MUSHP - Monash University School Holiday Program

Enrolment Procedures

Welcome to the Monash University School Holiday Program

If you have enquiries concerning the program, how it operates and how it is staffed, the range of activities on offer, the enrolment procedures and the program's policies, please contact Health, Wellbeing and Development to make an appointment time to either visit or speak with the Program Coordinator, telephone (03) 9905-3156.

Please note the Holiday Program mobile number is 0408-507-101 and operates during the holiday program. This is the number to call for cancellations, venue locations, and progress reports concerning your child's participation in the program.

January Program Links

Please note: Families with children commencing Primary School in 2009 will need to contact Health, Wellbeing & Development on 9905 3156 for their fee calculations. (January Program ONLY)

Enrolment Procedure:

Please complete the enrolment form and return it with payment by the closing date, either by mail or in person.
All families will be mailed a Confirmation of Enrolment Pack once enrolment has been processed.
Enrolments made in person will not be processed on the spot.
Enrolments that do not include payment will not be processed.
If spaces are available, new enrolments received after the closing date will be processed, but will incur a late fee of $10. Late enrolments and additional bookings can only be processed by arrangement with the Program Coordinator, telephone (03) 9905 3156 or 0408 507 101 during the school holidays.
MUSHP accepts no responsibility for delays by Australia Post.
Please ensure that an Asthma Management Plan and Anaphylaxis Action Plan have been completed (if applicable for your child).

Forms:

Please note:

MUSHP is an employer sponsored holiday program, and offers care for families who work and study at Monash University, and for community families.
All enrolments received will be placed in the order they are received. In the event of a waiting list, priority of Access will be given to families working and studying at Monash University.
New families will receive a parent information booklet that provides an overview of the program, policies and procedures, and what your child needs to bring.

General Information and Reminders

Lunches and Snacks

Lunches and Snacks also need to be packed as MUSHP does not provide for these.

Lunches need to include a balance in treats and healthy snacks, as the holiday program day is a long day, and experience suggests that childrens appetites are very active and require regular nourishment. It is strongly recommended that children will require more snacks than they would take with them in their school lunch.

Drinks and Water bottles

Drinks and water bottles are also essential items, as facilities are made available to refill water bottles.

An additional group water storage unit is kept at each venue during the summer to ensure children have access to regular supplies of water.

Fruit Breaks

To encourage healthy eating, staff schedule 2-3 fruit breaks a day, to provide children with the opportunity replenish their energy levels. These are scheduled in addition to lunchtime and morning/afternoon tea.

Swimming Days

On SWIMMING DAYS please pack a towel and bathers in bag, as well as sandals or thongs. The children will change into their sandals prior to leaving their venue for the pool. This helps in the supervision of children when changing, as children will leave shoes and socks at the venue.

If you are to collect your child from swimming, please let the group leader know as your child will need to take their bag with them to swimming.

Sunsmart

Hats and Sunblock are essential items for the January and September programs, and are also highly recommended for April. This recommendation is made as the children spend more time outside compared to thier school routines. For further information please see the Sunmart website

Suitable Clothing - what to wear and pack

It is important for your child to wear suitable clothing, including footwear. Additional clothing may be packed, and important items to be packed include a windcheater and coat in the event of rain.

MUSHP contact details:

Address:      Monash University School Holiday Program - MUSHP
                     Health, Wellbeing and Development
                     1st Floor, Campus Centre (Western Extension)
                     Monash University CLAYTON 3800

Telephone: (03) 9905 3156
Email:          janita.grant@adm.monash.edu.au
                    dinah.humphries@adm.monash.edu.au

Mobile Telephone:     0408 507 101 (Operates during the School Holiday Program ONLY)