Holiday Program

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The Junior School offers a Holiday Program for students enrolled at the Junior School. We provide a safe and nurturing environment where your child can engage in a range of experiences with their peers and supportive educators.

Our program is formed by children’s needs, interests and ideas. We believe that children will become confident and involved learners through active participation in play. We foster and challenge children’s inquisitive minds by encouraging children to connect with the world, and take supervised risks in their environments.

We aim to provide an effective service based on mutual and respectful relationships. Therefore, we strive to promote open communication between children, families and educators to develop ongoing relationships within our community.

Our Holiday Program operates from 8am-6pm Monday to Friday during school holiday periods and fees for 2024 are $120 per day, per child.

Children attending our Holiday Program must bring their own food for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.

The program doesn’t operate on public holidays, CGGS pupil-free days, or during the shutdown period over Christmas and New Year. Holiday Program enrolments are accepted on a casual basis only.

For more information about the CGGS JS Holiday Program, email sac@cggs.act.edu.au.

Junior School Spring Holiday Program 2024

Bookings are $120 per day with prices of incursions and excursions included.

Please click on the button below to fill in our excursion permission form. This form is mandatory for children booked to attend any excursions.

Excursion permission form

Week 1 (30 September–4 October 2024)

Week 2 (7–11 October 2024)

Week 1 (30 September–4 October 2024)

Monday 30 September	Excursion: Fadden Pines Playground Address: Bugden Avenue, Canberra ACT 260 Time: 10am–1.50pm We kick off the holiday program with an excursion to Fadden Pines Playground. Under close supervision, children will explore the adventure playground, challenge their physical limits and have fun playing and running around the vast playground. We crown the day with a sausage sizzle for lunch before returning to School.
Tuesday 1 October	Excursion: National Zoo and aquarium excursion Address: 999 Lady Denman Dr, Yarralumla ACT 2611 Time: 10am–1.20pm Children will engage in an exciting educational experience and get up close and personal with some of the world’s most amazing creatures, including lions, tigers, bears, giraffes, penguins, monkeys, and a variety of native and exotic animals. They will also explore the largest inland saltwater tank aquarium in Australia.
Wednesday 2 October	Incursion: Baking with Michelle Time: 10.30am Through this baking experience, we will combine a little science, a pinch of creativity, a sense of achievement, and a whole lot of fun. Each child will enjoy his/her muffin for afternoon tea.
Thursday 3 October	In-centre day: Wattle art Time: 10.30am This art experience is a fun and hands-on way for the children to learn about the beautiful Australian national flower while expressing themselves artistically using a technique of their choice to create a wattle art masterpiece. Please ensure children are dressed in appropriate clothing.
Friday 4 October	Excursion: National Capital Exhibitions Program - The Story of Canberra Address: Barrine Drive, Regatta Point, Commonwealth Park West Time: 10.30am–12.30pm Children will learn the story of the National Capital, from prehistory through to the present day, and why Canberra became the federal site. They will also discuss Griffin’s Garden City design solution and consider how their design will be maintained for the future. Finally, they will engage in a hands-on activity where they will design their own futuristic city with sustainable values.

Week 2 (7–11 October 2024)

Monday 7 October	Public Holiday.
Tuesday 8 October	Incursion: Cool kids First Aid Time: 10am We can never underestimate children’s ability to save lives. Through this experience, children will be introduced to an age-appropriate, fun, and interactive way to learn the essentials of first aid, how to manage an emergency, and DRSABCD(CPR)principles of first aid. Each child will receive a certificate.
Wednesday 9 October	Incursion: The twisty science show Time: 10.30am This interactive and engaging book-reading experience uses balloon creations to arouse children's curiosity and interest. It will be followed by a fun, creative engagement in which children will learn the art of balloon twisting and take home their creations.
Thursday 10 October	In-centre day: Riding for health and fun Time: 10.30am Spring is a fantastic time to be outdoors. This experience will be fun-filled as children ride their wheels while listening to age-appropriate music. We shall have an interval of a popsicle treat to cool down. Please bring your own wheels (bicycle, tricycle, scooter), helmets, and safety gear. The School has bicycles appropriate for children aged three to six; these will be available for use. However, it is preferred that each child bring a wheel to which he/she is accustomed.
Friday 11 October	Excursion: Kidzplore Address: Building 3/1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick, ACT 2609 Time: 10am–1pm Kidzplore is a wonderland of play and one of the children’s favourite excursion destinations. The venue will be privately hired. Children will run, jump, climb, play in ball pits, slide to their heart’s content, and explore the captivating attractions. Children are guaranteed to have lots of fun! Please ensure children are dressed in comfortable clothing.

Holiday Program

Junior School Spring Holiday Program 2024

Week 1 (30 September–4 October 2024)

Week 2 (7–11 October 2024)

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