Dental Health Week

Dental Health Week (DHW) is the Australian Dental Association's (ADA) major annual oral health campaign. The campaign focuses on the importance of taking steps to care for your teeth and gums to help you to keep your teeth and smile for life.The ADA's main oral health messages and the four key messages of the DHW campaign aim to reinforce the importance of maintaining good oral health to keep your teeth for life.

OSHC will promote the Campaign messages with children to make posters that include strategies such as:

1) Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.

2) Clean between your teeth daily using floss or interdental brushes.

3) Eat a healthy, balanced diet and limit added sugar intake.

4) Visit the dentist regularly for check-ups and preventive care.

OSHC has bought 3D realistic models of Teeth and gums. The 3D Model allows children to split it into parts then re-assemble the model step by step. With the help of Educators, children will identify the name and purpose of different teeth. OSHC children will also be able to appreciate demonstrations about how to correctly brush teeth. As a result, these play experiences support children’s wellbeing, learning and development and complements their learning at home. (My Time, Our Place p6)

School Closure Day Friday 12th Aug 2022

The service will operate the school closure day from 8-6 pm. To book, please email stfinbarsaftercare@gmail.com.

BYO HEALTHY LUNCH, SNACKS (extra snacks) AND DRINK BOTTLE WITH WATER: where food is brought from home, the service encourages families to provide food that is consistent with the: Australian Government guidelines Get Up & Grow: Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for Early Childhood, and/or Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Australia. We encourage parents to provide extra fruit and vegetables for afternoon snack and “sometimes foods” to be kept to a minimum. Store lunches in our fridge (chilled water is always available @ the service) Snack time 10.15am - Lunch 12.15pm.

Please note that the service aspires to be a nut and egg free environment.

Anaphylaxis: Under regulations children who have been prescribed an adrenaline auto-injection device such as an EpiPen® must bring it to the service. Please note that the school office will be closed during the school closure day and as such OSHC staff cannot access the first aid room.

To ensure parents/guardians of the child/ren diagnosed at risk of anaphylaxis are provided with a copy of the policy (r. 20(2A)), the service has now posted the policy on the school website. (Community tab; OSHC; Anaphylaxis policy)

Thunderstorm Asthma

Actions required by parents or guardians If a child is diagnosed with asthma all medication and asthma action plan must accompany the child to the service. It's important to note that the school is a separate entity and as such permission by the parent must be given for the child to bring their medication from the office to the After care.

Asthma medication must be provided during School Closure Days.

Clothing and footwear; casual, comfortable and protective.

Behaviour- Children are expected to follow the rules and practice positive behaviour, where a mutual respect between staff and children shall be fostered. If a child/rens behaviour is deemed unsatisfactory, behaviour management action will take place to positively change the behaviour (redirect to quieter activities) if unsatisfactory behaviour persists, then an incident record will be completed and parents/guardians notified. The Directress reserves the right to exclude the child/ren from participating in the program.

Electronic games are welcome although items bought from home are the children’s responsibility. St Finbar’s OSHC will not take responsibility for lost or broken games.

Kids on wheels- bring anything with wheels and a helmet for safety.

Please note: Families must be registered and have a current assessment in order to claim the Child Care Subsidy Rebate.

The cost of the day is $47 per child and attracts the CCS rebate.

Educators have canvassed children’s interests and the activities are as follows:

Accounts due

Accounts are now out. Should you have any queries then please email stfinbarsaftercare@gmail.com.The accounts cover weeks 1&2 of Term 3. Accounts are emailed directly to a dedicated family email. If an email is not available then accounts are distributed via the office which are then handed to children by their class room teacher. If you do not receive your account please email the service.. Cash is NOT to be left at the school office. Cheques are accepted however the most preferred way is via a direct transfer to the St Finbar’s OSHC bank account (St Finbar’s Outside School Hours Care BSB: 083 347A/c: 55055 9263. Please include your surname and child’s name in the Ref area). Thank you in advance.

Parish News

Parish Bulletin - July 31st, 2022