Clovelly Out of School Care News: April 2008
Dear Families
Welcome to the first newsletter of the 2008 – there will be four newsletters in total and these will coincide with the release of each holiday program. The April holiday program is open for bookings and may be viewed here. Your feedback on the program is very welcome at any time. Please email us.
Please note that full payment must accompany bookings, bookings are not refundable and bookings may not be made if you have an outstanding account with the Centre at the end of term.
The office bearer roles are: President, VIce-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Furthermore there are several “Parent Representative” roles open. The Committee meet once a month and the Management Committee roles include: appointing key staff, financial management, overseeing policy development, refurbishments and purchasing, input to programming and resources development. All families registered with the Centre are eligible to participate on the committee. For more information please email Celia Donovan.
Mondays – Capoeira (Brazilian martial arts) Angola in the hall
Tuesdays – older children go to WAYS youth centre at Bondi beach to play with children from Bronte and Bondi Beach OOSH, activities for weeks 8-11 include:
The Centre has also been asked to resume the “homework club”. This means creating a quiet space for older children for from 4pm to 5pm in the lower rooms in order to encourage children in years 3-6 to do some homework.
5-8 Programming is ongoing and includes two sports sessions again in 2008 – Coaches Troy and Stuart are at the centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays to lead the children in active and fun skills development.
We welcome your feedback on any aspect of programming, Do you have new ideas for 9+ chldren? Please email Paula Gray.
Welcome to the first newsletter of the 2008 – there will be four newsletters in total and these will coincide with the release of each holiday program. The April holiday program is open for bookings and may be viewed here. Your feedback on the program is very welcome at any time. Please email us.
Please note that full payment must accompany bookings, bookings are not refundable and bookings may not be made if you have an outstanding account with the Centre at the end of term.
Registration for 2008
Bookings for 2008 have quickly reached the levels of the end of 2007 – this reflects the larger number of two-parent working families with children at Clovelly Public. It is now becoming difficult to get a last-minute casual booking on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Families are encouraged to make permanent booking or try to make the casual booking with several days notice. More...Communications
COOSC keeps families up to date on what is happening at the Centre by the following methods: website, e-news, school newsletter, emails and direct communication. Please ensure we have your most recent contact details at all times including your email address. The Centre welcomes your feedback and suggestions; Please email us.Annual General Meeting
One of the ongoing challenges of running the Centre is having a committed management committee. This group is made up of parents with children at COOSC and is a volunteer committee. COOSC thanks the 2007 committee and urges parents who anticipate using the Centre for the next 2+ years to consider participating on the Committee in 2008 to fill current vacancies. The AGM will be held at 6.30pm on Thursday March 27 in the Out of School Care Rooms and all positions will be open for general election.The office bearer roles are: President, VIce-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Furthermore there are several “Parent Representative” roles open. The Committee meet once a month and the Management Committee roles include: appointing key staff, financial management, overseeing policy development, refurbishments and purchasing, input to programming and resources development. All families registered with the Centre are eligible to participate on the committee. For more information please email Celia Donovan.
Staffing
Paula Gray returned to the Centre as Coordinator in February 2008. Mark is staying on in the role of Assistant Coordinator. Scott is undertaking further childcare studies while continuing to work at Clovelly Out of School Care. The Centre is fortunate to have such a stable and experienced team.Programming
There has been a rollout of new activities for children aged 9 and over in COOSC. Activities started from mid-term and will continue throughout the year thanks to a grant the centre secured from Waverley Council. This is in addition to the active after-school funding that COOSC successfully applied for from state government.Mondays – Capoeira (Brazilian martial arts) Angola in the hall
Tuesdays – older children go to WAYS youth centre at Bondi beach to play with children from Bronte and Bondi Beach OOSH, activities for weeks 8-11 include:
- Fizzics Education
- Bondi Beach planned activities
- Bronte OOSH planned activities
- End of term BBQ
- Wednesdays – Barefoot Bowlling at Bronte Bowls
The Centre has also been asked to resume the “homework club”. This means creating a quiet space for older children for from 4pm to 5pm in the lower rooms in order to encourage children in years 3-6 to do some homework.
5-8 Programming is ongoing and includes two sports sessions again in 2008 – Coaches Troy and Stuart are at the centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays to lead the children in active and fun skills development.
We welcome your feedback on any aspect of programming, Do you have new ideas for 9+ chldren? Please email Paula Gray.
