Mernda Park Primary School
Location
2 Goulburn Street
Mernda VIC 3754
Programs offered
Before School Care opening hours
Monday to Friday
6:30am – 8:30am
After School Care opening hours
Monday to Friday
3:15pm – 6:30pm
School Holiday Program opening hours
Monday to Friday
6:30am – 6:30pm
Contact us in centre
Before and After School Program
Every day should start and end with a smile! That's why we support busy Mernda families with high quality care before and after school hours.
Suitable for children between five and 12 years old, our programs are designed to support their learning and social development. Your child will be able to take part in fun activities such as arts and crafts, singing and dancing, and sport and ball games. Plus, they'll make new friends along the way!
We provide a healthy and delicious breakfast to set your child up for the day ahead, as well as snacks after school.
School Holiday Program
Our Mernda 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 learning cool skateboarding tricks, celebrating the holidays at our fun-filled disco, or meeting friendly animals during a visit from a petting zoo! We've even taken children on exciting bowling trips and cinema excursions.
Keep an eye out for our upcoming program – we'll share the schedule on this page about four weeks before the school holidays start.
Summer Holiday Program
Bookings are now open for our Summer 2023-2024 School Holiday Program! The program runs on weekdays from Wednesday 20 December 2023 to Monday 29 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 |
Stufflers Today we get to play with all things soft and fluffy. Build your own stuffed creation to take home and treasure forever. Category: Incursion Cost: $107.30 |
| Thursday 21 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: $92.30 |
| Friday 22 December |
Christmas Party Come and join in some fun Christmas-themed activities and create magical decorations to hang on your tree. Wear a festive outfit! Category: In-house day Cost: $92.30 |
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 |
Zumba For Kids We’ll learn Latin dance moves through an exciting workshop provide by FunFit Junior Fitness. Category: Incursion Cost: $107.30 |
| Wednesday 3 January |
Flipping Fun - Bounce Heidelberg Get your comfy clothes on, we’re going trampolining! Heaps of tramps, foam pits and challenges to keep everyone active and entertained. Category: Excursion Cost: $132.30 |
| Thursday 4 January |
Street Dancing Let's dance! Learn some new and exciting dance moves that will have you tearing up the streets in no time. Category: Incursion Cost: $107.30 |
| Friday 5 January |
Art Studio and Water Play Get creative then cool off! We'll be creating masterpieces for our art gallery, then cooling off with an afternoon of water play. Category: In-house day Cost: $92.30 |
Date |
Holiday activity details |
| Week 4 8 - 12 January 2024 | |
| Monday 8 January |
Explore Your Senses Get ready for a sensory experience. We'll be exploring sight, sound, smell, taste and touch with a variety of activities. Category: In-house day Cost: $92.30 |
| Tuesday 9 January |
Wax Hands Today we're dipping our hands into coloured wax (that's cool enough to touch) to create a colourful keepsake. Category: Incursion Cost: $107.30 |
| Wednesday 10 January |
Funtopia - Maribyrnong Join us today for some climbing and indoor playground fun at Funtopia! Category: Excursion Cost: $132.30 |
| Thursday 11 January |
African Drumming - Melbourne Learn about African drumming techniques, then we'll get creative and make our own drums from materials around us. Category: Incursion Cost: $107.30 |
| Friday 12 January |
Brickworks We’ll use LEGO® bricks to complete a series of building challenges. Can we build it? Yes we can! Category: In-house Cost: $92.30 |
Date |
Holiday activity details |
| Week 5 15 - 19 January 2024 | |
| Monday 15 January |
Pirate Party Ahoy there! We're making pirate hats, eye patches and treasure maps and then going on an epic treasure hunt. Category: In-house day Cost: $92.30 |
| Tuesday 16 January |
Splashtastic Water Party An action-packed water-based party of games and activities! There will be waterfall fun, water tag team and much more. Category: Incursion Cost: $107.30 |
| Wednesday 17 January |
Bowling - Keon Park Test your ten-pin bowling skills at our local bowling alley! Category: Excursion Cost: $132.30 |
| Thursday 18 January |
Video Games Bus We’ll be visited by a mobile video gaming lounge. Try out the latest consoles and games with your holiday friends. Category: Incursion Cost: $107.30 |
| Friday 19 January |
Game Day Enjoy a day filled with challenges and competition. From board games to table tennis, the options are endless! Category: In-house day Cost: $92.30 |
Date |
Holiday activity details |
| Week 6 22 - 26 January 2024 | |
| Monday 22 January |
Obstacle Races Get ready for some fun as we create our own obstacle races. Grab your team mates and start the race to see if you can make it through. Category: In-house day Cost: $92.30 |
| Tuesday 23 January |
Bubble Soccer Day Dress up in soccer gear, ready for a full day of soccer skills and games including bubble soccer. Category: Incursion Cost: $107.30 |
| Wednesday 24 January |
Movies - Village Cinemas Plenty Valley 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: $117.30 |
| Thursday 25 January |
Karate Day We're learning the basics of Karate today - a great way to get fit and have fun. Enjoy a taste of this martial art with your friends. Category: Incursion Cost: $107.30 |
| Friday 26 January |
Closed due to public holiday |
Date |
Holiday activity details |
| Week 7 29 January - 1 February 2024 | |
| Monday 29 January |
Back to School A day of relaxation and creating stationary items in preparation for the new school year. Category: In-house day Cost: $92.30 |
| Tuesday 30 January |
Closed - not operating |
| Wednesday 31 January |
Closed - not operating |
| Thursday 1 February |
Closed - not operating |
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 Mernda Park Primary School.
|
Program |
Fee |
You pay as little as* |
| Before School Care (permanent booking) | $28.10 | $4.22 |
| Before School Care (casual booking) | $33.10 | $4.97 |
| After School Care (permanent booking) | $36.00 | $5.40 |
| After School Care (casual booking) | $41.00 | $6.15 |
| Pupil Free Day (dependent on numbers) | $92.30 | $13.85 |
| School Holiday Program (in-house) | $92.30 | $13.85 |
| 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
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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 |
Get creative with arts and crafts! We’ll support your child as they try out new materials and techniques.
Play, run and jump during fun outdoor activities designed to get kids active.
Think creatively and let your imagination soar with the encouragement of our Educators.
Explore our awesome outdoor play areas either in a group or in self-directed play.
Develop your problem solving and memory skills while playing board games and puzzles with friends.
Take part in a variety of sport and ball games suitable for all abilities. Learn to work as a team while having lots of fun!
Focus on your homework with fewer distractions during quiet time. Our friendly Educators will be on hand if your child needs support.
Discover all things art and practise your drawing, painting, colouring and craft skills.
Build new friendships with lots of opportunities to chat and play with other children.
Enjoy free time to explore your creativity, play with friends or do your homework – whatever sparks your interest!