Manly OOSH (Outside Of School Hours) care aims to provide a high quality of care in a friendly, supportive, safe and caring environment. The service is located inside Manly Village Public School NSW 2095 and is managed by a volunteer Parent Management Committee (PMC) comprised of parents whose children attend the service, in conjunction with the Manly OOSH Management Team. Manly OOSH (MOOSH) operates in much the same way as a small business, with one exception – we are a genuine non-profit organisation.
Our Centre/Philosophy
PHILOSOPHY
Manly OOSH believes it is the right of every child to feel safe and cared for in the OOSH environment. We believe every child, family, staff member; our school and our community should have a sense of belonging, becoming and being at our service. We recognise PLAY as an important element in the development of children.
At Manly OOSH, our mission is to provide high quality care in a fun and safe environment where children have the opportunity to learn, explore and develop in both open, unstructured play and structured play. Through unstructured and structured play, we aim to promote children’s development, confidence, agency and wellbeing. We have a child-focused program based on children’s interests and their curiosity of the world they live in, which is guided by the National Quality Framework and My Time Our Place.
OUR GOALS – MANLY OOSH AIMS TO:
Provide a space focused on wellbeing
where there is respect for inclusion, diversity, self-identity, growth, self-awareness and collaboration amongst all stakeholders.
Provide a stimulating space
where everyone has the opportunity to be creative and innovative
together while fostering respect, self-esteem and the unique contributions of each individual.
Provide a collaborative space
where there is promotion of social, cultural, social justice and
environmental awareness through our programs.
Provide a wholesome and safe space
where healthy lifestyles, good nutrition and child safety
practices are promoted and maintained in a nurturing, caring and engaging environment.
Provide an ongoing learning space
where everyone is learning from one another harmoniously to
build internal resources to confidently contribute to the world around them.