Welcome from Isabelle - Castle Hill Funhouse
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Welcome from Isabelle - Castle Hill Funhouse
February 2016 THE ART OF TEACHING IS THE ART OF ASSISTING DISCOVERY. – MARK VAN DOREN Waitangi Day -----------------------6th Chinese New Year -----------------8th Shrove Tuesday --------------------9th Safer Internet Day-----------------9th Valentines Day ------------------- 14th Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Welcome from Isabelle Welcome to both our new and existing families. As I have just returned from leave I am looking forward to catching up with everyone and meeting all the new faces. I am also eager to support our new kindergarten families while they embark on their new and exciting journey. On the topic of new journeys; I am delighted to announce Katie (Staff) is pregnant! I am positive 2016 will be another year of fun and discovery! CHINESE NEW YEAR – 8TH Chinese New Year is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar. The New Year begins on the first day of the Chinese calendar, which usually falls in February. Originally tied to the lunar-solar Chinese calendar, the holiday was a time to honor household and heavenly deities as well as ancestors. It was also a time to bring family together for feasting. Visit www.chinesenewyear.com.au to find out what is on near you. SAFER INTERNET DAY – 9TH Be smart, play your part! Tuesday February 9th 2016 is Safer Internet Day. Join the global celebration and play your part for a better internet. The Office of the Children's eSafety Commissioner has a number of resources for the whole community to use. Join the conversation at #SID2016 https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-the-office/events/safer-internet-day-2016 Free Fun ExtraCurricular Activities Running: Week 4 until Week 8 Healthy fish fingers with guacamole Prep 10 minutes Cook 10 minutes Ingredients 1 cup whole meal breadcrumbs zest of one lemon a little salt 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 salmon fillets (about 200g each) canola oil spray 1 ripe avocado 1/2 cup cooked corn kernels 1/2 red capsicum, roughly chopped 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved juice of one lemon splash olive oil Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C conventional (180°C fan-forced) and line a biscuit tray with baking paper. 2. To make the crumb mix, combine the breadcrumbs with the lemon zest and salt and place in a shallow bowl. Slice the salmon fillets into ‘fingers’ and dip these first in the beaten egg and then in the crumb mixture, turning so each side is well coated. Commencing week 4, children will have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of extra-curricular activities. Currently these activities are available for years 1 to 6 only. Kindergarten children will be able to participate from Term 2. Programs will run for 5 weeks and are free of charge. Please make it clear to your child that by signing the form they are committing to the entire 5 week duration. Keep an eye out on the sign in/out desk for permission notes and more information. Scheduled activities are as follows: Monday: Cooking (yr 3 & up) Tuesday: Cooking (yr 1 & 2) 3. Place on the prepared baking tray and once all the fish is crumbed, lightly spray with canola oil and place in the oven for about 10 minutes. Wednesday: T-ball 4. Meanwhile to make the guacamole, crush the avocado into a bowl and mix with remaining ingredients. Season to taste. Friday: Science Thursday: Dancing JANUARY VACATION CARE ROUND UP: Funhouse Kids Out & About The Vacation Care excursions weren’t just all about having fun, we also learnt a lot about Australian history, possible future careers and the importance of being active. Check out how our excursions linked to the ‘My Time Our Place’ learning framework. Year 3-6: Q Station Ghost & History Tour Outcome 2: Children are Connected & Contribute to their World - Children respond to diversity with respect - Children become aware of fairness - Children become socially responsible and show respect for the environment K-2: Wannabees Family Play Town Outcome 4: Children are Confident & Involved Learners - Children develop dispositions such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity - Children resource their own learning through connecting with people, place, technologies and natural and processed materials All Grades: Baden Powell Adventure Park Outcome 1: Children have a Strong Sense of Identity - Children feel safe, secure, and supported - Children develop knowledgeable and confident self-identities - Children learn to interact in relation to others with care, empathy and respect Year 3-6: Sydney Ice Skating Arena Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing - Children become strong in their social and emotional wellbeing - Children take increasing responsibility for their own health and physical wellbeing SUNSMART: Sun Safety at Funhouse Sunscreen & Hats Castle Hill Funhouse follows the guidance of the Cancer Council NSW of when it is necessary to apply sunscreen. The Cancer Council recommends when the UV Index is above 3, a minimum 30+ sunscreen is be applied every 2 hours. Funhouse provides Coles Everyday SPF 50+ Sunscreen Lotion for the children & staff of the Centre. If your child has an allergy to this particular brand, please supply an alternative with their name clearly labelled. This sunscreen will be stored at the Centre. If your child has an allergy and cannot wear sunscreen, please let staff know. Children are also required to wear their hats outside when the UV Index is above 3. If children do not have hats they are expected to play inside. Only once the UV Index drops below 3 are children permitted outside without hats. Bins and recycling No matter where you live your local council provides you with a disposal service that follows similar guidelines. Most councils’ supply their residents with a general waste bin and a recycling bin as well as either a green waste bin or an option for green waste disposal. However, inside our homes most of us only have one bin. It is time to change this. It is pretty important we all get into the habit of recycling our paper, plastic, and glass materials. If you sat down and really thought about how much you throw away that is recyclable, you would probably be astounded. By having an extra bin inside just for recycling you can pre-sort recyclables and throw out less. Home recycling is something that adults should teach their children, because recycling at home is a simple step in the right direction of changing our environment for the better. Go one step further and start a compost bin as well. Creating a compost bin is easy go to eartheasy.com/grow_compost.html for how to. Staff News: Farewells During January, we said goodbye and good luck to two of our amazing staff members, Bek and Liz. Both Bek and Liz have accepted positions at Centres closer to their homes, with Bek working as an Educational Leader on the Central Coast and Liz working as an Educator in the Blue Mountains. We wish them well in their new roles and hope they will keep in touch. Thank you ladies for your dedication to the Funhouse family! Funhouse Management Meeting Castle Hill Funhouse is a not-for-profit organisation that requires parent volunteers to sit on our Management Committee. The Committee decides matters of policy and meets once a month. The next Management Meeting will be held at Funhouse on Wednesday 17th February 2016, 6.30pm – 8.30pm. Funhouse Homework Club Starts Week 2 For children in years 1-2-3-4-5 and 6 Sessions take place in the Computer Room, Monday to Thursday 3:30-4:30pm. During this time, children will have the opportunity to complete their written and computer homework (20mins computer time only). If you would like your child to do their homework at Funhouse or would like further information, please write a note in the communication book or email: [email protected] All families and their children are welcome to attend. If you have a matter or concern you would like to be discussed, please email: [email protected] Account & Statement Queries Contact our book keeper by sending an email: [email protected] Pina will read and reply to emails on Thursday each week. Alternatively, Pina will be at the Centre from 10am to 2pm each Thursday. You may reach her by calling the Centre between these times. Funhouse Children’s Council 2016 A big CONGRATULATIONS to the new members of the Funhouse Children’s Council. The following children will be representing Funhouse by meeting and making BIG decisions in 2016: Year 2 Jake Grossfeldt & Megan Sumner Year 3 Trisha Nair & Yassmin Beenie Year 4 Molly Fox & Eve Sumner Year 5 Sarah Gauld & Julian Hincapie Year 6 Martin Klissourov & Kynan Beenie Important Reminder: Absent Children Although we have a close relationship, Castle Hill Funhouse is independent from Castle Hill Public School. If your child is to be absent from a booked session you must do one of the following: - email [email protected] (preferred) OR - write in the communication book OR - fill out a change of booking form at Funhouse or online OR - call the Centre prior to 8.30am for Before School Care or prior to 2.30pm for After School Care How can we make our newsletter even better? Castle Hill Funhouse What information would you like us to include? Email: [email protected] Phone number: 9680 3361