Week One
Monday 5 October to Friday 9 October
In House
Holiday Begins
Monday 5 October
Children will be ready for their holiday journey as they will have some exciting time with their peers and share their stories. Being the first day of their holiday, Children will have their own time and will explore centre garden area, outdoor area and be engaged in independent play and solo activities. Children will be engaged in some activities by making some friendship bracelets to show their creativity.
Local Excursion
Learning and exploring
Tuesday 6 October
We will visit our local Queenstown Library and Gallery Museum together with children to learn about Westcoast Heritage and helps children to give a balance of literacy and history. Children to explore different books and return old books and bring new books that will assist them to critically think and build strong sense of place and identity. Children will learn about local mining articafts and history.
In House
Baker and Chef Wednesday
Wednesday 7 October
Children will learn about baking and making mini pizza and cupcakes together with educators and help educators to prepare food for afternoon tea as well . Kitchen would be transformed into a learning space where children develop life skills, math concepts and teamwork. These skills could be useful and essential for them in the future in their real life.
Local Excursion
Sporty & Picnic Adventure
Thursday 8 October
We will enjoy our picnic time and play some games as we will be visitng local playground in Queenstown where children can explore different games as well as we will be enjoying our child-educator picnic day. Children will be engaged in Relay Gamesas well as they will be kicking some soccer balls and playing basketball. Children will help to set-up lunch tables as we will be celebrating picnic. We will make our own menu with healthy fruit platters to celebrate our picnic.
In House
Launching Rockets
Friday 9 October
Children will be celebrating World Space Week. Children will be launching rockets as they will be launching straw and balloon rockets. Children will be making some space stations by using recycling materials such as cardboard boxes, foils, plastic bottles as well as engage in zero gravity freeze dance.
Week Two
Monday 12 October to Friday 16 October
In House
I am an Engineer
Monday 12 October
Children transition from structural school learning into creative, self-directed exploration and became an engineer. As STEM helps children to learn different science, technology, math and engineering concept to build spatial awareness, problem-solving skills and resilience. Children will be engaged in cardboard buildings, Lego Challenges and some Science, Math and engineering experiments with natural and recycled resources.
Local Excursion
Chug Chug Train
Tuesday 13 October
Children will visit Westcoast Wilderness Railway Station in Queenstown and see historical train tracks and explore heritage of Queenstown Station learning about the history and mountain tracks as well. Children can do a short round return trip of 1 hour to Lynchford and can engage in gold planning activities.
In House
Being an Artist and Creative
Wednesday 14 October
Children will be engaged in some creative activities such as painting, drawing and recycled-material building. Children willbe angaged to make beaded bracelets as well as children can be creative with natural resources as they can collect fallen leaves, grass, flowersfrom centre garden to create paint prints and other art. Children will be engaged in rock painting to create their favourite animals in the rock.
In House
Clay creations
Thursday 15 October
Lets get messy! Squishy clay what can you create? An railway station? Time to use your engineering skills.
In House
Chill Friday and Music
Friday 16 October
Child-led relaxation and giving children a gentle space to wind down on their last day of holiday. Children choose how they want to rest, socialize and recharge before the weekend. Children will be stretching their body as they will show their dancing moves and skills and and have some musical time together and will be engaging in some musical games as well as children can show their singing skills.
Important program information
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Thrive School Holiday Programs are open to primary school children aged 5–12 years.
Children do not need to attend the school where the program is based. We welcome enrolments from students at any school.
Each service offers a unique holiday program featuring a mix of in-house activities, special incursions and exciting excursions.
Program schedules are released approximately four weeks before each school holiday period. You can view your local service’s schedule on their webpage once available.
Please note that programs may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. Families will be notified as soon as possible if adjustments are required.
Daily fees vary depending on the type of activity scheduled (for example, in-service days, incursions or excursions). Eligible families may receive Child Care Subsidy (CCS), which will reduce the out-of-pocket cost.
Regular day – $107.04
Excursion/incursion – $120.10
New Families
If you are not currently enrolled with Thrive, please complete the enrolment form for your chosen service by clicking on the “New Family Enrolment” button. Once your enrolment is processed, please submit a booking form to the service and we will then be able to process your booking. Your booking will be confirmed via the Xap Smile App.
Currently Enrolled Families
If your child is already enrolled with the Thrive service, simply complete the School Holiday Program booking form and return to your service.
Bookings must be submitted using the official booking form, which includes the required consent information. Your service will confirm your booking through Xap.
Anyone collecting or dropping off a child must be listed as a nominee in your Xap App.
Each nominee must use their own sign-in credentials to sign children in and out. Please ensure nominees have their kiosk code, available in the Xap App.
Staff cannot sign children in or out on your behalf.
A $15 fee per child, per instance, may apply if children are not signed in or out correctly.
Please provide sufficient food for the entire day, including snacks. Thrive is unable to supply lunch or additional food unless specifically stated in the program.
We recommend:
- Nutritious food options to keep children energised
- A refillable drink bottle
- An extra drink bottle during warmer months
If a child attends without food, families will receive a courtesy call.
On excursion days, children must arrive at least 15 minutes before departure to allow time for roll call and preparation.
Children should not bring money unless otherwise advised. Please ensure a packed lunch and cold drink are provided.
If your child requires medication while in care, please notify the service prior to attendance.
A Medication Record Form must be completed each day medication is administered. Medication must be in original packaging with a pharmacist’s label including:
- Child’s name
- Medication name
- Dosage
- Current date
Medication must be handed directly to a staff member for safe storage.
Children participating in outdoor water activities must wear a rash vest (preferred) or a top covering their shoulders. SPF 50+ sunscreen will be applied. Families may provide alternative sunscreen if preferred.
Due to national educator-to-child ratio requirements, children under 5 years of age cannot attend excursions to swimming pools.
