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Term 4, 2008
Welcome to Term 4
Hi all, Bring on the sunshine!! I just love it when the days are longer and the smiles are wider. Term 4 is a fantastic time for kids to be at OSCAR, getting into summer things is exciting with so many “first of the season” times to be had.
WELCOME to new OSCAR programmes. It is great to see your hard work pay off and children having a fabulous time. The end of the school year is fi lled to overfl owing with celebrations and fi nales. Think about how you can support your families to get to everything they need to. The anticipation and trepidation for year sixes heading to new schools in 2009 is intense. Friendships they form now and relationships they have with the adults around them will set them up for years to come. Get in on the buzz and do your part in building happy, healthy, confident, independent OSCAR graduates who are ready to take on the world!
I say it every year, but time seems to speed up during the last two terms and suddenly we are almost at the end of 2008. It has certainly been a busy year with a number of new programmes getting established and existing programmes continuing to grow. When you are at your programme on a day to day basis it can be diffi cult to see how much your programme has changed or improved. Having been in the OSCAR Advisor role for over a year now, I am now visiting programmes for the second time, and it has been heartening to see the positive changes and growth that many programmes have experienced over that period. This may includes things such as off ering healthier food options, eliminating or reducing TV use or achieving CYF reapproval. So take the time to look back on the year, see what you have achieved, and give yourselves a pat on the back. Ka pai.
One of the things I really enjoy about OSCAR programmes is the willingness to work together and share resources and information to raise the standard of our sector. By working together, rather than seeing each other as competition, we can all benefi t by inspiring each other and sharing ideas and tips for running a great programme. Just a reminder that I am always available to have a chat if there is anything you would like to discuss regarding your programme, so feel free to give me a call or an email.
I hope that the last term of the year goes smoothly, fi ngers crossed we might even see a bit of warm weather!
Ka kite ano.
Marnie
(Marnie is relieving the OSCAR Advisor role for Katrina while she was on Maternity Leave)
 Boredom Busters Deadline - please contact Tasman District Council
Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council - please contact Nelson City Council or Tasman District Council
Big Day Out - to be confirmed
Activity Sessions - to be confirmed
Term Four Network Meeting
Nelson
Please Note: Big Day Out and Activity Sessions can only be booked at Network meetings
Marlborough
Training
These project adventure workshops are especially useful if working with the older age group in OSCAR.
Facilitation of Adventure Based Learning Experiences (FABLE)
| Date |
Saturday 8 - Sunday 9 November |
| Cost |
$160 per person |
| Venue |
Hokitika (to be confirmed) |
Debriefing and Facilitation Skills Workshop
| Date |
Saturday 29 - Sunday 30 November |
| Cost |
$160 per person |
| Venue |
Nelson (to be confirmed) |
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