OSHC Information
OSHC Newsletter - 6th September 2024
OSHC Program information
Our team work hard to ensure each program/room has a tailored program that suits the needs and interests of the children attending.
Please see below some of the goals and activities currently planned, we also have detailed programs displayed on the entry wall into OSHC.
We would love your feedback on how you think the programs are going – thanks!
Wurneet (River) – Junior
Goals
- For children to explore the new dramatic play space set up, for all the kids to enjoy the joint area - dramatic play space and steiner.
- To have more children’s voice within the program. Experiment with the new ideas the kids voted on.
- To continue to reinstate the acknowledgement to country, for children to learn the acknowledgment without help before term 4.
Intentional teaching
Paralympics – supporting Australian Olympians and learning about the differences in the Paralympics and athletes.
Special Activities
Exploring our new construction area and decorating our room to welcom spring.
Bael (GumTree) – Middle
Goals
- For children to complete their present for their fathers or for someone special in their lives.
- For children to learn about the different abilities of the athletes that are seen participating within the Paralympics.
- For children to see that their ideas and suggestions are being used within the program.
Intentional teaching
Father’s Day activities and discussing the Paralympics.
Special Activities
Suggested activities from the children, Scratch Art and Home Corner space (suggested from Kiyara and Onalee).
Morack (Mountian) – Senior
Goals
- For children to create an environment that allows one another to be kind, regularly expressing appreciation for each other.
- For children to think about gratitude towards their fathers or significant person in their lives.
- For children to extend and continue on their interests in indoor games including card games (concerned around boys indoor engagement).
Intentional teaching
Children are discussing Poorneet tadpole Season – Sept/October as well as the Paralympics.
Special Activities
3D art activities and time on the Oval – when safe.
Wonthalong - BSC
Goals
- For children to make a special gift for their fathers or for someone special in their lives.
- For children to continue to learn about the different sports/events in the Olympics and the athletes that are participating in those sports/events.
- To encourage children to explore the different areas of the program that are not being used as much such as the Steiner and Home Corner areas.
Intentional teaching
Paralympics is the main focus of discussions and watching.
Special Activities
Karaoke Fridays and mixed paper creations are a hit.
13th September Curriculum Day - Crazy day
We are providing a full day program of crazy activities, wear your crazy hair and crazy clothes for the day. Please make sure to complete the booking form below.
Tuesday 17th September – Parent Teacher Interview Day
Extended After School Care Session 12.50 – 6pm
Cost $40 per child
We will be running an extended After School Care session to support working families during the parent teacher interview afternoon but we only have limited spaces that afternoon.
If you chose to collect your child from school at 12.50pm (and notify OSHC below) you will not be charged for the normal after school care fee for that day.
Cancellations MUST be made the week before to have fees deleted - cut off is Tuesday 10th September!
Please see the OSHC team or email us and let us know if you would like to delete your booking for that afternoon or you need to keep it.
September Vacation Care Booking Form
We have planned another great program for the next school holidays, the theme these holidays is video games BUT doesn’t mean we are playing video games each day.
We are planning lots of great activities that are based on these games with an electronics day at the start and a trip to Time Zone at the end of the holidays.
Please make sure to follow the booking dates as below
Booking Period Information
Priority booking is now open to permanent families. School Community bookings will open the next week.
PERMANENT WHPS OSHC CHILDREN/FAMILIES |
Monday 2nd September 2024 From 7am |
WHEELERS HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN/FAMILIES |
Monday 9th September 2024 From 7am |
Enjoy another great weekend!
Sharyn and the OSHC team
0409 007 104