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What’s been happening at OSHC?
Our theme this term is all about exploring our identity as we learn to successfully negotiate play through a range of creative experiences that foster curiosity and imagination.
Coding Club
In Coding Club, the children continued learning about the special coding words necessary for building code. Congratulations to Charlie, Gwen and Nadia who were able to guide their dog through their Lego maze! We also introduced our awesome Sphero robot! Using their knowledge of code language, the children were able to trial their code using a real robot. Due to the success this term, we will continue to build upon Coding Club in term three. We can’t wait to use our brand-new coding tablets, robots and programs next term!
Busy Bees Crafting Club
The children have loved participating in our Busy Bees Crafting Club. At OSHClub we’ve also jumped aboard the loom band craze! It has been wonderful to watch the older children mentor the younger students as they teach one another how to make their own loom band creation. Developing their awareness for the environment and building upon our autumn observations, we have also discussed the changes we can see in winter. Together, the children made some beautiful winter scenes and chatted about how winter looks and feels in Melbourne. Check out our amazing artworks below!
Performing Arts Club
We had the best time in Performing Arts Club! Last week, the children decided to work collaboratively to design and make their own costumes. Using their creativity and imagination, the children successfully created a range of awesome costumes. Check out Iris’ autumn inspired costume below!
OSHClub Mini Bake-Off Club
We had the best time in OSHClub Mini Bake Off Club! The senior students took the lead once again and successfully delegated roles amongst their younger peers. Together, the children baked some scrumptious choc-chip cookies and blueberry muffins. Next week, we can’t wait to have our end of term bake off and blind taste test challenge!
What’s on the Menu?
A platter of fresh fruit and vegetables are always served with our menu specials.
Early Finish Afternoons:
Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th of June
Next week, St James Catholic Primary School will have an early finish time of 1.00pm Thursday the 23rd of June and 1.30pm on Friday the 24th of June. OSHClub will be running extended care sessions from bell time until 6.00pm for families requiring care on these dates. We have a range of fabulous activities planned for your children including some delicious rainbow cake baking and an awesome end of term disco on the last day of term!
To book in for the program, please log into your Kidsoft account at www.oshclub.com.au
School Holiday Program at St Joseph’s Primary School Elsternwick
Can you believe it is almost the end of the term?! This is just a quick note regarding the upcoming Winter Holiday Program at St Joseph's Primary School in Elsternwick. As St James OSHClub does not run a program here, our closest nearby program is located at St Joseph's. Over the school holiday period, Laura works alongside the amazing service coordinator, Siobhan to provide an excellent program, jam-packed with lots of super-fun activities that will keep your children engaged and happy these school holidays! Staff are particularly excited for our trip to the Circus and Mini Golf! Check out the service program below or download the attachment for more information.
More information on this program and to view the brochure, please click here.
To book in for the program, please log into your Kidsoft account at www.oshclub.com.au
Spotlight on the Community:
International Day of Yoga
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 International Day of Yoga on Tuesday the 21st of June. Yoga is beneficial for developing strength, balance and flexibility as well as mental wellbeing. Next week at OSHC, we will be participating in International Yoga Day!
How can you get involved?
Next Tuesday, why not get involved as a family and take a moment for some mindfulness and fun? Cosmic Kids yoga has a range of family friendly yoga sessions that you can do in the comfort and warmth of home! Check it out 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!
From the Team at OSHClub: Laura ☺