By Callum Ludwig
Gladysdale Primary School Outside School Hours (OSH) Club has opened, ready to provide current and future students with a safe and fun place to be when school is out.
The club runs from 3pm to 6pm Monday to Friday, helping give parents more flexibility around school pick-up.
Principal Tara Jenner said it is a really friendly, happy group of children who have got a lot of engaging activities that they can do after school.
“They have a lot of choices and a lot of voice in the activities that are done in the OSH Club, they’ll learn a lot about communication and teamwork,” she said.
“They will be learning to work and play together as a group with children that are not necessarily their age.”
Coordinator Kayla and Educator Jasmyn from the Junior Adventures Group look after the club and will lead students in activities and learning.
Ms Jenner said it’s great students have caring and extremely qualified people looking after them.
“It’s excellent for parents because they can drop off with the security of knowing that their child is in a safe environment for the afternoon,” she said.
“When staff have to go into meetings, we know that the children are safe and we get a bit of an insight in the children and see them in a different light, not always in an educational setting, but in a home-like environment where they’re having a good time.”
Children get to have a meeting to share their ideas and hopes in regards to the group, which helps dictates the activities and opportunities available to them.
Parents are welcome to come in and speak to Kayla and Jasmyn, see what goes on in the club and ask any questions.
Anyone interested can contact gladysdale@oshclub.com.au or 0418 118 553 to find out more.
