SHP Primary – Stars Holiday Programme

Primary Programme

children sitting and listening to a story

Hours: 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

Price: $200

Location: 33 Beale St, Hamilton East

The Primary Holiday Programme is OSCAR accredited. Contact us for OSCAR subsidy information.

Daily Schedule

9:00 am – 9:30 am	Registration / Sign in
9:30 am – 10:30 am	Group Activities & Games
10:30 am – 10:45 am	Morning Tea
10:45 am – 12:00 pm	Singing & Story Time
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm	Lunch & Free Play
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm	Learning Experience
3:00 pm	Pick up
*3:15 pm – 3:45 pm	*Friday Singing Presentation

Before care is available at 8 am. After care is available until 4 pm.

Learning Experiences

After lunch, the children participate in one learning experience for the whole week. We have a range of learning experiences to suit different age groups and different interests. Certain learning experiences are very popular and we may close enrolment to those learning experiences as we approach our cap. Please enrol early to secure your child’s place.

Our current learning experiences are:

Science 1 (Y1-3)

Children learn and participate in basic science experiments. Children usually will make something to bring home. Previous projects include solar ovens, investigating strange non-newtonian fluids, kite making etc.

Science 2 (Y4-6)

Geared towards the older primary children. Previous projects include building steam powered boats, electronics, detergent, making creams and lotions, LED flashlights etc.

Challenge Academy (Y1-6)

Learn teamwork skills to conquer challenges as a team. Previous activities include the amazing race, escape room, relay races, scavenger hunts etc.

Creative Hands (Y1-4)

Fun hands-on crafts and art projects that encourage creativity. Previous projects include making hats, kites, puppets etc.

Chess Club (Y1-6)

Life is like a chess game. Every decision in life, just like every move in chess, has either immediate or long-term consequences. Therefore, decide wisely! Learn proper sportsmanship and life lessons through Chess. Chess club designed is for everyone, from beginners to advanced.

Cooking (Y4-6)

Children learn to bake and cook simple treats. Please bring a container to take the food home.

Important Information

Parents/caregivers are required to SIGN IN and SIGN OUT every day your child(ren) attends the programme. Scheduled programme activities are from 9:30 am to 3 pm.

Before Care and After Care – Starts 8:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm. There is no provision for child care after 4:00 pm. Before and after care services are provided at no additional cost. Please respect our time and do not drop children earlier or pick up children later.

You are required to pack appropriate MORNING TEA and LUNCH for your child(ren). Please pack something PEANUT-FREE and something that does not require warming up or hot water.

We have a ‘no cell phone’ policy. Children can bring their cell phones for emergency purposes, as long as these remain in their bag. We encourage children to interact with one another during free play.

ABSENCES – WE MUST BE NOTIFIED IF YOUR CHILD WILL BE ABSENT FROM THE PROGRAMME. IF YOU HAVE INDICATED TO COME WE MUST CONFIRM THE CHILD’S SAFETY IF THEY ARE ABSENT.