Out Of School Hours Care

My Time Our Place

Week 7 and 8 were weeks where we embraced different learning styles and celebrated life in the ocean! From crafting different objects with plasticine to making pet octopuses to having word search competitions, there were a variety of activities occurring in OSHC this fortnight! The children seemed to thrive off of the mix up of activities and educator involvement.  The warm weather added a nice touch to the afternoons and the children spent most of their time outside, either playing on completing crafts on the tables.

Child Care Subsidy Payments:

Families please be aware that if you do not use the service for 8 weeks your account will be ceased. Centrelink will only pay the percentage of subsidy up until the child's last physical attendance. This means if your account has ceased and your child's last attendances were recorded as absents you will be required to pay the full fee. Follow this link for more information https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/child-care-subsidy/how-manage-your-payment/if-your-child-absent-from-child-care#a3

Technology at OSHC

LNPS OSHC encourages children to spend time outdoors and interacting with their peers. This means that technology is limited until after homework time on Tues, Wed and Thurs.

Receptions Starting 2021

Please be aware that this is the last week that educators will be dropping and collecting the receptions from their classroom. It is important for the receptions to develop confidence and independence and educators will monitor the arrivals and departures of the students to ensure that everyone is safe. 

April Vacation Care Program

The April Vacation Care program is available now from the schools website, the OSHC room and has been sent out via email. 

Medications

 If your child requires medication please ensure that you have provided an action plan as well as the medication (asthma pump, epipen etc.) to the service. It is vital that we have access to your child’s medication at our service whilst your child is attending. 

Hats

As part of our sun safety policy all children are required to wear a hat if they are playing outside. Please remind your child/children to bring their hats from their classroom if they are attending the service. 

Absentees

A reminder to all parents and caregivers to contact the service via email at info@lnpsoshc.org.au if their child(ren) are no longer attending their sessions or have been collected early from school.

Dietary Requirements

At our service we aim to cater to children’s needs as much as possible, however, if your child has specific dietary requirements or does not like the food programmed for the day please pack an alternative snack or drop off food alternatives at the service.

Regards

Kelly Stephen

OSHC Director