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Dear Parents,
I do hope this edition of Silver Leaves finds you and your family all in good health, my thoughts are with those families who are facing some of the nasty colds and viruses that are going around at the moment. I hope that we see you all well again soon. In amidst all the wintery weather we have been having, the teachers are continuing to provide such interesting and engaging main lessons for their children. Last week the Koorrdejenangin Class visited the wonderful Kelmscott School Farm where they spent the day learning about the farm animals and life on a farm. The school received a wonderful email from the School Farm after this visit, commending the care and compassion shown by all the children and the adults who were there. The Wayfarers Class stepped back into a rich part of WA history with a visit to Peninsula Farm this week. These experiences are a valuable complement to the main lessons and it is so wonderful that the Silver Tree parents support these excursions so eagerly by returning permission slips so promptly and being so generous with their time and driving expertise! Next week is our school photo day. Parents would have received an email explaining that this year there will be some differences in the way ordering can be done. This year parents can wait until the photos have been taken, and then log onto the secure website to view the photo proofs before ordering. Please contact the school office if you have any queries. Next Thursday is the last day of school for children for Term 3. There is no school for children on Friday as all of the staff will be attending WA Steiner PD Day at Perth Waldorf School with their colleagues from all of the other Steiner schools in WA. This is an important day of professional development for all of our staff and a unique opportunity for our teachers to meet with their colleagues. Blessings and good health to all, Donna Bieundurry
CALENDAR OF THE SOUL
The beauty of all things, radiant and fair, How it pours through my heart, how it fills me with gladness!
In the people I meet this same beauty is there; It reflects in their eyes, both in joy and in sadness.
And when our eyes sparkle or twinkle or shine,
When warm love is flowing in the way that we live, Then the water of life in ourselves becomes wine, And to God this can be the great gift that we give
Wednesday 18th September 2013
Edition 331
Edition 316
EdEd
Edition 239
Term 3 Dates 29
th July - 26
th September
School Photographs Tuesday 24
th September
School Tour Friday 20
th September
*Cancelled*
Busy Bee Friday 27
th September
Freedom for Birth Documentary Friday 20
th September 3.30pm
Acacia Playgroup Room
Spring Festival Thursday 26
th September
Early Childhood: 11.00am – 12.30pm WHIM Festival Mt Helena 27th October 2013 10.00am – 3.00pm
2013 Perth Waldorf School -Class 9 Play The Servant of Two Masters 9.00am & 6.30pm 24th to 26th September -Class 12 Project Presentations 4.30pm on Thurs 24 October and 5.00pm, Fri 25 October
School Email: [email protected] School Administrator’s email: [email protected] Bursar’s Email: [email protected] Community Development and Enrolments: [email protected]
Phone: 08 9295 4787 Fax: 08 6230 5381 (Please include area code) If a child is absent please ensure a note is delivered to the teacher or an email is sent to the school explaining the absence.
Silver Leaves News for the Silver Tree
Steiner School Community
IN THIS ISSUE
CALENDAR OF THE SOUL
NEWS FROM THE CLASSROOM Early Childhood Chatter Koorrdejenangin News Wayfarers News
NEWS FROM THE SCHOOL School Photos School Tour GEMS
P&F RECIPE OF THE WEEK
COURSES/WORKSHOPS/ EVENTS
CLASSIFIEDS
Bank Details for Payment Bendigo Bank BSB: 633 000 A/C
#:137 169 512 Donations to the Building Fund -
Tax Deductible Bendigo Bank BSB: 633 000
A/C #: 140 071 069
NEWS FROM THE CLASSROOM ___________________________________________________________________________________ EARLY CHILDHOOD CHATTER Spring really does feel as though it is arriving. Thank you to all the parents and children who bring us beautiful bunches of flowers which seem to have sprung even though the rain pours on. Thank you also for gifts of surplus fruit from your trees for the kindergartens, as well as useful cuttings and seedlings and fruit trees for our gardens. The children have helped to plant them and all this late rain will have given all the new plantings a good start. EARLY CHILDHOOD SPRING FESTIVAL Thursday 26th September 11.00am to 12.30 pm. All Early Childhood families are welcome. Please arrive at 11 and make your way to your child’s kindergarten with a picnic morning tea for your family. Playgroup families please join us in one or other of the kindergarten playgrounds. We start the Festival by making flower garlands, and this will be followed by a blessing before the picnic morning tea. Once we have all eaten, the adventure begins. Join us for one last bush gathering. The Festival will end at about 12.30 and school, and indeed the term finishes then for all children, including Rainbows. Families with Primary children will then be able to move onto their Festival. The children spend the weeks leading up to it preparing for it, so it is an exciting time for them. Please make every effort to attend. It is wonderful if someone special to them can be present on the day for it if you are unable to attend. We wish you all a joyful holiday.
Rainbows’ scarves and skipping rope The results of mud and puddles
Trains Rainbows LOVE tying each other up!
KOORRDEJENANGIN NEWS The Best Excursion Ever by Alicia Scallan - On Wednesday we went to Kelmscott School Farm and my favourite things to do was cuddling the baby rabbits. We also got to see a horse. It started to rain and then we went back to school. The School Excursion by Jensen Adams - On Wednesday we went on an excursion and we fed the sheep. After morning tea, we made scones and then we held baby chickens. The ‘Smelly’ Excursion by Sam Casey - On Wednesday we went on a big bus to Kelmscott School Farm. When we got off the bus, Farmer Norm welcomed us. First we hand fed the sheep and then it rained and we went into the barn. The worst part was when we went into the milking barn and there was poo everywhere! The best part was when we held the chicks and fed the sheep. The chicks were very cute. I also loved the woolly sheep. Chick-tastic by Aria McKenna - Kelmscott School farm is a great place. Now let’s talk about chickens. We got to cuddle the chicks! Lots of my friend’s chicks were trying to get away but my chick was falling asleep! When we were looking at the tractor shed it started pouring! We ran as fast as we could to get back to the barn! We had a great day! Our Excursion by Kael Lottering - On Wednesday we went to the Kelmscott School Farm and my favourite thing to do there was feeding the chickens with our feet. We then went to the pig’s paddock. On the way back I found a full sherbet and a chocolate. Back at the farm we milked the cows and it was very stinky! The Best Excursion by Amelie Whitehorn - We went to Kemscott School Farm and my favourite thing was cuddling the rabbits and I held a white one. I also held a baby chick and it fell asleep on me. We hand fed the sheep. I milked a cow. We went into the chicken pen and we put chicken food on our shoes and they ate it off. The farmer was called Farmer Norm. The pigs were funny - so were the goats. I saw the horses. Norm told a lot of jokes. I had a great day. We also made scones and they were delicious. I hope we go there again. It was the best excursion ever. Sconlishes by Charlotte Southall - On Wednesday we went to Kelmscott School Farm ad my favourite bit was patting the bunnies and cuddling the baby chickens. We made scones and they were very yummy. We saw thousands of animals and there were: rabbits, cows, sheep, chickens, horses, goats, pigs, fish, turkeys and ducks.
KOORRDEJENANGIN NEWS cont…. Thank you to Farmer Len How wonderful to have a real farmer visit our classroom and talk about his two large farms near Bridgetown. Reign's grandfather Len took time out of his busy schedule to share photos and stories about the many years he has spent on his land and the great care he takes of his animals. The children listened intently and with great interest to Len's descriptions of his dams, trees, fences, calves, bulls, machinery and the joy of farm life. Thank you Len for sharing your knowledge and wisdom - our main lesson on farming and gardening has come even more alive! Anna Brindal
WAFARERS NEWS The Class 4 children have been steadily striving towards completing their cross stitch bags this year. It is a project that certainly demands they employ their intellect, problem solving, will as well as their creativity. As you can see, some stunning results are emerging! Julia Humphreys
___________________________________________________________ NEWS FROM THE SCHOOL ___________________________________________________________________________________
SCHOOL PHOTOS School Photos will take place on Tuesday 24th September. An Information Sheet will be provided to parents this week. Any questions please contact the office.
SCHOOL TOUR Due to staff illness the tour that was scheduled for this Friday 20th September has been cancelled.
SILVER TREE GARDENING AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE NEWS MINI BUSY BEE - Due to the weather forecasted to continue to be windy, wet and stormy on Friday, the GEMS mini busy bee will be postponed until Friday 27th September. Everyone is welcome. Please RSVP to Bronwyn Scallan on [email protected] by Tuesday 24th September. OUR BUSH TUCKER GARDEN - You will have no doubt already noticed we now have a “snake” living in our garden. GEMS members, with the help of parents, have created their own unique bush tucker garden with the assistance of a
OUR BUSH TUCKER GARDEN cont…. Partnership, Acceptance, Learning, Sharing (PALS) grant from the Department of Aboriginal Affairs. The aim of a PALS grant is that through project work students expand their knowledge of traditional Indigenous culture and lifestyle. Dedicated parents have designed and built a raised garden bed in the shape of the Wagyl, (the Noongar Rainbow Serpent). Like in the Noongar Dreamtime Story, our Wagyl is slithering from east to west through the landscape. Our Wagyl emerges from a stand of bush tucker plants (the forest) and slides over a hill (the Darling Range), making its way to the Jane Brook and onto the Indian Ocean. On Friday morning, Class 1 helped finish mulching and placing rocks on the Wagyl’s body and Class 2/3 had the honour of planting our bush tucker species, as part of their fortnightly gardening classes. 14 species of bush tucker plants have been planted along the Wagyl’s body and at its tail, and in front of the yurt and rainwater tanks in the primary playground. Species are locally endemic wherever possible, all having nutritional, medicinal and/or cultural significance to aboriginal people. Signs detailing the aboriginal uses of each bush tucker species have been developed for identification and educational purposes. Additional signs have been produced to identify existing bush tucker species already growing on the school site. Silver Tree would like to acknowledge the traditional Noongar owners of this land and custodians of the knowledge used in this brochure and the South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare (SERCUL) for their permission to replicate the information from their publication, Bush Tucker Plants for your Garden. Significantly, our Wagyl is a hugelkultur garden bed. Hugelkultur is a funny-sounding German word, which roughly translates to "mound culture". It is growing in popularity as a permaculture gardening and farming technique around the world. Hugelkultur beds are created by mounding soil, compost and manure over large amounts of tree trunks, branches and other woody debris, and planting your garden on top of that mass. The wood base of a hugelkultur bed acts like a sponge for moisture deep within, which means we will need little to no irrigation once the bed has been established. The costs are minimal as fallen branches from the school site have been selected. Hugelkultur beds create healthy soil environments by utilising wood that would otherwise just rot. After the wood decomposes, it will release nitrogen and the raised bed will not require the application of fertiliser. A special naming ceremony for the bush tucker garden will be held at a later date. We have been unable to source a Lepidosperma gladiatum (Sword Sedge); Acacia acuminata (Jam Wattle); Thysanotus patersonii (Fringe Lily) or a Haemodorum spicatum (Bloodroot). If you know where we can source these species or have either of these seedlings growing in your backyard, or a tree we can easily transplant that you are willing to donate, please contact Bronwyn on [email protected] Much appreciation goes to Charles Snelleksz-Mathelot for his creativity and for sharing his expertise in building hugelkultur beds and to Charles and Crystal for donating and installing reticulation; to Marijanna Smith for her ongoing passion for this project and for offering to carve a beautiful sign for the garden once it is named; to Donna Bieundurry for planning a welcome ceremony and for the much earned and appreciated cups of tea; to Jorg Unseld, Charles and Karen Brown for their assistance in planning and planting; to Fiona Blackham and Trudi Whitehorn for their assistance in procuring bush tucker species; and to and to all our wonderful helpers for their enthusiasm and hard work; Robyn, Wendy, Alison, Taryn, Carol, Sheaoka, Sabina and everyone else who joined our work crew, and to Dion and his helpers who made beautiful kites with our children so we could dedicate our time and skills to creating our Wagyl. Thank you all for bringing our vision to life, Bronwyn Scallan (GEMC).
P&F ____________________________________________________________________________________
SCHOOL SHOP / CAFE Café contact Sandra Pickering 0417 180 263 or [email protected]. Shop contact is Donna Legge [email protected]. The shop always needs volunteers to help run it, please contact Sandra if you can help.
P&F Cont….. WHIM FESTIVAL We need cake bakers on 27th October, please put it in your dairy. Kite Making - please add your name to the roster on notice board if you can help our Kite Making stall at WHIM. 27th October. See The Kite Professionals Kindy dads Dion or Charles if you can help or [email protected] THURSDAY MARKETS Thank you all parents of Gumnut Kindy who baked pizzas, cakes, muffins and other delectable goodies for the Silver Tree Thursday Markets. A huge $834 was raised. Well done everyone! Our Thursday Markets are an important community event where all money raised goes back to the class teachers to use in their classrooms or for their classes.
SWAP MEET
QUIZ AND AUCTION NIGHT
Time to De-Clutter
and get the old Feng Shui in order
Don't throw out your unwanted items
please donate to our SWAP MEET stall
on the 17th November
Collection box on Silver Blossoms verandah
EinSteiner's Quiz & Auction Night
6th December Mundaring Hall
All money raised goes towards the Silver Tree building fund.
P&F cont….. UPCOMING EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY ARTY CARDS Orders in by 20th September CRAFT GROUP Tuesday morning after drop off - contact Debbie Targett for more
information – [email protected] HILLS GREEN OPEN DOORS 20th October (GEMS) WHIM FESTIVAL 27th October MUNDARING SWAP MEET 17th November QUIZ AND AUCTION NIGHT 6th December
Arty Cards Order form
Please use a separate order form for each child (Order forms also located in the office) Your child’s name
Your child’s age
Cost per set Number of sets Total cost
ArtyCards card set (8 personalised cards & 8 envelopes)
$12.00
Please return your order and payment by 20th September 2013 to the office. Your purchase will help raise important funds for your child’s school! ____________________________________________________________________________________
RECIPE OF THE WEEK ________________________________________________________________________________ Please email Emma Ritchie your favourite recipes for publication in Silver Leaves at [email protected]
Pear Almond & Cardamom Bake
100g ground almonds 4 large ripe pears 100g butter 100g castor sugar or fine rapudura sugar 1/4 tsp ground cardamom pinch salt 2 eggs 2 tbl lemon juice Vanilla bean ice cream / cream or yogurt to serve Grease baking dish with some butter. Peel pears, core them and cut into thick wedges. Arrange the wedges in the prepared baking dish and pop into heated oven @ 200 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes. Cream together butter and sugar until light. Stir in the ground almonds, cardamom & salt. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and combined. Remove the baking dish from the oven and spread the almond batter over the top of the pear wedges. Return to the oven & bake for a further 15 minutes. Is lovely served warm or cold on its own or for extra decadence serve with some ice cream, yogurt or cream.
COURSES/WORKSHOPS/EVENTS ____________________________________________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER: The articles, advertisements and community notices in this newsletter are provided as a service to the school community. The carrying of an article, advertisement or community notice does not imply endorsement by Silver Tree Steiner School.
SOULFUL ESCAPE TO BALI
CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS Children’s craft workshops are on again with Evie, India & Maizy ex-students of the Silver Tree.
We will be running two craft workshops during the holidays for children aged 5-11 years. Friday 4th October, 10.00-12.00 We will be making a woven spring purse.
Evie and India’s house: 4 Burkinshaw Road, Glen Forrest. Friday 11th October, 10-12 We will be making embroidered felt animals.
Maizy’s house: 715 Glen Road Darlington. The workshops will cost $15each per person or $25 for two siblings.
Please let us know if your child is interested Evie/India on 92989754 or Maizy on 92996161 or email to [email protected]
PERTH WALDORF (STEINER) SCHOOL EVENTS Class 9 play Tuesday 24th September to Thursday 26th September, 9am & 6.30pm each day The Servant Of Two Masters (Goldoni) will be performed in the PWS Hall. All welcome! Public lecture: "Finding Identity in Today's World" by Peter Glasby Friday 27 October, 7.30pm, PWS Hall Education Administrator at Samford Valley Steiner School in Queensland and a passionate teacher of Natural Sciences and teaching science phenomenologically. Peter also co edits a journal for the Pedagogical Section of the Anthroposophical Society of New Zealand and Australia. Talk: "A Journey Through Unusual Mental Experiences' by Ernst de Jong Sunday 20 October, 7.00pm, PWS Library Ernst De Jong is a Consultant Child and Adult Psychiatrist and Chairperson of PWS in its early years. Class 12 Project Presentations Thursday 24th September at 4.30pm and Friday 25th September at 5.00pm. Tea, coffee & dinner available for purchase. Contact PWS details of presentation timetable.
WARMTH SEMINAR This is the last EC Seminar in a series of seven and the theme is Warmth in all its Manifestations, from the big picture of warmth in the social organism to the daily practices of warmth in the spaces and circles that the EC teacher creates, as well as the way child observation is undertaken. Storytelling as an art of warmth will be a strong focus. Full or part time attendance is possible. 8th – 12th October with John Stubley, Judith Schipkie, Horst Kornberger, Paddy Frere, Patrica Dougall, Fiona McVey. Ph: 9331 1880 or Enrol now at www.rudolfsteinercollege.com.au
FREEDOM FOR BIRTH
This movie will be shown at the Silver Tree Steiner School, Friday 20th September at 3.30pm in the Acacia Playgroup Room. Please RSVP by phone 0420 729 472 or email to Nina [email protected]. Walk ins are welcome. “FREEDOM FOR BIRTH” is a special 60 minute documentary that campaigns for women to have the right to choose where and how they give birth. Made by One World Birth filmmakers Toni Harman and Alex Wakeford.
http://oneworldbirth.net. The film tells the powerful story of Agnes Gereb, a Hungarian midwife imprisoned for helping to give women choice in birth. The film tells how a Hungarian mother, Anna Ternovzsky, who wanted a home birth with Agnes, took her country to the European Court of Human Rights and won a landmark case which might have changed the world! Also in the film are over 40 of the world's leading birth experts including: Ina May Gaskin, Sheila Kitzinger, Sarah Buckley, Robbie Davis-Floyd and Michel Odent.
SEEN AND HEARD October School Holiday Events consisting of Hip Hop Dance Workshops, Games Days, Girl’s Pamper Day and much more. For more information contact Seen and Heard on 9255 2570 or email [email protected]
PARKERVILLE CHILDREN AND YOUTH CARE – ANNUAL KIDS FUN RUN This event will be held on Sunday the 22nd of September 2013 at the WA Athletics Stadium in Mt Claremont. It’s a fantastic day where children have a chance to help other children in unfortunate circumstances. By participating in Spring Forward, the Kids Fund Run 2013, children can raise funds for Parkerville Children and Youth Care. This West Australian not for profit organisation protects, treats and cares for children and youth who have suffered trauma from abuse. Prizes are awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each category (Boys and Girls). For more information or to register your child for the run, please click here http://www.parkerville.org.au/spring-forward/race-details/ or contact Nathaniel Lee on 9295 4400 or email at [email protected].
Fathering after Separation – Monday 14th October at 15 Cambridge Street, West Leederville 6.30-9.00 $25.00 It’s important for fathers to distinguish between their parenting role and the relationship break-up. This seminar, held in a male-only environment, suggests ways in which fathers can keep in touch with children, even if hindered by formal access arrangements. Mums Raising Teenage Girls - Monday 14th October at 15 Cambridge Street, West Leederville 6.30-9.00 $25.00 The passage from girl to young woman is often challenging, not only for the girls but also for their mums. If we can better understand the developmental stages of teens we can achieve a level of harmony with our precious daughters. Mums Raising Boy- up to the age of 12 years – Wednesday 16th October at 15 Cambridge Street, West Leederville 6.30pm -9.00pm - $25.00 However well-prepared mothers are logically, the emotional response to having a boy is often still, ‘Wow! This is unknown territory.’ It is true that for many mothers, the idea of raising a son carries its own set of worries. As the primary female role model in a boy’s life, mothers play an important role in the development of their son’s identity including their ability to be nurturing. This is turn affects how they relate to others, particularly to girls and women. Mums Raising Teenage Boys – Tuesday 15th October at 15 Cambridge Street, West Leederville 6.30pm-9pm - $25.00 However well-prepared mothers are logically, the emotional response to having a boy is often still, ‘Wow! This is unknown territory.’ It is true that for many mothers, the idea of raising a son carried its own set of worries. As the primary female role model in a boy’s life, mothers play an important role in the development of their son’s identity including their ability to be nurturing. For teenage boys in particular, this on-going relationship with their mothers has long term implications. This in turn effects how they relate to others, particularly to girls and women.
RSPCA WA October School Holidays Strange things are happening at RSPCA WA! Magical fairies, scientists, dinosaurs and creatures of the night have started to appear throughout the shelter and they are looking for some energetic children to inspire. Inspector Izzy and the Education Team have been very busy creating new fun filled activities for all our two legged animal lovers. Here is a sneak peek of our outrageously entertaining sessions:
Put your lab coats on and get ready for some smelly investigations with ‘Poop Happens.’
Farmer Jim needs your help to discover ‘Who spilt the milk?’
Step back in time and unearth the secret life of dinosaurs with ‘Dino-mite Adventures’.
Thinking of a career working with animals? Join our day long ‘Animal Apprentice’ team and explore what
happens behind the scenes.
CLASSIFIEDS NOTICES ARE ALSO POSTED ON THE NOTICEBOARD NEAR THE SCHOOL OFFICE _________________________________________________________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER: The articles, advertisements and community notices in this newsletter are provided as a service to the school community. The carrying of an article, advertisement or community notice does not imply endorsement by Silver Tree Steiner School. YOGA CLASS Sunday morning yoga class in Morangup. Nurturing vinyasa/flow, beginners are always welcome. Contact Bonnie 0477 076 235 [email protected] or facebook 'Indigo Yoga Perth Hills'.
MUNDARING LITTLE ATHLETICS train on Mondays after school, with meets on Saturday mornings. The season starts on Saturday 19th October. Register online.
THINKING OF BUILDING ON YOUR LAND OR DEVELOPING YOUR LAND? You may need the services of a local licensed land surveyor and active supporter of the Silver Tree Steiner School. Please call Peter of Naturaliste Land Surveys on 041 145 0784 or email [email protected] to discuss.
LOLIVERS TENNIS COACHING Book now for Our OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY TENNIS CLINIC! Tennis fun for children, age 6 to 16 years of all abilities. 2-4pm or 4-6pm every afternoon for the week 7 - 11 October (week 2 of the holidays). Heaps of games, prizes and fun, small classes, fully qualified coaches and great tennis! For more information, contact Lee or Lu on 9252 0209 or email [email protected] or visit www.loliverstennis.com.au GUITAR LESSONS Graham Ralins has been working as a fulltime guitar tutor in the hills area for 25 years specializing in developing the love of music through music reading skills and strong technique. Lessons can begin from the age of six. Please call Graham Rawlins A.Mus.A anytime for further information. 0419 341 251 or email [email protected] MUNDARING CRAFTY CORNER are running a School Holiday Programme for October 2013. They are offering small craft classes during the holiday period. Classes are 2 hours and $15.00 per class. Monday, Wednesday & Friday (No Public Holidays). Set classes for each day, kits supplied. Bookings are essential – 6 per class maximum. Phone Carol or Fay on 9295 1710 or call into the shop at 3375 Jacoby Street, Mundaring. PATHWAYS FARM is a local not-for-profit organisation. Our volunteers have grown fruit and vegetables for fund raising since the early 1970’s. We avoid pesticides whenever possible, only using organically acceptable recipes if the natural predators are being overwhelmed. You can find us at the Silver Tree market each Thursday of the school term. Alternatively, our produce is available at our property, which is located approx. 2 ½ km down Mundaring Weir Road from Great Eastern Hwy. We are 171, or look for the large sign set in from the road on the left hand side. Our specialty is delicious apples and pears, with a selection of summer vegetables. Also, we have a large range of beautiful homemade jams, marmalades, chutneys, sauces and pickles. We can be contacted on 9295 1339 or at [email protected]
Growing into Colour A Painting Workshop with Jennifer Kornberger
Saturday October 26, 9.00am – 1.00pm at
Silver Tree Steiner School. Cost $49.50 all materials supplied.
Only a few places left!
Contact Robyn Smith [email protected] to book a place.
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