IT IS EASIER TO BUILD STRONG CHILDREN

THAN TO REPAIR BROKEN MEN.

– FREDERICK DOUGLASS.

Can you believe Vacation Care is just around the corner?! We have an action

packed line up of 4 mind blowing excursions, 3 interactive incursions and

many in-house days crammed full with activities children and parents are

guaranteed to love!

Vacation Care Programs and booking forms are available at Funhouse and

online. Bookings have closed last Monday.

Every Monday during vacation care, families will receive an email about the

Vacation Care FAQ. Please take the time to read this document as it contains

important information about what to bring each day, routines and much

more. Friendly Reminder: children must bring their hat, water bottle, morning

tea and lunch every day.

If your child is attending the Funhouse Colour Run on Tuesday 26th April,

please pack a change of light coloured clothes (preferably white) that you

don’t mind gets very messy, as well as googles or sunglasses.

The Funhouse Team

ANZAC Day, originally a commemoration of

the landing of Australian and New Zealand

forces at Gallipoli on the 25th April 1915,

has grown to become perhaps the most

important national day in Australia. In

addition to recognising the service and

sacrifice of all Australians who have served

in war or on peacekeeping operations

ANZAC Day has become core to the identity

of Australia itself, a day on which

Australians reflect on the ANZAC spirit and

its place in Australia today.

KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES

Funhouse would like to get some feedback about your

first experience with us (transition from day care to big

school; orientation process at Funhouse and your child’s

adaptation to Funhouse). We have email an online

survey for you to complete.

Please take the time to complete the survey so we can

improve our practice and consequently, improve our

children’s wellbeing.

Oatmeal Cookies

Light Chocolate Truffles

Ingredients- ½ cup good quality chocolate chips- 1 tbsp. all natural almond butter (or peanut butter)- ¼ cup fat free Greek yogurt (we use Chobani)- ⅓ cup good quality unsweetened cocoa powder

Method1. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave (at 20 secondintervals) or on a double boiler

2. While the chocolate is still warm, stir in almond butterand mix until well incorporated

3. Carefully fold in Greek yogurt, mix well and refrigeratefor about 15 minutes, until it starts to harden

4. Working with approximately 1 tablespoon at a time, formtruffles, roll them in unsweetened cocoa powder andrefrigerate until ready to serve

KINDERGARTEN: STARTING WEEK 2 OF TERM 2

Before School Care:

Kindergarten children will be released to the school playground

at 8:50am. The children will walk to their steps from Funhouse

to school, with their kindergarten Funhouse friends.

After School Care:

Starting week 2, when the 3pm bell rings, the children will walk

to Funhouse on their own, put their bag on the hook and then

go to the kitchen for roll call and announcements. A Funhouse

staff member will be at the bottom steps at 3 to help the

children who may need assistance.

Marshmallow Sheep CupcakesCheck out our years 3 to 6 extra-curricular

cooking’s absolutely yummy marshmallow

sheep creations. All extra-curricular classes

are free and run from week 3 to 7 each term.

Classes are run either by a Funhouse staff

member or an accredited coach with the

support of a Funhouse staff member. Keep a

look out early term 2 to see what super fun

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Meeting to discuss your child’s wellbeing while at Funhouse: We would like to extend an invitation for

families to meet with one of our Supervisors to discuss your child’s progress and answer any questions you may

have about your child while in our care or about the Centre. Please note this meeting is optional.

If you would like a meeting, we are available Monday to Friday mornings from 7.30 to 8am, and Monday to

Friday afternoons from 4.30 to 6.00pm. Please let us know the day and time that suits you best.

If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to speak with one of our Supervisors at the

Centre.

Annual General Meeting: Why not join us?

Castle Hill Funhouse is a not-for-profit organisation that

requires parent volunteers to sit on our Management

Committee. The Committee decides matters of policy and

meets once a month. It is expected that all families serve

at least 1 year on the Committee while they are using the

Centre.

The Annual General Meeting will be held at Funhouse on:

Wednesday May 18th at 6.30pm

All families and their children are welcome to attend. If

you have a matter or concern you would like to be

discussed, please send an email to:

management@castlehillfunhouse.com.au

Account and Statement Queries: Contacting Pina

If you have any questions regarding your account or

statement, please contact our book keeper by sending an

email to: accounts@castlehillfunhouse.com.au

Pina will read and reply to emails on Thursday each week.

Alternatively, Pina will be at the Centre from 10am to 2pm

each Thursday. You may reach her by calling the

Centre between these times.

Staff News: Welcome Richard

When did you start working at Funhouse?March 2016

Why did you want to work at Funhouse? For

a career I would like to work for non-for-profit

organisations working with children in

unfortunate situations, so I would like to work

with children even while I am studying at

university, and I heard Funhouse was a great

environment for children and employees.

Is Funhouse your first job? I have worked

previously at Dominos Pizza, and Trade Secret

(retail).

Are you studying? I am studying a BA (in

Development studies) at Macquarie

University.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

V8 Supercars Driver.

Do you have any siblings? None but I have a

dog!

What do you do in your spare time? Usually

spend time with family or friends, read, and

play football or some other sort of physical

activity.

Favourite animal? Wombats

Favourite colour? Blue

Favourite subject? Drama

Important Reminder: Absent Children

Although we have a close relationship, Castle Hill

Funhouse is independent from Castle Hill Public School.

If your child is to be absent from a booked session you

must do one of the following:

- email info@castlehillfunhouse.com.au (preferred)

OR

- write in the communication book

OR

- fill out a change of booking form at Funhouse or online

OR

- call the Centre prior to 8.30am for Before School Care

or prior to 2.30pm for After School Care

Outcome 5: Children are effectivecommunicators

- Use verbal and non- verballanguage to communicate feelings- Take on roles of literacy andnumeracy users in their play- View, listen to and enjoy printed,visual and multimedia texts

Funhouse Program: Before & After School Care Outcomes & Photos

Outcome 1: Children have astrong sense of identity

- Establish and maintainrespectful and trustingrelationships- Show interest in otherchildren and being part of agroup- Feel recognised andrespected for who they are

Outcome 4: Children areconfident and involved learners

- Explore ideas and theories usingimagination and creativity- Show leadership and followdirections given by other children- Make choices and take control

Email: info@castlehillfunhouse.com.au

Phone number: 9680 3361

Castle Hill Funhouse

Eggshell seed starters

Need: seeds, eggshells, egg carton, potting soilspoon, thumbtack, knife, pot and stovenatural soil-safe crayons or finger paints (optional)spray bottle (optional)

1. Prick a pinhole. Using a thumbtack, gently puncha small drainage hole in the bottom center of eachshell.2. Chop the top. Remove the top 1/3 of the eggshellusing a small knife to gently pick away at the shell.Take care not to damage the bottom of the egg.3. Make dinner. Empty the raw egg from the shellinto a bowl. Make an omelet or save for scrambledeggs for dinner. Yummy.4. Wash and boil. Wash the eggshells and then boilthem in a pot for three minutes to kill any bacteria.Inspect eggshells for leftover debris, and let themdry.

5. Protect eggshells. Place each eggshell in a cardboard eggcarton for support.6. Spoon soil. Fill 2/3 of each eggshell with potting soil.7. Plant a seed. Add a seed to the soil. Always follow therecommended seeding depth on your seed package, and beaware of the average germination time.8. Add sunlight, water. Place eggshell seed-starters in awarm and sunny location. Keep the soil moist (but notsoaked) by watering regularly.9. Make your mark. Using natural soil-safecrayons or natural finger paints, gently label the outside ofeach shell with the type of plant seeded. Decoratingeggshell seedling pots is a fun project for the kids, plus you’llteach then about gardening.10. Get planting. Once your sprouts have sprung, go aheadand plant your eggshell seedling pots in some freshly tilledsoil in your garden. When planting, give each eggshell agentle (yet crushing) squeeze — you want the seedling rootsto easily find the fresh soil.

Find all instructions and helpful images athttp://www.squawkfox.com/2012/04/12/seedling/

Wanted:Recycled Craft Resources

For our upcoming vacation care we are looking

to collect the following:

- old sheets or fabric (for costumes)

-cardboard boxes (toothpaste, small boxes, etc

for puppet theatres and loose parts craft)

If you could donate any of the above recycled

craft resources it would be much appreciated.

Funhouse Children’s Council Update

The Funhouse Council meeting is held each Thursday

afternoon. This term, the council led two programs.

Week 10: Pokemon Week (the idea was taken from the

children’s suggestion board)

Week 11 and First Week of Vacation Care:

Guessing Competition (staff baby and school photo).

Bring a gold coin donation to make a guess!

Reduce

Reuse

Recycle

Nominated Supervisor: Isabelle

Funhouse Supervisors:

Katie, Sarah, Louise, Renae and Dani