20th September 2018

Hi all!
Don't forget school holidays are fast approaching! Booking sheets can be found on the OSHC desk.

We really enjoyed helping the younger children getting ready for the disco last Thursday, and loved seeing how many children were ready to dance the night away. We have our own small disco every Thursday and love practicing our dance moves and singing along. 

Regarding the news reports of needles being found in fruit - We wish to assure you that we inspect, wash and cut up all our fruit before serving. We believe we should continue to support our farmers whilst being diligent in our duty of care to your children.  

Congratulations to the yellow team on winning this years Sports day held at Santos Stadium. We had a lot of exhausted kids on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning telling us about all the fun they had. 

Thanks from Tori and the OSHC team. 

6th September 2018

Welcome! 

Can you believe there is only 3 weeks until the October school holidays (1st - 12th October). The vacation care booking sheets and program have been released and are located next to the sign in/out book. Bookings are essential, as we do have limited spaces for our excurisions!

Week one

Monday 1st Public Holiday

Tuesday 2nd Home Day Mixed up Olympics Have a go at – Backwards basketball Rolling race Wheelbarrow race Crab races

Wednesday 3rd Excursion day Hallett Cove Conservation Park Walk in the water’s edge, collect shells, go for a walk on one of the walking trails, chill out on the beach.

Thursday 4th Home day Cooking Make your own pizza for lunch, fruit kababs for afternoon tea, maybe a fruit smoothie or avocado chocolate mousse?

Friday 5th Home Day Little Ninjas (10.30-12) A 90 minute program that includes self -defence, fun, balance, exercise, anti-bullying messages and confidence building.

Week two

Monday 8th Excursion day Chookarloo campground Kuitpo Make a cubby, explore the forest, toast some marshmallows and bread on the campfire.

Tuesday 9th Home Day Wheels Day Bikes, skate boards, roller blades, remote control cars, scooters, rip sticks. Bring your helmets.

Wednesday 10th Excursion Day ‘War on Waste’ recycling plant Wingfield Take a tour of the recycling plant and learn how we can help win the war on waste.

Thursday 11th Home Day Paper making Using a blender! Make beautiful paper from recycled scraps.

Friday 12th Excursion Day SA Museum Mummies, fossils, minerals, gemstones, the ice wall, SA biodiversity centre, Mawson exhibit and the giant squid!

 Keeping in contact.There are numerous ways to get in contact with us at Eden Hills OSHC.

1.       Our Facebook page (invite only)
2.       Seesaw app
3.       Text or call Dianne
4.       Email;    dianne.gloyn438@schools.sa.edu.au

If you have not had an invite to the Facebook page please provide your email address to Dianne. Seesaw requires a QR code to initially access your child’s account, let us know if you need one.

Thanks
Tori and the OSHC team

16th August 2018

The Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority is the board that provides the national quality standards that our OSHC service provides.
The seven quality areas assessed are;

1. Educational program and practice
2. Children's health and safety 
3. Physical environment 
4. Staffing arrangements
5. Relationships with children 
6. Collaborative partnerships with families and communities.
7. Governance and leadership.

We are committed to achieving these standards and always looking for ways to improve our OSHC. 

Please ask us if you would like any addition information or visit www.acecqa.gov.au  

DON'T FORGET next Friday (24th August) is a pupil free day. We are having a games day, so please bring a board game (or something similar), and a mug for hot chocolate. 

Breakfast is provided until 8:30am and a healthy afternoon snack at 3pm.

Booking sheets can be found on the desk. 

Dates of Importance:  

Friday August 24th - Pupil Free Day

Wednesday 19th September - Sports Day

Friday 28th September - Last Day of Term (early dismissal, 2:15pm)

Tori and the OSHC team

7th August 2018

Over the past few weeks we have been striving to improve and change our recycling system here at OSHC. The senior students brought the issue up after watching the ABC program 'War on Waste' in their classrooms.

We have also been discussing the controversy surrounding the plastic bag ban in VIC, QLD & NSW. 

We now have our own kerb-side recycling bin. 

And are collecting our soft plastics to recycle. 

If you have any questions about our recycling program or any suggestions please let us know!

Tori and the OSHC team.