Lightning Reef Primary School
Location
74-88 Holmes Road
North Bendigo
VIC 3552
Programs offered
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
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.
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.
Spring it On Holiday Program
Bookings are now open for our Spring 2025 School Holiday Program! The program runs on weekdays from Monday 22 September to Friday 3 October 2025 (excluding public holidays).
We've planned an exciting program of school holiday activities that will interest your child over the holidays.
Activity days can include:
- In-house (activities run by our Educator team)
- Incursion (activities run by visitors to our service)
- Excursion (activities run at an off-site location)
- Self-guided incursion (premium activities run by our educator team, available at select centres)
- Supreme incursion (supreme activities run by visitors to our service)
- Supreme excursion (supreme 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 |
Activity Details |
| Week 1 | |
| Monday 22 September |
Gratitude and Harmony Join us as we celebrate Gratitude & Harmony Day! This special day is all about spreading kindness, showing appreciation, and creating a positive space where everyone feels included. Through fun activities, we’ll learn the power of saying “thank you,” helping others, and working together in harmony. Category: Inhouse Cost: $92.00 |
| Tuesday 23 September |
Jirrahlinga Get up close and personal to Koala's, Reptiles and Dingo pups, along with a vast array of other Wildlife animals today at Jirrahlinga. Come along and enjoy a very different experience mingling with Australia's most beautiful animals. Category: Excursion Cost: $129.00 |
| Wednesday 24 September |
Circus Workshop Step right up, we're training for the circus! Join us as Fun Fit run through a circus skills workshop, guranteed to put a smile on your face! Learn how to juggle, master hula hoop tricks, spinning plates, poi, and more! Explore character development as you create your Clown persona - there's something for everyone. Category: Incursion Cost: $113.00 |
| Thursday 25 September |
Inflatable World We're taking a trip to the biggest inflatable playground in Australia today so, get ready for a high-energy adventure! Bounce, jump, climb and flip your way through a world of inflatable fun that’s perfect for all ages. Don't forget to bring your socks. Category: Excursion Cost: $129.00 |
| Friday 26 September |
See you next week! We are closed today for the Grand Final AFL Public Holiday. We hope you enjoy the game this weekend and we can't wait to continue on the Spring Holiday fun next week. |
| Week 2 | |
| Monday 29 September |
DIY Teddy Bear Make the perfect cuddly friend today at our very own Bear Building Worksop! Record a special message, make a wish on the heart and add the stuffing in before carefully sewing your new bear up! With other teddy themed crafts and group games planned, you're bound to have a bear-y good time! Category: Self Guided Incursion Cost: $103.00 |
| Tuesday 30 September |
Bad Guys 2 Join us for a trip to the cinemas to watch Bad Guys 2. Reformed criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark and Ms. Tarantula are trying very hard to be good. However, they soon find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes heist that's masterminded by a new team of delinquents they never saw coming - the Bad Girls. Popcorn included. Category: Excursion Cost: $129.00 |
| Wednesday 01 October |
World Games Join us for an exciting day of fun, laughter, and friendly competition as we explore games from across the globe! From traditional playground favourites to unique cultural games, we’ll discover how play brings people together everywhere. Get ready to learn, move, and share in the joy of games from different countries. Category: Inhouse Cost: $92.00 |
| Thursday 02 October |
Friends with Honey Join us for a buzzing day of fun with a special visit from a Beekeeper. Learn what Beekeepers do and why Bees are so important to our planet. Explore how a honeybee colony works with a model hive, enjoy hands-on activities like honey tasting, planting for pollinators and a waggle dance party. Category: Incursion Cost: $113.00 |
| Friday 03 October |
Little Ninja Warriors We're off to Little Ninja Warriors! Hop along to the biggest inflatable jumping castle in Victoria. Race through the obstacle maze and reach new heights on the thrilling climbing walls. Category: Excursion Cost: $129.00 |
Prices
To support our families, we offer permanent and casual booking options. Casual bookings do incur an additional cost.
Please contact your local centre for advice on any questions you have regarding pricing.
|
Program |
Fee |
|
| Before School Care (permanent booking) | $20.00 | |
| Before School Care (casual booking) | $25.40 | |
| After School Care (permanent booking) | $33.30 | |
| After School Care (casual booking) | $38.70 | |
| Pupil Free Day (dependent on numbers) | $106.40 |
Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
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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 the out of pocket fee paid by families who qualify for the maximum CCS percentage (90%). The fees above are calculated at 85% subsidy 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. Refer to the Government website for more information about CCS funding and your eligibility. We also recommend using this CCS calculator to estimate your new subsidy payments. Our customer service and onsite teams are happy to assist you with any queries you have regarding this funding and to help you navigate the system. |
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' guide 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 |
Take part in awesome art and craft activities – we encourage all children to express their creativity.
Let your imagination run wild and try something new with the support of our Educators.
Try out a range of exciting sport and ball games and learn new skills along the way.
Find out how to build new things, create experiments, and test your inventions!
Play outdoors and enjoy a range of physical activities suitable for all abilities.
Discover the magic of science during cool experiments and other STEM activities.
Develop your artistic skills through drawing, colouring, painting and more.
Relax and unwind with quiet time activities – perfect for reflecting on a busy day or recharging for activities to come.
Challenge your friends and work together as a team! Our sport activities are designed to be inclusive and lots of fun.
Play quietly or with friends – our toys, board games and puzzles will engage your child and provide opportunities to socialise.