OSHClub News
Enrolling Your Child
For new enrolments, please go to https://www.oshclub.com.au/register/
Please be careful to select Mount Pleasant Road OSHClub, not Mount Pleasant OSHClub, which is in WA. Once your enrolment is complete it will be forwarded to the service for review. Any questions, please feel free to contact us on the Mount Pleasant OSHClub program phone - 0427 144 945.
Making and Doing at OSHClub
Last week, as well as during the holidays, we had a go at creating painterly effects on calico using Sharpies. It was interesting to watch the colours spread and merge to make new colours when our designs were sprayed with sanitiser. We learnt that Sharpies are not water soluble, but that they are soluble if exposed to certain other liquids.
This week we have been perfecting our pancake making skills by trying out a new 'super fluffy' pancake recipe. Making breakfast is always an engaging activity that challenges children to listen, follow instructions, take turns, and work cooperatively.
Later in the week, some of the children were inspired to take pancake making in a new direction by making rainbow pancakes for the group. They almost looked too beautiful to eat!
Drop off / Pick Up Procedure
We ask that parents/carers do not come to the door or inside the room.
A drop off/pick up point has been established, which is at a distance from the room but still within our line of sight. An A-frame board has been placed at this point and is labelled with instructions.
Please call the OSHClub program phone when collecting or dropping off children once you arrive at the drop off/pick up point.
Sun Smart Policy
When the UV rating is at 3 or above, all children will need to wear a hat and sunscreen when playing outdoors.
Hats: Please make sure children bring a sun smart hat with them. You are welcome to send along a spare hat, which can be stored at OSHClub in our hat tub.
Sunscreen: Sunscreen provided by the service has a minimum SPF of 30+ as determined by the Cancer Council. We use Coles brand sunscreen. If you're child is sensitive to this brand, please let us know and send an alternative sunscreen with them.
COVID Risk Management
- Masks are to be worn by children in Grades 3-6 when indoors. Younger children will be encouraged to wear masks.
- The program will be run outdoors at much as possible.
- Social distancing will be encouraged (we may make use of the Art Studio to facilitate this).
- Children will be need to wash their hands when they arrive, as well as before eating. Children's handwashing will be supervised, and effective handwashing practices demonstrated as needed.
- Afternoon tea will be eaten outdoors.
- High touch surfaces will continue to be sanitised with a spray sanitiser and antibacterial wipes before and after each session.
An OSHClub staff member will continue to sign children in and out on the iPad until further notice.
The health and safety of all children in our care remains our top priority. We continue to follow all directives received from the Government to ensure best practice is adhered to in the management of COVID-19. Our COVID-19 Risk Assessment is updated regularly and in-line with government changes, and is available to view on request.
Cancellation of Bookings
IMPORTANT: If your child is booked in for an after school care 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 to 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 and will need to be referred to police.
As you can imagine, this can be very stressful!
Thanks for your cooperation by notifying us of any after school care absences moving forward.
Bookings
Online bookings for each session close 24 hours 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.
Contact
OSHClub Program Phone: 0427 144 945
Email: mountpleasantroad@oshclub.com.au
Program Coordinator: Jane Evans
OSHClub Head Office: 1300 395 735