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No: 11 12 April 2019
THE FRIDAY FLIER KOTAHITANGA
Waikato Waldorf School, Kindergartens and Playcircle
Kia ora tatou
We were so lucky with our weather on Autumn Festival day and we had perfect conditions for the outdoor
games. The older students were magnificent organising, leading and encouraging our younger children to
participate in the wide variety of games. I would like to thank you for providing a wonderful spread for our
shared lunch. It was lovely to see so much wholesome food on the tables. During the afternoon Nick provided
us with a wonderful Autumn story which entertained and delighted the whole audience and the students com-
pleted our day of celebrations with their beautiful singing and harmonies. A truly wonderful seasonal celebra-
tion!
Thank you to everyone who has returned their child’s Waldorf 100 sponsor forms. If you have not managed to
complete and return it yet it is not too late, we are still happy to accept sponsor forms early next term.
As the term draws to a close our dedicated teachers, joined by staff from Miro, Kowhai and Tui, are all off to a
conference at Michael Park Steiner School in Auckland from Saturday to Monday. We are all looking forward
to hearing the key note speaker Dr Stephen Sagarin opening with
Waldorf Education, The First 100 Years: Where are we and how did we get here? and closing with
Waldorf Education, The Next 2000 Years: Where are we going and how do we get there?
Over the course of the conference we will also be attending a wide variety of interesting theoretical and practi-
cal workshops. A great way to stimulate thinking and conversation before heading off on our break to relax
and prepare for the forthcoming term.
I would like to bring your attention to the first of a series of short working bees starting at the beginning of Term
2 where we will be focusing on supporting our Miro House whanau in improving their outside environment.
The majority of our children have come through Miro and have enjoyed the benefits of their wonderful environ-
ment and ethos. We will be starting with beautifying the frontage of the kindy cleaning and painting fences,
removing the sail and tending the front flower beds. The fencing will need to be completed over several ses-
sions as it will need a couple of coats of stain. The first will be on Wednesday 8th May 3.00 – 5.30pm. So
please put the date and time in your diary. It is not for long but if we get a good turn out we can achieve a lot.
Wishing you all a very peaceful and relaxing time with your families.
Ngā mihi
Sue
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dates for Term 2
Monday 29th April Term Starts
Wednesday 8th May Working Bee 3.00pm – 5.30pm
Wednesday 22nd May Parent Interviews
1.30 – 5.00pm Classes 1,3,4 & 5
3.15 – 5.00pm Classes 2,6,7,8 and 9
Thursday 23rd May Parent Interviews
1.30 – 7.00pm Classes 2,6,7,8, & 9
3.15 – 7.00pm Classes 1,3,4 & 5
Friday 31st May School Closed - Teacher Only Day
Monday 3rd June School Closed – Queen’s Birthday
Tuesday 25th June Winter Festival 5.15.- 6.30pm
Thursday 27st June Matariki Festival (time to be confirmed)
Thursday 4th July Last day of Term – School Closes
2.00pm
AUTUMN FESTIVAL We all started the autumn festival by assembling on the net ball court. Kerryn was telling the rules to the school about the games. Class 6 were the leaders of the teams this year. Students are told to always be encouraging to each other and support one another. The first activity was the parachute challenge, class 7 were
demonstrating on how to do it and how it works. The sec-ond activity was ‘hit the wicket’ and they have to use a dodge ball and try to hit the wicket. The third activity was an egg and spoon race. Rob and class 7 students were explaining the rules and demonstrating the activity. The next activity was the sack race where they have
to try and beat the other team by hopping. The fifth activi-ty was the lily pad and they have to use towels and try to get the bean bag to the hoop. The sixth activity was the pyramid where the students have to try and stay in that position for as long as they can. Next activity was the bean bag toss, where they have to try to get the bean
bag in the hoop. Lastly was the sponge tunnel, they have to try and get the sponge filled with water and try to get as much water as they can into the other bucket. Carys from class 6 told me she enjoyed the sponge tunnel. Class 4’s Gabrielle said hers was the bean bag toss. Amelia from class 2 told me she enjoyed the pyramid.
Reported by Allyssia
(Class 9)
Dear Community,
Board of Trustees, Triennial Elections
Every three years, we have the opportunity to select a group of parents and caregivers to represent us on the school board of trustees. The board performs a number of important roles in the success of the school:
1) sets the strategic direction and long-term plans of the school
2) supports and evaluates the learning, progress and development of students
3) fulfills our obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi
4) appoints and supports the performance of the Principal
5) acts as a good employer for all our staff
Being a school trustee is a very important and rewarding role. Trustees are active leaders in our school and need to be able to work well in a team, ask challenging questions and have good communication skills. Having a board of trustees with a range of skills and experiences is important, however just as important is the motivation and commitment to making a positive difference to our children’s progress, learning and development.
If this sounds like you, I encourage you to complete a nomination form and put yourself forward to support our school and community. If this letter sparks your interest and you would like to know more, please feel free to con-tact me directly. If it’s not you, but you know of someone in the community you think would be ideal for the role, invite them to nominate themselves, or you can nominate them.
I look forward to meeting you.
Kind Regards,
Andrew McFadden
(Board Chair, on behalf of the board of trustees)
Mobile: 027 5757 214
Email: [email protected]
Waikato Waldorf School …developing the whole child
CLASSROOM CORNER
Class Four
The ten-year child begins to ‘step out’ into the world and is thirsty for challenges and new experiences. Their
new outlook on life can sometimes cause uncertainty, for example an unfounded fear of being away from
loved ones or a hesitancy to try something new. Helping them navigate these feelings and provide opportuni-
ties to ground them once more is an integral part of the Class Four curriculum.
As part of the ‘Our Place’ main lesson, children become more familiar with the geography of their locality.
They spend two nights away from home at the beautiful Pirongia Forest Park Lodge, a wooden cabin nestled
in the spectacular bush at the base of Pirongia maunga.
This year we had the most incredible weather, witnessing two breath-taking sunrises bathing the Waikato
basin with salmon-pink streaks of cloud, while gently burning off the low-lying wisps of fog. An array of hot-air
balloons hung majestically in the early morning air gently drifting across the valley – much to the delight of the
tamariki!
The children were excitable and eager to have a go at all that was on offer. The outdoor activities challenged
them in various ways and it was wonderful to witness the determination, perseverance and sheer grit of each
child as they pushed themselves to overcome their individual fears.
As with all EOTC (Education Outside The Classroom) camps and trips there is an incredible amount of work
put in by the parents. A huge amount of thanks go to all the parents who drove children out to Pirongia and
back; contributed food (the menu was delicious), and stayed to help with the running and organisation of the
activities as well as sleeping in dorm rooms on ‘not so comfortable’ bunks!
A special mention to Regina who organised the menu and ran the kitchen so efficiently – thank you.
Sharon
Earache in Children
Often it is a change in the weather that upsets the body's healthy warmth balance. A cold wind, damp fog or
heavy rain presents an extra challenge to the warmth organism of children. Their ears are quick to react, be-
cause without a head covering they are very exposed. In the cold days of autumn and winter, children should
never go outside without a hat. If the mucous membranes of the upper airways cool down too much, cold vi-
ruses have an easy time of it. The resulting swelling and inflammation of the ears are painful and extremely
unpleasant.
Onion to the rescue!
Onion Ear compress is simple and easy to apply use a regular cooking onion, then
Dice a small amount into pieces (about a small handful), wrap them in a piece of muslin cloth, or other thin
cloth to make a little onion bag. Tie off with string.
Lightly steam the little bag; the simplest way is to have a small pot with 3cm of water in it, cover the pot
with a small plate bring the water to the boil, steam the onion by placing onion bag on the plate and cover
with a lid.
Steam (just enough to loosen the juice) about 5min Apply to the affected ear- cover with a woollen hat-be careful not to apply too hot to the ear — we don’t
want a burn as well as an inflammation!
Ensure child is tucked up in a warm bed in a quiet room. Leave on for at least 20min but best if on over
night.
Maree Smith, RN
Anthroposophical Nurse
85 Barrington Drive, Huntington, Hamilton Ph: 07 855 8710 email: [email protected] website: www.waikatowaldorf.school.nz www.facebook.com/WaikatoWaldorf School
These notices are published as a service to the school community. Publication is at the discretion of the Editor, and does not
necessarily reflect the opinion of the Faculty.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
It's that time again! APRIL school holidays
Art program coming up!
Come along for some relaxed fun clay
workshops, printing on clay and using dif-
ferent techniques to make functional and
art pieces.
Workshop bookings are for 2 days per age
group. Held in the lovely Waikato Waldorf
School hall (Barrington Drive Rototuna)
$45 per day includes all resources, clay
plus bisque and glaze firing.
FOR SALE
LEMON, LIMES, ORANGE & CITRUS TREES,
organic vermacast $17 per plant
Order for end of month phone Cass on
021 0233 4570. Delivery to school office.
In this two-parts “ladies only” weekend workshop you will improve your
awareness of your pelvic area and learn how to include your pelvic floor in
everything you do. You’ll learn through becoming open to a new sensory
experience with Awareness Through Movement ® lessons and getting to know
yourself better through anatomy explanations, discussions and fun activities,
plus take-home exercises to continue your learning beyond the workshop.
Location: Waikato Waldorf School, 85 Barrington Drive,
Hamilton
Cost for both days: $80 early bird (if paid by April 18) /
$100 full price
Please contact [email protected] / 021 029 43935 /
check out Facebook page (@KoruMovement) to enquire or enrol.
What you’re getting: 6 Awareness Through Movement ® lessons involving pelvic floor muscles, activities aimed to get
to know your pelvic bones, learning about various muscles comprising your pelvic floor and their connection to other
parts of yourself; afternoon tea.
Your guides Fleur and Alina are qualified student teachers of the Feldenkrais Method ® in their fourth year of study.
The Feldenkrais Method ® and Awareness Through Movement ® are registered trademarks of the NZ Feldenkrais Guild
Inc. and used by them as guild members.
Check out Feldenkrais Guild NZ web-site to find out how it works:
https://www.feldenkrais.org.nz/about/group-classes-atm/ or to learn
more about the benefits of the Feldenkrais Method®:
https://www.feldenkrais.org.nz/benefits/
MOVE BETTER, BREATH BETTER with AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT ® - TERM 2, 2019
In Term 2 we will continue to focus on pelvis and hips and how much they contribute
to our overall quality of movement and “posture”. We will also explore a few breathing
lessons to challenge biases and find extra freedom. This class is using the principles of
neuroplasticity and you may see big shifts towards improvement within short time.
Awareness Through Movement® lessons are great to move out of chronic pain, balance
your stress response and get a greater body awareness and coordination.
When: Friday mornings 9:30 till 10:30 am
Move Better: May 3, 10, 17, 24
Breath Better: June 7, 14, 21
Where: Studio Glow, 7/9 Karewa Place (Te Rapa, behind Kmart)
Cost: $85 all 7 lessons
$55 Move Better (4 lessons in May)
$45 Breath Better (3 lessons in June)
Please contact Alina [email protected] / 021 029 43935 / check out Facebook page
(@KoruMovement) to enquire or enroll here.
Check out Feldenkrais Guild NZ web-site to find out how it works:
https://www.feldenkrais.org.nz/about/group-classes-atm/ or to learn more about the benefits of the
Feldenkrais Method®: https://www.feldenkrais.org.nz/benefits/
Feldenkrais Method®, Feldenkrais® and Awareness
Through Movement® are registered trademarks of the New
Zealand Feldenkrais Guild Inc.
Alina is a trainee teacher of Awareness Through Movement®
currently in her fourth year of the Feldenkrais Professional
Training Program.
