MESSAGE FROM ERIN

Wow Term 4 2018.

Christmas is just around the corner and our

OSCAR children are eagerly awaiting the

festive season.

We have some amazingly fun Christmas crafts

and activities planned for later in the term.

The children have also been celebrating the

diverse cultures we have here at OSCAR.

Samoan Language week saw us learning new

phrases for welcoming and farewelling.

We continue our everyday use of Te Reo Maori

and we all thoroughly enjoyed listening to

Indian music and learning a few dances to

celebrate Diwali.

If you ever have any questions or concerns

about your child’s time at OSCAR, please feel

free to come have a chat.

Nga Mihi

Erin

STAFFING

We welcome our wonderful new staff members

- Zara, Nicola, Flynn, Cole, Mel D and Taylor.

NEW CHILDREN

We warmly welcome Amanda, Frankie, James,

Inayat, Ryan, Toby, QiQi, Vishwa, Mason, Leo

and their families to OSCAR House Junior

Programme.

We also welcome back Alice.

We trust you will enjoy your time with us!

HEAD LICE

A parent has notified us that their child has had

repeated incidences of head lice.

They are treating their children regularly which

indicates that they are being re-infected.

Could you please check your child for head lice

and treat them if necessary.

It would be appreciated.

ACTIVITIES

HALLOWEEN GHOSTS AND MUMMIES.

What an exciting time of year for many of

OSCAR’s youngest children.

Halloween Ghosts was a simple and fast

activity.

The children used stuffing to form the base of

the ghost then using black ribbon they made a

head and added some spooky eyes to finish

their creations.

Mummies were another easy and fun activity,

the children used masking tape to make

geometric shapes and form the wrapping around

the mummy template.

Spooky and spectacular!

FIREWORKS PASTELS ART

Pastels and black paper were used to make this

simple but effective display.

Bright and vibrant colours made it look like real

fireworks.

Several children spoke about what their

family’s plans were for November 5th

.

SLIME

Slippery, Slimy, Messy and Fun.

Slime is a very popular activity that the children

adore and ask for constantly.

Check out the photo evidence of a super cool

activity.

IRON BEADS

Toby, one of our newest children, recently

made an amazing heart for his mum,

Sienna made a gorgeous peace sign and Melissa

made a spooky ghost.

These are a popular activity for our Junior

children.

WATER PAINTING

Pencils, water, creativity, time and effort = a

great activity for all ages.

The Junior children are always proud of their

creations and staff enjoy watching their

imaginations go wild!

ACTIVE TIME

JUMP JAM & GO NOODLE

When the weather restricts us to indoors, we

have a fast paced, action packed and laugh-a-

minute dance and song session.

This gets our hearts pumping, our body shaking

and our voices louder!

Jump Jam and Go Noodle are a You Tube

phenomenon and are often used in schools too.

Check it out and see if you can keep up with the

moves – the children are very good, but the

staff need some more practice!

SACK RACES

Lots of fun!

We have several techniques being used:

Jump like crazy and end up on the ground

crawling to the finish line.

Use the fact we have tiny little legs and can run

inside the sack to beat our opponents.

Start on the ground and roll like a ball lol.

WATER FUN As the term goes on and the weather gets warmer

and sunnier, we will start our WATER PLAY.

This can consist of Water Fights, Water Relay

Races, Slip & Slide and Hose Downs.

These activities are obviously weather permitting

and at times can be impromptu, so we ask that all

children have a spare change of clothes daily in

their bags.

Swimming togs are fine, but we do ask that both

boys and girls have a rash vest or t-shirt to cover

their shoulders and backs.

As always OSCAR House staff will sunscreen all

children on arrival to the programme and hats are

compulsory to ensure your children are protected

from the sun.

MESSAGES FROM KELSEY& DALENA

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY .

OSCAR HOUSE Junior Morning Programme: We look forward to having one of the

favourite events of the year - our annual Pikelet Breakfast for children who attend

morning sessions. This will take place on Wednesday 5ht December 2018. Please

ensure your children arrive by 7:45am.

Last day of the term activities for EHS

School finishes for the year and OSCAR House commences at 12 noon Tuesday 18th

December 2018 and we will have an end of year celebration with Party Games,

Christmas Goodies and a Bouncy Castle!!

We need to know whether children who usually attend Tuesdays will be attending or

not attending. Please advise your programme Supervisor, sign form at programme or

email by Friday 7th December 2018. Children who attend on Tuesdays will have

priority; positions limited by staff/child ratios for children who normally attend on other

days; casual attendees may apply (usual fees apply to casual attendees).

Xmas 2018 - January 2019 Holiday Programme information is available on the web.

Please note for enrolments Year 2’s in 2018 will remain at the Junior Holiday

Programme & Year 6’s will remain at the Senior Holiday Programme.

OSCAR House Holiday Programme will be open Wednesday 19-21st December 2018

and Monday 07 – 29 January. School recommences on Wednesday 30th January 2019.

enrol at www.oscarhouse.co.nz/programmes/

Early Bird enrolments for entire December and January holidays close on Wednesday

5th December 2019.

RE-ENROLMENT for 2019 OSCAR House Junior

We will continue your child/ren's current attendance at OSCAR House with no further

action required on your behalf.

Year 2 who will be Year 3 in 2019 will move to OSCAR House Middle in 2019 but if

they attend morning care, they will remain at JAM – Junior Morning Programme and they

will remain at OHHPJ for the holidays.

Year 5 who will be Year 6 in 2019 will move to OSCAR House Senior – further

information will be emailed directly to parent/caregivers.

If you wish to change your days next year, please advise now at

admin@oscarhouse.co.nz.

We are able to make changes as staffing & ratios allow.

If you no longer require care, please advise us now.

2019 Fee and payment details will be sent out late December for loading with your

bank.

OSCAR House staff wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy, safe and exciting New Year!