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Students thrive in the colour and fun of the Athletics Carnival...
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Giinagay...
At Chrysalis, stories play a key role in our curriculum, as they are a timeless link to ancient traditions, legends, myths and archetypes and create the link between the class teacher and students for deep learning to occur.  Not only do we use the timeless classics that travel across the epochs but we also create our own therapeutic stories to bring for both whole class and individual healing.
Most recently, we have been working with stories to bring comfort, courage and compassion to all of our students across the classes, during a time of change and uncertainty. Sharing these stories at our College meetings has sparked connections and given us a common ground in which to share our passions, fears, sadness, hardships and joys. What stories did we hear as children that carried into our soul lives as adults? What part did a hero/ heroine play from stories of our upbringing and how can we use these stories to help us through these times? 
Let's share conversations of stories to strengthen our work together to revision our current challenges so that we can positively and creatively step forward through the threshold.
yaarri yarraang, Lisa

“Receive the children in reverence; educate them in love; let them go forth in freedom."                             ~ Rudolf Steiner

A wonderful display of Speed, Strength and Precision...
A big CONGRATULATIONS to all the students who tried their very best at the 2020 Chrysalis Athletics Carnival. We certainly have some speedy students who could further their athletics ability in coming years. After practicing regularly this term, some of the students surprised themselves with the distance of their throws in shot put and javelin. It is great to see the students really push themselves past their comfort zones. The novelty events are always surprisingly popular with all ages at the carnival.
THANK YOU to Class 8 Helpers particularly Poe, Heidi, Milo and Kye who worked tirelessly. Also, Erik, Peter and Finlay helped diligently on long jump. Anais helped with the opening speech.
THANK YOU to Class 2 and 3 who came and helped create a sporting atmosphere with their banners, plaques and cheering.
Also, many thanks to Alison for her energy and enthusiasm in facilitating the day for the students and to Sammi for capturing many magical images! You can see them on our social media pages.

Many magical images!...
Hopefully, you are all now following Chrysalis on social media, as Sammi is filling our hearts and eyes with beautiful sights from around the school. Just to give you a taste of the stories she created in the last week, if you haven't already see them: THE RETURN OF LADY SPRING//  ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 2020//  MORE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL//  EDUCATING THE WHOLE HUMAN BEING//  NORSE STORIES AND ART IN CLASS FOUR//  SHADOW PUPPETRY FROM CLASS FOUR//  EDUCAREDO STUDY GROUP//  THE SEVEN YEAR OLD CHILD//  LEARNING THAT DEVELOPS OVER THE LIFETIME//  CUBBIES CUBBIES EVERYWHERE//  CLASS THREE MEASUREMENT MAIN LESSON//  MARTSISHOR: MOLDOVAN SPRING TALE//  WEAR IT PURPLE DAY//
Click on the Facebook or Instagram icons below to go direct to our pages.

An update from SEA on COVID-19 restrictions...
Steiner Education Australia strongly feels for schools who have to comply with directives and yet again quickly adapt to ever changing restrictions and circumstances. Many in Steiner communities have become anxious and also concerned about such restrictions which seem illogical and not relevant, for example, to their small regional school. SEA has been working with the Association of Independent Schools to seek clarification from the Department of Health on the current requirements, and unfortunately they are not prepared to alter the directive on singing or on-site visits, until the end of Term 3.
The Dept of Health believe the next few weeks are crucial in containing COVID 19 and have responded by saying that they are not differentiating the response to regional areas as long as travel all around the state is permitted. In this risky time period they do not feel easing restrictions in regional areas is possible at the moment. In relation to the need for children to have a covid test if they have flu like symptoms before going back to school: Yes, this is confirmed to be the case. Parents/carers should consult their doctor if a child suffers from ongoing hayfever, allergies or similar. If a child tests negative for covid and still has symptoms please consult your doctor for best commonsense approach to take in terms of returning to school.
We stay hopeful for a very positive term 4 complete with singing!

Remote Learning Preparedness...
Similar to our Bushfire Preparedness strategy, the school is currently developing our Remote Learning Preparedness, should the need for isolation arise again. Our staff, students and families showed great flexibility and resilience in adapting to remote learning so quickly in Term 1. There are areas that we can improve on, should we implement remote learning again, including offering assistance to students and families who may require some additional support in accessing learning materials.
Class 6, 7 & 8 students will receive a "practice" home learning session in the classroom. Two parent workshops will be run to support parents:

  • a daytime workshop will be held at Thora Hall on Friday 11th September from 10am-12 noon
  • an evening workshop will be held at the Bellingen Library on Tuesday 15th from 6-8pm.

COVID restrictions means these workshops will be run one-on-one. Bookings will be essential. Email admin@chrysalis.nsw.edu.au to reserve your spot.
A member of our parent community, who works for NBN Co, will be present at the workshop to provide internet access for the workshop attendees. He will also be available to answer questions about the nbn Education Assistance Package and how it may apply to Chrysalis families.

Trauma-affected students and emotional connection...
Building on from our staff Professional Development workshops with Berry Street in Term 1, despite the delay of delivering the rest of this program due to COVID 19 restrictions - the staff continue to work with Berry Street to identify how they can best meet the needs of trauma-affected students.
We also encourage any families that may need additional emotional or parenting support, whether it be due to last year's Bushfire season, this year's COVID situation, or their own personal circumstances, to access community-based support services through the Bellingen Shire Connection Centre - or contact the school if you need further guidance and support.

School photos...
All class photos will be sent electronically to parents today. If you do not receive your child's class photo, please contact the school office.

Blessings...
Lisa & the Leadership Team

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Fractal Economy Cooperative gift recipient

The school is now a registered not-for-profit gift recipient of a new economic project called the Fractal Economy Cooperative. The Cooperative is essentially a network of individuals and business who wish to buy or sell to other members of the Cooperative, and a portion of the commission on those sales is then distributed to not-for-profit Cooperative members - such as our school. Parents and community members may wish to find out more about the Cooperative with a view to making the school a beneficiary in the long-term, and in the short term participate in this new economic system as a buyer or seller of goods and services.
The Fractal Economy Cooperative is holding an information session at the Bellingen Youth Hub on Saturday 19th September, 1.30-3.00pm. They invite all interested to attend this session. After this session will be their AGM at the same venue at 3.30pm.

For more information, please see their letter to the Chrysalis community here.

Steiner Playgroups

Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, we cannot currently run playgroups. If you are interested in joining our playgroups when we can restart, please email Suzane.

Community Notices

These notices are updated fortnightly on the school website.
Bellingen Shire Connection Centre
Bushfire Recovery & Resilience
Shearwater Wearable Arts event
Nextwave Youth Film Competition
7 Day Sit Spot Challenge
Kids Yoga in Bello!
CRANES Child Development
Mid North Coast Dental
ilovebelloshire website & newsletter

For those new to reading the school e-newsletter, this Community Notices section was an initiative created to assist both parents and community organisations share relevant information with each other. There is no cost to listing here.
What is included is at the discretion of the school office.

Important dates

All extra-curricular activities have been cancelled for Term 3
Last day of Term 3 Fri 25 Sep
First day of Term 4 Tues 13 Oct
Further dates are available on the school website, including the new School Year dates for 2021.

Birthdays this fortnight...

Ella in Morning Star turns 5yrs old, Sonny and Thea in River Song turn 6yrs old, Xavier in Cl 1 turns 7yrs old, Neeko in Cl 4 turns 10yrs old, and Raphael in Cl 6 turns 12yrs old.
Happy Birthday to you all!

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Chrysalis acknowledges the Gumbaynggirr land in which we reside and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities.
At Chrysalis we pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to elders both past, present and emerging.
The deadline for contributions and community notices for the next newsletter is COB on Monday 14th September.
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