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Learn Through Play.

Our Philosophy

South Turramurra OOSH aims to provide out of school hours care to all the families in the Turramurra Public School community. we endeavour to meet the needs of the community by possessing the resources required to facilitate care for every child of Turramurra Public School who have the need or desire to attend. We focus on creating safe, comfortable and welcoming environment in which to implement our child-driven program. Our program is designed to include children's interests and promote elements such as agency, respect, wellbeing, curiosity, inclusion and freedom of choice. We aim to embed into our practice, an appreciation for our indigenous heritage and cultural diversity as well as sustainable practices to aid in the preservation of our natural environment. As a community based service, collaboration is at the heart of what we do. Through close partnerships with our parent committee, school faculty, families, children and local business, we strive to create an authentic, home-like and supportive atmosphere. We value open communication with all stakeholders to gain a better understanding of how we can improve our practice. To reach our goals, we must constantly reflect and improve where we can. We make use of program evaluations, educator development, feedback and self-assessment tools. The happiness and wellbeing of our children will always be the primary motivator in our visions going forward.

Acknowledgment of Country

We would like to acknowledge the Darug people who are the original custodians of this land. We would like to pay respect to Elder's past, present and emerging, as well as the land on which we play. we extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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On this page you will find a list of infectious diseases and ways to reduce infection.

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Many children first enter early childhood education and care services at a time when their immune systems are still developing. They may not have been exposed to the common germs that cause infections before and they may be too young to be vaccinated against some diseases.

The way that children interact means that diseases can quickly spread in a variety of ways. Children (particularly younger children) will have close physical contact with other children through play; they often put objects in their mouths; and they may not always cover their coughs and sneezes.

Simple steps can reduce the chance that childhood infections spread to other people in the family and in childhood education and care services, and to vulnerable people in the community.

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Chickenpox (Varicella)

Chickenpox is usually a mild childhood illness that causes a rash of red, itchy spots that turn into fluid-filled blisters. They then crust over to form scabs, which eventually drop off. Most people recover without complications, but sometimes the infection can lead to serious complications, such as pneumonia and inflammation of the brain

Early in the illness, the virus is spread by coughing. Later, it is spread by direct contact with the fluid in the blisters.

Children with chickenpox should avoid others by staying at home, cover their coughs and sneezes with a tissue, and wash their hands regularly. Children with chickenpox shouldn't share toys, utensils, food or drinking cups.

Chickenpox is now less common because children are vaccinated at 18 months of age.

Keep at home?

Yes. Children should be excluded until all blisters have dried-this is usually at least 5 days after the rash first appears.

More information

See Chickenpox.

COVID-19

Similar to other respiratory viruses, SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19 illness) spreads easily through the air when an infected person talks, coughs or sneezes.

Some symptoms of COVID-19 can be the same as other respiratory viruses such as influenza and RSV. Symptoms of COVID-19 can include sore throat, fever, blocked or runny nose, coughing and sneezing, muscle or body aches, tiredness, difficulty breathing, loss of taste and smell, headache, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting, and loss of appetite.

Symptoms usually start in the first 7 days after being exposed, however some people will develop symptoms between days 7 and 14. A person with COVID-19 may be infectious for up to 10 days. They are most infectious for 2 days before their symptoms start and while they have acute symptoms.

Most young children experience mild COVID-19 illness, however they can spread the infection to others who may be at higher risk of severe disease and therefore it is important all staff and family members are up to date with COVID-19 vaccination (including boosters). Some children aged 6 months to under 5 years old are eligible to have a COVID-19 vaccine if they have certain medical conditions that puts them at higher risk for severe disease. More information on COVID-19 vaccination for children under 5 years is available at Department of Health and Aged Care - ATAGI recommend the COVID-19 vaccination for some children aged 6 months to under 5 years. Teaching children about covering their coughs and sneezes (including with their elbow if they don't have a tissue), and washing their hands regularly are important ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and many other diseases.

Keep at home?

Yes. Children should be excluded until they are well again.

More information

See Testing Positive to COVID-19 and managing COVID-19 safely at home.

Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is a common eye condition where the outer surface of the eye becomes inflamed. This is often caused by an infection (virus or bacteria) and is usually highly contagious. Conjunctivitis is spread by direct contact with discharge from the eyes, nose or throat of someone with the infection, or by contact with contaminated fingers or objects.

Keep at home?

Yes. Children should be excluded until the discharge from their eyes has stopped.

More information

See HealthDirect - Conjunctivitis.

Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis (or gastro for short) is a bowel infection that causes diarrhoea and sometimes vomiting. Diarrhoea is runny, watery bowel motions. Bouts of gastro can cause dehydration, which can be dangerous for very young babies and young children. Gastro is spread by contact with the vomit or faeces of an infected person, either directly or by contact with objects, food or drink that have come in contact with vomit or diarrhoea.

Keep at home?

Yes. Children should be excluded until there has not been a loose bowel motion for 48 hours

More information

See Viral gastroenteritis.

Glandular fever

Glandular fever (also known as infectious mononucleosis) is a common viral infection that can cause fever, a sore throat with exudate (deposits of fluid) around the tonsils and throat, and enlarged lymph nodes (or 'glands').

The symptoms usually develop four to six weeks after infection with the virus. In young children, glandular fever usually causes mild or no symptoms.

Glandular fever spreads through close, personal contact and is transmitted by saliva. Young children can become infected by saliva on toys, shared cups or the hands of carers.

Keep at home?

No. Children do not need to be excluded unless they are sick.

More information

See Glandular fever.

Hand, foot and mouth disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common viral infection. It is not related to the disease in cattle with a similar name (foot-and-mouth disease).

Symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease include tiny blisters on various parts of the body, including in the mouth, and on the fingers, palms of hands, buttocks, nappy area, soles of the feet, upper arms or upper legs. The blisters last a little longer than a week. Some children may also have a fever, sore throat, runny nose or cough. The most troublesome symptom is often the blisters in the mouth, which make it difficult for the child to eat or drink.

The virus is in the fluid of the blisters and can be spread by becoming airborne during coughing and talking. It's also found in the child's faeces. Symptoms usually start three to five days after the child is exposed. Careful hand washing especially after wiping nose, using the toilet and changing nappies helps prevent spread.

Keep at home?

Yes. Children need to be excluded until all blisters have dried up.

More information

See Hand, foot and mouth disease.

Head lice

Head lice are insects that live in hair and suck blood from the scalp. They can cause itching of the scalp but they do not cause disease or illness.

Female head lice lay their eggs and glue them to the base of hair shafts, and the eggs hatch after seven to ten days. The immature lice grow into adults and start biting the scalp to feed on blood.

Check your child's head once a week for head lice. If you find any lice or eggs, begin treatment immediately. Check for effectiveness of the treatment every 2 days until no lice are found for ten consecutive days.

Keep at home?

No. Not excluded if effective treatment begins before the next day of attendance. The child does not need to be sent home immediately if head lice are detected.

More information

See Head lice.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is caused by a virus and is highly infectious. The virus grows in the liver and passes into the faeces. It can cause abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, fever and tiredness, sometimes followed by yellow skin and eyes (jaundice), dark urine and pale faeces.

Symptoms can last from one week to several months. Young children may not show any symptoms of the infection.

Hepatitis A is usually spread when virus from the faeces of an infected person is swallowed by another person. In children, the virus can be transferred onto hands and eventually mouth after handling soiled nappies, linen or towels of an infectious person.

Careful hand washing is important to prevent spread. Vaccination may prevent illness if given within two weeks of contact with the infectious person.

Keep at home?

Yes. Children should be excluded until your doctor provides a medical certificate of recovery and until at least 7 days after the onset of jaundice.

More information

See Hepatitis A.

Impetigo (school sores)

Impetigo is a skin infection caused by common skin bacteria, which commonly occurs in young children. Impetigo appears as flat, yellow, crusty or moist patches or blisters on the skin, usually in exposed areas such as the face, arms and legs.

The bacteria can spread by contact with the sores or infected fluid. Because the sores are usually itchy, children can scratch them and spread the infection, via their hands, to other parts of the body or to other people. The infection can also be spread by touching contaminated clothing or other items. The disease is very infectious, but it is not dangerous.

Keep at home?

Yes. Children should be excluded until appropriate antibiotic treatment has started. Any sores on exposed skin should be covered with a watertight dressing.

More information

See Impetigo.

Influenza

Influenza ('the flu') is a viral infection that starts in the throat but can cause fever, cough, chills, headache, and muscle aches and pains. The infected person usually recovers in two to seven days.

Flu is very infectious as it can spread through the air by coughing and sneezing, as well as by hands, cups and other objects that have been in contact with an infected person's mouth or nose. Symptoms usually start one to three days after being exposed.

Annual flu shots offer the best protection against flu and they are free for young children aged from 6 months to under five years. Teaching children about covering their coughs and sneezes (including with their elbow if they don't have a tissue), and washing their hands regularly are important ways to prevent the spread of flu and many other diseases.

Keep at home?

Yes. Children should be excluded until they are well again.

More information

See Influenza.

Measles

Measles is now a rare infection in Australia, but is a highly infectious and serious viral disease. Symptoms include a fever, cough, and sore, red eyes (conjunctivitis). This is followed by a rash of large, flat, reddish blotches that often join up and completely cover the skin. The rash spreads over the entire body, and usually disappears within 6 days.

People with measles are usually infectious from just before the symptoms begin until four days after the rash appears. The time from exposure to becoming sick is usually about 10 days. The rash usually appears around 14 days after exposure.

Children are routinely vaccinated against measles at 12 and 18 months of age.

Keep at home?

Yes. Children should be excluded for at least four days after the rash appears. Non-immunised children who are contacts of a measles case are excluded for at least two weeks after they have been exposed to the case. The local public health unit will provide specific advice.

More information

See Measles.

Meningococcal disease

Meningococcal infection is caused by a particular group of bacteria which can cause severe infections. Symptoms may include meningitis (infection of the outer lining of the brain and spinal cord), septicaemia (infection of the blood), joint infection, eye infection, pneumonia and rash.

In infants and young children, symptoms can include fever, refusing feeds, fretfulness, vomiting, rash of reddish-purple spots or bruises, high-pitched or moaning cry, or pale or blotchy skin. The child may be difficult to wake.

Symptoms usually begin three to four days after exposure but the illness can then progress very quickly and become life-threatening.

Children are routinely vaccinated against four major strains (ACWY) of meningococcal bacteria at 12 months of age. Vaccines against the B strain of meningococcal disease are available but are not included in the National Immunisation Program schedule.

Keep at home?

Children suspected to have meningococcal disease should get urgent medical attention. The local public health unit will provide specific advice about cases and their close contacts.

More information

See Meningococcal disease.

Molluscum contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral skin infection which causes a rash of pearly, skin-coloured lumps that can appear anywhere. In children, the lumps are mostly on the face, trunk, and upper arms and legs. The lumps are usually small, with a white centre and an indented surface.

The disease is not serious and usually disappears on its own but this may take several months. The virus spreads by direct skin-to-skin contact, especially where there are minor breaks in the skin, and is most common in children. Symptoms usually take from two to seven weeks to appear.

Direct contact with the lumps should be avoided but they do not need to be covered up. Good hygiene including regular hand washing should be encouraged.

Keep at home?

No. Children do not need to be excluded.

More information

See HealthDirect - Molluscum contagiosum.

Mumps

Mumps is an infection caused by a virus that is now uncommon in Australia due to immunisation. About one-third of people with mumps will have only mild symptoms or no symptoms at all.

When symptoms do occur, they include swelling of glands around the jaw (the salivary glands), high fever and headache. Boys may have tender testicles, and girls may have pain in the lower abdomen.

The virus spreads by direct contact with droplets from the sneeze or cough of an infected person. Susceptible people usually develop symptoms about two weeks after being exposed.

Children are routinely vaccinated against mumps at 12 and 18 months of age.

Keep at home?

Yes. Children should be excluded for nine days from the onset of swelling.

More information

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a virus that causes respiratory infections. It mostly affects young children and babies, but it can occur in adults. Almost all children will have been infected by the age of 3 years.

Like other respiratory viruses, it is highly infectious and can spread through the air by coughing and sneezing, as well as by hands, cups and other objects that have been in contact with an infected person's mouth or nose.

Symptoms of RSV are similar to other respiratory viruses such as a cold with runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, fever and headache and also cough, wheezing and difficulty breathing. A person is usually infectious for 3 - 8 days after symptoms begin but this may be longer in someone who has a weakened immune system.

RSV usually causes mild infection, but some babies need to go to hospital if they develop difficulty breathing.

There are currently no vaccines available for RSV. Teaching children about covering their coughs and sneezes (including with their elbow if they don't have a tissue), and washing their hands regularly are important ways to prevent the spread of RSV and many other diseases.

Keep at home?

Yes. Children should be excluded until they are well again.

More information

See the Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Ringworm

Ringworm is the name for a tinea fungal infection when it occurs on the scalp or body. It is called 'athlete's foot' if it is between the toes or on the feet, and 'jock itch' if it is in the groin. Despite the name, no worms are involved.

Fungal infections on most areas of skin appear as a flat, spreading, ring-shaped scaly patch. The outer edge is usually reddish. The area often contains fluid, including pus, but may be dry and scaly, or moist and crusted.

The germ spreads by direct skin contact or by touching contaminated clothing or other articles, infected animals or contaminated soil. Children are infectious as long as the condition persists or until treatment has started. Good hand hygiene reduces the risk of spread.

Keep at home?

Yes. Children should be excluded until the day after anti-fungal treatment has started.

More information

See HealthDirect - Ringworm.

Rubella (German Measles)

Rubella is a viral illness that causes a mild fever, runny nose, swollen glands (lymph nodes) and a pink blotchy rash that lasts a short time. Some people have no symptoms.

Unfortunately, rubella can cause serious harm (birth defects) to unborn babies if pregnant women are infected, particularly during the early stages of pregnancy.

Rubella is now very rare because children are vaccinated at 12 and 18 months of age.

Keep at home?

Yes. Children should be excluded until fully recovered or for at least 4 days after the rash appears.

More information

See Rubella.

Scabies

Scabies are tiny mite creatures (bugs) that burrow under the skin causing intense itching and sometimes a rash. The rash is due to an allergic reaction to the mite. Scabies tends to be worse around wrists, armpits, buttocks, and the groin and between fingers and toes.

Scabies is highly contagious and is passed from person to person through close skin contact. Infestation may also occur by sharing clothing, towels, and bedding. Symptoms usually appear two to six weeks after exposure.

Scabies are easily treated with gentle scrubbing of the skin followed by drying and applying permethrin cream or lotion that you can buy from pharmacies. People who have had close contact with an infected child should be examined for infestation and be treated if necessary. Wash linen, towels and clothing worn in the past 2 days in hot water and detergent.

Keep at home?

Yes. Children should be excluded until the day after appropriate treatment has started.

More information

See HealthDirect - Scabies.

Scarlet fever

Scarlet fever is a type of bacterial throat infection that also causes a red (scarlet) rash. It usually affects school-aged children aged 5 to 15 years. Symptoms of scarlet fever usually appear between 1 and 3 days after infection and include a very red sore throat, swollen glands and fever. The rash usually starts about 12 to 24 hours after the other symptoms start.

Treatment with antibiotics means most people recover in about a week, but left untreated it can spread to other parts of the body and cause serious health problems.

To avoid giving it to other people, children should cover their nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, and wash their hands regularly.

Keep at home?

Yes. Children should be excluded until the day after appropriate antibiotics have been started and the child feels better.

More information

See HealthDirect - Scarlet fever.

Slapped cheek

Slapped cheek disease (also known as Fifth Disease) is a fairly mild viral illness caused by a parvovirus (B19). It gets its name from its most obvious symptom - a red rash that makes children's cheeks look like they've been slapped. Other symptoms include a mild fever, an itchy lace-like rash, and possibly cough, sore throat or runny nose.

Parvovirus B19 can rarely cause problems for unborn babies during pregnancy. Most pregnant women have been exposed to the virus as a child and so are not susceptible, and even when infection occurs most pregnancies are unaffected.

Slapped cheek is spread through the air by coughing and sneezing, as well as by hands, cups and other objects that have been in contact with an infected person's mouth or nose. People usually stop being infectious once the rash appears.

To avoid giving it to other people, children should cover their nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, wash their hands regularly, and avoid sharing drinks.

Keep at home?

No. Children do not need to be excluded.

More information

See HealthDirect - Slapped cheek.

Whooping cough (pertussis)

Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly infectious disease caused by infection of the throat with the pertussis bacteria. It affects infants, children and adults. The disease usually starts like a cold, with a runny nose, tiredness and sometimes a mild fever. A cough then develops, usually in short bouts followed by a deep gasp (or 'whoop'). Not every person makes the whooping sound-this is more common in non-immunised children. The cough can last up to 3 months.

Young infants may stop breathing and sometimes turn blue. Adolescents and adults may just have a persistent cough. One in four children will also develop pneumonia; some have fits (convulsions); and some may develop inflammation of the brain (encephalitis).

Whooping cough is particularly serious in children under 12 months of age, and hospitalisation is often necessary.

Whooping cough spreads by airborne droplets. It can also spread through contact with surfaces that have been contaminated by infectious airborne droplets (e.g. hands, tissues, toys, eating utensils). Symptoms usually start nine to 10 days after exposure.

Vaccination is the best way to protect against whooping cough. Children are immunised at 6 weeks, 4, 6 and 18 months and 4 years of age. Specific antibiotics are used to treat whooping cough and may be recommended for some people that have been in close contact to help prevent infection.

Keep at home?

Yes. Children should be excluded for 21 days from the start of their symptoms, or until they have taken an appropriate antibiotic for at least 5 days.

More information

See Whooping cough (pertussis).

Further information

For further information please call your local Public Health Unit on 1300 066 055.

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Welcome to Turramurra Learn to Swim, centrally located on the North Shore. In our heated indoor pool, we run an outstanding Learn-to-Swim program for babies, preschoolers, and school-aged children.
We have been offering professional swimming teaching in a small, caring environment since 1981.

The enclosed, specially designed teaching pool is heated to at least 32.5ºC all year. This provides an ideal environment and pool space for teaching swimming. Warm water is particularly important for parent and baby classes and relaxes children who may not be confident.

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Weekly swimming lessons are offered throughout the term as well as Holiday Intensive Swimming Programs. You are welcome to visit our Swim School to watch a class in progress. There is plenty of parking in the Council car park adjacent to the Swim School and the access is easy.

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Ku-ring-gai Fitness & Aquatic Centre: The Best Place to Learn to Swim

Do you want your child to become a skilled swimmer? Look no further than the Y NSW kids' swimming classes in West Pymble! Our program equips children with essential skills, boosts their confidence and creates wonderful memories in the water.

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Physical, Mental and Social Benefits

Learning to swim at a young age provides many benefits, such as:

Enhanced water safety awareness

Improved physical development and coordination

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Building Confidence and Creating Memories

Confidence is key to successful swimming. Our instructors create a safe and nurturing environment where children overcome any fear of water and develop essential water safety skills. Our classes are filled with laughter, splashing and exciting games, ensuring that your child has a blast while learning.

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Swimming isn't just a valuable skill but also a gateway to discovering new abilities. It enhances physical, cognitive and social skills, setting your child up for a fulfilling and active life and skills to enjoy being in the water safely throughout their lives.

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Swimming isn't just about learning; it's also about having fun! We offer opportunities for recreational swimming in addition to our swimming classes, where your child can enjoy leisurely time in the water, practise their skills or have a great time with friends.

Convenient Swimming Lessons For Your Child in West Pymble

Our kid's swimming lessons take place at the Ku-ring-gai Fitness & Aquatic Centre in West Pymble. With various classes for all ages and skill levels, we're confident there's a perfect fit for you and your child.

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Give your child the gift of swimming by enrolling them in our swimming classes. Let them experience the joy of water, gaining confidence and acquiring skills that will last a lifetime. Join us for a journey of water fun and safety! Contact us for more information on our swimming lessons program.

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Children's & Kids Swimming Lessons West Pymble | Baby & Infant Swim Classes | Ku-ring-gai Fitness & Aquatic Centre

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Ku-ring-gai Fitness & Aquatic Centre proudly offers swimming lessons for infants, babies and kids across West Pymble. Enquire today!

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Pymble Swim School | Swim Classes near me | Aquabliss

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Since adding Aquabliss Pymble to our growing swim school network in 2010, we've helped thousands of families and kids to be safer, happier and healthier.

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Tennis lessons at Turramurra Memorial Park. Other Tennis courts are also at Canoon Sth Turramurra, and Hamilton Park.

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Inspire Tennis - Sydney's leading tennis coaching group

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About - Inspire Tennis Lessons Turramurra Memorial Park Oval

Looking for the best Tennis Lessons Turramurra has to offer? Inspire Tennis conducts high quality and convenient tennis coaching at Turramurra Memorial Park Oval. Inspire Tennis kids Tennis Hot Shots, group lessons, squads and all adult tennis coaching programs are available. For private lessons and shared private lessons, please email us your best available days/times - 30, 45 or 60 min sessions. School Holiday Programs are held at both Killara Lawn Tennis Club and St Ives Primary School, and are a perfect way to improve your child's skills in a fun environment and are held throughout all school holiday periods.

Tennis Courts: 2 synthetic grass courts & 2 hard courts

Lights: No

Facilities: Toilets, shelter/seating

Location: Turramurra Memorial Park

Open to public? Yes

Parking: Available on Eastern Rd, Laurence Ave, Karuah Rd

Inspire Tennis Coaching Turramurra North Shore Programs:

Kids Tennis Lessons Turramurra Memorial Park

Womens Tennis Lessons Turramurra Memorial Park & Ladies Tennis Competitions at Killara Lawn Tennis Club

School Holiday Programs / Kids Tennis Camps are held at Killara Lawn Tennis Club and St Ives Primary School. Great coaching program, lots of fun and prizes to be won. Extra day/s and full-day options with before and after care are available at Killara Lawn Tennis Club with the best facilities on the North Shore.

Mums tennis lessons - beginner to advanced from 9:30am at Turamurra Memorial Park and Killara Lawn Tennis Club

Kids Multi Sports Programs ages 2.5-5yrs from 9:30am at Killara Lawn Tennis Club

Ladies tennis competitions from 9:30am at Killara Lawn Tennis Club

Mixed adult group tennis coaching & beginner to advanced social tennis competitions from 6pm at Killara Lawn Tennis Club

Performance tennis coaching for elite juniors available at your local tennis club (invitational - to enquire please email us your child's details and UTR rating)

School Tennis Lessons Turramurra

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Inspire Tennis Lessons Turramurra offer a brilliant Tennis Australia qualified coaching team throughout each school term as well as during school holiday camp periods. Both children and adults develop their tennis skills in a positive and fun environment.

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Junior Programs

Inspire Tennis Lessons Turramurra are held at Turramurra Memorial Park Tennis Courts throughout the week. Tennis Hot Shots programs, group lessons and squads are held before and after school. Private lessons and shared private lessons are also available before and after school and on weekends. Please email us your best available days/times - 30, 45 or 60 min sessions are available.

Adult Programs

Ladies Clinics and Mixed Adult Clinics are held at Turramurra Memorial Park throughout the week. Private lessons and shared private lessons are also available on weekdays and on weekends. Please email us your best available days/times - 30, 45 or 60 min sessions are available. We also have a range of adult programs offered at Killara Lawn Tennis Club with the best facilities on the North Shore. Click for venue details, to download the information brochure, or to enrol today.

Holiday Programs

Holiday programs are held at both Killara Lawn Tennis Club and St Ives Primary School. Great coaching program, lots of fun and prizes to be won. Full-day options with before and after care from 7:30am to 6:00pm is available with holiday programs at Killara Lawn Tennis Club. Click for more venue details, to download the information brochure, or to enrol today.

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Junior and adult leagues / comps are held at Killara Lawn Tennis Club as well as in St Ives. Click here for venue details, to download the information brochure, or to enrol today.

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Address: 59 Eastern Rd, Turramurra NSW 2074
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To commence your child’s enrolment at South Turramurra OOSH, you must complete the following steps:

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Kids Helpline - Bullying Resources for kids

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Kids Helpline - Bullying Resources for kids

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Bullying | How to deal with being bullied | Kids Helpline

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If you’re being bullied, or know someone who is, there are lots of things you can say and do to make the bullying stop and to cope.

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As parents, it can be difficult to get your kids to talk about their fears and hurts - especially when they are being bullied. Younger children need your help articulating what's going on with them. Older children often keep their hardships to themselves out of a desire for independence or because they fear retaliation. By setting the right climate - listening, not lecturing - you can find out the facts and help put an end to the bullying.
- Dr. Edward F Dragan

Below you will find a bunch of resources written by experts in the USA and Australia to help parents if their child is being bullied, if their child is bullying others and steps parents can take at home and school to prevent bullying.

Ten Actions

Education.com published a Bullying Special Edition outlining 10 actions parents can take to prevent bullying, 10 actions if your child has been bullied, and 10 actions if your child is being bullied:

PREVENTION

TEN ACTIONS ALL PARENTS CAN TAKE TO HELP PREVENT BULLYING

Bullying Special Edition, copyright 2012, www.education.com/bullying
Research shows that one in three children is directly involved in bullying as a perpetrator, victim, or both. And many of those who are not directly involved witness others being bullied on a regular basis. No child is immune- kids of every race, gender, grade and socio-economic sector are impacted. But it doesn't have to be this way. As parents we have the power to help reduce bullying. Here are Education.com's top ten actions you can take to help address bullying:

1. Talk with and listen to your kids-everyday. Research shows that adults are often the last to know when children are bullied or bully others. You can encourage your children to buck that trend by engaging in frequent conversations about their social lives. Spend a few minutes every day asking open ended questions about who they spend time with at school and in the neighborhood, what they do in between classes and at recess, who they have lunch with, or what happens on the way to and from school. If your children feel comfortable talking to you about their peers before they're involved in a bullying event, they'll be much more likely to get you involved after.

2. Spend time at schoolResearch shows that 67% of bullying happens when adults are not present. Schools don't have the resources to do it all and need the help of parents to reduce bullying. Whether you can volunteer once a week or once a month, you can make a real difference just by being present and helping to organise games and activities that encourage kids to play with new friends. Be sure to coordinate your on-campus volunteer time with your child's teacher and/or principal.

3. Be a good example of kindness and leadership Your kids learn a lot about power relationships from watching you. When you get angry at a waiter, a sales clerk, another driver on the road, or even your child, you have a great opportunity to model effective communication techniques. Don't blow it by blowing your top! Any time you speak to another person in a mean or abusive way, you're teaching your child that bullying is OK.

4. Learn the Signs
4. Most children don't tell anyone (especially adults) that they've been bullied. It is therefore important for parents and teachers to learn to recognise possible signs of being victimised, such as frequent loss of personal belongings, complaints of headaches or stomachaches, avoiding recess or school activities, and getting to school very late or very early. If you suspect that a child might be being bullied, talk with the child's teacher or ind ways to observe his peer interactions to determine whether or not your suspicions might be correct. Talk directly to your child about what is going on at school.

5. Create healthy anti-bullying habits earlyHelp develop anti-bullying and anti-victimization habits early in your children-as early as preschool and kindergarten. Coach your children on what not to do-hitting, pushing, teasing, "saying na-na-na-na-na," or being mean to others. Help your child to focus on how such actions might feel to the child on the receiving end (e.g., "How do you think you would feel if that happened to you?"). Such strategies can enhance empathy for others. Equally if not more important, teach your children what to do-kindness, empathy, fair play, and turn-taking are critical skills for good peer relations. Children also need to learn how to say "no" firmly if they experience or witness bullying behaviour. Coach your child about what to do if other kids are mean-get an adult right away, tell the child who is teasing or bullying to "stop," walk away, ignore them and find someone else to play with. It may help to role play what to do with your child. And repetition helps: go over these techniques periodically with your kindergarten and early elementary school aged children.

6. Help your child's school address bullying effectively Whether your children have been bullied or not, you should know what their school is doing to address bullying. Research shows that "zero- tolerance" policies aren't effective. What works better are ongoing educational programs that help create a healthy social climate in the school. This means teaching kids at every grade level how to be inclusive leaders and how to be empathic towards others and teaching victims effective resistance techniques. If your school does not have effective bullying strategies and policies in place, talk to the principal and advocate for change.

7. Establish household rules about bullying
Your children need to hear from you explicitly that it's not normal, okay, or tolerable for them to bully, to be bullied, or to stand by and just watch other kids be bullied. Make sure they know that if they are bullied physically, verbally, or socially (at school, by a sibling, in your neighborhood, or online) it's safe and important for them to tell you about it-and that you will help. They also need to know just what bullying is (many children do not know that they are bullying others), and that such behavior is harmful to others and not acceptable. You can help your children fnd positive ways to exert their personal power, status, and leadership at school. Work with your child, their teachers, and their principal to implement a kindness plan at school.

8. Teach your child how to be a good witness or positive bystander
Research shows that kids who witness bullying feel powerless and seldom intervene. However, kids who take action can have a powerful and positive effect on the situation. Although it's never a child's responsibility to put him or herself in danger, kids can often effectively diffuse a bullying situation by yelling "Stop! You're bullying" or "Hey, that's not cool." Kids can also help each other by providing support to the victim, not giving extra attention to the bully, and/or reporting what they witnessed to an adult.

9. Teach your child about cyberbullying
Children often do not realise what cyberbullying is. Cyberbullying includes sending mean, rude, vulgar, or threatening messages or images; posting sensitive, private information about another person; pretending to be someone else in order to make that person look bad; and intentionally excluding someone from an online group. These acts are as harmful as physical violence and must not be tolerated. We know from research that the more time a teen spends online, the more likely they are to be cyberbullied-so limit online time. There's a simple litmus test you can teach your children about online posting: if you wouldn't say it to someone's face or you would not feel comfortable having your parents see it-don't post it (or take it down now).

10. Spread the word that bullying should not be a normal part of childhood 7. Some adults hesitate to act when they observe or hear about bullying because they think of bullying as a typical phase of childhood that must be endured or that it can help children "toughen up." It is important for all adults to understand that bullying does not have to be a normal part of childhood. All forms of bullying are harmful to the perpetrator, the victim, and to witnesses and the effects last well into adulthood (and can include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, family violence and criminal behaviour). Efforts to effectively address bullying require the collaboration of school, home, and community. Forward this list and articles you've read to all the parents, teachers, administrators, after-school care programs, camp counsellors, and spiritual leaders you know. Bullying is a serious problem, but if we all work together, it's one we can impact.

Source: Education.com Bullying Special Edition, copyright 2012 http://www.education.com/

Guest Editors: Shelley Hymel, PhD, Amanda Nickerson, PhD, & Susan Swearer, PhD
Click here to download the full resource

MANAGEMENT

TEN ACTIONS PARENTS CAN TAKE IF THEIR CHILD HAS BEEN BULLIED

Bullying Special Edition, copyright 2012, www.education.com/bullying
If you think your child is being bullied, it's time to take action now. Bullying is not something that just goes away on its own, it is not something that children can just "work out" without mediation, and it is not something kids will just naturally outgrow. If you know (or think) that your child is being bullied, your participation is critical to a successful outcome. Some suggested actions include:

1. Make it safe for your child to talk to youWhen your child comes to you to talk about a bullying experience, try to avoid having an emotional reaction. It can be scary for a child to hear that a parent is planning to lash out at a peer or parent. Calmly ask questions until you feel you completely understand the situation (Is it bullying, a peer conflict, or a misunderstanding?). Try not to leap into action right away, but instead focus on making sure your child feels taken care of and supported. Without blaming the bully, remind your child that everyone has a right to feel safe and happy at school, and applaud the courage it took to take a stand and talk to you. Make a commitment to work with both your child and the school administration to resolve the issue.

2. Teach your child to say "Stop!" or go Find an adult
Research shows that most people who bully stop aggressive behaviour within 10 seconds when someone (either a victim or a bystander) tells the perpetrator to stop in a strong and powerful voice. You, as the parent, can role-play an assertive response. Demonstrate the differences between aggressive and assertive and passive voices, as well as body language, tone of voice, and words used. If staying "stop" with an assertive voice does not work, teach your child to find an adult right away.

3. Talk with your child's principal and classroom teacher about the situationMake it clear that you are committed to partner with the school in being part of the solution. Also emphasize that your expected outcome is that your child's ability to feel safe and happy at school is fully restored. Ask the principal to share the school's bullying policy, and make sure any action plan begins with notifying other teachers, recess aids, hallway monitors, and cafeteria staff so that everyone who comes in contact with your child can be on the lookout and poised to intervene should the bullying be repeated

4. Arrange opportunities for your child to socialise with friends outside of school to help build and maintain a strong support system Try reaching out to neighbourhood parents, local community centres with after school activities, and your spiritual community. The more time your child can practice social skills in a safe environment, the better. Children who have friends are less likely to be bullying victims-and, if your child is bullied, friends can help ease the negative effects.

5. Don't go it aloneWhen supporting a child through a bullying situation, parents often discover previously unnoticed issues that may contribute to the child's vulnerability. In addition to working with the school to help resolve the immediate issue, parents should also consider reaching out to physical and mental healthcare providers to discuss concerns about diagnosed or undiagnosed learning issues, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, etc.

6. Encourage your child to stick with a friend (or find someone that can act as a buddy) at recess, lunch, in the hallways, on the bus, or walking home Kids are more likely to be targeted when they are alone. If your child doesn't have a friend to connect with, work with the school to help find someone to act as a safety partner.

7. If cyberbullying is an issue, teach your child to bring it to the attention of an adult, rather than responding to the message Many children fail to realise that saying mean things about someone on the Internet or through text messaging is a form of bullying. Make sure your child knows that you take cyberbullying seriously, and that you'll be supportive through the process of handling the situation.

8. Help your child become more resilient to bullying There's a lot parents can do to help "bully proof" their kids. Here are two biggies: first, provide a safe and loving home environment where compassionate and respectful behaviour is modelled consistently. Second, acknowledge and help your child to develop strengths, skills, talents or other positive characteristics. Doing so may help your kid be more confident among peers at school.

9. Provide daily and ongoing support to your child by listening and maintaining ongoing lines of communication When your child expresses negative emotions about peers, it's helpful if you acknowledge these feelings and emphasise that it's normal to feel this way. After actively listening to the recounted bullying incident, discuss the practical strategies in this article together, especially the ones your child thinks will be most helpful.

10. Follow Up Even after your child's bullying situation has been resolved, be sure to stay in touch with your child and the school to avoid a relapse of the issues. Keep the lines of communication open with your child, and learn the signs of bullying so that if other issues arise, you'll be prepared to get involved early and effectively. Although a last resort, consider moving your child out of the current school or social environment. This may be a necessary action, and it sends the message that your child truly does not have to tolerate such treatment. Once established, social reputations among peers can be very difficult to eliminate. A fresh start in a new school environment may be a viable solution.

Source: Education.com Bullying Special Edition, copyright 2012
http://www.education.com
Guest Editors: Shelley Hymel, PhD, Amanda Nickerson, PhD, & Susan Swearer, PhD
Click here to download the full resource

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Rosalind Wiseman on ineffective advice

As educators on this issue, we owe it to the families we work with to give them our best. We have to look at our standard protocols and advice and ask ourselves a very simple question: Do we give people effective information?

Among the advice I thought was most counterproductive?
"Ignore the bully." By the time a child reaches out to an adult, the vast majority of kids have been dealing with the bullying and trying to ignore it for a long time. The only thing that happens when you tell a kid to ignore the bully, is that they no longer think you care or are capable of helping them.

"Explain to your child that bullies are weak and insecure." Who cares? Even if that were true, the bullies themselves don't believe it, and that fact doesn't help the target respond effectively to the problem.

"To avoid being bullied develop friendships and remember there is safety in numbers." This is an example of a tip that is simply not reflective of the reality of people's lives. Sometimes bullies are your friends and very rarely do bullying prevention tips acknowledge this fact or what to do about it. Equally unhelpful and inadequate is "safety in numbers" because you can't depend on that being the case. In truth there's sometimes danger in numbers because people are often encouraged by the group to fight or at the least not back down from a situation.
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GREAT RESOURCES FOR PARENTS

When the Advice is Ineffective

Bullying expert and author of Creating Cultures of Dignity, Rosalind Wiseman explains the most counterproductive advice that you can give your child and why that advice doesn't work.

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Does your school need a prevention program?The BULLY Project Educators Toolkit is based around Social and Emotional Learning.

The documentary film BULLY is the centrepiece used to engage and inspire empathy.
Mapped to the Australian Curriculum, National Safe Schools Framework and AITSL Teaching Standards.
Take a look at the Toolkit and send it on to your school.
CHECK OUT THE TOOLKIT

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The BULLY Project Australia - Resources for Parents

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Resources to help parents and carers talk about online safety issues and strategies with their children, including downloadable books, information sheets and videos.