Welcome parents, care givers and families to Eden Hills
OSHC’s first blog post. Here you will find a bit of information about the
staff, our philosophy and about how the service is structured. Our posts in the
following weeks will include what’s happened during the week – activities,
successes, challenges and relevant admin information such as vac care programs,
important dates, changes to staff etc.
First let’s introduce
the staff…and some facts you may not know…
Dianne Gloyn-
Director
-Loves V8supercars and MotoGP
-Has a certificate IV in Photo Imaging (Photography)
-Has a passion for camping and travelling
Tom Gloyn-
Educator
-Volunteers as a member of Eden Hills CFS with four other
members of the Gloyn family
-Also works as a Youth Worker for Anglicare
-Attended EHPS when he was young
Sarah Burgan-
Educator
-Studying a Bachelor of Arts and Education with a major in
English
-Enjoys cycling and reading
-Enjoys playing cards with grandma
Brandon Henry-
Educator
-Enjoys longboarding and snowboarding
-Studying Geology at Adelaide University
-Passionate about travel
-Studying a Bachelor of Arts and Education with a major in
English
-Enjoys soccer and sports
-Known as Jeff by many children…ask Tasmin and Imogen!
Maya Miller-
Educator
-Studying a Bachelor of Arts and Education with a major in
Drama and English
-Performs and mentors in musical theatre
-Enjoys spending time with her family
Helen Geoffreys- Teacher
-Learning to Salsa (The dance)
-Sponsors a daughter in Bangladesh
-Scared of deep water
Helen Geoffreys- Teacher
-Learning to Salsa (The dance)
-Sponsors a daughter in Bangladesh
-Scared of deep water
Our Philosophy
We aim to
provide a nurturing environment that is physically safe, emotionally secure and
inclusive of all, that values diversity of family backgrounds and cultures,
religious beliefs, abilities and special needs. We acknowledge the Kaurna
people as the traditional owners of the land that we use and value Aboriginal
and Torres Strait cultures as an intrinsic part of our countries history, it’s
present and it’s future.
We promote a
supportive environment that treats every child as an individual and with respect,
where curiosity, initiative, decision making and learning are encouraged and
self-esteem is enhanced. We believe that each child has the right to be an
active member of the community in which they live and to be able to express
feelings and opinions and to be involved in decisions that may affect them.
We support a
collaborative relationship between children, families, school, local
communities and educators to best meet the needs for care for all children and
families who use our service.
We are committed
to a culture of ongoing self-reflection and self-review, for educators and
children, to maximise learning outcomes, to underpin our programming and to
encourage change and growth.
Our Programming
Our service
is guided in its programming by My Time, Our Place which is a framework for
School Age Care in Australia. This framework focuses on viewing children as
active participants and decision makers. Children are given choice and
responsibility and through this learn to make connections between actions and
consequences. The framework acknowledges time and place as children collaborate
with educators to organise activities and experiences that are meaningful to
them. My Time, Our Place considers OSHC a vital time and place for children to
relax, make friends, engage in personal growth and develop skills and attitudes
for healthy living.
For more
information see My Time, Our Place information in the OSHC office
Our Quality Standards
Eden Hills
OSHC aligns itself with the National Quality Framework. The NQF is based on
seven practices to ensure quality education and care.
These
practices are:
Educational Program and Practice
Children’s Health and Safety
Physical Environment
Staffing Arrangements
Relationships with Children
Partnerships with Families and
Communities
Leadership and Service
Management
For more
information see ACECQA
New Payment Option
Qkr is now at Eden Hills Primary OSHC
The new Qkr
(pronounced ‘quicker’) app is now live for families of students of Eden Hills
Primary.
Qkr by
Mastercard can be downloaded for free from Apple’s app store for iPhones (iPads
should download the iPad app) or from Google Play for Android phones and
tablets.
After
downloading the app and registering,
simply select Eden Hills Primary School from ‘nearby locations’ on Qkr or type
EHPS after tapping the magnifying glass in the top right of the home screen of
Qkr, then the app will always recognise you as part of the school in future to
make payments even easier.
You can pay
your 2016 OSHC and Vacation Care payments right now using Qkr, so why not
download it today and take a look at our school on Qkr.
Please note
that while this blog is intended to build communication between OSHC and
families, please be aware that any bookings, enquiries, enrolment information
and admin business still needs to follow the previous avenue and contact Dianne
via phone or text if you have any queries. See below for contact info.
Address
Eden Hills
Primary School OSHC
78 Wilpena
Street
Eden Hills,
SA, 5050
Contacts:
OSHC
Mobile-
0401121190
School
Phone-
82782243
Fax-
82782236
