It has been a fairly smooth first week back at OSHC for everyone, with the children settling back into their normal routine, and our new preps getting to know the service, the educators, and the other children. We would like to extend all of our new families a very special welcome.
Please be aware that due to the current situation with COVID that in line with Camp Australia policy, shaped by recommendations from the government and health authorities, parents are not to enter the Hall building while OSHC is taking place. We will be continuing to operate our phone in system where parents call the OSHC number when they arrive and we will bring your child with their bag to the door. Our service phone number is 0404 427 452. This number is also displayed on the doors into OSHC
In line with current government directives, we ask that all children in grades 3-6 (other than those with a medical exception) wear a face mask when they are inside at OSHC. If your child has a medical exemption could a copy signed by a doctor, please be provided to the service ASAP. If you have already provided evidence of diagnosis (ie, for education support reasons) this is not necessary. We thank families and children who have complied thus far with this directive and supported us, and the school, on this matter.
The continuation of warmer weather means that hats need to come to after school care as well as to school. This was an issue last year, as few children brought their hats. It doesn’t have to be a school hat, any sun smart hat is fine. Maybe a spare hat could live in the bottom of the bag if children don’t want to remove their hats from their classrooms? We hope to spend as much time outside as possible so we really need your support in this matter.
Parents please be reminded that in order to use the service they need to be registered with Camp Australia… We are unable to accept children into the service who are not registered with Camp Australia. Bookings can be made or cancelled by logging into the Camp Australia website https://www.campaustralia.com.au or by ringing 1300 105 343, or using our parent portal app. The team are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except National Public Holidays).
We look forward to seeing you and your family soon!
From the Team at Camp Australia Drysdale Primary School OSHC