From the Head of Junior School

Issue 5 / 4 April 2014

Congratulations to all of the students who competed in the P-3 and 4-6 cross country carnivals recently. It was great to see students pushing themselves to do their best and have a good time. We celebrated with the winners and cheered home all competitors. It was great seeing so many parents at both carnivals and the rain held out for us. Thank you to the PE department for all of their work in preparing and running these carnivals.

St Andrews Junior School swimming team were the recent champions in the Lutheran swimming carnival B division. A great effort by our swimmers. Our futsal team also won the 10 year old boys South East Queensland schools title. It is great to see our students performing well in inter school sporting activities and representing our school with distinc-tion. Thank you to the coaches and parents for their work in preparing these teams.

Early Learning Centre NewsRecently we held a parent information night to give pro-spective parents an update on the progress of St Andrews Lutheran College’s Early Learning Centre. Plans are well under way for the building to completed by the end of 2014 and our first students to arrive in early January. In May we hope to appoint a director to manage the Early Learning Centre and we will be advertising for this position soon. We have started to accept waiting list enrolment applications for the Early Learning Centre. PWaiting list application forms can be found at http://www.standrewslutheran.qld.edu.au/Community/News1/St-Andrews-Early-Learning-Centre-/ for

an enrolment form. These can be submitted to Main Recep-tion. There has been a lot of interest in our Early Learning Centre, so I would suggest you get your applications in early.Please note: To be considered for placement in the Ealry Learning Centre, a waiting list application form needs to be submitted. This form is seperate to the College Contract of Enrolment.

We will be having 3 classrooms in the Early Learning Cen-tre. One dedicated to 2.5 to 3.5 year olds. The other two classrooms are dedicated to 3.5 to school age children.

There will be a Long Day Model Available.

Staffing UpdatesMrs Joy Schloss and Mrs Jo-Anne Levey will be enjoying their Long Service Leave throughout Term 2. Mrs Shelly Pratt will be picking up some of Mrs Schloss’ duties while she is away. Heading into Term Two Mrs Karen Martin (ka-renm@salc.qld.edu.au) will be replacing Mrs Levey.

Monday and Friday will be public holidays upon our return from school holidays. Monday, will be Easter Monday and Friday will be ANZAC day. Just a reminder that the Burleigh Heads ANZAC day march will be held on Friday the 25th of April. As has been the custom for a number of years, all students from St Andrews are invited to march behind the College banner. Students are asked to wear their full Col-lege uniform (including formal hats). We will meet on the corner of James and West streets by 9.00am, in preparation for the march which begins at 9.30am. As a group, we will then sit with other schools for the service at the Cenotaph, which should conclude by 10.30am. Please be aware that parking may be difficult. I highly recommend carpooling and/or allowing enough time to park nearby and walk into Burleigh.

At the time of writing this article, I have just returned along with Mr Schumacher and Mrs Schloss, from the 2014 IB Asia Pacific Annual Conference which was held in Singa-pore. One of the keynote speakers, Mr Richard Gerver from the United Kingdom, was an absolute standout. He is an inspirational leader who presented his knowledge in a hu-morous and engaging way. Richard shared his experiences as a newly appointed principal to one of the worst perform-ing schools in Great Britain. The school was suffering from low levels of engagement, low morale, poor channels of communication and a lack of creativity. He described how he led the transformational process of this educational facil-ity into a highly innovative environment within two years. Richard highlighted the importance of the following - If we are to fully prepare our children for their futures, education needs to radically reconsider its purpose, its values and its approach.

Richard Gerver – Keynote Speaker

As I am a visual learner, one aspect of this conference that I greatly appreciated was the presence of graphic artists. Their role was to provide a visual representation of the fun-damental points offered by the speakers. This is a fantastic

From the Deputy Head of Junior School & PYP Coordinator

As we head into the Term 1 holiday break, I am reminded of the outstanding start to the year that we have had. The students have settled in well to their new classes and are for the most part are producing their best work. It is impor-tant to remember the importance of play in brain develop-ment of the child (and adult for that matter). During the upcoming holidays I would encourage you to get outside and play with your children and find time to read together.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very happy and safe Easter break. Easter is a time of both great sadness and happiness for Christians as we mourn the death of Jesus on the cross and celebrate his resurrection on Sunday morning.

Darrin SchumacherDeputy Principal/Head of Junior School

way to synthesize and evaluate information. The image below encapsulates the key points imparted by Richard dur-ing his presentation:

During the conference we also had the opportunity to at-tend a number of breakout sessions of our choosing. The one session I found particularly fascinating was called, ‘Play as a Way of Knowing.’ It confirmed my understanding that play is how young children learn about the world, how they develop relationships and interact with their environment. What challenged me as a learner was that even though there is an abundance of research supporting play based curriculum as best practice, the data is often misinterpreted or misunderstood in the educational policies of today. The session focused on the importance of play and how it is intrinsically beneficial for all humans and not just young children. The challenge for us at St Andrews, is to look at the importance of child initiated play and what it might look like in a PYP environment.

Whilst in Singapore, we had the privilege of experiencing a half day school visit to Odyssey - The Global Preschool. It was incredible to observe the IB philosophy (play based inquiry) and the children engaging in learning activities.

“The journey not the arrival matters.” T.S. Eliot

“If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me; your right hand will hold me fast.” (Psalm 139: 9-10)

Jacqueline FaulknerDeputy Head of Junior SchoolPYP Coordinator

Half-Day Japanese ExchangeOn Wednesday March 26, St Andrews students in years four, five and six participated in a half-day cultural ex-change with some Japanese students on the JAS program.

This exchange provides an opportunity for both Japanese and St Andrews students to practice speaking in a foreign language while simultaneously learning about culture and building friendships. The program is enjoyed every year by the students and anticipated with excitement.

The buddies welcomed their Japanese friends at the Chapel and then embarked on an afternoon of conversation and cultural exchange. The Japanese students experienced life in an Australian school while joining their St Andrews buddy in their classroom. In 4C the students played numeracy games, which required the students to count in both English and Japanese. They also made a food web using English and Japanese words. Some students used language learnt by participating in the year four Ninja play to help them communicate. It’s this transferal of language that sets the student up for success when learning a foreign language.

The students then enjoyed the afternoon meeting other St Andrews students at lunchtime. Some of the Japanese stu-

Art News

Mini Musos Open RehearsalMany thanks to our parents who came and sat in on our Open Mini Musos Rehearsal. This was a wonderful oppor-tunity for parents to experience first hand what playing in the Mini Musos is like. Matt Pearson also demonstrated the Essential Elements on line tool which should provide some great support for students with their home practise routine. Mini Musos and their parents also enjoyed a performance by one of our MS instrumentalists, Rory McLynskey, giving them an idea of the standard that can be reached with hard work and commitment to their musical journey.

Date Saver Junior School Arts Week – Week 5 Term 2This week our Arts Week is all about the Junior School. Students will engage with a range of arts based activities including workshops, an Artist in Residence, Dance Classes, Visual Arts Classes as well as performance opportunities and a JS Arts Concert of the Friday.More details to come at the start of Term 2

Priscilla ScottHead of Artspriscillas@salc.qld.edu.au

Sport News

Student Club Sporting AchievementsSt Andrews had some outstand-ing performers at the recent State Nipper Titles. Cameron Lang got a silver medal in the boys under 11’s flags. It was a huge achievement for him in a high level competition.

Emily Martin plays in the NSW Northern Rivers Junior Cham-pionship representing Murwil-lumbah Golf Club. She recently came 1st girl on handicap and 6th overall in the Ocean Shores Junior Open. Emily also played another tournament at Iluka Golf Club where she ended up 1st girl on handicap and 3rd on gross score.

Andrew ManionHead of Sportandrewm@salc.qld.edu.au

Japanese News

dents were interested to learn how to play hopscotch and handball. The cultural exchange was a great success.

Here are some reflections from the St Andrews students.

Zoey Cheesman - Remi was really good at sport. She helped me with my Japanese sentences.

Larni West - Aoi was really good at tiggy. We had fun at lunchtime.

Macie Cappelleri - I had a really fun day and I love my gift of kirigami.

Kali Williams - Rikiya was open to try new things. We had a lot of fun talking although it was awkward at times. He gave me some cool Pokemon and Super Mario pencils.

Kaleb Lowrie - Akinori is really good at tiggy. He runs fast. He gave me a really cool pencil as a gift.

Shelly PrattJapanese Teacher

Uniformshop News

Uniform Shop Opening HoursThe Uniform Shop will be closed over the school holidays but will reopen at 8am on Tuesday 22nd April.Don’t forget you can order anytime online at www.flexis-chools.com.au and your order will be ready for pick up or delivery to your child when school resumes. Thank you to our Amazing VolunteersThank you so much to Libby Nussey, Jenny Stadler, Wendy Tetsuo, Loraine Guy, Fiona Guest, and Kristine Merrick for all your help in the Uniform Shop this term. You are all amazing to give up some of your spare time to volunteer. Sadly we say goodbye to Wendy Tetsuo who is leaving us after more than 2 years volunteering in the Uniform Shop. We will miss you Wendy! If anyone is available to help for 1 hour on Wednesday mornings from 8am please call or email us. How to remove sunscreen stains from clothes (from Cancer Council)Add a few drops of dishwashing liquid and massage into the area. Allow it to thicken and leave for a few minutes, then add 2 drops of glycerine and rub clean. Rinse.Please note: We pass this tip on in good faith, but we can-not be held responsible for any damage caused by trying it.

Get Ready for Winter - All items now in stockFormal Uniform Winter Items (not to be worn with sports uniform) Formal Jumpers $78-$85, Girls Navy 70 Denier Tights $7-7.50 ea, Boys navy long pants $33 - optional for Years 1 -6.

Winter Sports Uniform (not to be worn with formal uni-form) Tracksuit Tops $60 and Pants $35.Other Optional items:Navy Raincoat (folds up into own bag) $24, Navy Scarf with College Logo - $12, Navy Gloves - $5.

Jacqui DesfossesUniform Shop Manageruniformshop@salc.qld.edu.au

P&F News

Well here we are at the end of Term 1 and holidays and the Easter break are upon us. We wish you all a happy Easter.

P&F Meeting The General P & F meeting for Term 2 is Wednesday 11 June 7pm in the CRC. We welcome any new parents along to come and find out what the P & F is all about. If you have any agenda items for discussion please email the Secretary at pandf@salc.qld.edu.au by Friday 6 June. It is a great opportunity to have input into school pro-jects which the P & F fund. Everyone is welcome.

We will soon be looking to form the Fete Committee for next year’s fete, so if you are interested in helping out, please come to the next meeting. If anyone has any sug-gestions or comments and cannot make the next meet-ing please email the P & F at pandf@salc.qld.edu.au

Picnic in the ParkThe annual picnic in the park was held on Friday 14 March from 5pm – 8pm. It was a great success with many families enjoying music from the talented students at St Andrews. A big thanks to the music team at St Andrews for organising the entertainment. The kids all enjoyed playing in the Prep area, on the jumping castle and the older kids set up a cricket match. We thank everyone who attended and make this annual event a success

TERM 2 EVENTSMother’s Day Stall for Junior SchoolThe Mother’s Day stall will be held Wednesday 7 May and Thursday 8 May. It may also be held on Friday if we have any leftover items. We will also be holding a raffle with tickets $2 each or 3 for $5 with some great prizes, including a hamper and wine. If anyone is available to help out for a few hours on any morning, please contact the P & F at pandf@salc.qld.edu.au.

Cinema under the COLAWe have planned a movie night under the COLA for Fri-day 16 May, with 2 movies to be shown. The first movie Despicable Me 2 will commence at 5.30pm which is suit-able for the younger kids. The second movie will be Thor and will commence around 7pm for the older kids. You are more than welcome to stay for both the movies.

Dates to remember March / April

AprilFriday 11 P3 Playdate in the Park, Pirate Park, Palm Beach from 9.00amTuesday 15 Year 2 Play in the Park, Pirate Park, Palm Beach 10.00amThursday 17 Year 1 Playdate in the Park, Laguna Park, Palm Beach 10.00amWednesday 22 ANZAC Day Service, Worship Centre 2.00pmWednesday 30 Year 6 CampMayThursday 1 Year 6 CampP3 Mum’s Dinner, Kouzina Modern Creek & Meze Bar, Robina Promenade, Robina Town Centre 7.00pmFriday 2 Year 6 Camp

Bus Passes Just a reminder that Term Bus passes are available from Main Reception. These can be purchased any time from now, throughout the holidays, and during the first week of school. TERM 2 2014 - AM & PM - $215 - AM or PM only - $105

TERMS & CONDITIONS*Must be purchased within first week of school* Term pass is non refundable/non transferable* Valid only for term dates shown on pass* Valid only for student shown on pass, one pass per student* If pass is lost, please see Reception, replacement charge $2.00

The cost will be $20 per family or $10 per adult and $5 per child and tickets are available now on trybooking. See the school website for details or the links are: http://www.trybooking.com/ERBK and http://www.trybooking.com/81832

There will be a sausage sizzle, chips and drinks for sale so bring your blanket and chairs for a night of movies and fun under the COLA.Tickets are on sale NOW so get in quick as numbers are limited. Get all your family and friends together to enjoy the first Cinema under the Cola. We would like to see this as a class event so please support us.

Daniel Renneberg pandf@salc.qld.edu.au

Puberty, Things are Changing!

Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service Child and Adolescent Oral Health Service Students in Years (Prep-10) have been provided with an of-fer of oral health care examination card to take home.

If your child is enrolled in one of the year levels listed above or are new to the school and did not receive an examina-tion card and would like to arrange for your child to receive oral health care please contact the Oral Health Call Centre 1300 300 850. Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm Ex-cluding Public Holidays.If your child requires disability access please identify this requirement with the Call Centre Operator.

   

We are selling the Entertainment Books again this year!!

New this year, you have a choice:The traditional Entertainment Book Membership that comes with the Gold Card and vouchersorThe brand new Entertainment Digital Membership that puts the value of the Entertainment™ Book into your iPhone or Android smartphone.

Entertainment Memberships contain thousands of valu-able up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers from many of the best restaurants, cafés, arts, attractions, hotel accommo-dation, travel and much more!

The price is $55.00 per book and $11.00 from each book goes to fundraising for the College.Books are available from Reception, Junior School Ad-ministration and the Uniform Shop.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ONLINE NOW

Parent information Night Year 6 students will be commencing a personal develop-ment program in Term 2. This will consist of 2 x 45 minutes lessons that cover aspects of puberty and development. Year 6 parents are invited to an information night about the “Things Are Changing” program on Thursday 3rd April at 6.30pm in the Multi-Purpose Hall. On this night, course objectives will be explained and questions answered. The program aims to provide parents with the opportunity to be equipped and educated with the information and confidence necessary to teach their children about puberty. Each parent will be given a booklet that outlines what the children will be learning at school and gives good leading questions and discussion starters for the home environ-ment.

by Michael Grose - No. 1 parenting educator

The choice of who empties the dishwasher in your family tells a great deal about your parenting philosophy.

If you or your partner usually do it then I humbly suggest that you maybe working too hard. You’re letting your kids off the hook.

On the other hand, if one or all of your kids (over the age of three) have this job then congratulations. You’re travelling down the road toward redundancy, and your children are heading toward independence.

Many parents would love their kids to do this task but pragmatism (“It’s easier to do it myself”), lack of faith (“They’re sure to break something!”) and unwillingness to let go (“It’s my job after all”) get in the way.

Why the dishwasher?

Good question. Here are seven good reasons:

1. These days almost every house has one, and it’s a job that just has to be done!

2. It’s fiddly and tedious, and it needs to be done right, which is a great lesson for kids to learn.

3. Kids learn that everything has a place in the kitchen, which is a great lesson for those who are organisationallychallenged. Knowing their way around the kitchen is also an important first step toward children making their own snacks and preparing meals – a worthy aim!

4. It’s emptied every morning/day, second morning/day so kids learn about routine.

5. As it needs to be emptied whether they feel like it or not, kids learn about grit (the ability to stick at a task even though it’s boring) and self-control (through delaying gratification) – two important character strengths that contribute to kids’ success.

6. If they don’t do it then who will? It teaches kids that others rely on them, as well as the other way around. Believe me, I see many young people who’ve never learned this lesson at home!

7. Kids are hard-wired to help but they need the opportunity to do their bit at home. The dishwasher is the perfect opportunity that never goes away!

There are plenty of other reasons for putting the dishwasher on the kids’ chores list, but that should be enough to get you thinking.

Okay, but does it have to be the dishwasher?

Smart parents put principles into practice to suit their circumstances.

So, if you buy into the notion that kids should routinely help at home without being paid, and that your aim is to make yourself redundant – but getting them to empty the dishwasher just doesn’t cut it in your world – find a similarly regular, laborious task that they can do that will also benefit others.

How emptying the dishwasher can build independence

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You can learn a lot about a family by knowing who clears their dishwasher. Who empties yours?

No dishwasher? You have an advantage

Of course, families without a dishwasher have a great communication mechanism at their disposal. That is, one person washing (a parent) and the other drying (a child/teenager) provides a fabulous shoulder-to-shoulder parenting opportunity. As many parents have discovered, when a child or young person’s hands are busy their tongue suddenly loosens up and the chat happens naturally.

Gradually, then suddenly

If getting kids to help is an uphill battle then I suggest you don’t let up. Keep expecting them to help. Keep working on a chores roster and keep at your kids to do the right thing. One day it will all click and helping out will become habitual, hardwired into their brains so that helping out becomes neurological as well as psychological.

That’s why ‘gradually, then suddenly’ is a really useful parenting mantra. The Australian cricket team’s recent success can be attributed to this approach. They’d been gradually improving by doing all the right things throughout 2013 without success and then suddenly it all clicked in the Australian summer. But that’s another story...

Stay one step ahead of your kids with great ideas & expert advice from Michael Grose. Join Michael’s NEW Parentingideas Club today at parentingideasclub.com.au. You’ll be so glad you did.

St  Andrews  Lutheran  College  Outside  School  Hour  Care  –  Easter  Vacation  Care  2014  175  Tallebudgera  Creek  Road  Tallebudgera      7.00am-­‐6.00pm          Contact  OSHC  Phone:  55225762      or      standrews.oshc@qlecs.org.au  Vacation  Care  Fee  $47  per  day  plus  activity  cost:  Fee  Reduction  Available  Even  if  you  do  not  receive  CCB  you  are  generally  still  eligible  to  receive  50%  of  out  of  pocket  fees  back.  To  receive  Child  Care  Benefits  for  Vacation  Care  please  provide  OSHC  with  Customer  Reference  Numbers  and  register  your  child  with  the    Family  Assistance  Office—Ph.:  13  61  50      Payment  to  be  received  at  the  start  of  each  week  to  confirm  and  hold  bookings.  2014  Enrolment  Fee    $27.50  per  family.        Late  fee  applies.    

My  Time  Our  Place      Every  day  the  children  are  able  to  choose  from  a  variety  of  activities  e.g.  Board  games,  drawing,  sports  and  construction  sets,  computers  Monday  7th  April   Tuesday  8th  April   Wednesday  9th  April   Thursday    10th  April   Friday    11th  April  Creative Arts Incursion Creative Arts Day of Balloon Fun Be Active

Easter Story – Mural

Ball Games

 All  Children  

Jumping Castle Cost -$15

CONSTRUCTION  CHALLENGE  Build  a  Castle  from  ancient  

times  out  of  Blocks    

Fashion  Designer  

NEWSPAPER FASHION DESIGN

 Balloon  Volleyball  

 Balloon  stamping  

 Balloon  animals  

 

Mini Sports Carnival

Egg and Spoon Races

3 legged races

Sack Races

Celebrate with Fruity Icy Poles

Monday  14th  April   Tuesday  15th  April   Wednesday  16th  April   Thursday    17th  April   Friday    18th  April  Art  And  Craft   Art  and  Craft   Creative Arts   Kids  in  the  Kitchen   EASTER  FIRDAY  

 Hama  Beading  

 Jelly  bean  brackets  

 And  Easter  Baskets  

     

Tennis  

    Create  a  3D  Easter  Animal  

 Cooking:  Easter  Bunny  Bread  Rolls  

   

 

Coloured  Salt  Bunnys  

HOP-A-THON

See  if  you  can  hop  through  the  challenge  and  get  to  the  end  of  the  

obstacle  course

 

Easter Cupcakes

Decorate your cupcakes And take one home

Closed    

St  Andrews  Lutheran  College  Outside  School  Hour  Care  –  Easter  Vacation  Care  2014    175  Tallebudgera  Creek  Road  Tallebudgera      7.00am-­‐6.00pm          Contact  OSHC  Phone:  55225762      or      standrews.oshc@qlecs.org.au  Vacation  Care  Fee  $47  per  day  plus  activity  cost:  Fee  Reduction  Available  Even  if  you  do  not  receive  CCB  you  are  generally  still  eligible  to  receive  50%  of  out  of  pocket  fees  back.  To  receive  Child  Care  Benefits  for  Vacation  Care  please  provide  OSHC  with  Customer  Reference  Numbers  and  register  your  child  with  the    Family  Assistance  Office—Ph.:  13  61  50        Payment  to  be  received  at  the  start  of  each  week  to  confirm  and  hold  bookings.2014  Enrolment  Fee  $27.50  per  family.  Late  fee  applies  and  Cancelations  needs  to  be  received  24  hours’  notice  or  charges  will  apply.  All  Previous  outstanding  monies  need  to  be  brought  up  to  date  for  bookings  for  vacation  care  to  proceed.  

My  Time  Our  Place      Every  day  the  children  are  able  to  choose  from  a  variety  of  activities  e.g.  Board  games,  drawing,  sports  and  construction  sets,  computers    

Monday  7th  April  h     Tuesday  8th  April   Wednesday  9th  April   Thursday    10th  April   Friday    11th  April     INCURSION      

$15 per child jumping castle

Monday  14th  April   Tuesday  15th  April   Wednesday  16th  April   Thursday    17th  April   Friday  18th  April  

St  Andrews  Lutheran  College  Outside  School  Hours  Care  2014  Easter  Vacation  Care  Booking  Sheet  Phone:  55225762  or  standrews.oshc@qlecs.org.au  Please  tick  the  days  that  your  child/ren  is  coming.  One  tick  for  each  child  please  uses  your  child’s  initials  e.g.  Z,  B.  if  different  child  coming  different  days.        Bookings  must  be  paid  in  full  at  the  start  of  each  week  to  confirm  booking        Vacation  Care  Fee  $47  per  day  plus  activity  cost          2013  Enrolment  Fee  $27.50  per  family  Bank  Details  St  Andrews  Lutheran  College  Outside  School  Hours  Care:    Bank  Westpac  Queens  Street  Brisbane:    BSB  034-­‐002  Account  Number  748050.    Identify  with  name.  

 I  have  read  the  St  Andrews  Vacation  Care  Program  and  conditions  and  fully  understand  all  requirements.  I  will  ensure  that  my  child/ren  is/are  fully  

equipped  as  specified  on  the  program.  I  agree  to  abide  by  all  requirements  including  payment  of  fees.  The  program  may  vary  due  to  the  requirements  of  the  children,  weather,  staff  and  availability  of  Sites  within  the  college.  Any  queries  please  email  standrews.oshc@qlecs.org.au        Late  Fee  applied  after  

closure  of  service  at  6.00pm  please  call  55225762  if  delayed  

Name  of  Children  :  ___________________________________  Year  Level:  ______________  Date  of  Birth:  ___________________    

                                                                       ____________________________________                                            ______________                                                    ____________________      Parent’s  Name:  _________________________________  Parent’s  Date  of  Birth:  _________________  Contact  Number  :  ______________________________________    Email  address:_________________________________________________________________________  Parent’s  signature:  __________________________________  

 

Vacation  Care  Notes:  • All  Children  required  to  Wear  Closed  in  shoes  and  Wide  brim  hat    •  Please  bring  a  backpack  and  bottle  to  fill  with  water.  

 •  Please  label  all  of  your  children’s  belongings  

• Healthy  Food:    A  piece  of  Fruit  or  Vegetable  Sticks  for  Fruit  Break  plus  Morning  Tea  and  Lunch  to  be  provided  for  children  and  Water  bottle  by  families.    Please  keep  treats  to  minimum.    Anaphylaxis  Children  attend  OSHC  Please  no  NUTS  in  Food  brought  into  Vacation  Care.    

• Afternoon  Tea  is  provided  by  the  service  for  the  children  at  Vacation  Care.  Menu  displayed  on  Whiteboard  each  day.    • All  children  need  to  wear  suitable  play  clothes/sun  safe.  Including  WIDE  BRIM  HATS  NOT  CAPS  thank-­‐  you.  Please  pack  a  light  jumper  for  cool  mornings  and  afternoons.    • Sun  screen  applied  to  children  before  arrival.      Sunscreen  is  available  at  the  OSHC  service  or  children  can  bring  their  own  labelled  sunscreen  50+.    • Medication  if  required,  needs  a  medication  form  completed.  This  form  is  available  at  the  OSHC  service  near  sign  in  and  out  attendance  roll.  Please  speak  to  OSHC  Educators.  All  

Medication  needs  to  be  handed  into  OSHC  Educators  with  medication  form  completed.  Please  do  not  leave  any  medication  in  Children’s  Bags.    • Technology:  -­‐  Please  note  that  if  children  bring  in  any  technology  such  as  IPADS,  DS,  IPODs  they  need  to  be  responsible  for  looking  after  these  items.    OSHC  does  not  take  any  

responsibility  for  loss  or  broken  items.  Please  name  all  such  items  including  games.  Please  ensure  that  no  M  rated  material  including  games  or  songs  are  brought  into  OSHC  Vacation  Care.  The  children  have  limited  time  on  technology  each  day.  Mobile  Phones:  -­‐  children  are  not  to  make  phone  calls/text  from  personal  mobile  phones  whilst  in  the  care  of  OSHC.  If  children  need  to  call  Parents  -­‐  they  can  for  important  matters  call  from  the  OSHC  landline  with  the  permission  of  the  OSHC  Coordinator.  Parents  can  leave  message  on  55225762  and  OSHC  Educators  will  communicate  to  the  children  any  changes  in  pick  up  or  who  is  collecting  the  children  for  you.  

 

MY  TIME  OUR  PLACE  Outcomes:  Outcome  1:  Children  have  a  strong  sense  of  Identity  Outcome  2:  Children  are  connected  with  and  contribute  to  their  world  Outcome  3:  Children  have  a  strong  sense  of  wellbeing  Outcome  4:  Children  are  confident  and  involved  learners  Outcome  5:  Children  are  effective  communicators    Our  OSHC  service  offers  a  wide  range  of  age-­‐appropriate  programs  that  reflect  an  understanding  of  the  importance  of  childhood  and  the  value  of  play.  Using  a  holistic  approach,  we  work  closely  with  school/  communities  to  develop  our  capacity  to  provide  OSHC.    Please  do  not  hesitate  to  email  standrews.oshc@qlecs.org.au  or  phone  55225762  any  queries  or  concerns  that  you  may  have  to  the  OSHC  Coordinator  Robyn  Fuller    Looking  Forward  to  a  Terrific  Fun  Filled  Vacation  Care.  Bye  from  all  OSHC    Vacation  Care  Educators.