SCHOOL AGE CARE
Before School Care, After School Care, Vacation Care & Pupil Free days.
SCHOOL AGE CARE
Before School Care, After School Care, Vacation Care & Pupil Free days.
“Our School Age Care services are quite simply, the best”
In way back story book time Gulliver was a hero to all the little people in the land of Lilliput. In the land of the Gold Coast Gulliver is a swimming teacher, a coach and hero to the many thousands of parents who since 1975 have brought their little people to Gullivers to learn to swim. At Gullivers though they did not just learn to swim but learned to swim better and further at a younger age than just about anywhere else in the world…or so the story goes.
Evidence of this has been seen on numerous occasions. Images of Gullivers little people performing incredible and amazing feats of swimming at a very young age has often featured on TV, both here and overseas, and has been splashed across the pages of national magazines and local newspapers.
Terry Gulliver started teaching swimming at the age of just 14 and 60 years later is still just as passionately involved, still personally overseeing the day to day operations of today’s generation of “Gullivers Little People” at Gullivers Coomera. He is head coach of the strong three tier squad training program which continues to put out champions year after year. Most are products of the Gullivers Little people program where many started as babies. Some of our pupils are now second generation. Their parents had instruction in earlier Gulliver Swim Academies at Southport and Benowa through the seventies and eighties.
GULLIVERS COOMERA….. Not just a learn to swim centre.
The family owned Gullivers Coomera has evolved into far more than just a swim centre extraordinaire. The Centre caters for all manner of activities and not just for little people either. For the past sixteen years it has become a real hub of community activity. The culmination of a lifelong dream, Gullivers Coomera has two heated pools, a gym, coffee shop and a double story multi-activity centre catering for dance, gymnastic and a unique sports active School Age Care program. Gullivers Coomera was the pilot program for the Federal Government’s now nationwide Active After School Program.
“THERE IS ONLY ONE GULLIVERS…
Having just the one Centre means we can focus all our attention, our expertise, and our lifetime of experience on just the one outlet. It’s no wonder we get better results.
The Gullivers Coomera School Age Care Program provides equal opportunity for all children to develop their gross motor, cognitive, fine motor, social and emotional skills in a relaxed, safe and friendly environment. Children are given opportunities to enhance their learning through a variety of experiences including swimming lessons, dance instruction, gymnastics and outdoor sports all at no extra fee.
In our programs we encourage wellness and advocate an active and healthy lifestyle by promoting nutritional eating and physical activities.
At Gullivers Coomera our staff encourage all children to try new experiences and perform to the very best of their ability. When necessary staff will work collaboratively with families, specialists and resource agencies to provide high quality care to children with additional needs. We provide opportunity for new experiences.
At Gullivers Coomera we do not aim to be the cheapest, just the best..
COME ALONG AND GET INVOLVED WITH THE MOST
EXCITING SCHOOL AGE CARE PROGRAM
ON THE GOLD COAST.
The Gullivers Coomera School Age Care service aims to provide equal opportunity for all children to learn new sporting skills and enhance their social skills in a relaxed, safe and friendly environment. Staff will guide children to develop leadership skills, and good attitudes towards others by encouraging good choices and by being role models themselves.
Swimming is offered to all children with the aim of achieving at least a survival level of swimming for everyone. We encourage the more talented to continue to the highest level we provide. We have even produced State Champions from this program.
We aim to provide care for children of all backgrounds in a way that displays respect and protects them from harm. We encourage wellness and promote a healthy lifestyle. Each child is treated with dignity and we ensure privacy and confidentiality is maintained.
As the children in our program continue to evolve and change it is our intention for our program to reflect ongoing improvements to meet these needs. Our community, the families at our centre and the children who actively participate in the program are all encouraged to have input into the program on a regular basis.
All children are encouraged to perform to the best of their ability and try new experiences. When necessary staff will work collaboratively with families, specialists and resource agencies to provide high quality care to children with additional needs.
The service welcomes open discussion with everyone on the issues relevant to the service’s operation. We invite your input on our overall service.
The swimming program starts at 3.30pm and will conclude by 5.30pm. Unfortunately it is not possible for us to guarantee specific times for swimming lessons as part of our School Age Care program. Lessons are a maximum of 30 minutes. Classes operate within AustSwim Recommended Guidelines.
Our OSHC program mirrors the same curriculum that has made our swim school so successful. Upon arrival at the facility those children attending swimming lessons are identified, grouped and graded according to swimming abilities. Those that have not swum with us before are assessed in order to be placed in the correct group.
Our levels are as follows –
WATER CONFIDENCE – The beginner level for those who are not very confident or compe-tent. This level masters water familiarisation, breath control and submersion.
LEVEL 1 – Floating and kicking are the focus which helps boost their confidence further.
LEVEL 2 – Floating, kicking, big arms and back float are the focus which contribute to developing basic swimming skills
LEVEL 3 – Breathing and kicking drills are taught in this level with basic survival skills and the art of breathing emphasised through a full front to back rolling movement. Basic backstroke is introduced here too.
LEVEL 4 – In Level 4, the survival breathing roll is reduced to a half roll and now incorporates the arm strokes promoting real Freestyle. BAckstroke technique becomes more established + refined in this level.
LEVEL 5 – Focus in Level 5 is to develop bilateral breathing and intermediate level of Backstroke is achieved. Basic Butterfly kick & pull is introduced.
LEVEL 6 – The focus in level 6 is to refine both fluent Backstroke + Bilateral breathing in Freestyle. Butterfly is further developed, combining the kick + pull + correct timing of the breath.
LEVEL 7 – Level 7 introduces breaststroke kick + further refines all four competitive strokes, high elbow freestyle fluent backstroke and butterfly.
LEVEL 8 – In Level 8 breaststroke kick + pull is combined, focusing on technique + timing of the full stroke. the four competitive swimming strokes are further refined.
LEVEL 9 – Level 9 focuses on developing advanced stroke refinement and prepare for squad coaching, introducing new drills to achieve this. Competency in all four competition strokes are require for promotion to squad level.
LEVELS 5-9 – Tumble turns, dives + underwater swimming are covered in safety week which occurs quarterly throughout the year.
Squad Training prepares swimmers for School Carnivals
The Gullivers Coomera School Age Care service aims to provide equal opportunity for all children to learn new sporting skills and enhance their social skills in a relaxed, safe and friendly environment. Staff will guide children to develop leadership skills, and good attitudes towards others by encouraging good choices and by being role models themselves.
Swimming is offered to all children with the aim of achieving at least a survival level of swimming for everyone. We encourage the more talented to continue to the highest level we provide. We have even produced State Champions from this program.
We aim to provide care for children of all backgrounds in a way that displays respect and protects them from harm. We encourage wellness and promote a healthy lifestyle. Each child is treated with dignity and we ensure privacy and confidentiality is maintained.
As the children in our program continue to evolve and change it is our intention for our program to reflect ongoing improvements to meet these needs. Our community, the families at our centre and the children who actively participate in the program are all encouraged to have input into the program on a regular basis.
All children are encouraged to perform to the best of their ability and try new experiences. When necessary staff will work collaboratively with families, specialists and resource agencies to provide high quality care to children with additional needs.
The service welcomes open discussion with everyone on the issues relevant to the service’s operation. We invite your input on our overall service.
The swimming program starts at 3.30pm and will conclude by 5.30pm. Unfortunately it is not possible for us to guarantee specific times for swimming lessons as part of our School Age Care program. Lessons are a maximum of 30 minutes. Classes operate within AustSwim Recommended Guidelines.
Our OSHC program mirrors the same curriculum that has made our swim school so successful. Upon arrival at the facility those children attending swimming lessons are identified, grouped and graded according to swimming abilities. Those that have not swum with us before are assessed in order to be placed in the correct group.
Our levels are as follows –
WATER CONFIDENCE – The beginner level for those who are not very confident or compe-tent. This level masters water familiarisation, breath control and submersion.
LEVEL 1 – Floating and kicking are the focus which helps boost their confidence further.
LEVEL 2 – Floating, kicking, big arms and back float are the focus which contribute to developing basic swimming skills
LEVEL 3 – Breathing and kicking drills are taught in this level with basic survival skills and the art of breathing emphasised through a full front to back rolling movement. Basic backstroke is introduced here too.
LEVEL 4 – In Level 4, the survival breathing roll is reduced to a half roll and now incorporates the arm strokes promoting real Freestyle. BAckstroke technique becomes more established + refined in this level.
LEVEL 5 – Focus in Level 5 is to develop bilateral breathing and intermediate level of Backstroke is achieved. Basic Butterfly kick & pull is introduced.
LEVEL 6 – The focus in level 6 is to refine both fluent Backstroke + Bilateral breathing in Freestyle. Butterfly is further developed, combining the kick + pull + correct timing of the breath.
LEVEL 7 – Level 7 introduces breaststroke kick + further refines all four competitive strokes, high elbow freestyle fluent backstroke and butterfly.
LEVEL 8 – In Level 8 breaststroke kick + pull is combined, focusing on technique + timing of the full stroke. the four competitive swimming strokes are further refined.
LEVEL 9 – Level 9 focuses on developing advanced stroke refinement and prepare for squad coaching, introducing new drills to achieve this. Competency in all four competition strokes are require for promotion to squad level.
LEVELS 5-9 – Tumble turns, dives + underwater swimming are covered in safety week which occurs quarterly throughout the year.
Squad Training prepares swimmers for School Carnivals
All of the sports activities included in our program are completely free. Every child has the opportunity to attend FREE Swimming Lessons daily & Gymnastics lessons on selected days.
During Before School Care the children are given time to settle into the morning, eat their breakfast and improve cognitive and fine motor skills through activities such as construction and arts and crafts.
Once breakfast is completed the children enjoy activities which increase their gross motor and social/emotional skills through participating in group games and activities.
Social skills are developed through imaginative experiences such as outside activities and sports, listening to music and creating their own dances.
Children get ready for school and are separated into their school groups. New children are assisted to their classrooms if necessary on their first day.
Should you wish we are able to provide a breakfast for just $5.50. Our menu options include 2 pieces of toast with either vegemite, jam or honey. fruit is availbale. Glass of milk, water or milkshake.
Our after school care program starts with your child being collected from their respective school by our staff in our fleet of buses. The driver delivers your child to Gullivers Coomera where everyone is signed in to the program. At this point the children receive afternoon tea which comprises a selection of fresh fruit and sandwiches. During the time the other buses are arriving and children are eating their afternoon tea the children are allowed free play time under close staff supervision. This can entail playing in the sandpit, shooting some basketball hoops, or just quietly progressing with school homework. When all the children have arrived and enjoyed some free time (usually by 4pm), a variety of age appropriate activities are offered and children are given free choice as to which activity they would like to participate in.
It is at this point that the children will begin to start their rotations around our activity areas each with their own goals and targets. Each area is specifically designed to improve your child’s Social Emotional, Fine Motor, Gross Motor, Self Help and Cognitive skills/abilities.
Our after school care program also offers FREE swimming, gymnastics and sports skills program.
Gullivers Coomera provides Vacation Care & Pupil Free Days right through all the School Holidays. We offer a great range of daily activities including many exciting excursions. Some of our excursions are listed below:
We also arrange incursions at our centre in conjunction with the local Veterinary services and our local Police and Fire Services.
Our Vacation Care program is listed on our website 4 weeks prior to each school holiday with all booking forms listed for your ease of use at home.
Pupil Free Days are also part of our service and can be booked along with the Vacation Care booking.
Sharni Hughes – OSHC Nominated Supervisor
Jenny Scrimgeour– OSHC Administrator
Sharni Hughes
Aliesha Alderdice
Shaymaa Al Hayali
Izzy Jones
Juan Dillon
Taylor Kipa
Nicole Blannin
Anita Powell
Gabby Schmahl
Emma Savage
Caroline Warner
Dominic Pennisi
Natasha Howell
Michelle Hogan
Bridie Nielson
Paulette Stokes
Ashleigh Taylor
Kate Hudson
We are planning to take a holiday, how will this affect our OSHC booking? We understand that our families require holidays during the year. As we have to take our staffing and rosters into consideration and to ensure your enrolment is secure on your return from holidays we do require payment for days not used. Should you intend to take long term holidays you may choose to resign from the enrolment and re enrol on your return, however we cannot guarantee space to re enrol on your return.
Our child is sick do we have to pay today? As we have to take our staffing and rosters into consideration, we do require payment for sick days. If however your child’s illness is long term and care is no longer required, two weeks resignation is necessary.
How do I change days? Bookings can be exchanged by following our standard cancellation procedure. 2 weeks’ notice must be given to avoid additional costs. Please complete a booking cancellation form available from our website and email to oshcadmin@gulliverscoomera.com.au.
We can’t afford the bond at the moment; can we pay it at a later date? All families are required to pay the $100 bond prior to attending our program.
I’m behind in my fees? Should you miss a payment you will be charged a $5.50 late fee (each week), a courtesy call will be made requesting payment. Those who tend to be consistently late with fees payment will be asked to switch to Ezi Debit. Where fees are not paid and account holders have failed to comply with the previous recommendations, those children will not be collected from school and parents will be advised and are not allowed to make use of the service until account is back in credit.
How does my child in Prep get to class/bus? We Drop preps to their classrooms in the mornings at the following schools; Coomera Springs, Pimpama State Primary College, Pimpama State School, Upper Coomera State College, Coomera Rivers. In the afternoons the following schools for preps are picked up from their classroom; Coomera Springs, Pimpama State School, Upper Coomera State School, Coomera Rivers.
I haven’t got a CRN number yet? You are required to pay full fees, 1 week in advance until you provide us with your CRN number.
Do I need to inform you when somebody new is collecting the children? Yes!!! It’s important you inform us, photo ID is required and staff will check this to ensure your child’s safety.
Will you walk my child to their classroom? We are happy to walk Prep students to their classroom on their first day of attendance only to show them where to go. We collect all the prep children from their classrooms in the afternoon to meet at the bus.
Cancelling a pickup Due to rostering requirements, credits will be granted where 2 weeks’ notice is given. Should your child not require pick up, please complete a booking cancellation form and email to oshcadmin@gulliverscoomera.com.au. 24hours notice is appreciated. Should your child not require pick up on any given day they are enrolled, Gullivers office require a phone call no later than 1pm to take your child off the bus list for the day for not attending. Failing to inform Gullivers your child will not be attending the day will incur a $5.50 fee which will be charged to your account.
Where are the pickup locations?
Pimpama Primary College: Outside the Administration building under cover.
Pimpama Secondary College: – Next to the gated bus pick up zone
Coomera Springs: – Cement seating between Admin & Library. Preps will be collected from classrooms
Highland Reserve: – Kiss and Go Area
Upper Coomera State College: – Driveway behind the performing arts building. Preps will be collected from their classrooms
Coomera Rivers: – The stage in the undercover assembly area. Preps will be collected from the sandpit area.
Pimpama state Primary: – The undercover area behind the old admin building. Preps will be collected from their classrooms.
Picnic Creek: – The “Dot zone” (down the stairs to the left of the main school entry. Preps will be sent to educators by teachers.
Things you should know
We are unable to accept children unless they have prior bookings processed under our enrolment procedure.
Please ensure you complete the necessary paperwork in due time.
In order for your enrolment to be confirmed and processed, an Enrolment Form and a Booking Form must be completed and returned to Gullivers Coomera. If you complete the Booking Form before the new term starts all the sessions you have indicated will be processed as a permanent booking. These sessions will be loaded in to our booking software and at this point we will be able to give you an estimated invoice for total of the fees for your child for the term. This amount will then be broken down in to weekly totals and each week must be paid before the commencement of that week i.e. Fridays will be the last opportunity to pay for the following week’s booked attendances. Please remember that our ability to estimate your level of government subsidy is dependent on you providing us with correct and accurate information about your child.
*Conditions apply.
We will be able to take bookings after the new terms begin subject to availability. These bookings will be treated as casual bookings and will only be processed if your account is in credit. We will accept payment at the time of booking over the phone or in person at reception.
The Gullivers Coomera School Age Care service aims to provide equal opportunity for all children to learn new sporting skills and enhance their social skills in a relaxed, safe and friendly environment. Staff will guide children to develop leadership skills, and good attitudes towards others by encouraging good choices and by being role models themselves.
Swimming is offered to all children with the aim of achieving at least a survival level of swimming for everyone. We encourage the more talented to continue to the highest level we provide. We have even produced State Champions from this program.
We aim to provide care for children of all backgrounds in a way that displays respect and protects them from harm. We encourage wellness and promote a healthy lifestyle. Each child is treated with dignity and we ensure privacy and confidentiality is maintained.
As the children in our program continue to evolve and change it is our intention for our program to reflect ongoing improvements to meet these needs. Our community, the families at our centre and the children who actively participate in the program are all encouraged to have input into the program on a regular basis.
All children are encouraged to perform to the best of their ability and try new experiences. When necessary staff will work collaboratively with families, specialists and resource agencies to provide high quality care to children with additional needs.
The service welcomes open discussion with everyone on the issues relevant to the service’s operation. We invite your input on our overall service.
The swimming program starts at 3.30pm and will conclude by 5.30pm. Unfortunately it is not possible for us to guarantee specific times for swimming lessons as part of our School Age Care program. Lessons are a maximum of 30 minutes. Classes operate within AustSwim Recommended Guidelines.
Our OSHC program mirrors the same curriculum that has made our swim school so successful. Upon arrival at the facility those children attending swimming lessons are identified, grouped and graded according to swimming abilities. Those that have not swum with us before are assessed in order to be placed in the correct group.
Our levels are as follows –
WATER CONFIDENCE – The beginner level for those who are not very confident or compe-tent. This level masters water familiarisation, breath control and submersion.
LEVEL 1 – Floating and kicking are the focus which helps boost their confidence further.
LEVEL 2 – Floating, kicking, big arms and back float are the focus which contribute to developing basic swimming skills
LEVEL 3 – Breathing and kicking drills are taught in this level with basic survival skills and the art of breathing emphasised through a full front to back rolling movement. Basic backstroke is introduced here too.
LEVEL 4 – In Level 4, the survival breathing roll is reduced to a half roll and now incorporates the arm strokes promoting real Freestyle. BAckstroke technique becomes more established + refined in this level.
LEVEL 5 – Focus in Level 5 is to develop bilateral breathing and intermediate level of Backstroke is achieved. Basic Butterfly kick & pull is introduced.
LEVEL 6 – The focus in level 6 is to refine both fluent Backstroke + Bilateral breathing in Freestyle. Butterfly is further developed, combining the kick + pull + correct timing of the breath.
LEVEL 7 – Level 7 introduces breaststroke kick + further refines all four competitive strokes, high elbow freestyle fluent backstroke and butterfly.
LEVEL 8 – In Level 8 breaststroke kick + pull is combined, focusing on technique + timing of the full stroke. the four competitive swimming strokes are further refined.
LEVEL 9 – Level 9 focuses on developing advanced stroke refinement and prepare for squad coaching, introducing new drills to achieve this. Competency in all four competition strokes are require for promotion to squad level.
LEVELS 5-9 – Tumble turns, dives + underwater swimming are covered in safety week which occurs quarterly throughout the year.
Squad Training prepares swimmers for School Carnivals
The Gullivers Coomera School Age Care service aims to provide equal opportunity for all children to learn new sporting skills and enhance their social skills in a relaxed, safe and friendly environment. Staff will guide children to develop leadership skills, and good attitudes towards others by encouraging good choices and by being role models themselves.
Swimming is offered to all children with the aim of achieving at least a survival level of swimming for everyone. We encourage the more talented to continue to the highest level we provide. We have even produced State Champions from this program.
We aim to provide care for children of all backgrounds in a way that displays respect and protects them from harm. We encourage wellness and promote a healthy lifestyle. Each child is treated with dignity and we ensure privacy and confidentiality is maintained.
As the children in our program continue to evolve and change it is our intention for our program to reflect ongoing improvements to meet these needs. Our community, the families at our centre and the children who actively participate in the program are all encouraged to have input into the program on a regular basis.
All children are encouraged to perform to the best of their ability and try new experiences. When necessary staff will work collaboratively with families, specialists and resource agencies to provide high quality care to children with additional needs.
The service welcomes open discussion with everyone on the issues relevant to the service’s operation. We invite your input on our overall service.
The swimming program starts at 3.30pm and will conclude by 5.30pm. Unfortunately it is not possible for us to guarantee specific times for swimming lessons as part of our School Age Care program. Lessons are a maximum of 30 minutes. Classes operate within AustSwim Recommended Guidelines.
Our OSHC program mirrors the same curriculum that has made our swim school so successful. Upon arrival at the facility those children attending swimming lessons are identified, grouped and graded according to swimming abilities. Those that have not swum with us before are assessed in order to be placed in the correct group.
Our levels are as follows –
WATER CONFIDENCE – The beginner level for those who are not very confident or compe-tent. This level masters water familiarisation, breath control and submersion.
LEVEL 1 – Floating and kicking are the focus which helps boost their confidence further.
LEVEL 2 – Floating, kicking, big arms and back float are the focus which contribute to developing basic swimming skills
LEVEL 3 – Breathing and kicking drills are taught in this level with basic survival skills and the art of breathing emphasised through a full front to back rolling movement. Basic backstroke is introduced here too.
LEVEL 4 – In Level 4, the survival breathing roll is reduced to a half roll and now incorporates the arm strokes promoting real Freestyle. BAckstroke technique becomes more established + refined in this level.
LEVEL 5 – Focus in Level 5 is to develop bilateral breathing and intermediate level of Backstroke is achieved. Basic Butterfly kick & pull is introduced.
LEVEL 6 – The focus in level 6 is to refine both fluent Backstroke + Bilateral breathing in Freestyle. Butterfly is further developed, combining the kick + pull + correct timing of the breath.
LEVEL 7 – Level 7 introduces breaststroke kick + further refines all four competitive strokes, high elbow freestyle fluent backstroke and butterfly.
LEVEL 8 – In Level 8 breaststroke kick + pull is combined, focusing on technique + timing of the full stroke. the four competitive swimming strokes are further refined.
LEVEL 9 – Level 9 focuses on developing advanced stroke refinement and prepare for squad coaching, introducing new drills to achieve this. Competency in all four competition strokes are require for promotion to squad level.
LEVELS 5-9 – Tumble turns, dives + underwater swimming are covered in safety week which occurs quarterly throughout the year.
Squad Training prepares swimmers for School Carnivals
All of the sports activities included in our program are completely free. Every child has the opportunity to attend FREE Swimming Lessons daily & Gymnastics lessons on selected days.
During Before School Care the children are given time to settle into the morning, eat their breakfast and improve cognitive and fine motor skills through activities such as construction and arts and crafts.
Once breakfast is completed the children enjoy activities which increase their gross motor and social/emotional skills through participating in group games and activities.
Social skills are developed through imaginative experiences such as outside activities and sports, listening to music and creating their own dances.
Children get ready for school and are separated into their school groups. New children are assisted to their classrooms if necessary on their first day.
Should you wish we are able to provide a breakfast for just $5.50. Our menu options include 2 pieces of toast with either vegemite, jam or honey. fruit is availbale. Glass of milk, water or milkshake.
Our after school care program starts with your child being collected from their respective school by our staff in our fleet of buses. The driver delivers your child to Gullivers Coomera where everyone is signed in to the program. At this point the children receive afternoon tea which comprises a selection of fresh fruit and sandwiches. During the time the other buses are arriving and children are eating their afternoon tea the children are allowed free play time under close staff supervision. This can entail playing in the sandpit, shooting some basketball hoops, or just quietly progressing with school homework. When all the children have arrived and enjoyed some free time (usually by 4pm), a variety of age appropriate activities are offered and children are given free choice as to which activity they would like to participate in.
It is at this point that the children will begin to start their rotations around our activity areas each with their own goals and targets. Each area is specifically designed to improve your child’s Social Emotional, Fine Motor, Gross Motor, Self Help and Cognitive skills/abilities.
Our after school care program also offers FREE swimming, gymnastics and sports skills program.
Gullivers Coomera provides Vacation Care & Pupil Free Days right through all the School Holidays. We offer a great range of daily activities including many exciting excursions. Some of our excursions are listed below:
We also arrange incursions at our centre in conjunction with the local Veterinary services and our local Police and Fire Services.
Our Vacation Care program is listed on our website 4 weeks prior to each school holiday with all booking forms listed for your ease of use at home.
Pupil Free Days are also part of our service and can be booked along with the Vacation Care booking.
Sharni Hughes – OSHC Nominated Supervisor
Jenny Scrimgeour– OSHC Administrator
Sharni Hughes
Aliesha Alderdice
Shaymaa Al Hayali
Izzy Jones
Juan Dillon
Taylor Kipa
Nicole Blannin
Anita Powell
Gabby Schmahl
Emma Savage
Caroline Warner
Dominic Pennisi
Natasha Howell
Michelle Hogan
Bridie Nielson
Paulette Stokes
Ashleigh Taylor
Kate Hudson
We are planning to take a holiday, how will this affect our OSHC booking? We understand that our families require holidays during the year. As we have to take our staffing and rosters into consideration and to ensure your enrolment is secure on your return from holidays we do require payment for days not used. Should you intend to take long term holidays you may choose to resign from the enrolment and re enrol on your return, however we cannot guarantee space to re enrol on your return.
Our child is sick do we have to pay today? As we have to take our staffing and rosters into consideration, we do require payment for sick days. If however your child’s illness is long term and care is no longer required, two weeks resignation is necessary.
How do I change days? Bookings can be exchanged by following our standard cancellation procedure. 2 weeks’ notice must be given to avoid additional costs. Please complete a booking cancellation form available from our website and email to oshcadmin@gulliverscoomera.com.au.
We can’t afford the bond at the moment; can we pay it at a later date? All families are required to pay the $100 bond prior to attending our program.
I’m behind in my fees? Should you miss a payment you will be charged a $5.50 late fee (each week), a courtesy call will be made requesting payment. Those who tend to be consistently late with fees payment will be asked to switch to Ezi Debit. Where fees are not paid and account holders have failed to comply with the previous recommendations, those children will not be collected from school and parents will be advised and are not allowed to make use of the service until account is back in credit.
How does my child in Prep get to class/bus? We Drop preps to their classrooms in the mornings at the following schools; Coomera Springs, Pimpama State Primary College, Pimpama State School, Upper Coomera State College, Coomera Rivers. In the afternoons the following schools for preps are picked up from their classroom; Coomera Springs, Pimpama State School, Upper Coomera State School, Coomera Rivers.
I haven’t got a CRN number yet? You are required to pay full fees, 1 week in advance until you provide us with your CRN number.
Do I need to inform you when somebody new is collecting the children? Yes!!! It’s important you inform us, photo ID is required and staff will check this to ensure your child’s safety.
Will you walk my child to their classroom? We are happy to walk Prep students to their classroom on their first day of attendance only to show them where to go. We collect all the prep children from their classrooms in the afternoon to meet at the bus.
Cancelling a pickup Due to rostering requirements, credits will be granted where 2 weeks’ notice is given. Should your child not require pick up, please complete a booking cancellation form and email to oshcadmin@gulliverscoomera.com.au. 24hours notice is appreciated. Should your child not require pick up on any given day they are enrolled, Gullivers office require a phone call no later than 1pm to take your child off the bus list for the day for not attending. Failing to inform Gullivers your child will not be attending the day will incur a $5.50 fee which will be charged to your account.
Where are the pickup locations?
Pimpama Primary College: Outside the Administration building under cover.
Pimpama Secondary College: – Next to the gated bus pick up zone
Coomera Springs: – Cement seating between Admin & Library. Preps will be collected from classrooms
Highland Reserve: – Kiss and Go Area
Upper Coomera State College: – Driveway behind the performing arts building. Preps will be collected from their classrooms
Coomera Rivers: – The stage in the undercover assembly area. Preps will be collected from the sandpit area.
Pimpama state Primary: – The undercover area behind the old admin building. Preps will be collected from their classrooms.
Picnic Creek: – The “Dot zone” (down the stairs to the left of the main school entry. Preps will be sent to educators by teachers.
Things you should know
We are unable to accept children unless they have prior bookings processed under our enrolment procedure.
Please ensure you complete the necessary paperwork in due time.
In order for your enrolment to be confirmed and processed, an Enrolment Form and a Booking Form must be completed and returned to Gullivers Coomera. If you complete the Booking Form before the new term starts all the sessions you have indicated will be processed as a permanent booking. These sessions will be loaded in to our booking software and at this point we will be able to give you an estimated invoice for total of the fees for your child for the term. This amount will then be broken down in to weekly totals and each week must be paid before the commencement of that week i.e. Fridays will be the last opportunity to pay for the following week’s booked attendances. Please remember that our ability to estimate your level of government subsidy is dependent on you providing us with correct and accurate information about your child.
*Conditions apply.
We will be able to take bookings after the new terms begin subject to availability. These bookings will be treated as casual bookings and will only be processed if your account is in credit. We will accept payment at the time of booking over the phone or in person at reception.
COME ALONG AND GET INVOLVED WITH THE MOST EXCITING VACATION CARE PROGRAM ON THE GOLD COAST.