Bookings are now open for our 2023-2024 summer holiday program!

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Lightning Reef Primary School

Location

74-88 Holmes Road
North Bendigo
VIC 3552

Programs offered

Before and After School Care

School Holiday Program

Before School Care opening hours

Monday to Friday
7:00am – 8:30am

After School Care opening hours

Monday to Friday
3:15pm – 6:00pm

School Holiday Program opening hours

Monday to Friday
7:00am – 6:00pm

Contact us in centre

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Map showing entrance and directions to Lightning Reef Primary Bendigo Outside School Hours Care where parents go to drop off and pick up kids

Lightning Reef Primary

Before and After School Program

We support busy Bendigo families with high quality care outside of school hours. Suitable for children between five and 12 years old, our programs are a great way to complement your child's learning.

We offer a mix of fun activities – from arts and crafts to sport and ball games. Whatever sparks your child's interest, our experienced Educators will make sure they have an amazing start and end to their day.

We'll provide a healthy breakfast in the morning and nutritious snacks after school.

We also offer a Pupil Free Day program throughout the school year, depending on booking numbers.

How to enrol   Prices

 

 

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Bendigo

School Holiday Program

Our Bendigo holiday program provides an opportunity for your child to learn from new experiences through a fun mix of activities, while making new friends along the way.

We offer a wide variety of interest-based in-house activities, themed incursions and exciting excursions. Our holiday programs are run by experienced Educators who help your child become more confident and independent.

Activities could include anything from seasonal craft activities to fitness challenges to becoming a scientist for the day. We run regular excursions too. In the past, we've headed to the local cinema as well as awesome indoor playgrounds.

Keep an eye out for our upcoming program – we'll share the schedule on this page about four weeks before the school holidays start.

How to enrol  Prices

 
Two boys playing near plants at school holiday program

Summer Holiday Program

Bookings are now open for our Summer 2023-2024 School Holiday Program! The program runs on weekdays from Thursday 21 December 2023 to Thursday 25 January 2024.

We've planned a bumper program of school holiday activities that will interest your child over the holidays. There are three different types of activity days.

Activity days

  • In-house (activities run by our Educator team)
  • Incursion (activities run by visitors to our service)
  • Excursion (activities run at an off-site location)

What to bring

  • Lunch and snack (nutritious and nut free)
  • SunSmart hat and sunscreen
  • Water bottle
  • Weather appropriate clothing and shoes
  • Swimwear, towel and change of clothes as required (if an activity involves water)

You can also read our School Holiday Program FAQs.

The prices listed in the table below are the full fee for each day. If you're entitled to Child Care Subsidy, what you actually pay could be significantly reduced. 

Date

Holiday activity details

Week 1          18 - 22 December 2023
Monday
18 December
Closed - not operating
Tuesday
19 December
Closed - not operating
Wednesday
20 December
Closed - not operating
Thursday
21 December
Chill Out Challenge
Let’s relax to the max! It will be a day filled with calming activities that help you relax.
Category: In-House Day
Cost: $90.90
Friday
22 December
Christmas Celebrations
It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! We'll be making tree decorations, stockings and eating yummy Christmas goodies.
Category: In-House Day
Cost: $90.90

Date

Holiday activity details

Week 2          25 - 29 December 2023 - Closed

Date

Holiday activity details

Week 3          1 - 5 January 2024
Monday
1 January
Closed due to public holiday
Tuesday
2 January
Holiday Party
We made it to the holidays! Let's celebrate with movies, themed games and a popcorn station.
Category: In-House Day
Cost: $90.90
Wednesday
3 January
Camping with a Difference
Bring your sleeping bag and camping skills as we transform school holidays into an indoor camping adventure!
Category: In-House Day
Cost: $90.90
Thursday
4 January
Movies - Village Cinemas Bendigo
Lights, camera, action! Sit back and relax, because we’re heading to our local cinema to watch the latest new release movie.
Category: Excursion
Cost: $115.90
Friday
5 January
Bricks 4 Kids
Learn about construction and engineering with the team from Bricks 4 Kids. We’ll build models using LEGO® Bricks and Robotics.
Category: Incursion
Cost: $105.90

Date

Holiday activity details

Week 4          8 - 12 January 2024
Monday
8 January
Back to the Eighties (80s)
We’re hosting a totally rad dance party inspired by the 1980s. Wear retro clothes, make your own scrunchie and play arcade games.
Category: In-House Day
Cost: $90.90
Tuesday
9 January
Commando Kids
Report for duty! Your mission is to complete colourful problem solving activities with a team of holiday friends.
Category: Incursion
Cost: $105.90
Wednesday
10 January
OSHC Chefs
Create your own chef hats, roll up your sleeves and lets embark on a culinary adventure all together. We will explore the wonderful word of cooking and discover new flavours!
Category: In-House Day
Cost: $90.90
Thursday
11 January
Ninja Warrior Fun
Get your comfy clothes on and bring your ninja skills as we are heading to Little Ninja Warriors Indoor Playground!
Category: Excursion
Cost: $115.90
Friday
12 January
Ball Games Bonanza
We're getting active today! Football, soccer, netball, basketball and tennis is just the start with options for all skill levels.
Category: In-House Day
Cost: $90.90

Date

Holiday activity details

Week 5          15 - 19 January 2024
Monday
15 January
Tie Dying Workshop
Try your hand at fashion design. We’ll create one-of-a-kind colourful garments using tie-dyeing techniques on white fabrics.
Category: In-House Day
Cost: $90.90
Tuesday
16 January
Petting Zoo
We are getting a visit from a Petting Zoo. You'll get to learn all about, pat and feed different farm animals.
Category: Incursion
Cost: $105.90
Wednesday
17 January
Journey Through Asia
Join our journey through Asia. Celebrate the food, art and nature from different countries that make up this continent.
Category: In-House Day
Cost: $90.90
Thursday
18 January
Bendigo Bowling Centre
Test your ten-pin bowling skills at our local alley. We’re heading to Bendigo Bowling Centre.
Category: Excursion
Cost: $115.90
Friday
19 January
Minute 2 Win It
We’ll be playing a series of brain teasers and games in minute intervals. Keep your eye on the prize while the clock ticks down!
Category: In-House Day
Cost: $90.90

Date

Holiday activity details

Week 6          22 - 26 January 2024
Monday
22 January
Indigenous Awareness Day
Explore Australia's indigenous history and culture and read dreamtime stories, dance to indigenous music and create unique indigenous craft activities.
Category: In-House Day
Cost: $90.90
Tuesday
23 January
Weird Science
Hands on Science is here to provide a fun interactive workshop of interactive science experiments.
Category: Incursion
Cost: $105.90
Wednesday
24 January
Movies - Village Cinemas Bendigo
Lights, camera, action! Sit back and relax, because we’re heading to our local cinema to watch the latest new release movie.
Category: Excursion
Cost: $115.90
Thursday
25 January
Let’s Celebrate!
Come dressed in your favourite outfit and let's have a day filled of food, active games and more!
Category: In-House Day
Cost: $90.90
Friday
26 January
Closed due to public holiday

Date

Holiday activity details

Week 7          29 January - 1 February 2024 - Closed

Prices

To support our families, we offer permanent and casual booking options. Casual bookings do incur an additional cost.

The table below lists the current daily fees for our Outside School Hours Care services at Lightning Reef Primary School.

Program

Fee

You pay as little as*

Before School Care (permanent booking) $18.40 $2.76
Before School Care (casual booking) $23.40 $3.51
After School Care (permanent booking) $30.60 $4.59
After School Care (casual booking) $35.60 $5.34
Pupil Free Day (dependent on numbers) $102.30 $10.23
School Holiday Program (in-house) $90.90 $9.09
School Holiday Program (incursion)
Price available when each holiday program is released.
School Holiday Program (excursion)
Price available when each holiday program is released.

Child Care Subsidy (CCS)

Our programs qualify for the Federal Government's Child Care Subsidy (CCS). CCS helps eligible families access approved and registered child care providers by partially subsidising the cost of daily fees.

The 'Fee' price listed in the table above is the full permanent or casual daily fee for each program without any CCS entitlements.

*The 'You pay as little as' price is an example of how little you could pay if you qualify for the maximum CCS percentage (90%) as provided by the Federal Government. We've calculated this price to allow for the 5% withheld by Services Australia to reduce the chances of an overpayment.

When our holiday programs are open for bookings, you'll be able to see the prices for each activity on this page. These prices are the daily price and do not include any CCS you may be entitled to, which could significantly reduce your out of pocket expense.

Learn more about Child Care Subsidy or visit the Service Australia website for more information. We also recommend using this CCS calculator to estimate your new subsidy payments. 

Book your place

You can book into our Outside School Hours Care programs through My Family Lounge (our online booking system).

Read our 'How to enrol in Before and After School Care' and 'How to enrol in School Holiday Programs' guides to make sure you've got everything you need to book. You can also read our FAQs about Before and After School Care and School Holiday Programs.

Returning families:    Sign in

New families:             Register

Got a question? Feel free to submit an enquiry and we'll be in touch.

Holiday Program:      Enquire  Before and After School Care:  Enquire

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