Please take moment to review the 2017 Parent Handbooks

Parent Information 2017 IRPS VE17.1

Parent Information 2017 OLA VE17.1

Parent Information 2017 RHAC VE17.1

If you require care for your child starting Kindergarten in 2017, Guardians are asked to print, complete and return (via email) the attached 2017 Enrolment form . * Please remember to include Immunisation History Statements + any applicable medical action plans. More information on how to enrol is located on our website www.ktoosh.com.au

Please return 2017 Kindy Sibling Enrolment forms by the End of Term 3, 2016 ~ Friday 23rd Sept 2016.

2017 Enrolment Form V17.1

We try to accomodate all kindy siblings first (before new students to the school), however commencing from Term 4, 2016 we begin to process all new enrolments to the school. So if we haven’t received forms prior to this date, it will decrease the chances of securing care required.

Please note; It may take several weeks until you receive a confirmation email from us & if forms are missing information your enrolment will be delayed.

Re-Enrolments for care in 2017 ~ NOW OPEN!

Attention Guardians ~ Within the next 10 days we ask you to complete, scan and email return the attached 2017 Re-Enrolment form to secure care for 2017. We need one form per child.

NOTE:

• Re-Enrolment forms are only accepted via email. If you are unable to email completed forms, please contact the service to discuss alternative options.
• If your account does not currently hold the required $300.00 Family Bond as required under the current Fee Schedule then the difference will be deducted from your nominated account prior upon the acceptance of your 2017 re-enrolment form.

2017 Re-Enrolment Form V17.1

Please be aware that if KT OOSH do not receive a Re-Enrolment form for your child by Friday 2nd Sept we will assume you do not require care in 2017 and begin the process to close you account effective from the end of 2016 schooling year.

If you have any questions, please email your applicable KT OOSH Centre

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

Click here to view Menu 2016 – Term 1

After a review of our menu we have updated the following items in accordance with the Nutrition Australia guidelines.

KT OOSH will be offering wholemeal bread only and removing white bread, heavily processed meats and high sugar cereals from the service. We currently offer cut up fruit and vegetables every afternoon for a snack along with either a sandwich or crackers and cheese.

We have been speaking and gaining feedback from the children over the last couple of weeks and feel we have come up with a range of popular fruit and vegetables for offer so everyone is happy.

Please ensure you take the time to view our menus which are always located in the entrance areas of each block for the term and Vacation Care.

Should your child not be able to consume or does not like menu items then you are required to provide an alternative which can be stored on site where possible or brought each day.

If you have any nutritional snack ideas or input we would love to hear them! Please email us at feedback@ktoosh.com.au

Click here to view April Vacation Care Programs

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 – $52.00/day/child

Casual Rate – $62.00/day/child

Emergency Rate – $66.00/day/child

Breakfast: During Vacation Care Periods 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 (no thongs), DRINK BOTTLE & a Back Pack or Bag.  Keep your child sun smart and do not send them in sleeveless tops.

Slushies: Available throughout the holidays for $1 with a maximum of 2/child/day.