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What’s been happening at OSHC?
Our theme this term is all about exploring our identity as we learn to successfully negotiate play through a range of creative experiences that foster curiosity and imagination. Over the past fortnight we have explored this theme throughout our brand-new after school clubs.
Busy Bees Crafting Club
Building our connection with the local environment, the children explored the gardens in search of the first signs of autumn! We discussed how our environment changes throughout the year. Sofia noticed “there are lots of rainbow leaves.” Lucia also noticed “that the leaves are changing because it’s Autumn!” Together, the children enjoyed the sunset as they made some beautiful autumn pictures from our collection of colourful leaves.
Performing Arts Club
During performing arts club, the children developed their creativity and communication skills as they worked collaboratively to make an amazing show called ‘Jaws: St James Edition’. Great work everyone!
“Love the party shark! Those moves!!”- Clare (parent)
OSHClub Mini Bake-Off Club
It was fabulous to watch the senior children lead the juniors through our baking experience. Together they negotiated social roles to successfully bake their own choc-banana muffins! Iris said, “These muffins are better than banana bread!” At the end of the term, we will have a kids bake off to show off all the cool baking tricks we’ve learned!
“Looks like fun!”- Clare (parent)
Chill out Fridays
Each Friday, we take the time to reflect upon our week and provide the opportunity for children to relax within a calm environment. As a special Friday treat, we developed our communication skills as we followed the steps of the recipe to make our own vegan pancakes. Later, the children participated in some mindfulness colouring to some relaxing music.
What’s on the Menu?
A platter of fresh fruit and vegetables are always served with our menu specials.
Monday 23rd May | Tuesday 24th | Wednesday 25th | Thursday 26th | Friday 27th |
Breakfast: Blueberry muffins Afternoon snack: Healthy apple crumble | Breakfast: Raisin toast Afternoon snack: Tomato soup with warm toast | Breakfast: Scrambled eggs on toast Afternoon snack: Make your own English muffin pizzas (C.E) | Breakfast: Banana-choc muffins Afternoon snack: Pick and mix yoghurt bowls (G.B) | Breakfast: Baked beans or spaghetti on toast Afternoon snack: Brownies (C.E) |
Monday 30th | Tuesday 31st | Wednesday 1st June | Thursday 2nd | Friday 3rd |
Breakfast: Waffles Afternoon snack: Pizza pinwheels | Breakfast: Eggs your way on toast Afternoon snack: Make your own sushi | Breakfast: Toasties Afternoon snack: Make your own pita pocket | Breakfast: Banana bread Afternoon snack: Make your own tacos | Breakfast: Pancakes Afternoon snack: Smoothies (L.H) |
Spotlight on the Community: National Families Week
As part of our commitment to families within our community, Spotlight on the Community will be a platform for staff within the program can share relevant resources to support parents with parenting and wellbeing.
This week we are sharing information about National Families Week, 15th-21st of May, 2022. National Families Week is an annual celebration to recognise the importance of family within the life and development of each child. Coinciding with the UN International Day of Families (15th of May), National Families Week aims to raise awareness for the importance of family in community wellbeing.
How can you get involved?
You might like to spend some extra time with family this week! Perhaps you could go on a bike ride, have a family games night or cook a meal together. At OSHClub this week, the children will be writing cards to special people in their family.
We love feedback!
As part of our commitment to ongoing quality improvement within the program, we are seeking feedback from families and communities!
This week we are focusing on Quality Area 2 of the National Quality Standard: Children’s Health and Safety.
What are we working on?
A meaningful approach to healthy eating is promoted within our weekly menus and aligns with relevant governing guidelines (NQS 2.1.3).
Question:
What would you like to see the service include in our menus? (NQS 2.1.3).
In relation to your child’s dietary needs, what’s important to you? (NQS 2.1.3).
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
Please note, due to current COVID-19 restrictions, parents, families and caregivers must check in with the QR code located at our entrance before entering the building. When you have arrived with your child for pick up or drop off, please ensure you are wearing a mask.
OSHClub Class Dojo
If you have a child who attends OSHClub, please take a moment to sign up to our Class Dojo here. Through the application parents can view their child’s e-portfolio with all the fun things they’ve been learning and stay up to date with our daily e-journal containing all the things we love about OSHC! Join our class today to ‘hatch’ your child’s dojo!
Please note, when joining our Class Dojo, you do not need to select the paid subscription. OSHClub is using the free version- at the bottom of the page there is a smaller button where you can select this option. Please view our information sheet here for steps on how to join our Class Dojo!
Meet the team!
We’re here to make OSHC the best experience possible. If you have any questions about the program or just want to have a chat, feel free to give us a call, meet the team and see what happens firsthand in the program. We look forward to seeing you and your family soon!
Enrolments
If you’d like to book in for all the fun at OSHClub, please head to www.oshclub.com.au to register your child. We hope to see you soon!
From the Team at OSHClub: Laura ☺