OSHClub News
OSHClub News!
On Friday last week we explored different cultures around the world through different activities, including arts and crafts and making our own dumplings! We also explored the traditional owners of the land through making Aboriginal rain sticks.
This coming Friday Funday (6th of December) we are having a summer party where we will have some water fights and other water-based activities, please remember to bring a towel and change of clothes if you wish to participate.
This week we started out Christmas countdown calendar! On Monday we wrote Christmas letters to Santa and made Christmas characters. Tuesday, we had fun making wreathes and a candy cane hunt! Wednesday, we made some reindeer treats and mini Christmas trees! And so much more to look forward to this week! If you'd like to see what other activities are coming up, please find the Christmas calendars below!
This week, Sophie started hear healthy Eating project she is doing for a summer unit, looking at making informed decisions about our nutrition and how we can add variety into our lunchboxes and meals! Please reach out if you have any further questions!
Friday Fundays
We are nearing the end of our Friday fundays! Please see our last 3 Friday fundays for the term below!
Please make sure you book in advance so we can ensure enough resources for all!
Food Drive
We are reaching the end of our food drive so if you would like to donate please have all donations in by the 13th of December.
This year we are partnering with Food Drive Australia to donate to those that are doing it tough. if you wish to donate some items listed on the flyer attached, please feel free to bring them into OSHClub where we can do a big donation at the end of the year!
Reminders
- Please ensure that your child brings a hat to OSHC as we are now entering Term 4, we also have a hat tub where you may leave a hat with your child's name on it at OSHClub for future times.
- We will also be providing children sunscreen, located by the main door.
Exciting Updates:
More Convenient Booking Options: We know that there are times when you need to book a session for your children at short notice. You can now make bookings using your Kidsoft Parent Portal right up until the session start time for a before school Rise then Shine session, and up until 8 hours prior to the session start time for an after school Stay and Play session, and 48 hours prior to a Holiday HQ session. Bookings may be available outside these times by contacting the service or Customer Experience team via phone.
Parent Portal Waitlist: We also know that there are times when the sessions you want to book aren’t available and to assist with this we now have a waitlist built-in to the casual booking system! You will be able to add your child to the waitlist for these bookings, and when a spot becomes available, your waitlist booking will automatically convert and you will be notified via SMS and email.
Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Updates: Increases to the CCS income thresholds and hourly rate cap effective from July 1 mean that families may notice a reduction in out-of-pocket gap fees on your statement.
We are committed to providing the best possible activities and education for your children and look forward to the opportunities the new financial year brings. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us!
Thanks and Regards,
The Mount Pleasant Road OSHClub Team