Out Of School Hours Care
OSHC News
OSHC News Tuesday 9th May, 2017
Week 2 Term 2:
During the Vacation Care period we had three visitors; Wheelie Kids, Kids Art Space and Rock Climbing. We also had two excursions to the Semaphore cinemas and Melbas Chocolate Factory, the Toy Factory and the Giant Rocking Horse.
Our in-days consisted of technology, art and craft, baking Anzac Biscuits and playing soccer and basketball games.
The children and the educators both had a fun and enjoyable holiday period with plenty of laughter and memorable moments. Please have a look at our sign in book for photos and comments of what your children have been up to!
Vacation Care Newsletter: April Vacation Care Newsletter is now available from the OSHC room, front office, attached below or online on the LNPS website. Be sure to pick up a copy to see all the fun things we got up to these holidays!
Vacation Care payments: A friendly reminder to all families that used Vacation Care during the April school holidays; all fees need to be finalized by the end of Week 4 to avoid any further action.
OSHC Program: During week 1 & 2 the children have looked at the new ‘Environment’ focus. The children have taken part in exploring what the environment means to them and how they influence their environment. The children have drawn trees, used recycled materials and helped to water the OSHC garden. The children will continue to explore the environment focus and hopefully build and expand their knowledge on the environment, environmental factors and what makes a happy and healthy learning and living space.
HATS: Just a reminder that children are no longer required to wear hats before and after school when playing outside for the duration of Term 2 and 3.
Attention Parents: Please be mindful to all parents that when collecting your child/ren from OSHC that the educators are also looking after other children and may not be able to talk for longer than 5 minutes as it distracts their focus away from the other children. If you have any urgent matters please feel free to contact the Director between the hours of 8am-4:00pm.
Pupil Free Day: As you are aware we have a Pupil Free Day on Friday 9th June 2017. We are asking parents to notify the service as soon as possible should you require our service on for that day.
We need a minimum of 15 bookings on that day to be able to open the service. The cost will be $60 per child, and we require a $15.00 non-refundable deposit to secure your booking. No cancellations will be accepted on the day.
The last day for expressions of interest is Friday 19th May and you will be notified on Monday 22nd of May if the service will be operating. Please see attached letter regarding pupil free day.
Active After School: If your child is going to attend an after school activity please notify the service in advanced. If our educators have not been notified by parent/caregiver children will not be allowed to leave the service.
Absentees: Parents who have children attending OSHC but are absent from school or picked up early from school, need to notify the service by phone on 8443 5308 ASAP as we have children on the waiting list.
Just a reminder to parents to contact the service on 8443 5308, if their child(ren) are no longer attending their sessions. If both parents and caregivers cannot be reached the police will be contacted.
Personal devices :Just a small reminder to parents that children are not allowed to play on their personal devices whilst at OSHC as it is difficult to monitor what the children are accessing. They are more than welcome to play on the laptops, iPads and PlayStation that the service provides.
OSHC Payments: The service has received payments of EFT into the OSHC/VAC CARE account with no reference name. We ask those parents who use this method of payment to check their invoice. If you noticed that your payment hasn’t come thought on your invoice, please contact the Director on 0411 236 014 or 8443 5308. Please ensure you are writing your name or your child’s name as the reference.
Emails: Emails to the Director will be only attended between the hours of 8.00am- 4.00pm on Monday to Friday. If the matter is urgent please contact the service between 7am-6.00pm on 8443 5308 or 0411 236 014.
Yearly Permanent Booking Forms 2017: Please make sure you have booked your child/ren into OSHC if you require the service. It is essential that parents, who need care for their children, fill in the yearly permanent booking form which can be collected from the OSHC room, front office or our website.