Deception Bay welcomes first onsite OSHC in school’s 100 year history

Deception Bay State School now has an onsite Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service, the first in the school’s 100 year history, provider PCYC Queensland has announced. 

The service will provide before and after school care as well as holiday care options, and will provide children with an inclusive and positive environment with programs focused on leisure, wellbeing and play-based learning.

Children from outside the school community will be able to access the holiday care options, being catered to in the space which features an art room, sensory room, ample play and learning space and a fully equipped kitchen to provide healthy food options and cooking experiences for children. 

The new service, PCYC Queensland OSHC Area Manager Emma Hocknell said, will be a space where children are supported to develop and enhance their social skills, celebrate First Nations culture and community, make friends, learn, and have fun. 

“Our OSHC service will work in partnership with families, Deception Bay State School and the wider community to enhance children’s development through programs with a strong focus on social, emotional, and physical wellbeing,” Ms Hocknell said.

“We are also looking forward to a range of regular excursions to the Deception Bay Esplanade for some nature play and connection to country, and will be partnering with PCYC Deception Bay for a range of sporting and recreation activities.”

The popular PCYC leadership program Cadet Club will also be offered at the service, aiming to inspire emotionally intelligent young leaders who feel connected and committed to their communities.

“As schools and communities continue to grow, it’s important that the right services are available to make sure that children have the best opportunity to learn, socialise and develop into their best selves,” PCYC Queensland OSHC General Manager Bev Book said.

“We’re excited to see what the OSHC team at Deception Bay will deliver over the years, and how the community will prosper as a result of their efforts.”

PCYC Deception Bay OSHC will be open Monday to Friday for Before School Care from 6.30 to 8.25am, After School Care from 2.30pm to 6pm, and the Holiday program 6.30am to 6pm.