Out Of School Hours Care

OSHC News Week 2

My Time Our Place

We would like to welcome all old and new families to our OSHC service and we look forward to what the year ahead holds for us.

During the first two week of Term the service has been bustling and busy! Many of the children have been excited to see their friends and educators after the break and have enjoyed sharing their holiday stories. The children have enjoyed participating in a variety of activities that aim to assist the children in developing their self confidence and agency. As the first two weeks come to a close we look forward to watching new friendships blossom, independence grow and the opportunity to learn expand!

Pupil Free Day

The OSHC service will be operating on Friday the 7th of February from 7am-6pm . Please inform the service if you require care for this day.  

New Fee Structure

The service would like to inform you all, as approved by Governing Council that fees have increased as of the 1st of January 2020.

Please see the attached new fee structure.

OSHC Furniture

The OSHC service has purchased a variety of new furniture for the OSHC room. The children seemed very excited about the new couches, cushions and tables. 

Vacation Care Newsletter

The December/January 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 of the fun and exciting activities the children got involved in these holidays! 

Vacation Care Payments

A friendly reminder to all families that used our Vacation Care service that all fees need to be finalized by the end of week 3 to avoid further action. 

OSHC Permanent Bookings

Existing and new families please ensure that you have completed and returned your new yearly booking forms to the service to ensure that you can secure a spot for your child/children before and after school. Please be aware that bookings do not roll over from the previous year. Enrolments forms are available from the service and via the schools website. 

Receptions

Receptions and new children attending our service will be collected from their classrooms by an educator wearing a yellow vest for the first 4 weeks of Term 1. This will encourage children to gain independence and confidence as they begin their transition into school routine. Parents please remind your children and their teachers if they will be attending OSHC in the afternoons. 

Medications

If your child requires medication please ensure that you have provided an action plan as well as the medication (asthma pump, epipen etc.) to the service. It is vital that we have access to your child’s medication at our service whilst your child is attending. 

Hats

As part of our sun safety policy all children are required to wear a hat if they are playing outside. Please remind your child/children to bring their hats from their classroom if they are attending the service. 

Absentees

A reminder to all parents and caregivers to contact the service on 8443 5308 if their child(ren) are no longer attending their sessions or have been collected early from school. 

Active After School

If your child is going to attend an after school activity please notify the service in advance. If our Educators have not been notified by parents/caregivers the children will be unable to leave the service.

Dietary Requirements

At our service we aim to cater to children’s needs as much as possible, however, if your child has specific dietary requirements or does not like the food programmed for the day please pack an alternative snack or drop off food alternatives at the service. 

Regards

Maria Morello

OSHC Director