Dear parents and caregivers

Over the last fortnight, children have re-ignited their interest in jigsaw puzzles, resulting in a table solely for an ongoing jigsaw puzzle. It is great to see children problem solving where pieces go and persisting to find a particular piece.

We commemorated ANZAC Day with bottlecap poppies that are proudly on display in our service. Children discussed the different coloured poppies available and their significance. They also shared how they commemorate ANZAC Day, whether they march or attend the dawn service. Hearing our children acknowledge historical events and understand the significance of these was wonderful.

Please remember to bring a jumper for the cooler mornings and afternoons. We will be transitioning inside sooner than usual as the weather continues to cool down.

If your child/ren will be absent from a session, please ensure they are marked absent on the iparent portal. This is done under the bookings tab by selecting the date/session and clicking the red x on the right. Please see one of our educators for support if you are experiencing issues making or managing your bookings. Failure to notify us of absences in after school care means educators are having to search for children and a no-show fee may be applied to your account. A reminder that bookings with less than 24hrs will need to be made via contacting the service on 0459 991 697.

Looking to join in on the fun?

Enrolling your child/ren is easy and there are no enrolment fees. Visit www.helpinghandsnetwork.com.au , click 'How to enrol’ on the right-hand side of the page, and follow the steps. When this is submitted, we will be in touch as soon as possible to support the finalisation of your enrolment and initial bookings. If you have any issues, please contact Jenny or Katie at the service on 0459 991 697 or our customer accounts team on 1300 612 462.