OSHClub
Welcome back!
We are so excited to be back for another year in 2022! We hope that all families had a safe and restful summer break and we can’t wait for an even better year at OSHClub!
What’s been happening at OSHC…
We have had an amazing start to the year at OSHClub as we’ve taken the opportunity to enjoy some fabulous sunshine and enjoy mealtimes outdoors. During these experiences, it has been great to see the children engage with one other and take a moment to reflect upon their day!
In the kitchen, we’ve been cooking up a storm as we’ve baked superhero cupcakes, our own mini pizzas and some beautiful Valentine’s Day cookies! Developing their awareness of proportionality for measurement as well as establishing positive mindsets for healthy eating, the children loved sampling their tasty treats.
It was fantastic to watch the children celebrate Lidia’s special day as they baked her favorite chocolate cake, sung Happy Birthday and created some amazing birthday gifts. Happy Birthday Lidia!
What’s coming up this term at OSHC?
We have lots of exciting things planned this year at OSHC, including our new after-school clubs:
Mondays: Waste Warrior’s Club
Tuesdays: Science Squad
Wednesdays: Mini OSHClub Bake Off
Thursdays: Sporting Superstars
Fridays: Art Masterclass
Watch this space to see some of the amazing things we will get up to this term in our clubs!
Our theme this term is all about building relationships with children, families and our local community. We will be using our clubs to explore this theme from different viewpoints to build a more holistic understanding of what it means to be community minded.
Our Amazing Staff
Program Coordinator: Laura Palmer
Laura is a passionate and hardworking pre-service teacher with a love for primary education! Laura manages and oversees the St James OSHClub program and is currently completing her Bachelor of Education (Primary) at Curtin University. She will finish her course in early 2023. As an educator, she is passionate about providing a nurturing and supportive environment that serves to stimulate the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of all children. She can’t wait to meet you and your families soon!
What’s on the Menu?
A platter of fresh fruit and vegetables are always served with our menu specials.
Waste Warriors all around Victoria need you!
Throughout Term 2, we will be taking part in a new Sustainability Club - Waste Warriors in a bid to teach the important lesson of upcycling! Reusing Items that can be reused means less pollution and more of our precious natural resources are left Intact for future generations...
You can help support our future warriors by donating the below Items.
- Newspapers
- Clean Socks
- Coffee Grounds
- Clean T-shirts
- Bottle Caps/Lids of Various Colours
To donate Items please contact us at stjames@oshclub.com.au Alternatively you might like to drop these items off to the OSHC room. We appreciate the support and look forward to creating a more sustainable world with you!
Pupil Free Day: Friday 18th March
- Snap, Crackle Pop!
On Friday the 18th of March, OSHClub will be providing a full day of care from 7.00am-6.00pm for the upcoming pupil free day.
Staff have a jam-packed day of fun planned for your children as we explore our senses in a range of science experiments that snap, crackle and pop! Get ready to build exploding volcanoes, bubbles and elephant’s toothpaste as we learn all about chemical reactions. Later, test your creative talents in the OSHClub Mad Scientist Colouring Competition!
To book in for this program, please log into your Kidsoft account or get in contact with a friendly member of our team. Please note, bookings are essential and must be made by 5.00pm, Friday 11th March.
Spotlight on the Community:
Billilla Garden Party
As part of our commitment to families within our community, Spotlight on the Community will be a platform for staff within the program can share relevant resources to support parents with parenting and wellbeing.
This week we are sharing information about the upcoming Billilla Garden Party at Billilla Gardens. On Sunday the 27th of February, head to the gardens to explore the history of Billilla and enjoy the opportunity to spend time with family as you play some vintage lawn games, get your face painted and enjoy some sweet treats!
For more information about this amazing event, please follow the link here.
We love feedback!
As part of our commitment to ongoing quality improvement within the program, we are seeking feedback from families and communities!
This week we are focusing on Quality Area 2 of the National Quality Standard: Children’s Health and Safety.
What are we working on?
A meaningful approach to healthy eating is promoted within our weekly menus and aligns with relevant governing guidelines (NQS 2.1.3).
Question:
What would you like to see the service include in our menus? (NQS 2.1.3).
In relation to your child’s dietary needs, what’s important to you? (NQS 2.1.3).
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
Please note, due to current COVID-19 restrictions, parents, families and caregivers must check in with the QR code located at our entrance before entering the building. When you have arrived with your child for pick up or drop off, please ensure you are wearing a mask.
OSHClub Class Dojo
If you have a child who attends OSHClub, please take a moment to sign up to our Class Dojo here. Through the application parents can view their child’s e-portfolio with all the fun things they’ve been learning and stay up to date with our daily e-journal containing all the things we love about OSHC! Join our class today to ‘hatch’ your child’s dojo!
Please note, when joining our Class Dojo, you do not need to select the paid subscription. OSHClub is using the free version- at the bottom of the page there is a smaller button where you can select this option. Through the application parents can view how their child is behaving and also peep a view at the fun things we get up to!
Meet the team!
We’re here to make OSHC the best experience possible. If you have any questions about the program or just want to have a chat, feel free to give us a call, meet the team and see what happens firsthand in the program. We look forward to seeing you and your family soon!
Enrolments
If you’d like to book in for all the fun at OSHClub, please head to www.oshclub.com.au to register your child. We hope to see you soon!
From the Team at OSHClub: Laura ☺
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