23/10/2026
The End of an Era – A New Chapter for OSHC at Southport State School!
Today marks the end of an era for our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service, proudly operated by our fantastic P&C Association for many years.
I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the admirable efforts of our P&C Executive, led by President Donna, Vice President Matt, Secretary Melissa and Treasurer Abby.
Without the extraordinary dedication, commitment and generosity of these hardworking volunteers, our OSHC service simply would not have continued operating over recent years. Their tireless efforts, often behind the scenes, have ensured this important service remained available to our school community.
Tomorrow, these wonderful volunteers will undertake the final clean-up and handover of the facility, bringing their involvement in OSHC operations to a close. Southport State School is incredibly grateful for their service and unwavering commitment to our community.
I would also like to sincerely acknowledge our existing OSHC staff, thanking them for their care, dedication and contributions to our students and families. We wish each of them every success as they embark on their next chapter.
As One Door Closes, Another Opens!
We are delighted to confirm that, following regulatory approval, TheirCare will officially commence operations on Monday 9 November 2026!
We are excited about establishing this new partnership and the opportunities it will bring to our students and families.
In the coming weeks, we will confirm staffing arrangements, allowing families to become familiar with the team. This will include a combination of familiar faces from our existing OSHC service and new TheirCare staff.
Judging by the enthusiasm and information shared at our recent community information session, we are confident this will be a smooth transition and the beginning of an engaging and positive experience for all children attending.
A reminder to families: If you have not yet registered and enrolled with TheirCare, please do so as soon as possible.
A Fresh Start for Our OSHC Facilities
During the two-week closure, our OSHC facilities will undergo some much-needed restoration and improvements, including:
* Kitchen repairs and restoration
* Complete interior painting
* Electrical upgrades, including ceiling fans
* A comprehensive deep clean
These improvements will help ensure a refreshed and welcoming environment for our students when the service reopens.
Thank You for the Memories!
For at least the past 15–20 years, our P&C-operated OSHC has been an important part of Southport State School’s story.
To every volunteer, staff member, parent and community member who has contributed to its success over the years, thank you!
While today marks the conclusion of a significant chapter in our school’s history, we look forward with optimism and excitement to what lies ahead.
The future is bright with TheirCare, and Southport State School remains proud to provide this essential service to our wonderful community.
We will continue to keep families informed as we approach the reopening on 9 November.
Thank you, P&C, for everything!
