OSHClub News
OSHCLUB News
This week at OSHC, our Creative Inventors theme sparked imagination, teamwork, and plenty of hands-on fun! The children explored their artistic side by designing and building unique creations using recycled materials. Our edible science activity was a highlight as everyone loved making (and tasting!) their own ice cream in a bag while learning about how salt and ice can change the freezing point. Snack Squad was a big hit too, with the children learning new cooking skills as they made golden curry puffs, rolled nutritious energy balls, and baked delicious homemade cookies. Super Sport sessions kept everyone moving with a range of exciting games including footy, cricket, and group challenges, while Gagaball continued to be a crowd favourite. To finish off our days, we shifted gears with Brain Boosters, where students challenged their thinking with card games, board games, Wordle puzzles, and trivia. It’s been an exciting week full of learning, laughter, and creativity!
Next week, we will be honouring National Reconciliation Week with a range of meaningful activities across both our morning and afternoon sessions, designed to deepen children’s understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Children will take part in creating a Handprint Pledge Wall and Acknowledgement of Country posters, as well as exploring Indigenous culture through symbol art and traditional Aboriginal dot painting. We’ll also support truth-telling and understanding through themed word searches, enjoy the Emu group game, learn about caring for Country through land care practices, and get hands-on in the kitchen by making damper. These activities aim to honour the history, culture, and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in age-appropriate and respectful ways.
Daily Clubs and Friday Fundays
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