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Our Core Values: Community, Respect, Integrity, Commitment, & Reverence.
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Visitor to our Grade School Courtyard
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TONIGHT Friday May 25
Deadline for Hot Lunch Orders
Grade 11 Eurythmy Performance 6:30 pm GS |
Monday May 28
Mango-Pop Monday 3:00 pm GS $5/each to support Grade 11
Bike to School Week Begins - Demo in the big field after school
Grade 8 Parent Meeting 7:00 pm GS |
Tuesday May 29
Colin Dutson Awards 6:30 pm GS |
Wednesday May 30
Hot Lunch: Penne Pasta 12:20 pm GS
Grade 3 Market 1:45 - 3:30 pm GS |
Thursday May 31
Grade 12 Rose Ceremony 12:45 pm Highlands United
Adult Eurythmy 1:20 pm GS
Full Faculty and Staff Meeting 3:00 pm GS |
Friday June 1
Coffee Morning 8:30 am GS |
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ECC - Early Childhood Centre | GS - Grade School | HS - High School |
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Emergence of Consciousness 11 Main Lesson
Artistic projects by Jessica Tang (Anime style) and Augusto Lanzoni Viera (masks & flags)
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"This course focuses on identifying capacities arising from individual consciousness, and identifying individuals and situations at various points in time through which these capacities come to light. Ways in which these capacities and our individuality can be compromised are considered. The students’ exercise the capacity to ask questions out of oneself, which is central to the course, and draws upon the students' earlier study of the Parzival Main Lesson."
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REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Bike to School Week - May 28 - June 1 is Bike to School Week, a free, fun, week-long celebration for students of all ages and abilities. VWS parent and owner of Steed Cycles, Kim Steed, will be on campus on Monday afternoon with a demo on bike safety on the road, tips on how to change a flat tire, basics to check before you ride your bike each day, and balance and bike control skill games! Check out some flashy bikes and show us your skills! Then remember to come check in with Laura after each morning ride to mark your progress! Get outside and ride, scoot, roll, or walk to school.
Grade 3 Marketplace - Wednesday, May 30, 1:45 to 3:30 pm. We are holding a market to share some of our fibre arts experiences with the school community, work with money in a hands-on and meaningful way, and to practice the art of giving. All money earned will be donated to the Grade 12’s... as a gift from the Grade School to the High School. We will be selling handmade toys and jewellery as well as tasty treats. All items will be $2 or less. Grade 3 kindly requests you bring change and small bills only.
Hot Lunch Program - Thank you to everyone who supported the first go at a VWS Hot Lunch Program! On Wednesday, May 30 we will be serving a zesty penne pasta, then a Greek Feast on June 6 (including gluten-free and vegan-friendly options). Use the online form here or pick up a paper form from the card racks and drop your payment off to Ronaye. Pre-ordering due by Friday, May 25 or June 1. If you have not yet brought in payment, please do so on Monday.
Summer Unplugged! - VWS summer camp for children ages 6 to 12 is back! Our camp runs from June 25 to 29, 9:00 to 3:00 pm daily. Activities include garden art, outdoor play, baking, beach trip, and more. $350 includes hot organic lunch and snacks. Contact rireland@vws.ca or 604-985-7435 x 0 for more information. Visit the program page on our website to register before June 15.
Community Marketplace - This page is constantly being updated with new posts. Click on the "For Sale", "To Eat", and "Accommodations" tabs to expand, keep scrolling to see VWS community business listings, or submit your own business listing!
Upcoming Community Events - Including Community Indigo with Gwen & Ella, North Shore Celtic Ensemble Open House, Homeopathy Workshops with Susan Drury, voice workshop, summer camps and so much more!. Come take a look at what's on offer & let us know if you have anything to post. link
Red Door Store - We have some great Summer Reading titles in our “previously read” section with room for a few more if you have some Waldorf friendly books you’d like to consign.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Colin Dutson Awards
The Award will be presented on Tuesday, May 29 to an individual: “Given in recognition of outstanding leadership and social responsibility in the school community” as nominated and voted on by the HS student body.
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New Moon Social
We are really excited about the upcoming New Moon Social, taking place at The View on Lonsdale on June 13. The energy around gathering the community for some fun, connection and future-imagining has been wonderfully positive. Get your tickets here: www.bit.ly/newmoonsocial |
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Graduation Ceremony
Come bear witness as our twelfth-grade students ceremoniously complete their time at the Vancouver Waldorf School and enter into the world as free-thinking and able individuals.
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Summer Camp
Summer Unplugged!
June 25 to 29, 2018
Imagine your days filled with arts and crafts, creative play, music, picnics, gardening, games, and more. Come spend a week and try something new! Registration forms are available at Reception or for download on our website here: www.vws.ca/programs/summer-camp |
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Stockpile for summer shopping!
Ways to support the school when buying food this Summer:
- place a recurring order through the summer months and opt to receive cards by post to save you coming to the school,
- spread the word among friends to get involved in our gift card or SPUD program, or
- try SPUD delivery direct to your house (details in flyer)
Order here: www.vws.ca/online-ordering-for-the-grocery-card-program
Rachel Garratt
VWS Gift Card Program Coordinator (Volunteer)
Cell: 778-772-3601 | Email: vwsgiftcard@vws.ca
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Handwork with Mrs Calcaneo
Grade 7 dyeing with madder root, cochineal, lac and marigold and Grade 3 students dyeing silk cocoons in beautiful jewel tones. The cocoons will be made into jewellery and sold at their market next Wednesday.
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Hot Lunch Helpers
We are so thrilled by the overwhelming popularity of our trial lunch program, and have reached a point where a few kitchen helpers would be incredibly beneficial! Please connect with Laura at lbergstrome@vws.ca if you would like to help out with our warm & friendly kitchen crew.
Jacinda, Laura & Mary
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New Moon Social
A number of people have asked how they can get involved and help with the New Moon Social. We would love your help and have a few options to share:
- donate a silent auction item,
- donate a bottle of wine,
- sign-up to be a volunteer on the day of the event (set-up / take-down crew or other support roles during the event),
- and of course, buy your ticket and encourage your friends to buy their ticket here www.bit.ly/newmoonsocial.
If anything resonates or inspires you, please connect with Mary at mhenley@vws.ca.
Mary Henley
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SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
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Students needed to work around the Grade School and High School for:
- Repair & maintenance work
- Groundskeeping, playground work
- Other miscellaneous work
Under the supervision of the VWS Maintenance supervisor, students must be able to work alone and within a team.
Available positions:
2 full time student workers:
June 25 - August 24
7 hours/day
$12.00 - $12.50/hour (based on experience)
Please send resume to businessmanager@vws.ca.
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Bees and Trees
Some of the sweet Waldorf100 postcards drawn by students in Grade 1 with Mrs Johnston.  |
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COMMUNITY MESSAGE FROM AWSNA
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As we mourn another tragic school shooting this past week and continue to find strength as we respond to crisis in the many forms it has taken this year - hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, and floods included - we wanted to let you know that the Housatonic Valley Waldorf School is recovering from the aftermath of last Tuesday's tornado in CT. Their power is still out, school is closed, and a few families sustained significant damage to their homes and property. The school, fortunately, had no structural damage and everyone is safe and accounted for in their community. Additionally, the Honolulu Waldorf School suffered tremendous flood damage this spring and they are not able to move back onto campus for the rest of the school year. Finally, as many of you are aware, the Malamalama Waldorf School community is experiencing tremendous challenges and many have lost homes due to the volcano eruption on the Big Island. The air quality continues to be very poor.
We recall writing a similar letter during the first weeks of September. The year seems to be closing in much the same way as it began. More than ever, the world needs self-aware people with a strong sense of purpose, concern for others, and the capacity to be in service to society. Keep doing what you are doing - strengthening community and bringing hope to future generations.
Beverly, Melanie, and Stephanie
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Olympiad Demonstration
Thank you, Brendon Purdy, for capturing the grace, truth, beauty, and skill of our young Olympians during their demonstration before they left for the Greek Games!
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Many blessings
Laura Bergstrome
Communications & Events
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