We have had a lot of wet weather this week , so we spent
lots of time inside and in the SAC. The foosball and pool tables have been
extra popular this week, and we have been learning the rules of the games and
all of the ways that we can play them. We have also been practicing how to be a
gracious winner or loser, and that what matters most is that we have fun and
get along with one another.
Our first rainy day began on Monday, so we had lots of
activities happening indoors, including foosball and pool games, and making
mandalas. We also played some episodes of Pokémon in the long room, which has
been very popular. These Pokémon episodes had our staff feeling rather nostalgic,
and took us back to when we used to watch them on TV before school! It has been
great to share these memories with the children.
On Tuesday we got to use the SAC, where groups of children
were making lip syncing music videos! They got a glimpse into what it is like
to be a music video star or producer, and worked very well as a team to create
a video that they are proud of. There was also some gymnastics practice
happening in the SAC, where we watched some instructional videos to improve our
skills, while thinking about each of our body parts and the role that they play
in gymnastics. We also practiced basketball, and continued playing foosball and
pool.
The weather on Wednesday was especially rainy and windy, but
luckily we got to use the SAC after basketball practice! In there, we played
some basketball and volleyball games, as well as practicing gymnastics using
the mats. We remembered to always keep a growth mindset if we miss that goal or
drop that ball – practice helps you grow! We watched some more episodes of Pokémon,
continued playing foosball and pool, played Uno, and baked some chocolate chip
biscuits with Sarah. Yum!
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
School holidays are just around the corner. Have you
collected your Vacation Care program yet? Have a look at the picture below,
come and collect one at OSHC, and see Dianne to make your bookings. But hurry,
places are filling quickly!
INSERT VAC CARE PROGRAM
Pokémon has become extremely popular within the last few
weeks, with children quickly building up their collection of Pokémon cards.
This has been wonderful to see and a great talking point for all, but after
having some issues with unfair trading of cards, we have decided to have a no trading
policy at OSHC. Most children should be aware of this, but please remind your
child/children about this new policy.
As always, the Wii and computers have been getting lots of
use, especially with this week’s weather! We have a policy at OSHC that each
child gets to play one turn, and watch one turn. After that, they must spend
the rest of their time away from screens. We have this policy to teach children
about sharing and taking turns, being considerate of others, and to ensure that
they are spending lots of time socialising and interacting with their peers. Our
ICT devices are for entertainment only and do not have much educational value,
which is another reason why we limit the time each child spends on them.
On an exciting note, OSHC will soon be getting a brand new
veranda! It is being built above the door that leads into the craft and kitchen
area – have a look out for its progress when you visit us next! We are really
looking forward to when our veranda is built, as it will give us an outdoor
area to use even when it’s raining or very hot.
