By grasping new sensations Soul's clarity, Aware of spirit birth attained, Fills teeming world becoming With my thought's creative willing. Calendar of the Soul -Rudolf Steiner
- Issue 11• Week 4• Term 3
- 12th August 2025
We acknowledge the Wadandi (Saltwater people) as the traditional custodians of these lands, skies and waterways where we come together at Yallingup Steiner School, and where learning has taken place for thousands of years.
We extend this respect to all First Nations people and thank the Ancestors, Elders, and custodians of the Wadandi community, who have cared for and continue to nurture Country, in their many restoration projects, community and cultural research and spiritual wisdom of the earth as sacred.
Upcoming Events Term 3
Monday 11th August
- Class 3 & 4 Bushwalking
- Class 3 Parent Teacher Meeting 3:30pm
Tuesday 12th August
Wednesday 13th August
- Soup Day
Thursday 14th August
Friday 15th August
- K6, Class 1 & 2 Bushwalking
Monday 18th August
- Class 3, 4, 5&6 Bushwalking
Tuesday 19th August
Wednesday 20th August
- Soup Day
Thursday 21st August
Friday 22nd August
- C3,4,5 & 6 Excursion
- K6, Class 1 & 2 Bushwalking
Monday 25th August
- C1 & 2 Koomal Dreaming Excursion
- Class 3&4 Bushwalking
Tuesday 26th August
Wednesday 27th August
- Soup Day
Thursday 28th August
Friday 29th August
- K6, Class 1 & 2 Bushwalking
Monday 1st September
- Class 3,4, 5&6 Bushwalking
Tuesday 2nd September
Wednesday 3rd September
- Soup Day
Thursday 4th September
Friday 5th September
- K6, Class 1 & 2 Bushwalking
Monday 8th September
Tuesday 9th September
Wednesday 10th September
- Soup Day
Thursday 11th September
Friday 12th September
Monday 15th September
Tuesday 16th September
Wednesday 17th September
- Soup Day
Thursday 18th September
- Spring Festival
- C5 Leave for Greek Olympics- Perth
Friday 19th September
- C5 Return from Greek Olympics
Monday 22nd September
Tuesday 23rd September
Wednesday 24th September
- Soup Day
- Adpot a Spot C4, 5 &6
Thursday 25th September
- Last day of term 12:30pm Finish
Friday 26th September
- PD All Steiner SchoolDay
Week 4
I’m busy, busy, busy, said the bee.
I shan’t be home for dinner or for tea.
It takes me hours and hours, hours and hours…
To visit all the beautiful flowers.
Spring is in the air! That glorious afternoon sun on Sunday and warmer, sunnier weather this week holds all the promise of blossoms and bees. Classes are singing songs of Djilba and the school grounds are beginning their seasonal show. Please linger a moment at the flowering Banksia near the Class Five, simply stunning.
Warmly,
Rae-Lee (on behalf of the College of Teachers)
Please save the date – September 18th – Yallingup Steiner Spring Festival
This year’s spring festival will take place on Thursday 18th of September, please save the date and come join our celebration. A more detailed program of the day’s events will follow very soon.
Class 1
Class One began the term with a Main Lesson of First Nations Australian stories, Nyitting Stories. The class have learned poems and songs in Noongar language and listened to stories of the animals and the landscape around them. This rich Main Lesson met the Class One’s sense of wonder in the natural world and connection to their local environment as they recalled the stories using drama, puppets, drawings and their emerging writing skills.
Class 6
Winter Solstice
The Class Six performance at the Winter Solstice will remain forever woven into the fabric of YSS, a night to remember for all. From my perspective, it was perfectly imperfect. The Eurythmy vision crafted by Jacqui, Rae-Lee, and Julie was one of form and beauty, perfectly suited to the class. The element of fire was a gift I was honoured to bring to them.
On the night, through the pouring rain, I told them, “Just keep the form — I will light you.” And they did. I was so proud and so deeply honoured, to work alongside these remarkable young people. This performance was truly the greatest gift to all of us fortunate enough to witness it.
Geology
Class Six has been exploring the fascinating geology of Cape Naturaliste, uncovering the stories held in its ancient rocks. On our weekly walks the students observed the capes foundation of granite, an igneous rock over 1,000 million years old, formed deep underground from cooling magma. They learnt how metamorphic rocks like gneiss were transformed by immense heat and pressure, creating striking folded patterns. Along the coast, they examined sedimentary limestone, built from shells and coral in ancient seas, sometimes holding fossils. Through drawings, diagrams, and storytelling, students connected the three rock families to Earth’s history, Wadandi Country and the rugged beauty of our southwest coastline.
World Geography
As part of our World Geography learning, Class Six has been exploring Africa’s rich landscapes, resources and cultures through our Main Lesson on Natural Resources, Trade and Indigenous Perspectives. Students mapped natural features and the natural resources, learning how geography and climate shape economies. We explored Indigenous African relationships to land, the impact of colonisation and modern global trade, asking, “Who benefits?” Case studies on Ghana’s cocoa, Congo’s cobalt and South Africa’s gold and diamonds encouraged reflection on fairness, sustainability and ethical choices. Through discussion, art and mapping, students developed compassion, global awareness and a deeper understanding of how our everyday choices connect us to the wider world.
Class Six World Geography Presentations
Class Six recently completed their World Geography project, researching a continent other than Australia. Students explored mountain and river systems, climate patterns, vegetation zones, resources and trade, considering ethical issues like fairness and sustainability. Their presentations featured beautifully drawn maps, detailed diagrams, and thoughtful comparisons between regions. Many included Indigenous perspectives, showing curiosity and respect. This work strengthened research, mapping and presentation skills while deepening understanding of how Earth’s systems and people are interconnected. Each student brought their own creativity through art, data or storytelling, making the presentations both informative and engaging. Their achievements are something to be proud of.
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.)
All the repairers are volunteers and range from the simply handy to the professionally qualified. If you’d like to learn how to sew on a button, they’ll show you. If you can’t repair your own item they’ll try and repair it for you. If they can’t repair it, A Single Leaf South West might know someone who can. If it really is unrepairable, they might still be able to help you keep it out of landfill by advising where you can gift it to be repurposed or dropped off to be recycled.
Everyone is welcome to bring their broken belongings and every effort will be made to fix them while you wait. Unfortunately, at the current time they cannot fix electrical items. All we ask is for a gold coin donation for each item repaired.
Let’s be less rubbish with rubbish!