With autumn begins to dim
The stimulation of sense:
Veils of thick mist
Mix with bursts of light.
I myself gaze into space
To see Autumn’s wintry sleep.
Summer has given me
The offer of itself.
- Issue 3 • Week 6 • Term 1
- 5th March 2024
Upcoming Events
Term 1
Monday 4th March
- Labour Day Public Holiday
Tuesday 5th March
- C6 leave for Sailing Camp
- Class 4 Parent Meeting at 5:30pm.
Wednesday 6th March
- Ice Cream Roster Karin V A & Gaia B
Thursday 7th March
- Child Heath Nurse Visit 9-9:45am. In the Hall
Friday 8th March
- Listening session with Jacqui 9:15-9:45am
- Class 1 Crafternoon 2pm.
- Class 6 return from Sailing Camp.
Monday 11th March
Tuesday 12th March
Wednesday 13th March
- Ice cream Roster Victoria D’E & Sharlee M
Thursday 14th March
Friday 15th March
- Listening session with Jacqui 9:15-9:45am
Monday 18th March
Tuesday 19th March
Wednesday 20th March
- Ice Cream Roster Serena L & Caitlin T
Thursday 21st March
Friday 22nd March
- Listening session with Jacqui 9:15-9:45am
Monday 25th March
Tuesday 26th March
Wednesday 27th March
- Ice Cream Roster Rosette T & Maree B
Thursday 28th March
- Last day of Term 1 – Full day.
Term 1 Week 6
Dear Families,
Welcome back from the long weekend! We hope you enjoyed the opportunity to stretch out the days with your children and found pleasure in the signs of seasonal change, a splash of rain amidst the heat….
Steiner’s words in his Calendar of the soul have a lovely ring to them this week.
A translation for children reads in part:
“… I myself can clearly see
How autumn, soft and slow, is creeping…”
As we inch towards the equinox, equal day and night, little signs and changes are noted in the landscape, the white flowers of Bunuru, adolescent marsupials and birds…
Simply sitting, walking and playing with your children in nature can provide them with deep insights into the workings of the world at large. Add to this, simple celebrations, friends, family and food and you have a recipe for conscious and enjoyable parenting.
Steiner Education can additionally offer many valuable insights into how your child might be experiencing the world according to their developmental profile.
As an offering to parents who might like to ask questions about our educational offering or any other elements of our school life, I will be available for listening sessions on Friday mornings at 9.15 am. Feel free to drop in for an informal cup of tea and a chat. This is a way in which we can ascertain some of the communication most beneficial to our current parent body.
In the meantime, Bunuru blessings to you all,
Jacqui
Education Facilitator
Privacy Collection Notice for Parents Address Collection 2024
Child Heath Nurse Visit
Jill Rogers, the child health nurse who works with our school, will be holding a short meeting aimed at Kindergarten Parents. Jill would like to introduce herself to you and explain the services and support available through the Child Health Service, as well as answering any questions you may have. Charlie Gould will also be there to answer any questions you may have from a kindergarten perspective.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday 7th March in the school hall between 9 and 9:45am.
Interm Swimming Certificates
Interm swimming drew to a close at the end of week four. If your child attended and did not receive a certificate please contact the office.
P&F Bulb Fundraiser
Fire Drill
We were very lucky to have Yallingup Rural and Yallingup Coastal Bush Fire Brigades along with Andy Thompson, DFES officer, in attendance at our recent fire drill.
The students were extremely immersed with the fire truck demonstrations. Many thanks to our fire fighters for taking this time.
Ancient Civilizations with Class 5
What a start to the year! It is with great pleasure I am able to share the continuing development of our Class 5 cohort as they begin their exploration of Ancient Civilizations. While delving into India with Ruth, the children and I have been finetuning our investigative skills in the world of Mesopotamia.
Here, the richness of our curriculum supports the unfolding of the children’s ego development, by allowing their classroom experience to delve further into their consciousness. Now we begin to approach our own learning with more purpose and with growing skill, demonstrating the building blocks for individual research, note-taking, composition and paragraph structure. I am extremely proud of how the children have explored these new challenges with enthusiasm, wonder and a bubbling curiosity in the historical unfolding of our shared humanity.
In addition we have, in our practice sessions, taken the next step through handwriting, with the gradual award of our fountain pens for calligraphy. The children have been busily stitching away on their embroidered pouches which will hold their new and valued gifts.
With love and light
Sally and the children of Class 5
C6 Ellensbrook Excursion
As part of their Geology studies, Class 6 explored the Ellensbrook area, on land and under water. There was a lot to learn, from finding ancient limestone formations, fossicking and discovering the many springs that feed the stream.
Fruit Ice Cream Roster
The ice cream roster commences on Wednesday 7th Feb and goes for 8 weeks.
Please arrive at school by 12.15pm to allow time to set-up the table, ice-cream machine, cones & fruit, before eager children arrive at 12:45 pm
As well as giving our children a healthy treat made with 100% fruit, this is a fantastic fundraiser for our school, so I thank you all in advance for your time & effort in making this successful.
P&F request all families to fill out the form and return it to the office by the start of term.
The cost of an Ice-cream is $2.50 for primary school students & $2 for Kindy 5/6 students. (K4 students are not charged.)
The ice cream/soup payment form is available on SchoolStream.
Please contact Shanai Williams 0410 498 377 should you not be able to make your commitment to this roster.
Primary students will not be partaking in icecream on 21.02.24 due to swimming. .
Community Notices
(Please note – the events and views in these Community Notices are not sponsored by YSS and do not necessarily reflect the views of the School.)
Foundation Course in Anthroposophic Nursing
Taruna College warmly invites you to the “Foundation Course in Anthroposophic Nursing”
Taruna College with endorsement from the Anthroposophic Nurse Association in NZ (ANANZ) is very excited to offer this course again in 2024. This part-time education process over eighteen months has accreditation from the International Forum Anthroposophic Nursing (IFAN) and will prepare nurses to work with external treatments including working with the parts of the Rhythmical Einreibung (Rhythmical Body Oiling).
The structure will involve four seminars at Taruna College in Havelock North in 2024 and 2025.
For more information follow our link:
https://www.taruna.ac.nz/courses-and-workshops/anthroposophic-nursing/
Cavoodle Puppy for Sale
1 tiny toy cavoodle puppy remains.
Ready for its new home in early March.
Will stay small as parents are tiny. Just 3 and 4kgs.
Hypoallergenic friendly nature,
Will have a red/ apricot tight curl
Tiny dog, tiny poops, tiny holes, tiny problems 😍
Call Heather for more information on 0439446476
SHARK EYES -Thermal Vests
Shark Eyes are offering 10% off to Steiner families!
Thermal Rashvests for groms and youth flew out the door this swimming lesson season. This local thermal rashie means flick the wetsuits hassle and take the edge off the cold water and wind leaving kids happy to stay in the water for longer.
So much more than a cold and wet rashy:
- these are warm and fluffy inside, polyfleece thermal stretch fabric
- splash resist as the water beads off it without penetrating
- wind and UV resistant.
- child, youth, men and woman’s range
If you would like to get your hands on one contact Heather or Shanan Worrall from Shark Eyes on 0439446476
Or visit the website www.sharkeyesglobal.com.au
Use discount code STEINER10 for store wide discount
*Heather can deliver to your child at school.
Better Health Program
An 10-week free healthy lifestyle program for children 6-12 years who are above a healthy weight.
📆 Online places available every month. Group places starting in Term 2
📍 Online and at local community venues
👉 https://betterhealthprogram.org/wa or 1300 822 953
💸 FREE
Better Health Program focuses on healthy eating, physical activity, sleep and screentime for children in their primary years. Children receive free resources and families are support by a dietician/nutritionist each week.
If you need guidance around creating healthy habits then this is for you.
Thank you so much for your support with promoting this program.
Brooke MacDonald (she/her)
Engagement and Partnerships Lead/Health Coach