At Camelot Rise Primary School, a heartwarming story unfolds through the dedication of two extraordinary women who, as both friends and colleagues, have become the heart and soul of the Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) program. Denise Holmes and Annette Amad-Corson work side by side, nurturing and guiding countless children in a warm and welcoming environment. Their special bond and shared experience make them an inspiring duo whose impact on the community is immeasurable. Denise Holmes began her career as an educator in 1997, bringing a deep passion for working with children and a commitment to making a difference. Her journey began with working with Aboriginal children in an

Looking for a way to spark your child’s curiosity whilst encouraging their natural ability to explore and discover? Give your child a positive start to life with enjoyable activities that also nurture their brain development, improve hand-eye coordination, and help learn new skills. LEGO play is a classic favourite with numerous benefits for growing children. LEGO blocks are enjoyed by children and adults alike, helping to develop fine motor skills and allowing you to be creative and problem-solve with a sense of accomplishment achieved. Here are some benefits of playing with LEGO bricks for children: Brain development Much of what we do in adult life can be attributed to our

On August 4th, we celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day! This day commenced in 1988 and is an opportunity to give all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children a national voice, focusing on their development and wellbeing to ensure educational equality. At Camp Australia, this pursuit of educational equality and increased awareness and understanding of the world’s oldest continuing culture is something we hold dear to our hearts. As a national childcare organisation that contributes to the education of thousands of children, we believe it is our responsibility to lead the childcare sector. We have a commitment to Guide Children’s Growth, and we have seen first-hand how this

Rocketeers is Camp Australia’s holiday program for primary school children. For non-stop action, morning to evening during the school holidays, children will go home exhausted at the end of the day. At Rocketeers, every season is a new mission, every day – a new adventure. Rocketeers is a holiday program that’s filled with thrilling showcase experiences and supported by unique, tailored activities. Rocketeers is THE fun place for primary school-aged children to be, where they will experience extraordinary school holiday adventures. There’s a variety of experiences and dedicated Commander and Crew to guide each mission in the school holidays. Types of experiences 1. Operation Explore the wonders of Base Camp.

Written by Dr Kaylene Henderson (MBBS FRANZCP Cert C&A Psych) Resilience refers to our ability to bounce back, adapt and keep going when faced with the setbacks, stress and tough times that inevitably come our way in life. None of us are born with this ability; Resilience isn’t an innate trait that children have in varying degrees from birth. We actually have to actively build resilience in children by providing certain kinds of interactions and experiences as they grow. While there are a range of other contributing factors at play, it certainly seems that the Covid pandemic interfered with that process. I suppose that makes sense since some of those

What is something that’s super fun to play with and even therapeutic? You guessed it – SLIME! The squishy, gooey and stretchy substance that’s full of sensory fun has gotten into everyone’s hands, literally. With lots of different types, from fluffy slime to slime without glue, there’s so many to choose from to keep the kids entertained. A huge hit with both the young and young-at-heart, slime and DIY slime kits have been around for a while but saw exponential growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, where they became an easy and affordable option for families to keep children occupied and even provide relief from mild anxiety, as well as keeping