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Hurihia tō aroaro ki te rā tukuna tō ātārangi kia taka ki muri ki a koe
Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you
Welcome to the last pānui for the term, rounded off beautifully by the Spring festival this week in school and the week beforehand, in our Kindergarten.
As the sun warms the ground and the tiny buds on the trees open, we notice the magical changes in nature, in ourselves, and in others. It is a time to breathe out and look ahead to longer, lighter days.
Waldorf seasonal festivals mark the changes of the year in a way that resonates with the journey of other peoples across time and suggests meaning and mystery for us all.
Thanks as ever go to the teachers and our supporters who bring creativity, flair, and sheer hard work to make these celebrations possible.
And speaking of hard work, this week Upper School students in Class 10 to 12 have sat their derived grade exams and the week beforehand Class 12 made their project presentations to the Upper School students, staff, and parents.
The Class 12 projects are a genuine preparation for life and have several major components all of which demand intellectual rigour and dedication to a single theme. Learning new skills, researching a wide variety of topics, and encountering unexpected challenges helps our horizons to expand, and our levels of self-management and resilience to develop, ready for life beyond school.
Since the last pānui we have also celebrated two Lower School plays, presented to us by Class 3 and by Class 5. Students, teachers, and parent helpers did a magnificent job of bringing ancient stories to life and entertaining us with antics and moral tales.
Class plays are of course a lot of fun and excitement; the rewards of many weeks of hard work. They also nurture the intellect, imagination, and emotional life of each child and are such a special aspect of our wonderful curriculum. Thank you to those of you who supported the classes as they shared their artistic endeavours with us.
As you know our regular College of Teachers hui are an opportunity for kaiako to deepen their pedagogical knowledge and consider topical issues in relation to our school and our ever-changing world. Dr Steiner tells us, ‘we can accomplish our work only if we do not see it as simply a matter of intellect or feeling, but, in the highest sense, as a moral spiritual task.’
This year our teachers have been working together to draw up the basis for our future whole school kaupapa and strategic plan, to underpin our school direction as we look to the future. In Term 4 the Board of Trustees will be checking in with the community on this work, as part of a consultation process to refine and agree our key priorities ahead.
And so, to the end of the term which culminates with our Upper School formal tonight. Following the theme of an enchanted forest, we are all looking forward to a magical and elegant evening ahead.
I am certain you will join me in thanking all our staff and students for another term of hard work, celebration, and care. Do have a restful and rejuvenating break.
Nō reira, noho ora mai rā, nā
Caroline
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WĀTAKA | SCHOOL CALENDAR
Mon 17 Oct: First day of Term 4
Tues 18 Oct: Class Secretaries meeting (7pm - Handwork room)
19-21 Oct: Class 4 camp
Fri 21 Oct: Athletics day
Fri 4 Nov: Athletics postponement date
Sat 5 Nov: School Spring Fair
7 Nov-2 Dec: NCEA Exams
22-25 Nov: Class 9 work experience
Fri 25 Nov: US Accord Day - no school for US students
Mon 28 Nov: US Accord Day - no school for US students
28 Nov-2 Dec: Class 10 work experience
Mon 12 Dec: LS advent festival
Wed 14 Dec: Last day of Term 4
KG - Kindergarten | LS - Lower School | US - Upper School
BoT Hui dates 2022:
19 Oct - 17 Nov - 15 Dec
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Kindergarten Administrator vacancy
Fixed term, 18 hours per week. From the start of Term 4, until the end of Term 4, 2022. Allowance for on-call Relieving Coordination.
We are seeking an energetic individual with excellent organisational skills and the ability to adapt, innovate and respond positively to unforeseen circumstances. Self-motivated and trustworthy, ability to work independently and proactively, with outstanding attention to detail. You will be a main point of contact and maintain a friendly and approachable attitude.
As the administrator of Christchurch Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten, you will be responsible for administrative duties, while providing vital support to the Kindergarten Coordinator and teaching staff.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Closing date for applications: Monday 10th October, 2022
For more information contact Lily England, Kindergarten Coordinator:
lilye@ch.steiner.school.nz
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Several new teaching positions have been advertised. Please see our school website for vacancies and job descriptions.
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Wanted!
A permanent part - time Sports Coordinator to work alongside our fabulous students.
14 hours per week, during and after school time, (these hours may be extended depending on need)
Check out the job description on our website, under vacancies.
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Board of Trustees
Rudolf Steiner School (Christchurch) School Board Election 2022
DECLARATION OF Student Representative Election Results
Student Representatives Votes
Oceana Johnson Prior 29
Tama Romein 35
I therefore declare Tama Romein duly elected
Katie Ward, Returning Officer
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ATHLETICS DAY - Friday 21st October
9am - 3pm at Hansen Park
This involves classes 5 - 12 and their teachers. Please save the date as the enjoyment and success of this day relies on the support and participation of the school community. More info to come on the running of events.
Looking forward to it!
Thanks everyone!
Mia Anderson - Sports Coordinator
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LOWER SCHOOL SPRING FESTIVAL
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CLASS 3 PLAY - NOAH'S ARK
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CLASS 5 PLAY - IN THE LAP OF THE GODS
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Spring has arrived and it is time for the annual School Raffle, organized each year by Class 2. The annual raffle is solely to raise funds for our teacher aides. The role of the teacher aide is so valuable in our school – not only for our children on their learning journey but also for the teachers who gratefully receive their classroom support.
Raffle tickets are $2 each and there are over $6000 worth of prizes to be won (please check out the prize list on the tickets, a more detailed list is available on the school website).
The raffle will be drawn 3pm, Monday 14th November, 2022.
Whānau have been mailed 1x booklet of 10 raffle tickets to sell per enrolled child. Please sell to your friends, whānau, colleagues etc... There will also be prizes for the highest ticket sellers! Due to legalities around the raffle process we ask you to please return all sold/unsold tickets and money to the office by Friday 21 October, 2022.
If you do not receive your tickets in the mail please let us know as soon as possible (emilycassels@gmail.com) and if you would like further raffle tickets to sell please enquire at the office or contact Emily.
We want to acknowledge and thank all whānau who take time to buy or sell their tickets. Your contribution is greatly appreciated by our school community.
Ngā mihi nui, Class 2
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Christchurch Schools' Music Festival
Ākonga from Classes 5, 6 and 7 will be taking part in this spectacular musical event in November, giving them the experience of performing in the amazing Christchurch Town Hall, and working with some of Christchurch's brightest musical stars. Three of our talented young string players successfully auditioned for the prestigious orchestra, and will be performing in the festival every night for a week (1st to 4th November), after a rigorous programme of holiday and weekend rehearsals. Cantabile Choir are currently working hard to learn eleven fabulous songs, and will be joining them for the final night (4th November), as part of the massed choir. To get tickets for this musical extravaganza, please see https://musicfestival.school.nz/
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For this term we have 'Little Lunches' who provide packed lunches every Thursday. Simply process your order on their website by midnight Wednesday for lunch the next day.
Order by clicking "order now" or "menu" on the Little Lunches website Select our school from the drop down box & insert details including child's name & class.
For our older students and staff, next week their Buddha Bowls will be available for orders, contact feedback@ch.steiner.school.nz if you are interested in ordering this option!
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PLANT DONATIONS WELCOME!
Class Three are busy growing and propagating plants in preparation for the school fair and looking to our wider community for any donations. If you have any seedlings, plants, trees or cut flowers you would like to donate to our stall, please get in touch. Reach out to Jo at: jo.murray01@gmail.com or 027 886 4396. Plant drop off points to be confirmed after the holidays.
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