School holidays and pupil-free days
Vacation care
We believe our Vacation Care Program should be like a holiday for your child, with a variety of activities, excursions and incursions for an engaging and exciting holiday period.
- 6.30am–6.00pm
- during school holidays and on pupil-free days
- $80.00
- a day, casual bookings (excursions and incursions extra)
- 4 meals
- breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, fully catered
Incursions and excursions are a valuable part of our Vacation Care Program, with provision for enjoyment, stimulation, challenge, new experiences, and a meeting point between the Service and the wider community. All incursions and excursions are advertised in advance, telling parents when it is, where it will be, what activities, and the transport and fees for the excursion. The cost of incursions and excursions is in addition to the daily care charge and is set out in the Vacation Care Program.
These holidays
Spring Vacation Care Program 2026
21 September – 2 October 2026
Book your days in the Xap app. Excursion and incursion days cost extra on top of the day's fee, and each excursion needs a permission form.
Week 1
Monday 21 September
Bits & Bobs
Using leftover kits, resources and materials from previous vacation cares, we'll be constructing and creating today, with the intention of donating some items to Save the Children. What treasures will we uncover?
Tuesday 22 September
Garden Guardians
Celebrating the colourful, curious world of mini-beasts: butterfly crafts, quirky insect creations and lots of time in the Outdoor Learning Area learning about the tiny creatures that help our garden thrive.
Wednesday 23 September
Excursion · $55 extra
Australia Zoo
No, this is not a dream: we're off to Australia Zoo for National Wildlife Week! Incredible wildlife up close and conservation in action.
Bring your best walking shoes, brightest smiles and loads of energy.
Thursday 24 September
Incursion · $15 extra
Game, Set, Pickle!
The team from Sparrow Sports are coming in to teach us pickleball: friendly rallies, skill stations and mini matches, plus "dill-icious" crafts and playful pickle challenges.
Friday 25 September
Into the Forest
Getting ready for next term's community art show, "Into the Forest": different art mediums and materials to create an interactive show that engages all our senses. Keep an eye out for how to submit a family contribution!
Week 2
Monday 28 September
Incursion · $20 extra
Young Engineers
A hands-on Lego STEM session with the team from Young Engineers: building, testing and improving models with motors, gears and sensors.
Tuesday 29 September
Incursion · $20 extra
Bubble Soccer
It's the last day of the QLD Football Series between Australia and Brazil, so we're celebrating with Bubble Soccer and other soccer-themed activities.
Come dressed in your team colours or soccer kit.
Wednesday 30 September
Hot Wheels Grand Prix
Rev your engines! Race car activities, creative ramp and speedway challenges, and car designing, building and racing. Speedster, designer or champion in the making?
Thursday 1 October
Myths & Legends
Step into a world of magic and adventure: work together to navigate the mysterious maze and earn your place at the Myths & Legends School of Heroes.
Friday 2 October
Bloom and Belong
With QLD Mental Health Week around the corner, we're slowing down and exploring simple wellbeing practices that help us feel grounded and connected, and give us tools for big feelings.
Booking
Booking vacation care
Read the program
A detailed program of themed days, visiting entertainers, incursions and excursions is issued at least 4 weeks before the holidays.
Find out more about Read the programChoose your days
Pick only the days you need, or the ones that appeal to your child.
Book in Xap
Casual vacation care bookings are made through the Xap desktop portal or app.
Find out more about Book in XapPermission forms
Complete an additional permission form for each excursion day.
Cancel a week ahead
Cancellations are made through Xap, 1 full week in advance, to avoid paying the full fee.
Holiday questions
Does my child have to attend every day during the holiday program?
No – you can pick only the days you require or which appeal to your child, although we are sure children will find every day just as amazing.
Can my child stay at the service on an excursion day?
We do not offer an alternative on excursion days for children to remain at the service whilst other students attend the excursion, although we will endeavour to meet the care requirements of the community if excursion places are limited and are sold out.
Is food provided?
Yes. During vacation care we are fully catered, offering nutritious breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea each day.
Do I sign my child in and out?
Yes. A parent/guardian (or other authorised adult) must sign children in and out for vacation care.
The current program
Vacation Care Program
Pupil-free days too
Our Pupil Free Day program is out
Pupil Free Day Care runs 6.30am to 6.00pm on designated days, $80.00 a day. Make your booking today!
Book in Xap