September 23rd

Hi all!

We’ve had another great week at OSHC, and due to the dry weather we have been lucky enough to have plenty of time outdoors. However, it wouldn’t have matter too much if it had rained, as our new veranda has been built! Check it out when you come in to OSHC next – we are so excited to make use of it.

As always, the pool and Foosball tables have been very popular, with many friendly tournaments being played. Uno has risen in popularity this week, with games of 10 or more children (…and adults!) being played regularly. We had also had lots of cubby building happening in the long room.

On Monday, a map of Australia was constructed with magnets on the whiteboard, which has prompted lots of conversations about our location on the map, as well as all of the places we have visited around the country. There was also a gymnastics show performed on the monkey bars on Monday, which gave us all a chance to support our budding gymnasts and cheer them on while they show us their skills.

Tuesday was a very special day, as it was Sarah’s birthday! She heard lots of “happy birthday!” from the children, and spending time with them brightened her day. Wednesday saw us cooking cupcakes with Sarah (yum!), as well as a basketball game in the SAC with Damian, where we practiced being team players and supporting each other at all times. We had lots more outside play on Thursday and Friday, which included treasure hunts and big group games of the Wall Game and 40-40 Home. The children have been working really hard at keeping a growth mindset during these team games – they have been supporting and cheering on all who are participating, as well as remembering that there is always room to improve and grow our skills.

School holidays are right around the corner – only one more week left of term. Have you booked in for vacation care yet? If not, please do this as soon as possible to ensure a place. A copy of the program is attached below. Please pay attention to the clothing and footwear advice listed in the program. There are some activities that require particular attire, and children who are not dressed appropriately may not be able to participate fully as a result. Also, please ensure that your child/children’s footwear is comfortable and worn in! We do not have any spare shoes for when their shoes are rubbing, and it is inappropriate for staff to carry children whose feet are sore.

Next week, we will have a very special person visiting OSHC. He is tall, has red hair, is very friendly and well known to many at OSHC. Can you guess who he is? All will be spectacularly revealed on Monday afternoon – the staff have been trying very hard not to give it away, and can’t wait for the children to find out who this person is!

Have a fabulous weekend,

Maya

 WEEK ONE

Monday 3/10/16– Friday 17/10/16

Monday 3rd October Public Holiday

Tuesday 4th October Excursion day – Migration museum We will leave OSHC at 9am and travel by train to the Migration Museum on Kintore Ave. We will take part in a program that introduces the children to the history of migration to South Australia. We will then spend some time playing near the Parade grounds (rolling down the big grass hill) and eat our lunch. We will be back at OSHC by 2pm Please wear appropriate shoes for walking, please provide snacks, lunch and a drink bottle.

Wednesday 5th October Home Day – cubbies and tents We will provide cubby/tent making materials (sheets, poles, rope etc) and assist the children to make cubbies and tents. If the weather is nice this will be outside and we will also put up the hammocks. Lunch will be provided. Please provide lots of snacks

Thursday 6th October Excursion Day – The old Adelaide Goal (tbc) We will leave OSHC at 9am and travel by train and tram to the old Adelaide Goal. We will take part in an educational program about the history of the goal. We will also get time to look around by ourselves. We will then spend some time talking to the police greys and playing in the playground. We will be back at OSHC by 3pm. Please wear appropriate shoes and clothes for walking and playing in the playground. Please provide snacks, lunch and a drink bottle.

Friday 7th October Home Day – ‘Stay Active’ program (am) The people from ‘Stay Active’ will involve us in a program of fun, fitness, skills and activity. Please wear appropriate shoes and clothes for physical activity. Please provide lots of snacks and lunch

wEEK TWO

Monday 10/10/16– Friday 14/10/16

Monday 10th October Home Day – Spray Art Using spray bottles filled with paint we will produce several group art works. After the paint is dry we will embellish and highlight with sharpies and glitter. Please wear old clothes, we will endeavor to keep the paint on the canvas but can’t promise! Please provide lots of snacks and lunch.

Tuesday 11th October Excursion day – ‘the adventures of broer & Zus’ at the star theatre We will leave OSHC at 10am and travel by bus to the Star Theatre at Thebarton. We will see a live performance that in ‘an adventure for anyone with a sense of humour and imagination, a concoction of circus, music and comedy’. We will be back at OSHC by 1pm. Please provide lunch and snacks.

Wednesday 12th October Home Day – Cooking We will bake a variety of cupcakes (vanilla, chocolate, lemon) and everyone will get a chance to decorate there’s in their own way. One cake will be eaten for afternoon tea and the others taken home. Please provide lots of snacks and lunch

Thursday 13th October At Home Day - Clay Using clay and das (air dry clay) we will sculpture … ‘anything’! Pots, beads, tiles, figurines … the options are only limited by imagination. Lunch will be provided. Please provide lots of snacks.

Friday 14th October Excursion Day – Adventure playground, Belair National Park We will leave OSHC at 9.45am and travel by bus to Belair National Park. At the adventure playground it will be free play. We will return to OSHC by 1.30pm Please wear appropriate clothes and shoes for climbing, running and being active. Please provide lots of snacks, lunch and a drink bottle.