EASTER WINNERS
Here are the lucky winner of our Easter guessing competition drawn on 31st of March
Ist Prize Bree Mc
2nd Prize Emily and Nic M
3rd Prize Rylea C
Congratulations and a big thank you to all those who entered
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Emergency Evacution week 9
Emergency evacuation will be conducted in week nine,
Monday 22nd AM session
Wednesday 24th PM session
Friday 26th AM session
In accordance to the National Standards for Outside School Hours Care we are required to conduct an Emergency Evacuation once a term. All emergency evacuation are planned, the time of the actual evacuation is not disclosed to any one at the service. Any parent arriving during an Emergency Evacuation are asked to be patient whilst the practice is being conducted.
Monday 22nd AM session
Wednesday 24th PM session
Friday 26th AM session
In accordance to the National Standards for Outside School Hours Care we are required to conduct an Emergency Evacuation once a term. All emergency evacuation are planned, the time of the actual evacuation is not disclosed to any one at the service. Any parent arriving during an Emergency Evacuation are asked to be patient whilst the practice is being conducted.
Committee Meeting
SMOOSH Mangement Committe
Next Meeting:
Date: Tuesday 30th March
Venue: Marayong South Public School in the school Hall.
Time : 6.30 PM
Next Meeting:
Date: Tuesday 30th March
Venue: Marayong South Public School in the school Hall.
Time : 6.30 PM
Refreshments will be served.
Meeting Agenda; main points of discussion- Policy Review Administration and Management.
- Staff Training, Child Protection Keep Them Safe , New Legislation
- Modernisations of Awards, SMOOSH staff now under new award.
- AGM date for to be set forMay
All parents are welcome to Managment Committee meetings.
Pupil Free Day
Pupil Free Day
Bookings are now being taken for term 2 Pupil Free Day.
Yes , we are hiring a 9 hole golf course, it will be great fun so send the children along.
Golf could be the start of a new sport interest for your child.
Enrol now by asking staff for an enrolment or contact 0415231509 for further information
Children attending need to bring,
Pupil Free day cost is $ 37.00. for 11 hours of care.
Mini Golf cost is 7.00 per child for 4 hours of golfing fun and is an extra charge.
Fee reduction available through the Family assistance office.
Bookings are now being taken for term 2 Pupil Free Day.
Monday 19th April
Hours 7am to 6 pm
The main activities for the day ,- Junk Construction
- Making Pancakes and fruit Smoothies for afternoon tea.
- Visit to Fixed Equipment ( in school grounds)
- Best Cubby House competition
Yes , we are hiring a 9 hole golf course, it will be great fun so send the children along.
Golf could be the start of a new sport interest for your child.
Enrol now by asking staff for an enrolment or contact 0415231509 for further information
Children attending need to bring,
- Sun Hat ( we have a No hat no play Sun Policy
- No Singlet tops or thongs.
- Morning Tea
- Lunch and Drink
- Breakfast and afternoon tea are provided
Pupil Free day cost is $ 37.00. for 11 hours of care.
Mini Golf cost is 7.00 per child for 4 hours of golfing fun and is an extra charge.
Fee reduction available through the Family assistance office.
Easter Fundraiser + photo's
Our Easter Raffle is going extremly well with 70 books going out thus far. This will enable us to raise $350.00 which will go back into the service for your children The winner's will be drawn on Wednesday the 31st of March.
Vacation Care
If you need childcare during the school term break you can contact these service listed below.
All serices listed in our local area and most offer reducible fee, (Child Care Benefit)
School Holiday
Vacation Care Services
PCYC Vacation activities
Contact,: 96223470
PlayHouse OOSH
Contact, : 041462935
Quakers Hill OOSH
Contact, : 96266620/ 96261260
Holy Family OOSH
Contact, : 96261344
Rooty Hill OOSH
Contact, : 96253397
Blacktown South OOSH
Contact,: 96713392
Vardy’s Rd OOSH
Contact, :98380056
All serices listed in our local area and most offer reducible fee, (Child Care Benefit)
School Holiday
Vacation Care Services
PCYC Vacation activities
Contact,: 96223470
PlayHouse OOSH
Contact, : 041462935
Quakers Hill OOSH
Contact, : 96266620/ 96261260
Holy Family OOSH
Contact, : 96261344
Rooty Hill OOSH
Contact, : 96253397
Blacktown South OOSH
Contact,: 96713392
Vardy’s Rd OOSH
Contact, :98380056
Newsletter for March
March 2010
SMOOSH NEWSLETTER
South Marayong Out of School Hours
Dear Parents/ Carer’s Easter is just around the corner and as always there is still lots to be done at SMOOSH.
Our Easter Raffle is under way if you haven’t got your tickets yet then hurry or you may miss out. The tickets are sold in books of 5 and each ticket is $1.00 so why not buy a whole book, your support and generosity is always appreciated at SMOOSH.
There have been some great activities and celebrations at SMOOSH and more to come. We had spies galore in week 7 with lots of children running around in disguise, staff included. There is a great group photo of all the agents from S.M.O.O.S.H.
St Patrick’s day
The children have celebrated St Patrick’s Day all through the week with some great activities programmed both in the AM and PM. Green pancakes in the morning is always a treat.
Harmony Day
Our next celebration will be for Harmony Day week 9 Tuesday 23rd of March. As this is a celebration of all culture backgrounds what better way to celebrate diversity but with food.
So on the 23rd please send along a plate with your families favourite food to share. We welcome all our families to join in the celebration for a special afternoon tea.
Mad Hatter Tea Party On Thursday April 1st we will hold our traditional Easter celebration the Mad Hatter Tea Party for the children followed by an Easter Egg Hunt .
After School Sports
Our Active After School Sport program finishes in week 9 but will return term 2 week 2, with Street Hockey and Volley ball. The Tuesday & Thursday are to be confirmed.
SMOOSH Blogg Page.
Our blogg page will be posted week 10 and can be viewed through Marayong South Public school web site.
As with all new things this is a work in progress and one that will be ongoing . I would be very interested in your comments about our Blogg page so far.
Please feel free to tell me your thoughts and any suggestions on what you would like to read more about.
Special points of interest:
· Easter Raffle
· St Patrick’s Day
· Harmony Day Celebrations
· AASP term 2
· Blogg Page
· School Holidays
· Pupil Free day
· Public Holiday
· Next Committee meeting 30st March.
· Policies currently under review …...Administration & Management
REMINDER
Please mark your children’s clothes & belongings so they can be returned
SMOOSH NEWSLETTER
South Marayong Out of School Hours
Dear Parents/ Carer’s Easter is just around the corner and as always there is still lots to be done at SMOOSH.
Our Easter Raffle is under way if you haven’t got your tickets yet then hurry or you may miss out. The tickets are sold in books of 5 and each ticket is $1.00 so why not buy a whole book, your support and generosity is always appreciated at SMOOSH.
There have been some great activities and celebrations at SMOOSH and more to come. We had spies galore in week 7 with lots of children running around in disguise, staff included. There is a great group photo of all the agents from S.M.O.O.S.H.
St Patrick’s day
The children have celebrated St Patrick’s Day all through the week with some great activities programmed both in the AM and PM. Green pancakes in the morning is always a treat.
Harmony Day
Our next celebration will be for Harmony Day week 9 Tuesday 23rd of March. As this is a celebration of all culture backgrounds what better way to celebrate diversity but with food.
So on the 23rd please send along a plate with your families favourite food to share. We welcome all our families to join in the celebration for a special afternoon tea.
Mad Hatter Tea Party On Thursday April 1st we will hold our traditional Easter celebration the Mad Hatter Tea Party for the children followed by an Easter Egg Hunt .
After School Sports
Our Active After School Sport program finishes in week 9 but will return term 2 week 2, with Street Hockey and Volley ball. The Tuesday & Thursday are to be confirmed.
SMOOSH Blogg Page.
Our blogg page will be posted week 10 and can be viewed through Marayong South Public school web site.
As with all new things this is a work in progress and one that will be ongoing . I would be very interested in your comments about our Blogg page so far.
Please feel free to tell me your thoughts and any suggestions on what you would like to read more about.
Special points of interest:
· Easter Raffle
· St Patrick’s Day
· Harmony Day Celebrations
· AASP term 2
· Blogg Page
· School Holidays
· Pupil Free day
· Public Holiday
· Next Committee meeting 30st March.
· Policies currently under review …...Administration & Management
REMINDER
Please mark your children’s clothes & belongings so they can be returned
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Vision
The Staff and Management Committee of the South Marayong Out Of School Hours childcare centre (SMOOSH), in co-operation with the families of the surrounding communities of Marayong, Woodcroft and Doonside; look to provide an OOSH service that meets the needs of both parents and children by offering high quality care for school age children at an affordable cost
Our Aims for
The Service
To provide high quality care for children.
To provide a friendly and welcoming environment for children parents and staff.
To ensure fees are kept at a reasonable rate to allow all families in our community to have access to our service.
The Children
§ To accept and value every child regardless of race, cultural religion, sex or ability.
§ To encourage individual interest, foster independence and self help skills.
§ To help children develop self discipline
To encourage good nutrition through provision of nutritious snacks and by modelling healthy eating habits
§ To develop and implement a mixed program which is appropriate to the development and leisure needs of all individuals and reflects the service’s culture.
The Parents
§ To provide for the needs of parents who are working, looking for work studying or who need care on an occasional basis.
§ To make parents feel welcomed and valued, regardless of race, cultural background religion, sex and ability.
§ To encourage parent involvement in decision making and programming issues
§ To encourage open communications between parents, staff and management, keeping them informed and updated in issues relating to the service.
The Staff
§ To develop mutual respect, courtesy and understanding for all staff
§ To create an enthusiastic and positive atmosphere for all staff which encourages personal initiative and co-operation.
§ To provide relevant training and development.
§ To ensure staff are ware of all expectation and duties
The Community
§ To develop and maintain positive relationships with the local schools, council, government offices and business within our local community.
§ To participate where possible in community events.
§ To ensure the cultural value of our community is valued and respected.
The Staff and Management Committee of the South Marayong Out Of School Hours childcare centre (SMOOSH), in co-operation with the families of the surrounding communities of Marayong, Woodcroft and Doonside; look to provide an OOSH service that meets the needs of both parents and children by offering high quality care for school age children at an affordable cost
Our Aims for
The Service
To provide high quality care for children.
To provide a friendly and welcoming environment for children parents and staff.
To ensure fees are kept at a reasonable rate to allow all families in our community to have access to our service.
The Children
§ To accept and value every child regardless of race, cultural religion, sex or ability.
§ To encourage individual interest, foster independence and self help skills.
§ To help children develop self discipline
To encourage good nutrition through provision of nutritious snacks and by modelling healthy eating habits
§ To develop and implement a mixed program which is appropriate to the development and leisure needs of all individuals and reflects the service’s culture.
The Parents
§ To provide for the needs of parents who are working, looking for work studying or who need care on an occasional basis.
§ To make parents feel welcomed and valued, regardless of race, cultural background religion, sex and ability.
§ To encourage parent involvement in decision making and programming issues
§ To encourage open communications between parents, staff and management, keeping them informed and updated in issues relating to the service.
The Staff
§ To develop mutual respect, courtesy and understanding for all staff
§ To create an enthusiastic and positive atmosphere for all staff which encourages personal initiative and co-operation.
§ To provide relevant training and development.
§ To ensure staff are ware of all expectation and duties
The Community
§ To develop and maintain positive relationships with the local schools, council, government offices and business within our local community.
§ To participate where possible in community events.
§ To ensure the cultural value of our community is valued and respected.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
SMOOSH Philosophy
SMOOSH Staff and Management Committee believe that before and after school care should be a fun and supportive place where children and their families are welcome.
SMOOSH is a place where children are able to be involved in the planning of what they do, where play is encouraged and considered to be an important part of a child’s development.
Our programmed activities are aimed at enhancing a child’s development, providing opportunity to develop new skills, while promoting individual interest.
Children are provided with opportunity to further their independence and self help skills while in a safe and caring environment.
Children are encouraged to accept and value others, their differences and similarities as well as valuing our community’s cultural diversity through our program.
Our service welcomes parent involvement in our programmed activities and encourages parents to be involved in decision making on issues of policies and programming. Our service maintains open communication and good relations between children, parents, staff, management, school and the community. 15/10/2009
SMOOSH Staff and Management Committee believe that before and after school care should be a fun and supportive place where children and their families are welcome.
SMOOSH is a place where children are able to be involved in the planning of what they do, where play is encouraged and considered to be an important part of a child’s development.
Our programmed activities are aimed at enhancing a child’s development, providing opportunity to develop new skills, while promoting individual interest.
Children are provided with opportunity to further their independence and self help skills while in a safe and caring environment.
Children are encouraged to accept and value others, their differences and similarities as well as valuing our community’s cultural diversity through our program.
Our service welcomes parent involvement in our programmed activities and encourages parents to be involved in decision making on issues of policies and programming. Our service maintains open communication and good relations between children, parents, staff, management, school and the community. 15/10/2009
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