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Dundas Public School OOSH

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: 96387544

Address: 85 Kissing Point Rd, Dundas 2153 Sydney, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 It’s Halloween again! The children were very excited to help put together the coming week’s program (4.1.1, 4.1.2,). Thank you to Utkarsh, Morgan, Diivyan, Harry, Tyler, Cyra, Anika, Dominic, Jeffrey, Alex, Marcela, Cherise, Naomi, Casey and Angelica for assisting Educator Alison in planning some great things to do (1.1.1, 1.4.1, 1.4.5). All the crafts and activities were chosen by them. Halloween is a time for children to use their imagination skills through role playing. ...They may take on the role of a hero or a villain. This in turn builds their confidence, self-esteem and improves their spoken and written language skills (5.1.3, 5.2.1,5.3.3). Also, Social and emotional skills are improved through positive interaction with their peers, all while having fun! (1.2.2, 1.2.8, 1.2.9, 1.3.9, 1.4.7) Through time the pagan ritual of Halloween has changed, so we will be learning about its origins and how it has altered to be the celebration it is today, enjoyed by so many all over the world (2.2.1). See more

24.01.2022 "Diwali: Victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance." For the upcoming week, Naomi, Sienna T, Benji, Harry, Jeffrey, Claire, Emily, Jack, Utkarsh, Jordin, Tyler and Cherie helped Educator Ankita in making the program. With Diwali around the corner, the children worked collaboratively with Educator Ankita to select a range of exciting activities emerging from their own interests (1.2.1, 1.1.4, 1.2.5). This week children are going to learn abou...t one of the Indian Festivals. Through this week's indoor activities, the children will be using their fine motor skills to create various crafts of Diwali by using the diverse media (3.2.3, 3.2.4, 1.3.4, 1.3.6). This week promises exciting play and learning experiences for all members of our Centre. By furthering children's enthusiastic participation in physical games such as Survival Tag, Newcombe Ball and Night at the Museum will help them in developing their gross motor skills, problem solving and social skills (3.2.6, 3.2.4). See more

24.01.2022 Because the children have been enjoying playing outdoors lately, for the coming week’s program we will be taking advantage of the warmer weather and bringing the inside activities outside. Not only will we be playing lots of the children’s favourite outside games outdoors, we will be doing some of our craft and other activities outside as well (1.1.3, 1.1.7, 2.4.1, 2.4.3, 2.4.5). The children involved in the coming week’s program called Spring Week were Alex, Marcela, Eden, ...Diivyan, Casey, Tyler, Mim, Naomi, Claire, Nash, Harry, Isla, Angelica and Emily. The crafts, activities and games were all chosen by the children (4.1.3, 1.3.1, 1.4.4, 2.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.1.10). The Fine Motor activities will be encouraging relaxation, creativity, visual spatial awareness and sharpening of the mind as well as developing finger muscles needed for performing everyday tasks and writing (3.2.4, 3.1.6, 4.1.2, 4.1.1, 5.1.3, 5.3.3). The Gross Motor activities will be encouraging confidence, leadership, focus, concentration, self-regulation of behaviour, fairness and cooperation with others as well as developing larger muscles and promoting a healthy lifestyle (3.2.3, 3.2.6, 3.1.7, 3.1.3, 2.3.4, 3.1.1). We are really looking forward to happy, warm fun filled days! See more

24.01.2022 For Easter Week 2s program, Educator Alison had help from Mim, Alex, Raj, Utkarsh and Harry (1.1.1, 1.1.4, 1.2.5). They have chosen more Easter crafts which will help improve Fine Motor Skills with lots of colouring, cutting, gluing, folding, painting and drawing (3.2.4). Learning about Easter will give children an understanding of diversity and traditions so they can respect them (2.2.1, 2.1.4, 2.2.4). For outside play in regards to the social distancing regulations, we have gathered a selection of some of the childrens favourite activities that they can choose from. They will still have the opportunity to partake in beneficial activities that will help them to develop their Gross Motor and Social/Emotional skills while keeping safe and healthy (3.2.6, 3.2.3, 3.2.1).

24.01.2022 Last week Eden, Aiden E., Dominic, Alex, Jihu, Saanvi, Nash, Cherise, Diivyan, Zahara, Mia, Claire, Cyra, Eloise and Shuvana worked with educator Evelyn to create the program for this week called Multicultural Week. Although many of the children at Dundas OOSH identify as Australians, their families come from culturally diverse backgrounds. Researching activities for this week allowed children to dive deeper into their familys rich cultural heritage to discover some of the t...raditional games their parents once played (1.3.4, 1.3.6, 4.4.1). For example, Zahara learned that kite fighting was a national pastime of Thailand; Mia shared about games her Mongolian grandparents had taught her; and Jihu was eager to show us how to play Yut Nori, a Korean board game he plays at home. Many of the activity suggestions this week also came from children who were interested in finding out about other cultures (2.1.4). For instance, Eden looked up a Russian card game, Dominic took interest in making some Japanese food and Claire wanted to learn how to play a Pakistani playground game, Oonch Neech. Undoubtedly, the children at Dundas OOSH are looking forward to whats ahead this week as they connect with their home culture and a new way of doing life from other parts of the world (2.2.1, 2.4.7). See more

24.01.2022 This week Shuvana, Sophie, Alex, Cherise, Angelica, Nash, Tyler and Cyra worked with Educator Ankita to create the program. This week is all about celebrating the world environment day and we all will be doing recycling, the children choose a variety of art projects, nature walk and active outdoor games based on environment. Each of these activities, allows a range of different skill sets for the children to use and develop as they take part whether it be creative art skills through painting or crafting (5.3.3), gross motor skills and communication skills to interact in physical activities outdoor with their peers and also learn about boundaries and personal safety while going for nature walk and enjoy the outdoor environment. (3.2.3, 3.2.6, 3.2.7, 5.1.4, 5.1.10)

24.01.2022 This week Alex, Stella, Claire, Nicholas, Mustafa and Uttkarsh worked with Educator Ankita to create the activities that will be done in the week. This week childrens came up with different ideas that they wanted to do. Crafts and games that we have been planned this week will use and develop the childrens creativity and imaginations. It will also work on their fine motor skills and creativity to craft and create, gross motor skills, problem solving and communication/ social skills to take part in outdoor team games and activities, where they always get the ability to enjoy free play and imaginative play with peers and educators whilst at OOSH.

23.01.2022 Grandparents make the world a little softer, a little kinder, and a little warmer. For the upcoming week, Ava, Tyler, Cameron, Lucas H, Sienna B, Aiden, Bella, Utkarsh, Zahara, Aayden, Mim, Kane, Alex and Sophie helped Educator Ankita in making the program. With the Grandparents day occurring on Sunday the 25th of October, the children worked collaboratively with Educator Ankita to select a range exciting activities emerging from both their own interests and their love for ...their grandparents (1.2.1, 1.1.4, 1.2.5). Through this week’s indoor activities, the children will be given the opportunity to recognise and appreciate the special people in their lives as they will be using their fine motor skills to create various gifts for their grandparents by using diverse media (3.2.3, 3.2.4, 1.3.4, 1.3.6). This week promises exciting play and learning experiences for all members of our Centre. By furthering children’s enthusiastic participation in physical games such as survival tag, prisoner’s ball and hide and seek tips, will help them in developing their gross motor skills, problem solving and social skills (3.2.6, 3.2.4). See more

23.01.2022 There are many and varied positions to be filled at our AGM next week! If any of these interest you, dont hesitate to contact us for further info on what is involved In addition to these positions, the canteen, banking and uniform shop are great places to volunteer to help out!

19.01.2022 Lately our OOSH children have been busy participating in some great programs such as Environmental Week, Reconciliation Week and Oceans Week. Here are some pictures of their fantastic efforts currently displayed around our room. We invite you to please take a look at them when you're next visiting us. They are really great!

19.01.2022 This week Shuvana, Sophie, Pamela, Mim, Nicholas, McKenzie and Stella Worked with Educator Ankita to create the program. This week is all about recycling and environment, the children choose a variety of art projects, nature walk and active outdoor games based on environment. Each of these activities, allows a range of different skill sets for the children to use and develop as they take part whether it be creative art skills through painting or crafting (5.3.3), gross motor ...skills and communication skills to interact in physical activities outdoor with their peers and also learn about boundaries and personal safety while going for nature walk and enjoy the outdoor environment. Children will also going to celebrate Holi festival this week. They are going to learn about the essence of colours in life and the story why do Indians celebrate this festival. (3.2.3, 3.2.6, 3.2.7, 5.1.4, 5.1.10) See more

18.01.2022 To coincide with the National Schools Tree Day, 31st July, 2020, this coming weeks activities are based around learning and appreciating the importance of plants and trees to our world and humanity (2.1.4, 2.4.1). Those helping with the program were Saanvi, Anika, Joey, Jeslyn, Cherie, Nash, Oliver, Elle and Alex. Each day we will be having discussions and learning about plants and trees importance through reading facts and doing crafts and activities that the children have... chosen to do (2.4.2). Children taking part in the activities this week will develop an understanding about current environmental issues, sustainability and even animal conservation (2.4.3, 2.4.4, 2.4.5, 2.4.6). We aim to improve Cognitive Skills through encouraging problem solving and Innovative thinking (4.1.4, 4.2.5, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.4.5). Our crafts will help develop Creative and Fine Motor skills (3.2.4, 4.2.4). Some activities will even test Emotional skills like patience and resilience as they may be more challenging to do (3.1.6, 4.1.5). The children love participating in Gross Motor games that they have previously played and enjoyed. To acknowledge their enthusiasm for physical play, this week we have programmed some of these activities at the request of the children (3.2.6, 1.3.1, 3.2.1). See more

18.01.2022 For the coming week’s program Puppet Week, Educator Alison had help from some very enthusiastic children (4.1.1). The crafts, activities and games were all chosen by them (4.1.3, 1.3.1, 1.4.4). For outside play we have the return of popular favourite outdoor games like Newcombe Ball, Fly Sticks and Silent Ball (1.2.1, 1.1.7, 1.3.1, 3.2.6, 3.2.3). Other popular games like Survival Tag and PacMan Tag were creatively modified to relate to the week’s theme (4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.7). ...The children that helped this week were Daniel, Angelica, Cherise, Marcela, Alex, Sienna T, Kane, Dominic, Sophie, Mim, Gabby and Diivyan. Making and playing with puppets will stimulate the children’s imagination as well as encourage creativity. It will help to develop skills like Emotional (through self-expression; 3.2.2, 3.2.1, 4.2.5), Social (appropriate interaction with others; 3.1.7, 3.1.3), Fine Motor (use of hands for puppet play and craft; 3.2.4, 4.2.4) and Language (confidence building in speaking; 5.3.2, 5.3.3, 5.1.3). We even have an Indonesian Shadow puppet craft. Presenting other countries puppet styles to the children is an opportunity to explore the diversity of culture and develop an appreciation for it (2.2.1, 2.2.4). We are all looking forward to a fun filled week! See more

17.01.2022 Our programmers for this week were Tyler, Jordin and Diego. They worked so enthusiastically and collaboratively together with Educator Alison to create a fun filled week of activities based on their current interests in Pokemon characters from the anime video games and movies (1.1.6, 1.1.4, 4.1.1). Program planning gives children a sense of belonging and helps them feel respected and valued. By listening to and implementing childrens ideas for activities (1.3.1, 1.1.4, 1.1.3..., 1.1.1) we help build confidence and trust in them too (1.1.3, 1.3.1). We will be encouraging our programmers to run activities to share their interests with others and build on their leadership skills (4.2.6, 1.4.1, 1.4.4). Children will be building on their Creative and Fine Motor skills whilst having fun partaking in drawing, art and hama bead activities (1.2.1, 3.2.4, 3.2.1, 5.3.3, 5.3.6). Outside they will be able to build on their Gross Motor and Social/Emotional Skills through exercising, cooperating and using coping mechanisms (3.2.6, 3.2.4, 3.2.1, 3.1.7, 1.4.9). See more

17.01.2022 This week, Mim, Anika, Cyra, Sienna B., Cherie, Alex, Sienna T., Isla, Annalise, Dominic, Angelica, Cherise, Morgan and Casey worked with Educator Evelyn to create the program for Sports Week. Children voiced their favourite outdoor physical activities, such as Survival Tag (Mim), Fly Sticks (Sienna T.) and Newcombe Ball (Anika) which help enhance Gross Motor skills and Fine Motor skills (1.2.1, 3.2.3, 3.2.4, 3.2.6). Besides outdoor activities, children were also encouraged t...o select craft activities that were themed around a variety of sports. As a result, this upcoming week's program includes crafts about soccer (Alex), swimming (Annalise), tennis (Angelica & Cherise) and basketball (Dominic) (2.1.4, 4.3.1). These sorts of activities help children develop their confidence, resilience, sense of experimentation and problem-solving skills (1.2.6, 1.2.9, 3.1.1, 3.1.6, 4.2.1, 4.2.4). Thank you so much to those children who have helped us plan out an exciting and diverse Sports Week! See more

15.01.2022 For the upcoming week, Alex, Shuvana, Tyler, Cherie, Morgan, Casey and Gabby helped Educator Ankita in making the program. This week is all about trying different techniques of painting. Children helped Educator Ankita in selecting the range of activities and games they would like to see take place, emerging both from their own interests and love for painting (1.2.1, 1.1.4, 1.2.5). The craft activities will promote skill development across art, working on their fine motor manipulation, creative thought and expression (3.2.3, 5.3.3, 1.3.4, 1.3.6). By furthering childrens enthusiastic participation in physical games such as Shark Attack, Hide and Seek Tip, fitness challenge and dance challenge will help them in developing their gross motor skills, problem solving and social skills (3.2.6, 3.2.4).

15.01.2022 This week Alex, Angelica, Mckenzie, Morgan and Pamela worked with Educator Ankita to create the activities that will be done in the week. It is officially the festive season here at OOSH and we are off to running start. Christmas is the time to remember the good times of the year, our family, friends and community and find different ways to celebrate them and to help those around us. This week will not only have a blast with the crafts and games that use and develop the childrens creativity and imaginations but also their fine motor skills and creativity to craft and create, gross motor skills, problem solving and communication/ social skills to take part in outdoor team games and activities, where they always get the ability to enjoy free play and imaginative play with peers and educators whilst at OOSH.

14.01.2022 Last week Zahara, Claire, Shuvana, Anika, Jihu, Sienna B, Isla, Sophie, Lucas B, Angelica, Diivyan, Cyra and Alex helped Educator Ankita to plan the galaxy program for this coming week. The children used their imagination and cognitive thinking skills to adapt outdoor games they were familiar with to match the galaxy theme together (4.4.1. 4.4.5). They sat down with Ankita and were able to articulate the instructions for the activities on their own or within small groups (5.1....4). For example, Jihu came up with the idea of the asteroid attack game and wrote the rules of the game. The outdoor games planned for the coming week will allow children to develop their gross motor skills (3.2.2) and will also encourage them to work in teams or individually while fostering a healthy sense of competition. All the inside activities are created based on the interests and the suggestions given by the children (4.1.1), such as galaxy slime, galaxy oobleck and moon sand. Within these activities, a large focus will be on children adapting their classroom knowledge and skills into the activities, and developing their creativity (4.3.1). A discussion on planets will also be done this coming week. See more

13.01.2022 This week Morgan, Tyler, Stella, Alex, Aayden, Angelica, Mim, Jeffrey, Harry and Annalise worked with Educator Evelyn to develop the program for Transport Week. The outdoor activities include many of the childrens favourites including red light, green light (Morgan), Transport Island aka the floor is lava (Tyler) and Uber tag aka Pacman tag (Annalise) to enhance childrens fine and gross motor skills, as well as their love for physical activity (1.2.1, 3.2.3, 3.2.4, 3.2.6). ...Meanwhile, indoors we will be constructing a cardboard city and adding various types of transport vehicles to it throughout the week. Crafts such as creating paper submarines (Aayden, Wednesday AM), buses (Jeffrey, Thursday AM) and recycled creations (Harry, Thursday PM) give children the opportunity to improve their imagination, problem-solving ability and decision-making skills which are essential for life (1.2.6, 4.1.3, 4.2.1, 4.2.4, 4.2.7, 4.3.1, 4.4.3). Thank you to all the children who have once again taken the time and effort to help us make our fabulous weekly program! See more

13.01.2022 For the coming weeks program, Educator Alison had lots of help putting it together from Mim, Aayden, Jordin, Stella, Claire, Xavier, Mustafa, Kane, Katrina, Caitlin, Lucas B, Oliver, Nicholas R, and Angelica (1.3.1, 1.4.4, 2.1.8). While having fun, children will be able to extend on their Fine Motor, Gross Motor, Creative and Imaginative skills by participating in activities like drawing, painting, sculpture, construction, creative writing, drama and dancing (3.2.4, 3.2.3, 4....1.2, 5.2.4, 5.3.3). This weeks program around The Arts is going to be a great way for children to express themselves freely & positively. It will improve their ability to focus, help them to unwind and decrease stress enabling them to think clearly & feel good about themselves (3.1.1, 3.2.2). Other benefits are the enhancement of relationships by encouraging appropriate conversations and social interactions as well as building confidence (3.2.1, 3.2.8, 5.1.3, 2.1.9). See more

12.01.2022 For the upcoming week, Stella, Naomi, Angelica, Claire, Diivyan, Alex, Jeslyn, Mim, Eloise, Cyra, Sophie, Morgan and Casey helped Educator Ankita in making the program. As Fathers Day is on Sunday the 6th of September, the children worked collaboratively with Ankita to select a range of exciting activities emerging both from their own interests and love for their fathers (1.2.1, 1.1.4, 1.2.5). Throughout the week, children will be given the opportunity to work on their fine ...motor skills and cognitive skills to create various different gifts for their father by using our diverse media (3.2.3, 3.2.4, 1.3.4, 1.3.6). By furthering childrens enthusiastic participation in physical games such as Newcombe Ball, Shark Island, Silent Ball, Prisoners Ball and Pacman Tag will help them in developing their gross motor skills, problem solving and social skills (3.2.6). See more

12.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Just a reminder to all that our Centre is still collecting travel toilettries for the Every Little Bit Helps Charity. They are a wonderful organisation offering help to those in our community that need it most. The Little Red Bin used to collect donations is located next to the families sign on/out desk. Thank you all for your support during this difficult time.

12.01.2022 Hi Everyone. For week 8 this term, our educators are very excited to present our multicultural program to the children. We are such a wonderful culturally diverse centre and we would love some ideas from families for games, craft, activities or even cooking recipes from around the world. It would be greatly appreciated if families could contribute to help make it a really success program. If you have something to share with us, you may speak directly to any Educator or email us.

12.01.2022 Our program for next week centres around World Oceans Day (8th June). World Oceans Day is an opportunity for everyone to celebrate and honour our great oceans (2.1.4, 2.4.1). Children will have the opportunity to demonstrate their existing knowledge of oceans as well as learn something new about them. Teaching the children about the importance of oceans will raise awareness of the need to protect them and the animals that live in them (2.1.5, 2.1.8). They will learn that ocea...ns need to be able to sustain everyone all over the world. Through participating in our program of crafts, games, discussions, reading books and using information technology, children will develop a better understanding and respect for our oceans (2.4.4, 2.4.5, 2.4.6, 2.3.4). At the same time, they will be enriching their development of Fine Motor, Gross Motor, Language and Cognitive Skills (3.2.4, 3.2.3, 4.1.2, 5.2.2, 5.3.5, 4.3.2, 4.2.5,). The children who helped Educator Alison to put together this weeks program were Sade, Cyra, Tyler, Sophie, Claire, Jihu, Jia, Zahara and Mim. See more

10.01.2022 This week Bella, Cherise, Diego, Gabby, Naomi and Pamela worked with Educator Alouise to program a week celebrating Pancake Tuesday and School Clean Up Day. With this Tuesday signifying the Christian holiday of eating pancakes before Lent, throughout this week children of all backgrounds will develop their understanding and appreciation of diverse traditions by participating in a range of activities all focused on this celebration. Further, as Friday is School Clean Up Day, t...his weeks activities will also empower children as responsible citizens of our planet by educating them on how and why they can care for our environment. In addition to these valuable learning opportunities, throughout the week childrens diverse interests will be catered towards as they engage in a range of craft-making and physical activities that also develop their fine and gross motor skills in the process. From making both real and playdough pancakes, to playing bin basketball and shuffling their buns, this week promises exciting play and learning experiences for all members of our Centre. See more

10.01.2022 For the upcoming week, Alex, Jeslyn, Angelica, Claire, Morgan, Kane, Jeffrey and Jordin helped Educator Ankita in making the program. This week will be all about teaching children about not wasting food, if you have extra food please donate it. Live Long and Live Happy. #Save Food #Save Life. Children helped Educator Ankita in selecting the range of activities and games they would like to see take place, emerging both from their own interests and love for craft activities (1....2.1, 1.1.4, 1.2.5). Throughout the week, children will be getting various opportunities to learn recipes and practice the life skills of cooking and preparing meals and treats. Children will be using their numeracy skills to measure ingredients and tell the time. They will develop their literacy skills to read and understand recipes and instructions (5.2.3). We will be encouraging children to try their best and acknowledge not only their own efforts, but those of their peers. Also fine motor skills and gross motor skills will be used and developed through both indoor and outdoor experiences (3.2.3, 3.2.4) as well as working on their creative and imaginative skill sets with their peers (5.3.3) and most importantly have a fun time doing it! This week promises exciting play and learning experiences for all members of our Centre. See more

10.01.2022 This week McKenzie, Marcela, Tyler, Sarvesh, Angelica, Shuvana, Mim, Beau, Eden, Nash, Pamela, Aiden and Harry worked with Educator Evelyn to develop a program aimed at promoting friendship between pals for Palentines Week. The activities chosen largely focus on developing cooperation and kindness through working with others to complete tasks or creating something to give to a loved one. For instance, Wacky Relays have children competing in teams to finish the relay challenge and chocolates will be made to give to a friend or family member in Chocolate Swap. Teamwork and kindness are essential life skills that everyone needs so the kids at Dundas OOSH are bound to grow interpersonal skills while having lots of fun this week.

09.01.2022 This coming week’s program was created by Angelica, Casey, Tyler, Morgan, Jordin, Aayden, Nash, Mim, Zahara, Benji, Sophie, Annalise, Diivyan. These children worked together with Educator Evelyn to develop a program that consisted of some of their old-time favourite activities and games. This included Pacman tag (Morgan), hama beads (Annalise), bull rush (Benjamin) and Newcombe ball (Sophie). There were also suggestions for activities that children had recently developed an i...nterest such as origami candy (Morgan), sponge painting (Casey, Zahara) and noodle hockey (Aayden). The range of activities allow children to develop their literacy skills for reading instructions, gross motor skills through running and balancing, confidence in manipulating various tools, resilience when taking up new challenges and creativity when creating artworks of their own design (5.2.3, 5.2.6, 3.2.3, 3.2.4, 4.4.3, 1.2.10, 4.1.3). It was great that these children took ownership in developing a program that is catered towards the interests of the kids at OOSH. See more

08.01.2022 This week Jihu, Jialee, Casey, Isla, Sophie, Aiden, Morgan, Marcela and Tyler worked with Educator Alouise to program a week all about family. With the International Day of Families occurring on Friday the 15th of May, the children worked collaboratively with Alouise to select a range exciting activities emerging from both their own interests and their love for their families (1.2.1, 1.1.4, 1.2.5). Through this weeks indoor activities, the children will be given the opportun...ity to recognise and appreciate the special people that make up their families as they use their fine motor skills to create various gifts for family members, as well as produce artworks of their families using diverse media (3.2.3, 3.2.4, 1.3.4, 1.3.6). Moreover, this weeks program will further encourage childrens enthusiastic participation in physical play with fan-favourites such as Pacman Tag, Marco Polo and Freeze Tag having been selected for outdoor activities (3.2.6). It is our hope that all of our OOSH families have a safe and happy week as we celebrate the wonderful people who make up our community See more

08.01.2022 For the upcoming week, Alex, Shuvana, Tyler, Cherie, Harry, Sienna T, Diivyan, Morgan, Casey and Gabby helped Educator Ankita in making the program. This week is all about teaching how to respect others to help ensure they develop positive relationships with their family, friends and communities throughout their life. Children helped Educator Ankita in selecting the range of activities and games they would like to see take place, emerging both from their own interests and lov...e for craft activities (1.2.1, 1.1.4, 1.2.5). The craft activities of this week will help children to promote skill development across art, working on their fine motor manipulation, creative thought and expression (3.2.3, 5.3.3, 1.3.4, 1.3.6). Teaching respect will build on social/emotional skills. Children will learn ways to interact with others appropriately. By furthering childrens enthusiastic participation in physical games such as survival tag, prisoners ball, Newcombe ball, 44 homes and cops and robbers, will help them in developing their gross motor skills, problem solving and social skills (3.2.6, 3.2.4). See more

08.01.2022 This week Cherie, Benjamin, Nash, Daniel, Zahara, Sienna T., Emily, Alex, Isla, Sophie and Tyler worked with educator Evelyn to create a program that celebrates our shared histories with Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In order to gain a further understanding and appreciation of Australias Indigenous culture, children selected a variety of traditional Indigenous games that were for the most part, unfamiliar to them (1.3.3, 1.3.6, 2.1.4, 2.2.1, 2.4.7). During t...his week we also commemorate National Sorry day on 26th May, which recognises the mistreatment of our Indigenous population to support the healing process of these communities (1.4.6, 1.4.7, 1.4.8, 2.2.4). It is through this exposure to cultural diversity and reflection on our shared history, that we hope to inspire the children of Dundas OOSH to continue the ongoing work of reconciliation among their generation and for future generations to come. The original names of traditional Indigenous games have remained unchanged in this program but if youre interested in finding out more about these games, you and your family can visit https://www.sportaus.gov.au//pdf_file/0006/705462/Yulunga_. We are in this together (Reconciliation Week theme, 2020)! See more

08.01.2022 This weeks program was created by Nicholas R, Alex, Shuvana and Richie with educator Ankita. Children expressed their love for their pets and shared the crafts and games they would like to do this week. These activities will not only promote skill development across art and physical play, working on their fine motor skills, gross motor abilities and creative thought and expression (3.2.3, 3.2.4, 5.3.3) but also conversations to share with their peers and educators about their favourite animals, experiences and knowledge to connect with one another (1.1.1, 1.1.6)

07.01.2022 Hi Everyone, The July School Holidays are fast approaching and with the help of the children we have created a Vacation Care program full of great activities for the children to participate in while still learning. Please take a look at the Visual Program, fill out the booking forms and let us know by Friday which days you're interested in. We look forward to seeing everyone in Vacation Care.

05.01.2022 For the coming weeks program Puppet Week, Educator Alison had help from some very enthusiastic children (4.1.1). The crafts, activities and games were all chosen by them (4.1.3, 1.3.1, 1.4.4). For outside play we have the return of popular favourite outdoor games like Newcombe Ball, Fly Sticks and Silent Ball (1.2.1, 1.1.7, 1.3.1, 3.2.6, 3.2.3). Other popular games like Survival Tag and PacMan Tag were creatively modified to relate to the weeks theme (4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.7). ...The children that helped this week were Daniel, Angelica, Cherise, Marcela, Alex, Sienna T, Kane, Dominic, Sophie, Mim, Gabby and Diivyan. Making and playing with puppets will stimulate the childrens imagination as well as encourage creativity. It will help to develop skills like Emotional (through self-expression; 3.2.2, 3.2.1, 4.2.5), Social (appropriate interaction with others; 3.1.7, 3.1.3), Fine Motor (use of hands for puppet play and craft; 3.2.4, 4.2.4) and Language (confidence building in speaking; 5.3.2, 5.3.3, 5.1.3). We even have an Indonesian Shadow puppet craft. Presenting other countries puppet styles to the children is an opportunity to explore the diversity of culture and develop an appreciation for it (2.2.1, 2.2.4). We are all looking forward to a fun filled week! See more

05.01.2022 This week Alex, Cyra and Cameron worked with Educator Ankita to create the activities that will be done in the week. Mother's Day is around the corner and it's time to think of gifts for the special women in your life. This week Alex not only planned the activities but she also made the whole programming with instruction on the laptop with Ankitas little bit assistance. This week will not only have a blast with the crafts and games that use and develop the childrens creativity and imaginations but also their fine motor skills and creativity to craft and create, gross motor skills, problem solving and communication/ social skills to take part in outdoor team games and activities, where they always get the ability to enjoy free play and imaginative play with peers and educators whilst at OOSH.

05.01.2022 This week Alex, Mim, Mia Judd, Jordon, Utkarsh, Oliver, Nicholas R., Olivia, Stella, Cherie worked with Educator Evelyn to create a program based around Easter activities. The children had some wonderful craft ideas to contribute such as cute rabbit and chick crafts using materials like paint, pipe cleaners and tissue paper. Activities like origami allow children to develop fine motor skills, creativity, as well as persistence when facing difficult challenges (1.2.9, 3.2.4, 4...,1,2). For our outdoor activities, children suggested some of their favourite games such as helicopter and Newcomb ball. These types of games promote physical play that develops gross motor skills, and teamwork and communication that are necessary for life (1.2.5, 3.2.3, 5.1.4). Thanks for your help in putting together another great program! See more

04.01.2022 We would like to thank everyone who has been contributing to our Every Little Bit Helps red charity bin. We have had such a wonderful response lately and now our bin is almost full and ready to be delivered to the charity to be distributed to refuges and people less fortunate. Your donations have been greatly appreciated. Thank you. We will still be collecting for the rest of the year so if you have any makeup samples or hotel cosmetics you can still bring them in and donate them to this wonderful cause.

04.01.2022 This week Annalise, Mim, Tyler, Cameron, Richie, Alex, Zahara, Dominic, Stella, Utkarsh, Sophie and Harry worked with Educator Evelyn to create the program for Movie Week. Children at Dundas OOSH voted to have a relaxing movie-themed week to end Term 2 with many sharing about their favourite movies which included Harry Potter (Annalise), Shrek 3 (Mim), Scooby Doo (Stella) and Garfield (Harry) (1.2.1). Through online research or using their own imagination, these children thou...ght up the indoor and outdoor activities that have children developing their gross motor skills (Frozen tag, sock wrestling); skills in manipulating objects (noodle hockey); skills in the kitchen (Matildas mud cake); creativity (Kakamoras); and many more (1.2.5, 1.2.9, 3.1.6, 3.2.3, 3.2.4, 4.1.1, 4.1.3, 4.4.1, 5.2.2, 5.3.5). Were looking forward to the exciting week ahead! See more

02.01.2022 Summer seems to have arrived early this year. Cyra, Sienna.B, April, Jack, Naomi, Eunice, Jordon, Nash, Kane and Sophie worked collaboratively with our educator Pratima to give some cool ideas based on their interest and understanding of the summer. They have shared some craft and games ideas that they would like to see take place. These activities will not only promote skill development across art and physical play, working on their fine motor manipulation, gross motor skills and creative thoughts and expression (3.2.3, 3.2.4, 5.3.3), but it will also promote interactions with their peers and educators. The children can share their experiences and knowledge about summer to connect with one another (1.1.1, 1.1.6).

02.01.2022 This weeks program promises to be so much fun, to be sure, to be sure! In our program this week, we will be educating children about diversity and inclusion through fun crafts, activities and games the children have chosen (1.3.3, 1.3.4, 1.3.6, 2.2.1). Our program helpers assisting Educator Alison were Annalise, Shuvana, Chai-Yui, Oliver, Diivyan, Sophia, Casey, Alex C, Morgan, Sophie and Harry T (1.1.1, 1.1.3, 1.3.1, 3.1.1, 3.1.10). Children will learn a little about Irish ...culture and the celebration of St Patricks Day. Harmony Week is an opportunity to encourage everyone to experience, explore & appreciate the wealth of culture and ethnic diversity in our community. It also helps support the removal of barriers that may still exist. We all belong is the message we would like to communicate to all (1.1.3, 1.2.2, 1.3.1). The program offers other benefits like developing Fine Motor, Gross Motor, Creative, Social, Emotional, Language and Cognitive skills throughout the variety of activities put forward to the children. Most importantly the program is chosen for their enjoyment and entertainment as well. See more

02.01.2022 Because the children have been enjoying playing outdoors lately, for the coming weeks program we will be taking advantage of the warmer weather and bringing the inside activities outside. Not only will we be playing lots of the childrens favourite outside games outdoors, we will be doing some of our craft and other activities outside as well (1.1.3, 1.1.7, 2.4.1, 2.4.3, 2.4.5). The children involved in the coming weeks program called Spring Week were Alex, Marcela, Eden, ...Diivyan, Casey, Tyler, Mim, Naomi, Claire, Nash, Harry, Isla, Angelica and Emily. The crafts, activities and games were all chosen by the children (4.1.3, 1.3.1, 1.4.4, 2.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.1.10). The Fine Motor activities will be encouraging relaxation, creativity, visual spatial awareness and sharpening of the mind as well as developing finger muscles needed for performing everyday tasks and writing (3.2.4, 3.1.6, 4.1.2, 4.1.1, 5.1.3, 5.3.3). The Gross Motor activities will be encouraging confidence, leadership, focus, concentration, self-regulation of behaviour, fairness and cooperation with others as well as developing larger muscles and promoting a healthy lifestyle (3.2.3, 3.2.6, 3.1.7, 3.1.3, 2.3.4, 3.1.1). We are really looking forward to happy, warm fun filled days! See more

02.01.2022 Sienna T., Jeffrey, Morgan, Casey, Annalise, Tyler, Shuvana, Mim, Eden, Diivyan and Cherise assisted educator Evelyn in creating the program for Drawing Week. The purpose of the coming week is to develop childrens imaginations and creativity (4.1.1). After gathering childrens suggestions, educator Evelyn noticed they largely focused on a particular theme or subject. For example, Shuvana wanted to draw bananas, Annalise wanted to draw red pandas, Tyler wanted to draw reptile...s, Morgan wanted to draw stags and Casey wanted to draw foxes (1.2.1). Therefore, the program has been supplemented with daily drawing challenges that encourage children to truly exercise their ability to think outside of their artistic box and engage their creative minds in less common experiences (1.2.3, 1.2.9, 1.2.10, 4.1.5. For instance, children can work cooperatively to create musical chairs-style drawings and design their own board games. Besides enhancing their creativity and fine motor skills, it is our hope that participating in these activities will also improve childrens self-confidence as they take up new challenges and risks (1.2.7, 3.1.1, 3.1.5, 3.1.6, 3.2.3, 5.3.3). If youre unfamiliar with some of the activities listed, why not ask your child about it during drawing week? See more

01.01.2022 This coming week’s program is based on recycling and its importance. The program will be raising awareness of the need to be sustainable and conserve our precious natural resources (2.1.4, 2.4.1, 2.4.3, 2.4.5, 2.4.6). Our craft ideas have been picked by the children and we will be using everyday recycled products to create these fantastic projects (1.3.1, 1.1.3, 1.1.6). By finding other uses for the things we discard we will be encouraging children to think first about our pl...anet and the affects that mankind has on it (2.4.4). Those that took part in the program planning for this week with Educator Alison were Cameron, Aiden, Benji, Andy, Denzel, Sienna B., Cyra, Tyler, Harry, Cherie, Callan, Panav, Elle, Sade and Sienna T. We will also be learning about the things that can be recycled and what we do with the other items that can’t be. As well as learning through craft, the children will be improving their fine motor & creative skills and developing respect and empathy for the environment (3.2.4, 2.4.1). Outside the children will be using opportunities to enjoy the warmer weather and play some of their favourite games with their friends (3.1.3, 3.1.1, 3.1.2). The games they have chosen will not only improve their gross motor skills, but social and emotional skills through co-operative play too (3.2.3, 3.1.7). On Wednesday we will be learning about the significance of Remembrance Day. We will be paying our respects to those that gave up their lives during war, by creating poppy arrangements & holding a small ceremony to commemorate their passing (1.4.5, 1.4.6, 1.4.7, 2.2.1). See more