19th February 2019

Hi Everyone,

Recently, we have loved exploring nature play. We've used all sorts of materials like mud, sticks, leaves, bark and pine cones to create masterpieces and mud pies!

We've particularly enjoyed finding and harvesting 'monkey nuts' from pine cones around the school. 

Last week we collected some big sticks and have constructed a number of impressive cubby-houses and forts. It was a challenge to work out how to build them properly without them falling over, but I think we've worked it out - ones still standing! We used bark and tarps to reinforce the walls, and decorated them with pillows and blankets.

We are looking forward to investigating what we can create next!
Thanks from Catie, Emily and the OSHC team

6th February 2019

Hi all, 

On the pupil free day, we went on an exciting trip to the Eden Hills CFS station. Neil and Tom showed us around the station and we looked at all the equipment and explored the trucks. We even got to use the hose and sit in the back of the fire truck - we managed to fit 13 kids! 

We all loved learning about bush fires and fire safety and are looking forward to the next trip to the station!

Thanks from Catie and the OSHC team

22nd January 2019

Hello all,
we've had a great start to 2019 especially with all the hot weather!

In week one we started vac care off with an excursion to Adelaide Oval. We traveled by train to the city and walked across the bridge to the oval. On our tour we saw the change rooms, went inside the old scoreboard and went to the highest seats in the stadium. 

We then had two home days, where we watched 'Little Big Shots' International film festival for kids. The video clips promoted various values and themes linked to friendship, imagination and problem solving through co-operation. The following day we decorated biscuits with lollies and icing to make faces with an assortment of emotions. 

On Thursday we went to Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary in Mylor, unfortunately it was a very hot day, but with our hats and sunscreen we were okay. We walked through the park and saw wallabies, baby emus, koala's and lots of turtles! Inside afterwards we were able to look and touch two snakes and stumpy tail lizard- who decided to go to the bathroom right it the middle of the demonstration!

In Week 2 we've already been to the Adelaide Botanic Gardens via the train and the new tram service. We saw the HUGE number of bats that are in the trees off Frome Road in the parkland's. We played in the parkland adjacent to the garden for recess and had fun climbing in the trees. We then ventured inside and visited the cactus glasshouse, the pond (which was full of big turtles and ducks) and the lotus pond.  

We are very much looking forward to the rest of the Vac Care, unfortunately it is predicted to be  45 degrees on Thursday. Unless it is a day of Catastrophic fire danger we will be open as usual. The CFS will announce the fire danger rating after 4:30 pm on Wednesday. If we are closed all parents with bookings for Thursday will be notified and no charges will apply. It is school policy that on days of Catastrophic fire danger no one is allowed on school property.

Looking forward to seeing you all on the 29th of January 2019, when school returns.

Thanks from Tori and the OSHC team 

20th November 2018

Hi all,

The December school holidays booking sheets are out now, and are located next to the sign in/out book. 

Below is the program - Vac Care is only for ONE week ~~ 17th -21st December ~~

Priority is given to regular OSHC users with parents working on those days.

On the 16th of November for our pupil free day we traveled to the Adelaide Market! The children loved seeing the huge variety of food available, especially the baked goods. The children bought yogurt, henna sticks, sushi, bread, donuts, fresh juice and lots more. We can't wait to go back again (hopefully in the January school holidays!). 

Monday 17th December DIVIDED PROGRAM DAY Excursion Day – Op-shopping (over age 9 optional for interested people only)                                                            Strictly limited numbers We will leave just after 9am and travel by train to the Glenalta station and walk to the -Goodwill, RSPCA, Save the Children, Salvos and Red Cross op shops. We will then catch the train back from Coromandel Station. We will be back by 1.30/2pm. Please wear shoes for walking and weather appropriate clothes. Please bring a bag to carry your bargains in, some snacks, lunch and a drink bottle … and money. For children remaining at OSHC – board games, uno, chess, basketball, lego, monopoly, scrabble, D & D, games in the SAC, craft. Please provide lots of snacks and lunch.

Tuesday 18thth December Home Day – Xmas cooking We will be making some sweet treats to package up and take home. Please provide LOTS of snacks and lunch

Wednesday 21st December Excursion day – Xmas lunch at the Belair Hotel Priority given to working parents – limited bookings taken We will be leaving at 11.40am and catching the train to Glenalta station. The children will be having pre-ordered lunch and a play in the playground before catching the train back to oshc. We will back by 2,30pm. Please provide LOTS of snacks

Thursday 22nd December Xmas craft – beware … there will be glitter! We will make – cards, bon bons, bunting, xmas tree decorations. Please provide LOTS of snacks and lunch.

Friday 23rd December Home Day – Wheels Day Bring your bike, scooter, skate board, roller blades, remote control vehicle. We will also need lots of helpers to clean up ready for next year J Please provide helmets and appropriate shoes for riding/skating. Please provide LOTS of snacks and lunch

Thanks from Tori and the OSHC team