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Bay Of Plenty / Coromandel / Thames

Term 1, 2010

Up to date OSCAR news, events and activities in the Bay of Plenty, Coromandel and Thames regions.

A Word From The Local OSCAR Advisor
Work and Income Childcare Coordinators
Professional Development Opportunities

A Word From The Local OSCAR Advisor
Happy New Year!
I trust those of you operating before and/or after school care have had a lovely Christmas period and break from the work place. Those who have offered Holiday Programmes over the summer holiday period will be more than ready for a break – big or small! It has been a pleasure cruising around over the holidays visiting many of your amazing programmes. I really enjoy seeing children eagerly anticipating their outings or planned events and activities and watching staff excitedly plan and prepare for these. The overall atmosphere of fun and excitement is so contagious, many thanks for sharing your time and experiences with me and for your amazing efforts and commitment to Enriching Childhood.

Police Vetting
There recently been some changes to the review period for Police Vetting. The two year cycle for review has now been extended to a three year cycle, in line with teacher’s vetting cycles. There is however still a lengthy delay with the Vetting and Licensing Service, my suggestion would be to action police vets every 2.5 years to avoid out of date police vets occurring at the three year period.

Networking and Training 
I would like to extend a warm thank you to Liz Atkins of Kapai Choice in Rotorua who hosted a wonderful networking meeting last term and many thanks to Jo Goldsbury of Kidzworld Rotorua for sharing her extensive knowledge, expertise, tips and ideas about staff training, discipline and programme planning. I certainly learnt a few new ideas and judging by the furious note taking of most present everyone else did too!

Both training and networking take place early in the term this year, this term we are networking in Tauranga at Kidicorp’s School’s Out. School’s Out offer many wonderful OSCAR programmes and have a venue well worth a look at! Thanks Paul, Dianne and the team for enabling this to happen.

I welcome Andrea Smythe, National Funding Coordinator for The OSCAR Foundation to expertly lead us through the funding process. This first-rate workshop is aimed at those who complete funding applications. It is designed to help you ensure your funding application meets the financial expectations of the Ministry. A good application, plus a previous good financial track record will increase your chances of receiving a 2 year funded period. This is an important and worthwhile training event limited to a maximum of 20 participants, I urge you to RSVP at your earliest convenience.

Sally

Work and Income Childcare Co-ordinators

Tauranga Lisa Sullivan 07 928 8338
Maria Prosser 07 928 8366
Thames/Coromandel/Paeroa Lisa Williams 07 902 7092
Rotorua Bridgette Mullins 07 921 8165
Shirley Eketone 07 921 8178
Whakatane/Opotiki/Kawerau Chris Thompson 07 922 6300

Professional Development Opportunities
Ministry of Social Development Funding Workshop
This workshop will be presented by Andrea Smythe, National Funding Coordinator for The OSCAR Foundation. It will cover:

  • A brief explanation of the form and why the information you supply is important
  • A detailed look at the financials that have to accompany the application which includes the Annuals, Income and Expenditure and Budgets
  • Budget versus Income and Expenditure
  • A mini interactive group session involving financials
  • MSD Letter of Agreements and how to issue your invoice as per MSD criteria
  • Questions and answers.

Date Tuesday 16 February
Time 10.00am - 1.00pm
Venue The Hillier Centre - Kiwi Room, 31 Gloucester Street, Mt Maunganui
Cost $30 per person with morning tea provided
RSVP Friday 12 February. Limited to 20 participants.

Networking Meeting
Join us to welcome in the new year, catch up on what’s happening in the world of OSCAR, strengthen bonds and enjoy some face-to-face contact with a variety of OSCAR professionals. Morning tea provided.

Date Thursday 18 February
Time 10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue School's Out, 39 MacDonald Street, Mt Maunganui
RSVP Friday 12 February. Littlies welcome.

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Sally Lee

Contact Details
Phone - 07 884 7470
Mobile - 021 221 2303
Email -
Address - PO Box 133, Te Aroha, 3342

 


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