This week we
have been blown away! With all this wild weather and dreary rain we have been
indoors again. We have taken advantage of the SAC as often as can be and
had quick stints outside as often as weather permitted.
D&D
(Dungeons and Dragons) has been on demand again this week! While their bodies have
stayed indoors their characters have been on an epic journey. They ventured into
a tower and battled a dark wizard who was controlling undead. Some characters
came close to death while others remained outside with all their health intact,
out of harm’s way. Brandon acts as dungeon master (DM) for these games, he facilitates the activities and acts out what the enemies or extra characters do so that the players can interact with them.
As requested
from one of our surveys, a group of children have started to learn how to hand
sew. Working with felt, they have learnt to thread needles, a couple of
different stitches and how to finish off. Some kids have made pillows for pets,
others have started making Totoro dolls and some are making replicas of the
mountain sitting on Dianne’s desk named Lofty.
There is also a new addition at OSHC. You may have noticed the Red Beast has left and been replaced with the Green Machine!
We finished
our week with E.T. playing in the long-room and almost everyone ignoring it
outside in the sunshine. There were cartwheels on the mini-oval, Frisbee on the
tiger turf and a four-a-side basketball game in the SAC. Truly the warm and friendly
weather was enjoyed by many.
We would
like to provide a link to Blackwood Recreation Centre. As some of you may know
we visit them occasionally for vacation care excursions. If you ask any of the
children who have been there for skating and roller blading, they will tell you
what a fun and wonderful place it is to visit. We have always enjoyed the
friendly staff and great atmosphere. The centre provides numerous activities
such as kinder gym, gymnastics, parkour and much more.
Horse by A.P
Geometric pattern by A.W
Tom and Sarah both attended training on the weekend with Asthma SA. This is mandatory training for the educators of OSHC to ensure that we are up to date and informed of how best to assist those with Asthma. Asthma Australia provide information on their website of how to respond in an asthma emergency, They also explain some of the symptoms of asthma, to help you identify if you or your children may be affected. For more information visit Asthma Australia. Dianne will be completing this training on a following weekend.
Can't wait to see you all next week at Eden Hills OSHC.
Tom and Sarah both attended training on the weekend with Asthma SA. This is mandatory training for the educators of OSHC to ensure that we are up to date and informed of how best to assist those with Asthma. Asthma Australia provide information on their website of how to respond in an asthma emergency, They also explain some of the symptoms of asthma, to help you identify if you or your children may be affected. For more information visit Asthma Australia. Dianne will be completing this training on a following weekend.
Can't wait to see you all next week at Eden Hills OSHC.
