Reddam House North Shore
41 McLaren Street North Sydney NSW 2060
Kool HQ is thrilled to be the chosen provider for Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) at the new Reddam House North Shore.
Winter Program | 30 June–21 July 2025
Overview
Kool HQ Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) program at Reddam House North Shore delivering high-quality care in a safe, stimulating, and friendly environment. The program provides children with fun, educational after-school care and holiday programs where they can explore, play, and make friends in a safe, welcoming environment.
We are conveniently located on the Reddam House North Shore campus across two levels:
Ground Level: An interactive indoor space with areas for relaxation, arts and crafts, a covered play area connected to playground equipment, and an outdoor terrace.
Level 2: A spacious indoor breakout area and an outdoor terrace with plenty of room for both structured activities and free play.
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Our full-time coordinator and team of dedicated educators design weekly programs following the My Time, Our Place framework, supporting children’s educational, physical, social, and emotional growth. At Reddam, children benefit from a 1:10 educator-to-child ratio. Our programs are founded on children’s emerging interests and are developed with family involvement to achieve the best learning outcomes for everyone.
All food served aligns with the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, ensuring nutritious and balanced meals. We offer a flexible menu that accommodates various dietary needs, featuring fresh, seasonal options served buffet-style during aftercare to suit different arrival times.
The after-school care provides a smooth extension to the school day, and our holiday program offers engaging, action-packed days with opportunities to connect with our local community through excursions, incursions, and local outings.
Building on first-hand experience at Reddam House Sydney, we’re excited to bring high-quality out-of-school-hours care to North Shore families.
Holiday Program:
After School Care
41 McLaren Street North Sydney NSW 2060
Holiday Program
The holiday program at Reddam House North Shore will begin during the school holidays following Term 1, 2025, and bookings will open approximately 6 weeks before the start date of the holiday program.
Winter 2025
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3rd
CELEBRATING COUNTRY
Dot Paintings and Designs
Dreamtime and Response
Free Play and Games
Free Play and Games
7th
COLOURFUL CREATORS
Music & Dance Games
Clay Creation
Wonderful Watercolors
Rainbow Experiments
Kool HQ’S Talent Show
15th
REPTILE ADVENTURES
Rob the Nest
Capture the Flag
Clay Reptiles
Yoga and Stretch
Spinny Snakes
Free Play Fun and Games
18th
MARKET HURRAH
Buy, Swap & Sell
HOLIDAY FUN
Monday, 30 June
Start the holidays with some crafty fun making your own slippery slime and folding origami creations. Channel your acting skills with dress-up and drama games. Move and groove with music and dance fun, and even showcase your skills in the Kool HQ Talent Show!
WINTER WONDERLAND
Tuesday, 1 July
Brrrr, it’s getting cold! Join us at Winter Wonderland for a winter-themed adventure. Burn some energy with snowball toss and active challenges. Whip up your very own snow cone to enjoy. Craft and create with snowflake designs and globes. Team up and test your knowledge with a Quiz Masters Challenge.
GAME DESIGNERS
Wednesday, 2 July
Unleash your inner game creator and designer! Work as a team and transform everyday recyclables into exciting games for your friends to enjoy — you even have a chance to win prizes! Keep the teamwork going with Minute to Win It challenges and balloon tennis. Teamwork is key to this exciting day!
CELEBRATING COUNTRY
Thursday, 3 July
Celebrate NAIDOC Week with activities that support learning and sharing about Country. Get active with traditional games, explore the meaning of Aboriginal symbols, and create your very own dot painting. Cosy up in the evening and enjoy a movie on the big screen.
MINI MARKETS
Friday, 4 July
It’s back… Market Day! Already a firm favourite at Kool HQ, it’s an exciting experience where children embrace their entrepreneurial spirit and create their very own market stall to buy and sell preloved goods! Check out the FAQ for more info. There’s more – get active with traditional games and make some tasty nachos to enjoy.
COLOURFUL CREATORS
Monday, 7 July
Get your art skills ready for Colourful Creators. Bop and groove with music and dance games. Sculpt a clay creation before painting a watercolour masterpiece. Explore colour with rainbow experiments. Sing, dance, and perform tricks in the Kool HQ Talent Show.
SPORT STARS
Tuesday, 8 July
Get your game on with Sport Stars! Limber up with stretch-and-flex fun. Design your very own trophy. Fuel up with fruit fuel before competing in the Mini Olympics with fun races and challenges. Enjoy an exciting incursion from our local Emergency Services. A day of fitness and fun is guaranteed.
WINTER WARMERS
Wednesday, 9 July
Chase away the winter chills with Winter Warmers. Enjoy exciting team ball games, follow the clues, and find the signs of winter hidden all around. Butter up some tasty fairy bread before getting crafty and creating your very own squishy. Save some energy for the Game Zone – play games, collect tickets, and win prizes!
GROOVY KOOL KIDS
Thursday, 10 July
Move and groove your way to Kool HQ! Start the day with a blast and create your own volcano. Write a hidden message or secret design and watch it appear. Enjoy our amazing free incursion — a fun and interactive experience with Bop Till You Drop! It’s a day not to be missed.
WINTER MARKETS
Friday, 11 July
Warm up with the Winter Markets at Kool HQ. Get active with a fun circuit challenge. Create tasty frozen fruit bites to enjoy later in the day. Prepare your market stall with a funky sign and browse the stalls with your Kool HQ cash to buy some preloved goods from your friends.
EMOJI FUN
Monday, 14 July
Level up your basketball game and practice your skills with Kool HQ. Design personalised pixelated art with melty beads and create your own emoji cookie to enjoy. Use your science skills for a foaming emoji experiment. Come and enjoy the slam dunk of creativity and fun!
REPTILE ADVENTURES
Tuesday, 15 July
Get ready for a wild time with Reptile Adventures! Rob the Nest and Capture the Flag will get us active. Mould your own colourful clay reptiles. Slither into yoga and stretch into the cobra position. Twist and turn with your colourful spinny snake. Eyes down — it’s time for Bingo to wrap up the day!
BUILD AND CREATE
Wednesday, 16 July
Unleash your imagination with Build and Create. Team up and work through active challenges and exciting drama games. Design and build innovative games using recyclable materials before enjoying them with friends. This is going to be a fun-filled adventure of creativity and collaboration.
ROBOTIC ANTICS
Thursday, 17 July
Roll up, roll up for Robotic Antics! Enjoy exciting active ball games with your friends, create vibrant art masterpieces with oil pastels, and explore the fascinating world of robotics with an amazing free incursion from RoboHouse.
MARKET HURRAH
Friday, 18 July
Hurrah — it’s Friday! That means it’s Market Day here at Kool HQ. Start the day with a boogie and follow the directions to draw an amazing picture. Browse the stalls and enjoy the final hurrah!
MOVIE FUN
Monday, 21 July
Roll out the red carpet for Movie Fun! Enjoy exciting music games, whip up some chocolaty popcorn, and design your very own movie poster. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a captivating movie. Get ready for a blockbuster of entertainment and treats to wrap up the holidays!
After School Care
Build friendships and social skills in a safe and welcoming space.
Foster curiosity and independence with activities they choose and love.
Relax or be active and get the nutrition they need for a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
What does an after school care day at Kool HQ look like?
Safe & Welcoming Arrival
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At Kool HQ, we ensure that children feel safe and welcomed from the moment they arrive. Our educators greet the children warmly, assist them in transitioning from school, and create a nurturing environment where everyone feels comfortable.
At the beginning of the school year, all children will be handed over to the aftercare meeting point by their teacher to help them become familiar with the location.
Children in Years 1–6 go directly to the meeting point, while Kindy children are picked up from their classrooms by an educator. All educators wear t-shirts with the Kool HQ logo, making them easy to identify. When they arrive at the service, children sign in, place their belongings in a designated area, and are ready to engage in the day’s activities.
The area is designed to spark children’s interest and let them engage with activities immediately upon arrival. There are colouring stations, literacy templates, and math activities, including fun equations, mazes, and spelling challenges. We offer a chill-out zone, providing a quiet space for relaxing or engaging in social play. For those who enjoy games, there’s a variety of board games and drawing activities to explore, ensuring a welcoming and vibrant start to their time with us.
As the year begins, we’ll hold regular group meetings to establish a predictable routine and develop the program together with the children. Later in the year, these meetings will be shortened to allow more freedom, and we’ll often come together in a relaxed and fun atmosphere to discuss the day’s themes and activities.
Engaging Program & Fun
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Our activities include quiet free play, sports, creative arts, cooking, and STEM projects, both indoors and outdoors. Children can choose what they want to do! Whether they wish to be creative, improve their sports skills, or spend time with friends, there is something for everyone.
Healthy Meals & Snacks
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Afternoon Tea is a self-serve buffet featuring a rich selection of food. All meals served at Kool HQ comply with the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, ensuring they are nutritious and balanced. We offer a flexible menu that accommodates various dietary needs. A child-friendly menu is available at our service, allowing children to see what’s on offer.
Extra Curricular Activities
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Children can attend Kool HQ after school care, either after or in between their co-curricular activities. To support their schedule, food is available until all children arrive. We kindly ask parents to use the Co-Curricular Notification Form to inform us of their child’s finish time on days when they attend these activities. This helps us ensure the timely arrival of your child and allows us to know when to expect them.
Pricing
2025
Booking Type
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Fees
Fees after max CCS^^
^ Early Bird: Book at least 14 days before the session date to save $10 on the daily fee. This discount reduces the fee to $98 for Standard and $108 for Extended before any CCS is applied. T&Cs apply.
^^ CCS: The Child Care Subsidy may apply to your family. To determine your eligibility and calculate your subsidy, please visit Centrelink’s Payment and Service Finder.
Excursion: A $30 rebatable fee (attracting CCS) will be added on days with scheduled excursions, covering the extra costs of the experience and travel. Refer to the program schedule for specific excursion days.
New to Kool HQ?
1. Create an Account
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2. Complete Enrolment
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Select your service in ‘Find a Place’ and click ‘Create Waitlist’ – don’t worry, this doesn’t mean we’re out of spots. Once you’ve filled out the form, you’ll be offered a space and prompted to complete the enrolment form.
3. Select Booking Days
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After School Care is offered as Routine (permanent ongoing regular day attendance) and Casual sessions with days/times and current session fees summarised in the pricing table.
Vacation Care/Holiday Program is offered as Casual sessions only, with an Early Bird discount for those who book early.
Already Enrolled? Booking through our Parent Portal is a breeze!
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Our Values
The Kool HQ values are derived from the code of conduct as a foundation to guide our actions, management and decisions for the children and the teachers in the workplace.
Our values are made to S.T.I.C.K
Providing a safe environment
Let’s do it together
Think out of the box
Establish connections
Respect and Care for one another
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Kool HQ acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which our services are located. We pay our respects to the Elders, past present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture, and the hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the nation. We respect and honour the children who have played on this land for hundreds and thousands of years before us.