Correct entry and exit to the school hall is still a major concern!  All parents are asked to park out the front of the school (obeying all road signs) and enter / exit the school via the front single school gate. In accordance with WHS policies parents ARE NOT permitted to park or walk through the tradesman’s entrance (this is the large double black gates where the commercial bins are located and KT OOSH Staff park).

Parents that fail to follow this request will have their care with KT OOSH jeopardised.

Thank you for your co-operation and understanding regarding this matter.

It is with regret we cannot offer any fortnightly permanent care effective from January 2017 due to our centre being at capacity.  Alternatively, casual positions maybe booked up to a term in advance to secure positions.

For example:

Week 1 – Mon, Tues, Wed

Week 2 – Tues, Wed, Thurs

With this example of care requirements you could book Tuesday and Wednesday sessions as permanent care but Monday and Thursday will be casual bookings.  Should you wish to leave the Monday and Thursday as weekly permanent then you are responsible to advise of the child’s non attendance on the alternate weeks to avoid a non notification fee applying.

If this will effect your booking patterns for 2017 then please send your Term 1 booking requirements through immediately to avoid disappointment.  We will do our best to cater for your needs.

Head Office Closure:

Monday 26th December 2016 -> Sunday 8th January 2017

RHAC Before and After School Care:

Conclude Wednesday 7th December 2016 6:30pm

Recommence Wednesday 1st February 2017 6:45am

RHAC Vacation Care Operating Hours:

Thursday 8th December 2016 -> Friday 23rd December 2016

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Monday 9th January 2017 -> Monday 30th January 2017

NOTE: Fri 27th Jan & Mon 30th Jan 2017 will operate subject to booking requests and minimum numbers

If you have a permanent or confirmed casual/emergency position and you are aware your child will be absent then it is essential to advise the centre of the child’s absence before the completion of the AM Session, prior to the PM Session commencing or prior to 9:00am during Vacation Care.  This is not to only ensure we have marked them correctly but it is for the safety and well being of the child.

All students are due to commence KT OOSH effective from Wednesday 1st February 2017 and as per their care schedule.  If you wish for your child to not commence KT OOSH straight away then you MUST advise absences to avoid a non notification fee being charged.  This includes early pick ups from class/school.

The RHAC OOSH Mobile for texting absences is 0434 584 881.  Acknowledgement of your advise will be sent back to you.

If a child is absent from a PM session then you will be sent a text stating they have not arrived and a $7.50 non notification/child will be charged to your account.  It is your responsibility to acknowledge the text and reply so we know your child is safe. Non advise of absences for Am Sessions and Vacation Care sessions automatically results in a $7.50 non notification fee being charged to your account and no text will be forwarded.

When dropping your child at the centre of a morning, please ensure an educator acknowledges that your child has arrived otherwise please ensure you let them know by way of a wave or gesture.

Click here to view Dec/Jan Vacation Care Programs:

RHAC Dec 2016 VC Program

RHAC Jan 2017 VC Program

Vacation Care Hours: Strictly 7:00am – 6:00pm with late fees accruing after 6:00pm.  If you are running late then please have the courtesy to contact the centre directly on 0434 584 881 to ensure a staff member is able to stay after 6:00pm as this is not always possible.  Late fees apply at a rate of $15/five minute increments/child.

Fees: A lot of time and planning goes into Vacation Care and therefore last minute requests cannot always be accommodated due to staffing, logistics or supply issues.  This being the case please be aware of the current Vacation Care & Staff Development Day Fee structure:

Early Bird Rate – Dec $52.00/Jan $54.00 per day per child

Casual Rate – Dec $62.00/Jan $64.00 per day per child

Emergency Rate – Dec 2016 $66.00/Jan 2017 $68.00 per day per child

Breakfast: During Vacation Care Periods Breakfast is from 7:00am – 8:00am.  Cereal and juice are the only options with toast and fruit being served with morning tea at approximately 9:30am.

Children’s Daily Requirements: HATS, CLOSED in SHOES & Socks, JUMPER, DRINK BOTTLE & a Back Pack/Bag.  During the Dec/Jan Holiday Period Electronics will be allowed everyday with set times throughout the day being allocated for play with these.

Attending Vacation Care is easy!  If you are a currently enrolled KT OOSH family then simply email the service you would like to attend and list the days you would like to book in for prior to Wednesday 29th April 2017 to gain the Early Bird Rates.

Rouse Hill Anglican College Vacation Care:

RHAC Apr VC 2017 Program

Ironbark Ridge Public School Vacation Care:

IRPS Apr VC 2017 Program

IRPS & RHAC Vacation Care services will operate from Monday 10th April 2017 up to and including Monday 24th April 2017.  The service will then be closed Tuesday 25th April 2017 (Anzac Day) and Re-open for Before and After School Care Wednesday 26th April 2017.

NOTE:  Friday 14th April 2017 & Monday 17th April 2017 KT OOSH will be closed. 

If you have a permanent or confirmed casual/emergency position and you are aware your child will be absent then it is essential to advise the centre of the child’s absence before the completion of the AM Session or prior to the PM Session commencing.  This is not to only ensure we have marked them correctly but it is for the safety and well being of the child.

The RHAC OOSH Mobile for texting absences is 0434 584 881.  Acknowledgement of your advise will be sent back to you.

If a child is absent from an Am or PM booked session then you will be sent a text stating they have not arrived and a $7.50 non notification/child will be charged to your account.  It is your responsibility to acknowledge the text and reply so we know your child is safe.

When dropping your child at the centre of a morning, please ensure an educator acknowledges that your child has arrived otherwise please ensure you let them know by way of a wave or gesture.

My Family Lounge has been operational now since Term 4 2015 and we are receiving great feedback from our parents.  Educators are doing a fantastic job capturing your children enjoying there Morning/Afternoons and Vacation Care sessions at KT OOSH.  You can view both your child’s, photos and program journals showing the activities that were offered each session along with individual educator observations.  Program journals are created on a daily basis for K-2 & 3-6 so there is new information up there daily about your children.

Currently the host of My Family Lounge is working on a Mobile App version which should be available in the near future.  It is best to view via a computer for the time being.

For our new 2016 families:

Educators are doing their best to get through all our new students and once they have captured a minimum of two observations per child you will be emailed login information (individual Usernames and Passwords) directly from the online program host.  With your unique login you will only be able to access your child’s observation, daily program journals and that of any group activities they maybe involved with.  All child observations and specific information are confidential and can only be viewed by another family if another child’s name appears on the same observation.  You will be able to log on to see photos we have uploaded of your children at KT OOSH, that of their friendship groups and programming for each session.  This is a fantastic system and we hope it will assist our families with having a closer connection with the daily running of our centre and an insight into what their children are doing at KT OOSH.

Please be aware this is a private system and only currently enrolled KT OOSH parents with Usernames and Passwords will be able to access this site.  Once a family closes their account with KT OOSH they will no longer have access to the online My Family Lounge system.

We would love to hear your feedback about the system so please take a moment and tell us your thoughts by emailing feedback@ktoosh.com.au

Thursday the 24th March 2016 is a Staff Development Day at Rouse Hill Anglican College and therefore there will be no Before or After School Care available this day.  This is the day before Good Friday…….

Care will be provided from 7:00am – 6:00pm on this day with a variety of programmed and free play activities if there is enough demand from the KT OOSH community.  If you are requiring care for this day and have not already requested it, then please email rhac@ktoosh.com.au to secure a spot.  A final decision as to whether or not full day care will operate on this day will be decided early next week.

NOTE:  As this staff development day does not fall as per the normal NSW school term calendar then Before and After School Care fees remain payable as per our fees policy.  HOWEVER, should you utilise the staff development day care provided then your before and/or after school care fees will be waived and replaced with holiday care rates.

Please be aware that there are currently two infectious diseases effecting children in our local community, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) & Impetigo (School Sores).

Attached are information sheets that outline symptoms and treatment of these diseases.  Should your child show any symptoms, please take them straight to a doctor for assessment.  This is for the safety of not only your child but other children that attend the school and service.

Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Fact Sheet

Impetigo Information Sheet

As per our policies and a condition of enrolment, KT OOSH Services must be advised if any child contracts a contagious illness immediately after diagnosis.

Kind Regards,

KT OOSH RHAC

Tracey Kelly

Director

0412 878 145