From the OSHC Director
Hello and welcome to our last edition of our OSHC Newsletter for 2022.
This term seems to be moving very quickly as we come to the end of an eventful year. It is evident the students are becoming more energetic and excited about the fast-approaching end of year activities and of course the Christmas season.
Our staff continue to work tremendously hard to ensure all students are cared for in a safe and supportive environment, providing opportunities for play, creative crafts, active play, homework or just relaxing with a book or quiet game. We allow the students the freedom of choice, the time to do things they really enjoy, particularly after their busy day at school.
The SPIKE Parent Childcare App continues to be the most efficient way to confirm OSHC bookings and cancellations. A gentle reminder that if you would like to make any changes to a Before School Care Booking, the App will only accept edits up to 5:00pm on the previous day. Likewise edits for After School Care close at 12:00pm on the day.
I am also pleased to announce that we have begun to use the SPIKE Parent Childcare App to post Announcements. These will pop up when you open the App on your phone and the iPad when you sign out. I encourage you to have a look and keep abreast of the details posted.
Our OSHC service is licensed to operate until 6:00pm. I ask that you continue to be mindful of our closing time during both the Term OSHC service and Vacation Care program.
Sadly, we have farewelled our staff member Abir who, despite only being with us for a short time, we are most grateful for her contribution to our team and the care of the students.
Our newest staff member, Chelsea, brings a variety of skills and experiences to our service. As you read further into the Newsletter you can meet Chelsea, albeit virtually, where she introduces herself to our community.
Vacation Care programs will be available at the end of Week 6. As always, we suggest you return your application forms as soon as possible as this will help with staffing arrangements and programming.
Although we still have some weeks before the school year finishes, I would like to take this opportunity to wish our OSHC families a happy Christmas and a safe and prosperous 2023.
Ms Cassandra Dwyer-Monaghan
OSHC DIRECTOR
Term 3 Vacation Care
The October Vacation Care program engaged the students in an array of activities. The program began with a much-anticipated visit to the famous Haigh’s Chocolate Factory. Students enjoyed a tour, learning how chocolate is made and the history of the Haigh’s Chocolate Factory. On their return to school, the students enjoyed making some chocolate treats in the OSHC Centre.
Other excursions included a visit to the Mars Sports Complex, the movies and the theatre to see the Production of ‘Madagascar the Musical’ presented by the Adelaide Youth Theatre.
Our OSHC Centre was a buzz with a High Tea Party. Students prepared some treats and shared them with their friends while they sipped on refreshing pink lemonade.
Students also enjoyed the ever-so-popular ‘bring your wheels to school’ day as well as a cultural day where we explored the country of Thailand and learned about Thai culture, language, crafts and food.
The holiday program concluded with the ‘SAC Show Day’. The students had a fun Friday designing and creating their own show bag, face painting, games and party food. A great time was had by all!
Ancient History
Ancient History was explored this term with various craft activities created by the talented educators to explore this theme.
The girls in Airspace made their own Papyrus paper and explored Hieroglyphics. Students discussed and explored the different symbols and their meanings using technology to research online, and by watching educational videos.
Students in the Centre discussed as a group the timelines of ancient histories by considering what is meant by B.C and to put this into perspective for students when discussing famous individuals that shaped history such as Cleopatra and Tutankhamun.
Students looked at the history of Ancient Rome and constructed their own wreath. The crown was given as an honorary reward for victors in athletic, military, poetic, and musical contests. Students also explored ancient Greece and created their own Parthenon paintings.
Caitlin Gogel
OSHC Educator
My Time Our Place Outcomes (MTOP):
4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination, and reflexivity.
4.2 Children develop a range of skills and processes such as problem solving, enquiry, experimentation, hypothesising, researching, and investigating.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
One of our most popular themes suggested by students of all ages is Harry Potter, a book series written by JK Rowling.
The students entered the magical world of Hogwarts through multimedia experiences, craft activities and opportunities for imaginary play. Students created wizard wands, flying broomsticks, Harry Potter puppets, flying keys, the house crests as bag tags and Hedwig the messenger Owl.
Gemma Monaghan
OSHC Educator
My Time Our Place Outcomes (MTOP):
4.1 Children develop dispositions of learning such as curiosity, co-operation, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, imagination, and reflexivity.
4.3 Children transfer and adapt what they have learnt from one context to another
5.2 Children engage with a range of text and gain meaning from these texts
5.3 Children express ideas and make meaning using a range of media.
Welcome to our new OSHC staff member!
This Term, we welcomed Chelsea to our wonderful team of OSHC Educators. Please read some information about her below.
Hello! My name is Chelsea, and I am very excited to be joining the incredible staff, students, and families in the SAC OSHC community. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Inclusive and Specialised Education (Primary) at Flinders University and am very eager to continue this study so that I can become a teacher soon! I absolutely love working with children and I look forward to building my experience to help me become a more skillful educator. I am very grateful for the opportunity to get to know such a lovely group of students.
Chelsea Hore
OSHC Educator
Before School Care in Term 4
This term in Before School Care, students have been learning about exciting topics such as reptiles and amphibians, dinosaurs and ancient histories.
Students have expanded their knowledge through group discussions and watching educational videos on the topic. They enjoy participating in the craft activities that correlate to the weekly themes.
Students have been participating in group discussions and watching educational videos on the topics we have been learning each morning and have shown an interest in listening to the ideas of others and sharing their own ideas to expand their knowledge.
It has been rewarding to see students motivated to participate and proud once they see their finished crafts on display around the OSHC Centre.
Annalisa Totani
Assistant OSHC Director
Spike App for OSHC Bookings
An online booking system for parents and caregivers for our Before and After School care services is now available.
The online booking system gives parents and caregivers the ability to book and/or cancel OSHC bookings using the SPIKE Childcare App and access other important information.
We are now using the system to send ‘Announcements’ regarding OSHC to families.
Please click here to access the instructions on how to install the App.
If you need any support with the App, please contact the OSHC team on 8217 3200 between 8:00am – 3:15pm or 8217 3254 between 3:15pm – 6:00pm.
