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What’s been happening at OSHC…
We've had so much fun over the past two weeks as we’ve continued engaging with our after-school clubs! Our goal of focus centred around developing a sense of belonging in the program through our relationships with peers, families and the community.
Monday 21st March: Harmony Day
To celebrate Harmony Day for 2022, the children explored and shared their personal histories and cultures. Together, we spoke about the importance of celebrating diversity in our world and the importance of Harmony Week. A beautiful enrichment experience, the children made a symbolic hand that explores their family diversity whilst listening to cultural music from across the globe. Fabulous work everyone!
Tuesdays: Science Squad
In Science Squad, the children continued to build upon their understanding of chemical reactions as we investigated fizzing ice with vinegar and bicarbonate soda. Together, the children had lots of fun exploring a range of icy experiments including making our own snow! The children made some great connections to previous learning in Science Squad including Sofia’s observation that these experiments were similar to the volcano experiment.
Next week, we will build on our understanding of reactions as we finish our science squad for the term with a bang! Together, we will make some eggsploding Easter eggs!
Wednesdays: Mini OSHClub Bake Off Club
OSHClub mini bake off club has been super busy! As requested by Charlie, we made a scrumptious chocolate mud cake. Developing our inquiry capacities, Hudson made a great observation about the changes he saw in the cake. Thank you to Charlie for building on your leadership and communication skills as you read the recipe so clearly!
“The more you mix the cake, the smoother the mixture looks”- Hudson, Grade 2
Next week, we will put together our favourite recipes from Mini OSHClub bake off club to create our own cookbook! We will also bake some yummy Easter treats!
Thursdays: Sporting Superstars
In Sporting Superstars Club, Charlie has found a massive fan club among the preps who were cheering him on in Hudson and Charlie’s game of goalie take. Lucia has also loved facilitating athletics races with the young children, well done Lucia for your amazing leadership skills! We were developing our physical well-being through healthy eating and active lifestyles!
The children also developed their physical and social well-being as they negotiated play in a game of cops and robbers! The children have thoroughly enjoyed these opportunities for unstructured social play.
Next week, we will build on these social skills as we encourage children to engage in a hop-a-thon for Easter!
What’s on the Menu?
A platter of fresh fruit and vegetables are always served with our menu specials.
OSHClub’s Easter Breakfast and Coffee Cart: Wednesday 6th April
Join us next Wednesday the 6th of April for our annual Easter breakfast and open morning at OSHClub! From 8.00am-8.50am, our team will be providing free coffee, Easter treats and crafts for the local school community. Come on down to OSHClub to tour the program, meet our friendly staff and see what we’re all about!
Friday 8th April: Early Finish Program at St James
We are pleased to inform you that ST JAMES OSHCLUB will be offering an extended After School Care session on Friday 8th April 2022.
Join us for an eggcellent afternoon of Easter fun as we participate in our very own hop-a-thon, uncover special treats left by the Easter Bunny in our annual Easter Egg hunt and enjoy a lovely Easter afternoon tea filled with lots of yummy treats in the sunshine!
OSHClub’s program will run from 1.30pm-6.00pm. To book in for the fun, please log into your Kidsoft account and select After School Care - Early Finish.
School Holidays at St Joseph’s Elsternwick Primary School
Join us these holidays at the St Joseph's Elsternwick OSHClub Holiday Program. As St James does not run vacation care here, we encourage families to book in for the St Joseph's Elsternwick program.
Laura works alongside the St Joseph's coordinator, Siobhan, to provide a jam-packed program filled with fun incursions and excursions! Some highlights these holidays are our excursions to Chesterville Farm and Inflatable World, as well as some awesome in-house experiences including a Silent Disco and an amazing Tennis Workshop!
To book in for our exciting program, please log into your Kidsoft account and add St Joseph's to your Kidsoft enrolments. Once Siobhan (service coordinator) has approved your enrolment, you are free to book in for all the fun! We can't wait to see you there!
For more information about our program, please head to the St Joseph's Elsternwick OSHClub website here: https://www.oshclub.com.au/vic/st-josephs-school-elsternwick/
Spotlight on the Community: Easter Market Day at Ripponlea House
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 Easter Market Day at Ripponlea House. Ripponlea Estate will be celebrating Easter with a marvelous maker’s market as well as lots of fun activities for the children including egg and spoon races and a special visit from the Easter Bunny.
For more information, you can head to the Ripponlea Estate event page 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. Please view our information sheet here for steps on how to join our Class Dojo!
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!
Happy Easter!
St James OSHClub would like to thank families for their continued support this term. We wish all families and safe and restful break and can’t wait to see you all again next term!
From the Team at OSHClub: Laura ☺