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Welcome to our final OSHC newsletter for 2016!

In this newsletter we will address some important dates in regard to school closure, and

commencement dates for the Vacation Care Program.

PLEASE NOTE

Schools have not yet provided dates for the last day of full student attendance for

2016.Therefore, the final After School Care day

for term 4 is to be advised.

Also to be advised is whether we will provide Vacation Care days prior to

Monday the 19th of December.

CURRENT 4 YEAR OLD KINDER CHILDREN

Please keep in mind that if your child is currently attending 4 year old kinder and is enrolled in primary school (Prep/Foundation) for 2017, your child will be able to utilise the summer Vacation Care Program.

SUMMER VACATION CARE PROGRAM

As many of you will be aware, our summer Vacation Care Program is a big one. Generally it comprises 5-6 weeks of care over December and January.We understand that changes in bookings are sometimes necessray. This can happen with plenty of warning, but often we receive calls of cancellation on the day of attendance. With regard to accounts, if your position is able to be replaced by someone on the waiting list for that day, then you will not incur a fee charge.

Important Upcoming Dates

Monday 5th December - Vacation Care enrolments for Summer holidays commence at Warrnambool Stadium

Friday 23rd December- Last day of Vacation Care for 2016

Saturday 24th December - Christmas Eve

Sunday 25th December - Christmas Day

Monday 26th December - Boxing Day

Tuesday 27th December - Public holiday (substitute for Christmas day)

Sunday 1st January, 2017 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Tuesday 3rd January, 2017 - Vacation Care recommences at Warrnambool Stadium

Thursday 26th January - Australia Day Public Holiday (no Vacation Care Today)

CHRISTMAS CAPERS

Carols by the MerriFriday, 2nd December 2016

5pm - 10pm

Carols by Candlelight (Civic Green)Friday, 16th December 2016

6.30 pm

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WATER WORKS

In line with being sunsmart is the need to keep hydrated, especially during the warmer months when we tend to lose body fluids quicker due to the heat.

Did you know, that by the time you feel thirsty, your body is already dehydrated? This is because our thirst mechanism lags behind our actual level of hydration.

Here are some more interesting facts about the role water plays in our bodies....

* Your body weight is approximately 60% water

* Your body uses water in all it’s cells, organs, and tissues to help regulate its temperature and maintain other bodily functions

* Water does more than just quench your thirst and regulate your body’s temperature, it also keeps the tissues in your body moist. You know how it feels when your eyes, nose or mouth get dry? Keeping your body hydrated helps it retain optimum levels of moisture in these sensitive areas, as well as in the blood, bones and the brain.

* The body loses water through breathing, sweating and digestion, which is why it’s so important to rehy-drate by drinking fluids and eating foods that contain water.

How much water do you need?

There’s no hard and fast rule, however a good indication of whether or not you are dehydrated can be found by looking at your urine....if it is dark yellow this is a sign that you are more than likely dehydrated. A clear colour is a good sign. The average recommendation is 8 standard glasses, or approximately 2 litres per day. However this should be increased with physical activity.

SUNSMART

Spring is here, and although some days still feel like winter, it’s important to be Sunsmart! Here are some good reasons why....

* In Victoria from September to April, UV reaches damaging levels of 3 and above, increasing the risk of skin cancerAustralia has the highest incidence of melanoma in the world for both males and females.* Two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70.* In Victoria, more than 40,000 new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed annually* In 2013, 460 Victorians died from skin cancer – more than the state road toll

The best way to be Sunsmart is to follow Sid the Seagull’s advice.....

You name it, it was made on Clay day!

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Spring Vacation Care ProgramThe kids (and staff) had a blast at Spring Vacation

Care Program....

Letter “S” day brought out plenty of Superheroes,

soup and soda bread for lunch.

Even the educators played in the mud

during the Kangaroobie excursion

Giant Game day was HUGE!Karate proved popular on Pamper and Power day

You name it, it was made on Clay day!

This guy couldn’t stop smiling on Halloween day

The Billy Tea Bush Band had everyone dancing in lines on

Bushwacking Wednesday

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Summery school lunches

It seems like yesterday we were discussing winter lunches for school, and now here we are with summer just around the corner.

Here are some simple, but different lunch ideas that will have your kids intrigued,pleasantly surprised and ready to eat during summer....

Lego Sandwich

If your child is a Lego fanatic this is one sandwich recipe that will see their lunch box empty.

Ingredients:

* 2 slices of bread cut into 4 x 7cm rectangles* 1 slice bread cut into 6 x 1cm circles* Any filling of choice eg. chicken and mayo, ham and cheese

Method: Spread your filling of choice onto one of the rectangles and place the second on top to form a “finger”.Using cream cheese, glue the discs on top in 2 rows to form the Lego press studs.

Keen to provide something other than a sandwich? Why not give these a go....

Cheese and bacon scones

Ingredients:2 cups self-raising flour1 tsp sugar1/4 tsp salt2 tbsp butter4 slices shortcut bacon, diced1 cup tasty cheese, grated3/4 cup milk

Method

Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper and set aside.In a bowl, sift the flour and add the salt and sugar.Rub the butter into the flour using your fingertips. Add the bacon and cheese and combine.Using a blunt knife, stir in the milk until you have made a dough.Lightly knead the dough on a floured surface. Pat dough out to 2cm thick.Cut out using a scone cutter that has been dipped in flour and place, touching together on the baking tray.Brush a little milk on the tops.Bake for 20-25 minutes.

A Little Christmas surprise in their lunch box...

* Use a basic cake recipe to make your prefered cake flavour of choice (chocloate, vanilla).* Cut the cake into triangular shaped wedges* Push a wooden skewer through the middle of the outside edge* Add green food colouring to icing sugar that has been mixed with water to make a smooth, thick consistency* Pipe icing onto top of cake in a zig zag manner* Decorate with mini smarties and sugar snow flakes