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Giinagay...
This week we farewell autumn. The school has begun its Winter Festival preparations and the students begin to engage in songs, verses, poems and crafts relating to this time of walking into ourselves.
Steiner Winter Verse...
Deep in the ground of the human soul
Of victory assured
The Spirit-Sun is living
All through the winter of the inner life
The faithful heart divines it
yaarri yarraang, Claudia
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Class 5 Explorers Camp to the Blue Mountains...
Last week, Class 5 visited the Blue Mountains which brought life to the stories of early Australian explorers like Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth. The children experienced firsthand the vastness and beauty of the place, with its deep and far reaching valleys and steep impenetrable cliff faces. Each day the children participated in a range of activities from mountain biking, abseiling and a series of daily walks led by Lisa O'Donnell who brought her local knowledge and experience of outdoor education to the children. Lisa took us to some amazing historical landmarks where we got to walk on the original roads made by convicts and sing in a cave that once housed the famous bushranger Ben Hall. Throughout the camp the children showed amazing teamwork and courage by overcoming many discomforts and challenges, like camping in the freezing cold, facing their fear of heights, walking in the dark through caves and winding, wet paths. Their determination never ceased to amaze me! The class were supported by an amazing team of adults comprising of; Pat Yeates, Catriona Davis, Gary Phillips and Lisa O'Donnell. I really believe these opportunities help strengthen the group's friendships and build individual capacities.
To Future Adventures! Lyndal - Class 5 Teacher
Click here to see more.
Annual Strings Concert - save the date...
Come and support our amazing strings, voice and instrumental program at school Tuesday evening 8 June at 6:30pm in Maam Gamambiya. Classes 2, 3 and 4 (strings and marimba) are to arrive at 6:15pm. All Class 5 - 8 string ensemble and Class 7 & 8 string extension players need to arrive at 6pm for tune-up. There will be a great variety on offer from solos, all the way up to the full ensemble, plus some surprises along the way!
Athletics Carnival... (Amendment)
The Athletics Carnival date has been moved to Term 3. It will now be held on Friday 20 August. Classes 4 to 7 will be participating, along with students from Casuarina Steiner School. We would love you to join us in cheering the children on or lending a helping hand.
If you are free, would like to help, or have oranges you can donate - please let the office know. There is always plenty to be done.
Look forward to seeing you there!
Alison - PE Teacher
Music Assembly...
From the delightful confidence of the string ensemble to the sweet voices of Class 3, this week's Music Assembly had something for all. The whole school came together to enjoy the hard work of our dedicated young musicians and vocalists. They are all so brave to have the confidence to get up on stage in front of an audience to share what they have been practising. We were lucky enough to be blessed with an original guitar piece written by Class 6 student Peppa and a beautiful solo sung by Class 8 student Sienna, along with much much more. Thank you to all the parents that were able to come along.
yaarri yarraang,
Lisa & the Leadership Team
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Wear it Yellow Day...
As part of our Reconciliation Week this year, on Tuesday 1 June, we will be encouraging all students and teachers in Class 6, 7 and 8 to wear yellow, as a sign of support and solidarity towards reconciliation for First Nations people. Class 8 and 7 students will hold a morning tea stall (with delicious low sugar treats to keep everyone from experiencing a post-cake energy slump!), and students from Class One up are invited to visit the cake stall at the River Campus during their morning tea break. Cakes and other goodies will be priced at $2 per slice. All money goes to the Children’s Ground not-for-profit to support Indigenous children and their communities.
The National Reconciliation Week theme for 2021 is ‘More than a word. Reconciliation takes action’. This theme encourages all Australians to take action, to achieve equality between First Nations and non-First Nations people. That is why our school has chosen to participate in Children’s Ground’s ‘Wear It Yellow’ day. As part of ‘Wear It Yellow Day’, students will engage with Reconciliation Week learning materials and have vibrant discussions about First Nations issues. Students and teachers from Class 6 to 8 are reminded to wear yellow; and all staff and students bring money for a treat at morning tea. For more information on Children’s Ground, head to https://childrensground.org.au/ |
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Parent Education Talks...
Parent education is offered by Chrysalis as a way of supporting caregivers to understand their child's various developmental phases and to feel equipped to meet the ever changing daily needs of children and adults. During Term 2 various classes have been given an opportunity to gather for age specific learning sessions facilitated by Melanie Deefholts from "Developing The Self, Developing The World" www.developingtheself.org
In each unique session we will develop and grow our own capacities as caregivers to perceive childhood developmental milestones and their associated behaviours and nuances. And explore practical and meaningful pathways to support healthy growth and development.
All caregivers are warmly encouraged to attend this evening of striving together, to focus on your child and understanding the wider class community. This helps build and strengthen healthy relationships and ways of relating to yourself and your child as we navigate family, school, work life balance. We look forward to seeing you there.
Warmly, Melanie
on behalf of Developing the Self, Developing the World
www.developingtheself.org info@developingtheself.org 0407 327 812
Parent Talk Dates...
Monday 7 June: Morning Star and River Song Parents @ 7:00pm Morning Star
Wednesday 9 June: Class 3 & 4 Parents @ 6:00pm Morning Star
Class 7 & 8 @ 7:15pm Morning Star
Thursday 10 June: Class 1 & 2 Parents 6:00pm @ Morning Star
Class 5 & 6 Parents 7:15pm @ Morning Star
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Class 8 Main Lesson - Shakespeare...
At the conclusion of their Main Lesson students are asked to write a sonnet. Below is a little taste and you can click here to read more.
Farm...
On a bright clear morning through the green trees
River winding gracefully to the sun
I see a vibrant hive and buzzing bees
Where my thoughts and blissful feelings run.
I raise my gaze, take in my surroundings
The sweet smell of the bloodwood’s flower
The flow of the honey was outstanding
A hive of bees work hour to hour.
From the song of the wind on a clear day
There the bees are foraging for their food
In the morning the bees come out to play
From the distant paddock the cow has mooed.
Through the ground you can feel the power grow
You can feel the power of the river flow.
Alice Schreenan - Class 8 Student
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Birthdays this fortnight...
George in River Song turns 6yrs old, Aria in Cl 2 turns 8yrs old, Tashi in Cl 3 turns 9yrs old, Nicholas in Cl 4 turns 10yrs old, Aiya in Cl 5 turns 11yrs, George and Naomi in Cl 6 turn 12yrs old, Timothy in Cl 7 turns 13yrs old and Iluka and Ellyanah in Cl 8 turn 14yrs old.
Happy Birthday to you All!
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Update your own email address...
via the link at the bottom of this email. Please be aware that you will still need to inform the school of the change of email separately, as the e-newsletter list is entirely separate from our school database. Please remember these newsletters are a key component of our direct communication with school parents. If you are no longer an active part of our school community, you can unsubscribe below. If you have been forwarded this email by a friend, you are welcome to sign up for the newsletter.
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Important dates
School calendar
Wear it Yellow Day
Tuesday 1 June
Class 8 Camp Meeting
Tuesday 1 June, 6pm @ Thora Hall
Class 8 Waterfall Walk
Friday 4 June
Parent Talks with Melanie Deefholts
Monday 7 June - Morning Star and River Song Parents, 7pm
Wednesday 9 June - Class 3 & 4 Parents, 6pm and Class 7 & 8 Parents, 7.15pm
Thursday 10 June - Class 1 & 2 Parents, 6pm and Class 5 & 6 Parents, 7.15pm
Strings Concert
Tuesday 8 June, 6.30pm @ Maam Gamambiya
River Song Winter Festival
Wednesday 9 June
Class 2 Overnight Camp
Friday 11 June
Class 1 & 2 Winter Festival
Tuesday 15 June
Class 3 - 8 Winter Festival
Wednesday 16 June
Morning Star Winter Festival
Thursday 17 June
Last Day of School for Term 2
Thursday 17 June
Term dates for 2021
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Steiner Playgroups
Our Circle Song and Pitter Patter playgroups are for children aged 9 months to 4 years old and provide a safe and nurturing stepping stone for young children to meet the world outside their home with parents and carers by their side.
There are now three playgroups held each week during term time.
Please email Suzane Polaris to enquire about enrolling in Playgroup for 2021 or see the school website for more information. |
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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.
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The deadline for contributions and community notices for the next newsletter is COB on Thursday 3 June.
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