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Te Kura o Rudolf Steiner Otautahi
Christchurch Rudolf Steiner School
Volume 40, Issue 33
Kawerongo Newsletter
18 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2014
19 Ombersley Tce, P O Box 19944, Christchurch 8241p: +64 3 337 0514 f: +64 3 337 0515 admin@ch.steiner.school.nz
www.ch.steiner.school.nz
We pray for fine weather! Class 5 is competing in the Steiner Olympics at Mt Somers this
week, Class 3 is on their first camp ever at the Henderson’s farm camp in Scargill, Class 4
is about to perform the terrors of a Nordic battle between good and evil (their class play),
Class 7 has returned triumphant from their last Lower School camp, Class 8 is in the midst
of a drama mainlesson, Class 9 are doing physics…thank goodness Classes 1,2 and 3 and
kinder are holding the school together! Class 10 is off on exam leave and of course we
won’t see the senior students until the pageant.
It’s a very full time of the year and while we are rushing to get things beautifully
completed for 2014 and preparing for 2015, it’s also time to think and thank teachers,
students, Boards and Proprietors and support staff for the events of the year. If you have
anyone you’d like to acknowledge please write to Jennie over the next weeks to put it in
the newsletter. Thanks are really neat to give and neat to receive as gifts to enhance our
school.
Christmas celebrations are around the corner with only four school weeks to go. Book in
to experience the traditional Shepherds Play performed by the teachers on Thursday Dec
4th in the hall, Monday Dec 8th for the wonderful pageant, Class 12 project presentations
from Dec 2nd to Dec 4th in the music room, and come to see the farewell of Class 12 on
their last day of schooling on Wednesday Dec 10th...using some mysterious form of
transport. There is also the graduation ceremony for Class 12 on Tuesday evening, Dec 9th.
The FAIR profit is approximately $25,000. A great outcome. Thanks again to everyone. The
Community Association will meet with the CPG and decide on priorities for the allocation.
As usual there will be a strong component of the raffle and fair that will go to teacher
aides to support our tamariki.
Did you know that we are hitting pre quake enrolments in the kindergarten again? If
children are not enrolled by 1 year old, there’s a long waiting list in every kinder age group.
So tell your friends to head along to a special character talk within months of giving birth
as it’s the only way to ensure a place in our school! The Lower School is basically full again
– there are some spaces in Upper School available…but it’s a great trend to be on again.
Our dear Daryl Manson has decided to leave us at the end of the year and pursue dreams
in other worlds! Daryl has been a long time parent with us and most recently been a
fabulous ORRS teacher for four years. We thank you so much Daryl for your dedication to
our students, now in Class 4, for the love and care you have poured upon them.
We are therefore looking for a registered teacher who has special education experience
for a 5 hour teaching position and approximately 15 hours of teacher aide work. This will
be advertised in the Press, but if you know of anyone interested, please ring the office.
You may have heard mention on the radio of the increased stress senior students are
under in high schools throughout the country. A number of principals are commenting on
higher levels of anxiety than ever in students and were concerned about the constant
stress of assessment. A number were postulating the scaling down of level 1 NCEA. We
chose to do this in class 10 except for English and Maths as they were compulsory for
entry into level 2 and 3. NCEA exams this week for our students are Biology, Maths,
English, Calculus, Physics, Spanish and Art History. Our best wishes to all the students!
Thomas Proctor
CALENDAR Wātaka
17-19 Nov
17-21 Nov
Tue 18 Nov
Thur 20 Nov
Mon 8 Dec
Tue 9 Dec
Wed 10 Dec
Wed 10 Dec
Thur 11 Dec
Friday 12 Dec
Class 3 Camp
Class 5 Camp
Class 4 Play, 11am and 6.30pm
Class 1 Parent Evening
Carol Evening 7.30pm
Class 12 Graduation Dinner
Class 12 Graduation
Class 1 Play 6.30pm
Nursery Nativity Festival
Term 4 Ends
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AGM
The Rudolf Steiner School Community Association will hold its annual AGM on Monday the 24th
November in Willows Cafe at 7.30pm. Please consider coming along to meet other parents and celebrate
the enthusiasm of our school community. If you have items to add to the Agenda please discuss with
Gary Miller prior to the event. If you have any questions about the Community Association or its role
please feel free to contact me on 942 5173.
Best Regards,
Wayne Martin
NEW BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPOINTMENTS
Congratulations and welcome to our two new board members Linda Weed and Mark Lewis.
FAIR REIMBURSEMENTS REMINDER
If you have reimbursements to claim from the school fair, please fill out a reimbursement form. These
are available from the Community Association tray in the office. Attach your original receipts and place
back in the tray. If you wish to be reimbursed by cheque, please include a stamped, self addressed
envelope. The quicker you do this, the quicker we can reimburse you.
ALL FORMS NEED TO BE BACK BY NOVEMBER 28th
BOT Meetings 2014
Next meeting:
THUR 20 NOV
Board of Trustees meet
at 6pm in the music
room. All welcome
TERM DATES 2014
Term 4:
Mon 13 Oct-Fri 12 Dec
TERM DATES 2015
Term 1:
Wed 28 Jan - Thur 2 Apr
Term 2:
Mon 20 Apr - Fri 3 Jul
Term 3:
Mon 20 Jul - Fri 25 Sep
DENTAL CARE OVER THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
The Community Dental Service will operate an emergency
service over the school holidays. This service is to provide relief
of pain only and will not undertake ‘routine’ treatment. The
service will be available each working day from 8:30am until
12:30pm for the following times:
Mon 5th Jan to Fri 30 Jan 2015
(excluding weekends and public holidays)
This service will operate by appointment only and if we are
unable to see your child, alternative options will be given. If your
child has dental pain as a result of an accident please contact
your dentist in the first instance. You can phone and make an
appointment for the emergency clinic by ringing 0800 84 69 83.
FROM THE SCHOOL Ngā Pānui o Te Kura
LOST ITEMS FOR PICK UP
The school office has a box of lost property from the fair. If you are missing something please pop in and
check. We also have an internal boot cover for a hatchback car. Please pick this up if it’s yours or call the
office on 337 0514 if you know who left it here. Thanks.
CRÊPE STALL THANK YOU
Thank you to everyone who donated time, energy and eggs to the
crêpe stall. Also, a big thank you to Meadow Mushrooms for all
those yummy mushrooms, Piko Wholefoods for flour and
St Martin’s New World and Barrington Fresh Choice for donations.
Merci beaucoup!
Tracy Chollet
Below are some more wonderful photos from our fair
Kindergarten and Nursery Whānau Hui
Mon 24th Nov, 3:30-5.00pm
Kindergarten and Nursery Whānau are invited to join
together for a family hui to celebrate and strengthen the
bi cultural nature of our community.
We would love to hear your hopes and aspirations for your
tamariki and Whānau as we move into the future with a
commitment towards bi cultural practice.
Tamariki can come and play outside in Ti Kouka and Cherry
Blossom yards while adults meet together and korero.
Please bring a plate for a shared afternoon tea.
We look forward to seeing you then.
The Programme Director in this full time position will coordinate and deliver our New Zealand Qualifications
Authority (NZQA) accredited Diploma Rudolf Steiner Education programme. This programme over the term of one
year draws upon the expertise of over 15 tutors. As many of our students are International, arranging and
ensuring pastoral care to meet NZQA expectations is a requisite of this position.
We are seeking a very special person to take on this important role. Can you meet the challenge of a diverse
group of students, who are searching for a depth of meaning in their professional lives?
The successful candidate will ideally have:
•
experience of working with adult education or teacher professional development and the ability to
create diverse and inspiring approaches to adult education
•
a deep experience and understanding of Steiner / Waldorf education
•
innovation and initiative of review, ensuring programme content evolves, complements and maintains
relevance
•
strong organisational skills, to maintain and develop comprehensive tertiary programmes
•
ability to be a leader, and be able to work as part of the Taruna management team
•
a strong interest in contemporary teaching knowledge in both the Steiner and state school systems
•
been a successful and well-respected Steiner School teacher
This position becomes available from the beginning of 2015. For an Application form and Job Description please
email Trish Giddens manager@taruna.ac.nz or phone (06) 877 7174 for further information.
Applications Close: 4.00 p.m. Friday 5 December 2014.
COMMUNITY Hapori
LOST
Boy’s hoody lost at fort, Monday lunchtime. Brand
new, teal-blue colour with white printing on front.
About size 8. Please return to Daniel Thomas,
Class 3, or phone 337 3305
Craniosacral Treatments available
● Relief of tension and physical discomfort ●
● Become more centred ● Feel more energy ●
● Awaken the self - healing potential ●
Debby Sanders trained in the Netherlands in
physiotherapy, osteopathy and craniosacral therapy.
She uses a holistic and gentle manual approach to
perceive the body’s movement dynamics and rhythms,
in order to assist the expression of the inherent
health within the system and resolve its historical
patterns of trauma, pathology and inertia. Because of
it’s gentle nature, these treatments are also very
suitable for babies and children.
Debby has 2 children at the Steiner School and
practices from her home in Beckenham.
Adults $50, children $30
Phone: 03 3316990 / 027 3449238
Hapaitia te ara tika pumau ai te
rangatiratanga mo nga uri whakatipu.
Foster the pathway of knowledge to
strength, independence and growth
for future generations
DO YOU HAVE A CHOROI FLUTE FOR SALE?
Some Class 2 parents are looking for second-hand
diatonic flutes to purchase for use next year. If you
have a diatonic flute that you wish to sell/pass on,
please contact Brenda Warrander (Class 2 teacher)
or email Ruby at classone.2013@gmail.com
LOST AT ZONES ATHLETICS LAST THURSDAY
A light blue rain coat (Kiwistuff) with dark grey at the
bottom. Will have Hebe Harmer’s name inside.
We believe it was packed up with all the other
stuff at the end of the day.
If found please phone Louisa on 385 6162.
Thorrington School Community Bootmarket
Come along to the
Thorrington School Community Bootmarket Saturday 22nd November, 10am - 2pm.
To book a site ($20) phone 337 9997, email:
bootmarket@thorrington.ac.nz
Do you have a lyre for sale?
Please contact Karen on 384 4980
HELP US SOLVE A MYSTERY!
Did you donate a German “Little Mermaid” DVD
to the Steiner School Fair? Do you know who did?
Please contact the school office on 337 0514 if
you have any information.
Somerfield School Fair,
Sunday 30th November, 11.00am to 2.00pm
A fun day out for young and old alike with a climbing wall, bouncy castles,
mechanical surfboard, adrenaline rush extreme, mini-jeeps, face and nail painting,
cake and craft stalls, plants and produce, mystery bottles, raffles and chocolate
wheel, coffee, candy floss and an old-fashioned tearooms. EFTPOS available but
cash recommended. Craft stall spaces still available, contact Fiona Allison on
0210417477. Download the Fair colouring competition from our school website,
www.somerfield.school.nz, and be in to win prizes donated by Paper Plus.
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