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OSHC News Wednesday 2nd August, 2017
July School Holidays: Ice Skating, Alien invasions, Movies, Painting, Ninja Warrior Challenges! We did it all this vacation period. The educators and children have had an amazing time over the past weeks welcoming new families and connecting with regulars. We hope that every family enjoyed themselves and we look forward to seeing you all next holiday period.
July Vacation Care Newsletter: The Vac Care Newsletter is now available from the OSHC room, front office, attached below or online on the LNPS website.
Vacation Care payments: A friendly reminder to all families that used Vacation Care during the July school holidays; all fees need to be finalized by the end of Week 3 to avoid any further action.
After a very busy holiday period it’s time to head back to school!
OSHC Program: This term at OSHC we will be looking at Sustainability and how we can reuse items to create new things and different craft items. This links to a variety of the My Time Our Place outcomes such as; Outcome 2, Connected with and Contribute to their World and Outcome 3, Strong sense of Wellbeing.
This focus will encourage children to be aware of their surroundings and their influence and impact on society. The sustainability focus will also encourage children to take responsibility for their actions and regulate their emotional, socially and cultural needs. As the term progresses we look forward to exploring a variety of new focuses that develop and build onto the children’s interests and needs.
Assistant Director: Freddy Santos will be taking on the position of Assistant Director until Kelly Stephen completes her university prac in week 6.
Pupil Free Day: As you are aware we have a Pupil Free Day on Monday 4th September 2017. We are asking parents to notify the service as soon as possible should you require our service on that day.
We need a minimum of 15 bookings on that day to be able to open the service. The cost will be $60 per child, and we require a $15.00 non-refundable deposit to secure your booking. No cancellations will be accepted on the day.
The last day for expressions of interest is Friday 18th August and you will be notified on Monday 28 th of August if the service will be operating. Please see attached letter regarding pupil free day.
OSHC Garden: Our OSHC garden is producing some delicious veggies which will soon be ready for harvest. Make sure to keep an eye out for our fresh produce which will be available to purchase from the OSHC room.
OSHC Menu: Please be sure to check the OSHC menu weekly to ensure that your child eats the afternoon snack provided. We are unable to provide alternatives if your child does not enjoy the snack provided so please make sure to pack another snack to make sure your child has something to eat.
Attention Parents: If parents have matters to discuss with educators and/or the leadership team please make a time with the Director between the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm
Active After School: Please remind your children to come to the OSHC room before they go to after school sport. It is important for us to be able to sign your child in beforehand to make sure they are present and an afternoon snack is kept aside.
Absentees: Parents who have children attending OSHC but are absent from school or picked up early from school, need to notify the service by phone on 8443 5308 ASAP as we have children on the waiting list.
Just a reminder to parents to contact the service on 8443 5308, if their child(ren) are no longer attending their sessions. If both parents and caregivers cannot be reached the police will be contacted.
OSHC Payments: The service has received payments of EFT into the OSHC/VAC CARE account with no reference name. We ask those parents who use this method of payment to check their invoice. If you noticed that your payment hasn’t come thought on your invoice, please contact the Director on 0411 236 014 or 8443 5308. Please ensure you are writing your name or your child’s name as the reference.
Emails: Emails to the Director will be only attended between the hours of 8.00am- 4.00pm on Monday to Friday. If the matter is urgent please contact the service between 7am-6.00pm on 8443 5308 or 0411 236 014.
Yearly Permanent Booking Forms 2017: Please make sure you have booked your child/ren into OSHC if you require the service. It is essential that parents, who need care for their children, fill in the yearly permanent booking form which can be collected from the OSHC room, front office or our website.