ACT 2603 Australia
T +61 (2) 6260 9819
NORTHSIDE (PRE-KINDERGARTEN – YEAR 2)
33 Blamey Crescent, Campbell ACT 2612 Australia
T +61 (0)2 6247 7707
JUNIOR SCHOOL (YEARS 3 – 6)
15 Alexander Street, Red Hill ACT 2603 Australia
T +61 (0)2 6260 9600
CGS.ACT.EDU.AU
