Dear Families,

                                It is with great pleasure that I return to school following an extended period of leave. Thank you to those who have extended a warm welcome back. I am especially grateful to my wonderful colleagues who have supported me in my absence and provided seamless cover during my absence.

Alongside 16 colleagues from around Australia, I was lucky enough to be a part of an international study tour, visiting other Steiner/Waldorf schools, associated organisations and sites of significance in Germany, Switzerland and Thailand.

This immersive and deeply impactful experience was hugely affirming in relation to the educational experience we provide here in our little Yallingup school and positively inspiring for me in my work.

Our group was warmly welcomed in a wide range of contexts and provided access to remarkable workings and simply incredible individuals providing others with the benefits of initiatives born out of Rudolf Steiner’s life work.

Education, health, architecture and biodynamic biodynamic gardening all featured throughout the journey.

I have much to process and look forward to sharing my insights gained with staff, students and families.

Perhaps one especially inspiring feature was to witness firsthand the work being done to assist children in and from trauma landscapes, be it war zones or natural disaster sites. This has led to the development of an emergency pedagogy that is being applied in a range of settings.

As a result, alongside some of the tour group, I will be undertaking some training to develop my understanding and capacities working in this area.

It is a privilege to be able to engage with our wider demographic and receive expanded opportunities. Steiner Education Australia is working diligently to promote exceptional curriculum directions for the future in our country.

Warmly,

Jacqui