OSHClub News
OSHCLUB News
We’re almost at the middle of the term with a week full of fun, learning, and creativity!
Our Brain Booster activities had everyone thinking, experimenting, and getting hands-on as we made playdough and explored the science behind Oobleck; messy, sensory fun that sparked plenty of curiosity. In the kitchen, our young chefs have been busy creating delicious and healthy treats, including cinnamon muffins, muesli bars, and refreshing homemade juice. These cooking sessions are always a favourite and a great way to learn practical life skills. Children also got creative with block building and marble runs, using their imagination and problem-solving skills to design and construct amazing creations. To keep our bodies active, we enjoyed plenty of outdoor time with footy, cricket, jump rope, and a variety of group games that encouraged teamwork, movement, and lots of laughs.
It’s been a fantastic week so far, and we’re looking forward to even more fun and learning in the weeks ahead!
Daily Clubs and Friday Fundays
Staffing Update
Our Coordinator, Sophie, is off on a 4-week university placement at Whitehorse Primary School. We wish her all the best as she continues to grow her skills and experience in her final year of University! During this time, Leyla, our wonderful permanent educator, is stepping up into the Coordinator role. Leyla brings a wealth of knowledge, care, and creativity to the program, and we know the service is in great hands.
She will be supported by our friendly and familiar casual team:
- Selena will be joining us in the mornings, and
- Lekky will be with us in the afternoons.
Thank you for your continued support, and please feel free to reach out to Leyla during this period with any questions or feedback.
May is Science Month at OSHClub!
Get ready for a month full of discovery and hands-on fun as we launch our Science Academy this May! Across four exciting sessions, children will explore different branches of science through engaging experiments and interactive learning.
- Crazy Chemistry – Monday 13th (Before School Care): Dive into the world of fizz, foam, and fantastic reactions as we become mini chemists for the morning!
- Full Force Physics – Monday 13th (After School Care): Explore gravity, motion, and energy with thrilling experiments that make physics come alive!
- Edible Science – Monday 20th (Before School Care): Learn the science behind your favourite treats with tasty, hands-on edible experiments.
- The Earth Lab – Wednesday 29th (After School Care): Discover the wonders of our planet through geology, weather science, and environmental exploration.
Don't miss out on these mind-blowing science sessions – they're sure to spark curiosity and inspire young scientists!
Upcoming Pupil Free Day
We are pleased to inform you that a Pupil Free Day has been confirmed at MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD VIC OSHCLUB and will be running on Friday 06 June 2025.
The session will run all day from 7.00am to 6.00pm at the cost of $70.00 (before any applicable Child Care Subsidy). Many families are eligible for Child Care Subsidy, which reduces the out of pocket cost of outside school hours care. To establish what level of CCS you may be entitled to please contact the Centrelink Family Assistance Office on 13 61 50.
How to book
Please log in to your account online at www.oshclub.com.au and book in under the Pupil Free Day Room.
Please note that bookings can not be made online within 48hrs of the session commencing. In order to book within this period, you will need to contact the service directly on 0427144945.
What happens
We provide fun activities for all ages including arts and craft, games, sports, drama, board games, dress ups and fun with friends. Please find attached our planned activities and theme for the day:
What to bring
Please bring morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Make sure your children wear/bring appropriate footwear and clothing, including a hat.
Please also note the following:
- All regular Before and After School Care bookings have been removed.
- 7 days’ notice is required for cancellation of the Pupil Free Day, to ensure you will not incur out of pocket costs.
- A $4 late booking fee applies for bookings made within 5 days of the session commencing.
Family Suggestions
At OSHClub, we deeply value our families and community and would love to incorporate more family voices into our program. Whether it's a cherished family recipe we can cook together, a creative art activity, or any other idea, we would greatly appreciate your input!
Feel free to share your suggestions in our journal, located in the parent sign-in area, and we’ll do our best to bring them to life. Your contributions help make our program even more special!
Drop off/Pick up
Parents/ guardians are required to sign children in for Rise and Shine sessions and sign children out of Stay and Play sessions using the service iPad. Please ensure you are coming to the room when dropping your children to Rise then Shine or holiday program. Please do not let them walk by themselves.
Enrolling Your Child
For new enrolments, please go to https://www.oshclub.com.au/register/
A helpful video for navigating the iParent Portal and completing the enrolment process can be found on this page.
Please note: CRN numbers and all birth dates must be entered correctly if you wish to claim the Child Care Subsidy. CCS applications are submitted automatically to Centrelink when new enrolments are actioned.
Bookings
Online bookings for Rise then Shine and Stay and Play sessions close 24 hours in advance. Online bookings for the Holiday Program and Curriculum Days close 5 days in advance.
If online bookings have closed, and you would like to make or cancel a booking, please SMS the program phone on 0427 144 945.
Cancellation of Bookings
IMPORTANT: If your child is booked in for an afternoon Stay and Play session and that booking is no longer required, please cancel the booking on the iParent Portal. If you are cancelling on the day, please contact us on the program phone before 3:15pm.
We are responsible for all children booked into our care. If a child does not arrive after school care when booked in to attend, we will need to confirm the whereabouts of the child by contacting parents/guardians and emergency contacts. If we cannot successfully do this, it then becomes a missing child incident.
As you can imagine, this can be very stressful!
Thanks for your cooperation by notifying us of any Stay and Play absences.
Contact
Program Coordinator: Sophie Ogilvie
Permanent Educator: Leyla Enayati
OSHClub Program Phone: 0427 144 945
Email: mountpleasantroad@oshclub.com.au
OSHClub Head Office: 1300 395 735