Please be a aware that a child who attends KT OOSH at Ironbark Ridge Public School has been diagnosed with Whooping Cough (Pertussis).  This was confirmed via swab testing results being advised positive yesterday Wednesday to the family.

Attached is an information fact sheet that outlines symptoms and treatment of Whooping Cough (Pertussis).  Please read through the attachment and contact us immediately should you have any concerns.  Should your child show any symptoms then please take them straight to a doctor for swab testing.  Your child must not then return to KT OOSH until a swab test result is obtained from the doctor and/or a clearance certificate is supplied.

Whooping Cough Fact Sheet (Pertussis)

In addition, we would like to take the opportunity to bring awareness again regarding the current Measles outbreak in western sydney.  Even though we have had no reported cases to date it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with the symptoms and treatment fact sheet below.

Measles Fact Sheet

As per our policies and a condition of enrolment, KT OOSH Services must be advised if any child contracts a contagious illness immediately.  This includes whilst results are being obtained or upon diagnosis.  This is for the safety of not only your child but other children that attend the service also.

Kind Regards,

KT OOSH IRPS

02 8814 7610

Due to the decrease in availability for AM & PM sessions in all centres it can be difficult for the centres to determine the exact number of available positions whilst caring for the children. This being the case we ask the following:

PM Session ALL Care Requests be emailed through to the respective centres email address regardless if it is for casual care or emergency care.

AM Session Casual requests (care required with more than 24 hours notice) needs to be emailed to the respective centres email address.

AM Session Emergency requests ONLY (care required within 24 hours) can be text through directly to your centres mobile contact numbers.

A Head Office staff member will respond to your email request ASAP.  Should you require an urgent confirmation then please do not hesitate to follow your email request through by calling Head Office on 02 8814 7610 Mon -> Thurs 9:00am – 4:30pm or Fri 9:00am – 2:30pm.

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 to eliminate undue stress including the safety and well being of the child.

Acknowledgement of your absent advise will be sent back to you:

RHAC OOSH Mobile for texting absences is 0434 584 881

IRPS OOSH Mobile for texting absences is 0428 021 652

OLA OOSH Mobile for texting absences is 0423 420 605 

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.

Due to the increased volume of cars coming and going before and after school it is imperative that all parents obey the internal road system at the school as they would any normal road.  Upon leaving the KT OOSH site either of a morning or afternoon, both the school and KT OOSH request parents not to disobey the no right turn sign and exit the school via the entry gates.  The normal exit gates up near J/H Block will be open from 6:45am until 6:30pm of an evening and all parents are to exit via these gates only.

Disobeying the internal road system and signage may result in a serious accident and this is something we wish to avoid.

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

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.