Bookings Information

Casual Bookings/Cancellations/Adjustments please call 9592 0994 directly. email: melissa.asmar1@gmail.com

EMAIL NOT TO BE USED TO CHANGE DAILY ATTENDANCES

EMAIL TO BE USED for changing permanent bookings, making advanced bookings/cancellations (ie holiday program, school closure days), account queries, addressing special needs, incidents that need clarification, and the like. Emails are not checked prior to a session as administrative duties are addressed off site and away from the service as our priority lies with the active supervision of children, their development and wellbeing.

Having said all of the above, if children ever find themselves confused, not knowing where they're supposed to be, please have a "back up plan" by stating they can always go to after care and together we can resolve their situation. This is an important aspect of children’s “belonging, being and becoming” which involves them learning independence, coping skills and OSHC Educators available to children for support and to provide a secure base for children as needed. (NQS 5 Circle of security).

School Closure Day Friday 2nd November-In house activities

Planned experiences: By popular demand the children have chosen a Halloween theme day. Here are the activities: Hope to see you there!

Come dressed in your favourite Halloween Costume or select from the After Care dress up box!

Helpful Hints for School Closure Day and Holiday Program

Bookings-Please email melissa.asmar1@gmail.com

BYO HEALTHY LUNCH, SNACKS (extra snacks) AND DRINK BOTTLE WITH WATER: where food is brought from home, the service encourages families to provide food that is consistent with the: Australian Government guidelines Get Up & Grow: Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for Early Childhood, and/or Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Australia. We encourage parents to provide extra fruit and vegetables for afternoon snack and “sometimes foods” to be kept to a minimum. Store lunches in our fridge (chilled water is always available @ the service) Snack time 10.15am – Lunch 12.15pm.

Please note that the service aspires to be a nut and egg free environment.

Anaphylaxis: Under regulations children who have been prescribed an adrenaline auto-injection device such as an EpiPen® must bring it to the service. Please note that the school office will be closed during the school closure days and as such OSHC staff cannot access the first aid room.

To ensure parents/guardians of the child/ren diagnosed at risk of anaphylaxis are provided with a copy of the policy (r. 20(2A)), the service has now posted the policy on the school website. (Community tab; OSHC; Anaphylaxis policy)

Thunderstorm Asthma

Actions required by parents or guardians If a child is diagnosed with asthma all medication and asthma action plan must accompany the child to the service. It’s important to note that the school is a separate entity and as such permission by the parent must be given for the child to bring their medication from the office to the After care.

Asthma medication must be provided during Holiday Program.

Clothing and footwear; comfortable and protective

Behaviour- Children are expected to follow the rules and practice positive behaviour, where a mutual respect between staff and children shall be fostered. If a child/rens behaviour is deemed unsatisfactory, behaviour management action will take place to positively change the behaviour (redirect to quieter activities) if unsatisfactory behaviour persists, then an incident record will be completed and parents/guardians notified. The Directress reserves the right to exclude the child/ren from participating in the program.

Electronic games are welcome although items bought from home are the children’s responsibility. St Finbar’s OSHC will not take responsibility for lost or broken games.

Kids on wheels- bring anything with wheels and a helmet for safety.

Child Care Subsidy: Please note: Families must be registered with the DHS and have a current assessment and enrolled with Child Care Subsidy in order to claim a rebate.

Information can be sort by using your Centrelink online account. Or, through the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.

This is important, because if you don’t do your assessment, you may not receive any subsidy.

Please do this as soon as possible. To find out more, visit education.gov.au/childcare or watch this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q6sTeqWkcY

Holiday Program 8-6 - $38 - After 50%rebate $19

Holiday Program ½ day, Any 5 hours of the day - $19 - After 50%Rebate $9.50

Additional costs - Incursions and excursions - Do NOT attract CCS

*There is no difference between casual and regular booking fees

*Excursion and Incursion costs will be added to the account as an adhoc booking and do NOT attract CCS.

Dates to Remember

School Closure Days

The service will be open Friday 2nd Nov from 8-6 however due to poor attendances in the past, the service will be CLOSED Monday 5th Nov.

Friday 2nd November - School Closure - OSHC OPEN 8-6

Monday 5th November - School Closure - OSHC Closed

Tuesday 6th November - Public Holiday - OSHC Closed

End of term 4

Wed 19th December - Last Day of Term - OSHC OPEN 1.45-6

Thursday 20th December - School Closure - OSHC OPEN 8-6

Friday 21st December - School Closure - OSHC OPEN 8-6

We will be CLOSED from Monday 24th December 2018 until

Friday 11th January 2019

Prep 2019 Story Time