Educational Programs
Learning through play
At NNOOSH we believe play is fundamental to learning and development, as well as an important end in it’s own right. Through play children explore, inquire, understand, reason and develop socially responsible attitudes. We encourage children’s self-confidence, capabilities and sense of belonging through an inquiry-led, child-centred approach.
Our programming is informed by the My Time Our Place Framework V2 (updated Feb 2023) for school age care and developed in partnership with children, their families and the community. Through a cycle of observation, planning, evaluation and reflection our program aims to extend and enrich children’s well-being and social development.
The Weekly Program
Our weekly program is published at the service and colour coded to reflect the input of children, educators, parents/carers and links to reflective program journals and observations conducted by staff. The program has a comments/suggestions section to take further input.
Red: indicating activities that are child/community generated (e.g. generated by children’s suggestions, conversations and family interactions)
Blue: indicating those which are educator generated (e.g. designed to introduce new skills or ideas)
Orange: that which is educator extended (designed to build on previous experiences to enhance particular skills or understandings)
Green: indicates where sustainability focus is embedded
Purple: indicating responsiveness to learning and celebrating our children and families cultural identity
We encourage children to participate in a range of activities, both indoors and outdoors and across age-groups. We also support children to use the space and equipment to develop their own spontaneous and interesting self-led experiences.
Parents are kept updated on programmed and spontaneous activities through learning observations posted on the Xplor Home app.
We also frequently organise additional classes to cater for children’s interests. These are often subsided to lower the cost passed on to parents. Skateboarding, yoga, fencing, archery, gymnastics to name a few!
The Educator team follow a cycle of planning to record, respond to and support children’s learning.
(My Time Our Place Framework V2, 2022)
After School Classes
A variety of private providers operate after school classes (music lessons, karate, dance, etc) run on the NNPS campus. These classes are administered by the school and all enquiries should be directed to the school office.
Children attending an after school class whilst attending NNOOSH must be signed in and out by the class tutor, as clear indication of the transfer of duty of care. We must also know in advance (in writing) of your child’s lesson times and tutor.
Homework
We can provide stationery and quiet areas for children to do homework. While staff may assist, they are not tutors, and their first priority will always be the supervision and safety of all children as well as the delivery of the program. Should your child need to complete homework at NNOOSH they will need to be able to do so independently.
If you wish for your child to do homework at NNOOSH, please email us.
MENU
Our menu is on the noticeboard and may change with the season.
Please make any suggestions to our menu.
A healthy breakfast is available every day consisting of:
Cereals (oats, weetbix, rice bubbles & corn flakes)
Wholemeal toast with spreads (raisin toast on occasion)
Yoghurt and fresh fruit as requested
milk and water
Afternoon tea is provided each day. Fresh fruit and vegetables will be served in addition to a rotating menu of other hot/cold food items for example:
Beef/Chicken/Vegetarian Stir fry with Brown Rice
Salad, ham and cheese and vegemite wholemeal wraps/sandwiches/rice cakes
Beef and Been Nachos or Chicken Fajitas
Penne Bolognese or vege pasta bake
Slow cooked stews and tagines with couscous or rice.
and occasional foods like Raisin Toast/Pizza Subs/Sausages
A late snack is also available at 5pm each day, this is usually fruit, vegetables, cheese and rice crackers.
Children are also involved in cooking activities as part of our regular program which enables discussion around healthy eating habits, food waste and food production. Children are encouraged to engage in many activities in the NNOOSH garden and the produce is used in cooking.
NOTE: We do not provide any products containing nuts/sesame and can provide Gluten Free/Dairy Free/Egg free alternatives should that be required. If your child has dietary requirements/allergies we MUST be notified in your enrolment form or as the issue arises and a medical action and communication plan implemented.
All cooking activities are conducted according to health guidelines.