Homemade Ice Cream
28-09-2012, 08:51 AMGemma and Monica experimented with making homemade ice cream recently, and the children approved. Using the usual ingredients, the leaders got the children to freeze their own ice cream using zip lock bags, salt and loads of ice. We also added food colouring to customize the colour of their treat. Many children and leaders found themselves with frozen hands after the activity but most would agree it was worth it.
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| The usual ingredients. |
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| Our ice cream mixture before freezing. |
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| Shaking the ice and salt filled bag to freeze the ingredients. |
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| Monica lending a helping hand. |
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| Making a delicious mess. |
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| The finished product! |
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Modeling Clay Fun
20-09-2012, 01:24 PM
The routine is set and finally the leaders have time to document some of the many art projects taking place at Jr. Out-of-School Care.
In past weeks we experimented with some plasticine and many children made amazing creations. This week I decided to use air-dry modeling clay. This way their art could be kept more permanently. The common theme seems to be animal heads. Here is some of their handiwork!
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Bronwyn's cat head sparked the inspiration for her porcupine and dolphin heads.
Many others followed suit. |
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| Emily's animal family. |
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| Jaelyn's pet bird. |
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| Johanna's sculpture. |
Settling In
13-09-2012, 10:38 AM
The first couple weeks of chaos are over and we can all start to settle into the usual routine. All the children and staff have adjusted very well, but there are some upcoming dates to remember.
The first Professional Day will be for Dixon Elementary children on Friday, September 21st. Gilmore and Quilchena students will have their first Professional Day the following week on Friday, September 28th. Please keep an eye out for sign-up sheets so we know if your child will be attending Jr. OSC that day!
For children who have cubbies inside the room, we’d like to ask that no belongings be kept inside them during school or overnight. Preschool programs use the same cubbies during school hours. If you would like to leave a change of clothes for your child, please label them and pass them along to a staff member for storage.
Dustin will be away for a short time, so if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to speak to me, Emmett.
Emmett
Survival!
08-09-2012, 06:12 AMHopefully, everyone survived the first week of school madness. Class switches, gradual entry and making new friends kept us busy here at Jr. OSC. Thankfully, our new children have adapted quickly to the program.
New parents, I hope you've had a chance to meet most of the staff. If not, don't be shy! And if you've already forgotten a name, don't be embarrassed. There are a lot of us. For reference, there is a bulletin board in the hallway with picture frames of the staff. It's a great cheat sheet if you forget a face.
As our routines settle, I'd like to remind parents to please pack a water bottle for their child. We always try to get the kids outside or in the gym each day. And yes, chasing the leaders makes kids thirsty!
Cheers,
Dustin
New parents, I hope you've had a chance to meet most of the staff. If not, don't be shy! And if you've already forgotten a name, don't be embarrassed. There are a lot of us. For reference, there is a bulletin board in the hallway with picture frames of the staff. It's a great cheat sheet if you forget a face.
As our routines settle, I'd like to remind parents to please pack a water bottle for their child. We always try to get the kids outside or in the gym each day. And yes, chasing the leaders makes kids thirsty!
Cheers,
Dustin
Welcome to Jr. OSC
25-08-2012, 08:27 AMTo all our new families, welcome to West Richmond Junior Out-of-School Care (or, Jr. OSC, as we like to say). To all our families, new and old, welcome to our brand new website! We hope this foray into the World Wide Web will serve to better connect you with our program. Take a moment to explore the menus at the top of the page. You may find something useful or even enlightening!
With all the hustle and bustle that accompanies the start of a new school year, communication is key to keeping things running smoothly. If your child will be absent or will not require pick-up from school, please remember to call us. If you have any questions, big or small, please don't hesitate to speak to one of our friendly staff.
A reminder of how school pick-ups work: Kindergarten children are picked up from their classrooms by a staff member, but Grade 1 & 2 children are to assemble at the designated meeting areas. Children are asked to check in at the meeting areas promptly. Otherwise, staff will come searching.
Bookmark our website and remember to check in often! We aim to post updates about our program and share what we've been doing.
Cheers,
Dustin
With all the hustle and bustle that accompanies the start of a new school year, communication is key to keeping things running smoothly. If your child will be absent or will not require pick-up from school, please remember to call us. If you have any questions, big or small, please don't hesitate to speak to one of our friendly staff.
A reminder of how school pick-ups work: Kindergarten children are picked up from their classrooms by a staff member, but Grade 1 & 2 children are to assemble at the designated meeting areas. Children are asked to check in at the meeting areas promptly. Otherwise, staff will come searching.
Bookmark our website and remember to check in often! We aim to post updates about our program and share what we've been doing.
Cheers,
Dustin
