Community News
Emmanuel College
We always talk about Emmanuel College being a place for everyone, no matter where your talents lay. The next two weeks are a perfect example of that. This week at both campuses we are holding the Year 8 Science Fair, which provides the students with a chance to show off their learning and understanding of scientific concepts as well as demonstrating how to apply their knowledge. This is a very exciting time for the students and staff who have all worked hard towards this event.
We are celebrating different talents next week with the annual ‘Showcase’. This event involves families coming along and viewing their children’s artwork in a gallery format before moving to our auditorium and watching a wonderful showcase of music, singing and dramatic performances. There are always different and exciting ways for students to find their passion and engage with things they love at school here at Emmanuel.
Please note that applications for enrolment for Year 7, 2024 closed last Friday, 19 August, 2022. If you have a child in Grade 5 and wish to be considered for a place at the College for your child in 2024, but have not yet applied, it is essential that you contact the College Registrar by emailing enrolments@ecmelb.catholic.edu.au or calling on 8325 5119 as a matter of urgency.
We hope to see you at one of our tours or our next experience event in November.
Holy Trinity Parish Bulletin
Bookings for Quantin Binnah and Corpus Christi Vacation Care from 19th September to 30th September - NOW OPEN
Dear St Martin Parents/ Carers,
Bookings for the Vacation Care from 19th September to 30th September at Quantin Binnah and Corpus Christi are now available.
**Bookings for Vacation Care at Newport Lakes will be available from Monday 5th September**
Please also note all bookings will close at 9am on Monday 12th September.
If you require a Vacation Care Booking after that you will need to contact admin@qbcc.org.au to request the booking and an additional $50 admin fee will apply per family. This additional admin fee will also apply if you have already made a vacation care booking and are requesting extra days in addition to that booking.
Please note bookings made after 9am on Monday 12th September are subject to availability.
The vacation care activities brochure for the guide to planned activities is attached for your information and can also be found on our website https://www.qbcc.org.au/vacation-care. Please choose the correct brochure for your service.
Important Vacation Care Reminders:
- Once you have booked Vacation Care on the parent app, there are NO CANCELLATIONS or TRANSFER OF DAYS.
- On excursion days, all children need to arrive at their vacation care venue BEFORE 9am.
- If your child needs medication during vacation care, please ensure the venue has valid medication and that you have completed the medication form via the parent app for the duration of the vacation care program.
- Vacation Care at Quantin Binnah closes at 6pm.
- Please ensure that you DO NOT pack ANY NUT PRODUCTS in your child’s snack or lunch.
- Make sure you know how many hours your childcare subsidy covers you for as Vacation Care sessions are 11.5 hours per day (For example: if you are covered for 100 hours and book all 10 days (115 hrs) you will not be covered by CCS for the extra 15 hours).
- The new Vacation Care fees will apply to this program.
Vacation Care Enrolment Process:
- If you are currently enrolled for Before and After School Care at the venue the Vacation Care program is held – You will need to use the app to make your bookings for each of the dates you require by booking them as a casual day. Please let us know if you are enrolled at different Before and After School Care venue and need to be enrolled in Corpus Christi, Quantin Binnah or Newport Lakes. Please see instructions for booking a casual booking attached and also @ https://www.qbcc.org.au/enrolments - please click the heading Enrolment Key Information (OWNA) and follow instructions for how to make a casual booking via your app.
- If you are not currently enrolled for Before and After School Care – please complete the enrolment form which can be found at https://www.qbcc.org.au/enrolments Click on School Age Care and then click on the venue name to open the enrolment form. Please select which service you are enrolling in from the select a service - drop down box. Once you have completed the enrolment, including returning the Direct Debit Request Form and the CWA, you will be sent an invitation to download the OWNA parent app. Once you have downloaded the app please follow the instructions as above.
- To ensure your enrolment is completed accurately, to give time for us to support you if required and to guarantee a place, please ensure you do not leave your enrolment to the last minute.
Payment:As per our enrolment agreement terms and conditions, fees for vacation care are paid a week in advance of care by direct debit. Direct Debit Request Form must be completed before the enrolment can be approved:
- For week 1 - You will receive the invoice to your app on 13th September with direct debit on 15th September
- For week 2 - You will receive the invoice to your app on 20th September with direct debit on 22nd September
For more information and the location of the out of school hours care please see our website - https://www.qbcc.org.au/school-age-care
We hope your children have an enjoyable time with us.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
The Admin Team
Quantin Binnah Community Centre
Ph.: 97425040
Fax: 97312699