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:
homework@castlehillfunhouse.com.au
All families and their children are welcome to
attend. If you have a matter or concern you
would like to be discussed, please email:
management@castlehillfunhouse.com.au
Account & Statement Queries
Contact our book keeper by sending an
email: accounts@castlehillfunhouse.com.au
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 info@castlehillfunhouse.com.au (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
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Castle Hill Funhouse
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Email: info@castlehillfunhouse.com.au
Phone number: 9680 3361