OSHClub News
OSHCLUB News
To show our love and appreciation, children will be busy in the kitchen baking special Mother’s Day treats during our afternoon sessions in the lead-up to Sunday, May 12th. Keep an eye out for some sweet surprises coming home soon!
Our Tuesday Sports Club just got an upgrade! We’re excited to use the schools brand new ping pong table – perfect for developing hand-eye coordination, teamwork, and having a blast. Get ready for some friendly competition and fun matches!
May the 4th – Space Day!“May the Force be with you!” On Friday last week, we celebrated all things space and sci-fi with themed crafts, games, and STEM activities in honour of Star Wars Day.
Staffing Update
Our Coordinator, Sophie, will be heading off on a 4-week university placement at Whitehorse Primary School starting soon. 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, will be 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!
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