school newsletter 11 october 2013 term 4, week 1€¦ · friday 19 sep spring festival and last day...
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School Newsletter 11 October 2013 Term 4, Week 1
2014 Term Dates
Term 1 Wednesday 29 January First Day, Term 1 Classes 2-12 Thursday 30 January First Day, Prep and Class 1 Friday 4 April Harvest Festival and Last Day
of Term 1 Term 2 Tuesday 22 April First Day, Term 2 Classes 1-12 Friday 20 June Last Day of Term 2
Term 3 Monday 14 Jul First Day, Term 3 Classes 1-12 Friday 19 Sep Spring Festival and Last Day
of Term 3
Term 4 Monday 6 Oct First Day, Term 4 Classes 1-12
Thursday 11 Dec Summer Festival and Last Day of Term 4
Next Newsletter Publish Date – 25 October (Term 4, Week 3) Newsletter Deadline: Wednesday23 Oct Email: [email protected] Ad Costs: $15 per Business Ad or $10 per Steiner/Small Ad
To the Sophia Mundi Community.
Dear School Community,
Welcome back to Term 4. I trust that everyone has had a restful break and that you are now all ready for the final stretch of the year. It is wonderful to welcome the glorious days of spring and the uplifting forces that they bring.
I would like to start by saying “Thank you”, to the Board for entrusting me with the position of Principal of Sophia Mundi Steiner School. I am very grateful to them for opportunity and I look forward to a fruitful and engaging relationship in the governance of the school.
It is a wonderful opportunity for me, joining such a dynamic and enthusiastic school community to share my experience and play a role in the leadership of Sophia Mundi.
I am very excited at the future prospects of the school and feel a real sense of humility in being asked to join the journey and help guide the school into its’ promising future
A very special ‘thank you’ must go to Fiona for holding the reins in such a professional and protective way over the last term. A true testament of her dedication to the wellbeing of Sophia Mundi.
Steiner Education is a creative and potent impulse in the lives of our children and we as educators and leaders need to ensure that this vitality and enlivenment remain relevant to the demands of the modern child.
I hope there is time in the future for you to come into my office and chat about the children, their educational journey and our roles as co educators. The most important aspect of any school is the learning outcomes and experiences for the students and this must remain our primary focus, while we keep in perspective all the other issues which may arise.
To give you a small insight to my experiences and history, I have outlined a few of the things that I have done.
I was born in Bega, NSW to German immigrant parents. My father was one of the people who brought Bio Dynamic Farming to Australia in the early 50’s, so I was fortunate to grow up on a BD farm in Bemboka, in the Bega Valley.
After travelling Europe in the early 70’s I began my Steiner Teacher Training at Lorien Novalis School in Sydney. After completing my Training and Primary
IMPORTANT DATES
Please remember the online calendar for Parent Teacher Meetings and Class Plays
www.sophiamundi.vic.edu.au
TERM 4
Thursday 17 Oct .......... Restorative Practice, Library, 3pm-3.45pm
Thursday 17 Oct .......... PFA meeting, 7.30pm, Library
Tuesday 22 Oct ........... Dr Lakshmi Parent Talk, 7pm
Friday 25 Oct............... Year 12 Luncheon
Saturday 2 Nov ............ Dr Lakshmi Weekend Workshop - Kidney & Heart
Monday 4 Nov ............ Mid-term break
Tuesday 5 Nov ............ Melbourne Cup Day Holiday
Saturday 9 Nov ............ Spring Fair Set up Day 9-3pm
Sunday 10 Nov ............ Spring Fair and Open Day
Monday 11 Nov ........... Fair Recovery Day
Thursday 12 Dec ......... Last Day, Term 4
Mark in your diary!
PFA Meeting
Thursday 17 October at 7.30pm in the Library. All parents are welcome.
teaching cycle at Lorien, I helped establish Aurora Meander Steiner School on the outskirts of Sydney.
In 1992, I accepted the position of Class One Teacher at the Orange County Waldorf School in California and after four years in the US, I returned to Lorien Novalis to take guardianship of a Year Eight Class and to work in the High School, teaching Biology, Geography, Philosophy and anything else that needed to be taught. During these years at Lorien I also took the position of Administrator and roles such as Board Chairman, Financial Management Group and Project Manager for the $4 Million High School Building Project.
In June of 2012, I left Lorien, to have a break and to build my new home in Sydney.
In late 2012, I accepted a position as Education Administrator/Principal at the Mt Barker Waldorf School in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia.
My move here to Melbourne, has now allowed me to reunite my family and eliminate the endless flights back and forth to Sydney, so I reiterate, thank you for offering me this position.
I look forward with enthusiasm to my work here at Sophia Mundi, particularly getting to know the students and how best we can help them unfold their individual destinies through the creative learning process, to working with the teachers and the parents in building a strong and secure home for the children to flourish, as well as to enjoy the Melbourne lifestyle and all it has to offer.
I will be making regular contributions to the newsletter covering many topics relevant to the youth of today, so I hope that you take the time to read them and give feedback if you feel inspired to do so.
My email is [email protected] and I am always available for comment, contributions and discussions.
Thank you for your continued support of our school.
Kindest regards,
Norman Sievers Principal
EXPLORING THE ART OF RESTORATIVE PRACTICES
An invitation is extended to you to experience Restorative Practices. Restorative Practices form part of the Behaviour Management and social development processes used at Sophia Mundi.
These communication tools cultivate mutual understanding and empathy.
Throughout Term 4, we are offering a series of 6 sessions to experience ways of enhancing communication and resolving conflict. Where: The Library
When: for 6 Thursdays, beginning Thursday, 17 October. from 3pm - 3.45pm Everyone is welcome. See you there. Geraldine (Welfare) Raquel (Librarian/Teacher/Parent), Brigita (Parent) RSVP to [email protected]
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YR 12 END OF YEAR LUNCHEON The Parent and Friends Association is holding an End of the Year luncheon for the Year 12's and their families on Friday 25 October. The PFA is looking for parents to assist for an hour or two on the day between the times of 10:00am and 2:30pm. We are looking for 2/3 people to decorate the canteen, 2/3 preparation, 4 people at the lunch to serve food and do tea/coffee and 2/3 to clean up. If you can help can you please contact Deneille at [email protected]. Parent and Friends Association
SHIATSU FOR CHILDREN (PEDIATRICS)
The Australian Shiatsu College invites you to participate in our special day of complimentary Shiatsu for Children (Pediatrics) aged 6-14years coming up at the college on Thursday 17th October 2013.
There are two session times available: 4.30pm-5.30pm and 5.45-6.45pm.
The treatments are given by final year students of our Diploma Program, near to graduation, under the direction of Jenny Dorrington (College teacher/Director).
These sessions have been highly popular in the past, with children taking to shiatsu like ducks to water, and enjoying the playful yet calming nature of shiatsu.
There are limited places, so please call or email to book a time and we look forward to seeing you with your children for this very special treatment offer. Parents or guardians are of course welcome to sit and watch or enjoy the coffee and tea in the kitchen and lounge area.
Australian Shiatsu College
103 Evans Street, Brunswick 3056
ph: (03) 9387 1161 fax: (03) 9387 1191
www.australianshiatsucollege.com.au
ATTENTION ALL 5 -15 YEAR OLDS
Join in the fun at Collingwood Little Athletics!
Next Meet: Saturday 12th October 2013 8.30am
George Knott Reserve, Heidelberg Road, Clifton Hill
Come & Try for a $5 fee, no need to register for the season
Online Member Registrations are open at www.lavic.com.au
“Bring a Friend Day” October 26th
Participate for free as
the friend of a registered member
FOR MORE INFO GO TO: www.collingwoodlittleathletics.org.au
COLLINGWOOD ALLSTARS BASKETBALL CLUB
Beginner Programs
Saturdays commencing 12th October
Access for All Abilities
Saturdays commencing 12th October
Representative Tryouts
Sunday 13th, Friday 18th October
For more information and to register go to www.collingwood.basketball.net.au
Enquiries: Megan Rouse 0417 106 490 [email protected]
COMMUNITY NOTICES:
Ride to Work Community Breakfast at the Convent feat. The Convent Archibike Prize Wednesday 16
th October 7:30am – 9:30am
About the event.
Ride to work via the Abbotsford Convent on Wednesday 16 October and not only will you be treated to a free and scrumptious community breakfast, you will be travelling in a healthy and sustainable way and may even win a prize for your efforts. Cyclists are invited to head down to the Convent from 7.30-9.30am on Oct 16 to meet and chat with fellow riders and share breakfast together. On the menu there will be coffee, bircher muesli, pastries, fruit, corn fritters, fried eggs and miso soup.
The Convent Archibike Prize - how to win the ultimate bicycle prize pack...
Post a creative portrait of your bicycle on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #conventarchibikeprize and you could win big. All photos will be posted in an album on the Convent's Facebook Page for a public vote. The winning portrait - with the most Facebook likes - will win a Double Dutch Lekker bicycle, courtesy of Urban Bicycles, bicycle books from Readings and bike accessories from Knog and Ecostore. The winner will be announced at breakfast on the day.
Check the bicycle out here: http://www.urbanbicycles.com.au/products-page/lekker/double-dutch-black-28/
This event will be hosted by the Abbotsford Convent Foundation and is supported by the City of Yarra, the Convent Bakery, Lentil as Anything, St. Heliers Cafe, Kappaya and Bursaria. Thanks for your support
WORKING BEE Thanks to all the working bee folk ,from new principal to new prep parent, who enjoyed a great morning tea of guacamole with julienned vegetables, cheese scones, croissants, muffins and coffee...mmmmm..and we all did some great work too, which made it all the tastier. Brendan Martin
SPRING FAIR CRAFT STALL
During Term 4 Craft Group will take place from 9.30am until 3.00pm in the Canteen. We would dearly welcome you to join us or to pick up some supplies for crafting at home in your own time, an hour or two or all day
We have so many exciting projects planned including knitted cat families, wooden dollhouse figures, fabric dolls and plant-dyed play silks. If you have any ideas we would love you to come and share them.
We have five busy weeks before the fair on November 10th!
We hope to share a craft stall with the community that is full in abundance and warmth!
Any questions, please contact Poppy on [email protected] or Tal on [email protected]
Australia Biodynamics-Victoria presents:
Horst Kornberger poet, writer, interdisciplinary artist, lecturer and researcher into the field of imagination and creativity.
From Gaia to Sophia – Friday 8th Nov. 7.00 – 9.00 pm Perceiving the Earth Anew - Talk and discussion
Compassionate Ecology – Saturday 9th Nov. 9.00 – 4.00 Workshop - Exploring the capacities that enable profound change in the way we perceive the world and ourselves The new Apprenticeship with Nature Seeing into the Life of Things (Radical Empiricism) The Imagination and its uses
Emotional Intelligence and how it can be developed Exercises to enhance Thinking, Feeling and Will
About Horst -Author ‘Global Hive’ - bee crisis and compassionate ecology, ‘The Writer’s Passage’ and ‘The Power of Stories’ -Teacher - The Rudolf Steiner Teacher Training College in Perth.
Bookings and Payment Essential Friday - $35.00 / Saturday - $75.00 / Friday and Saturday - $100.00
Venue: The Michael Centre, 37a Wellington Park Drive, Warranwood
3134
Tea and Coffee provided, BYO lunch
Australia Biodynamics Victoria Inc www.biodynamics.org
Tel: Celia 9722 2840 Email: [email protected] Bank Details: Australia Biodynamics-Victoria Inc. BSB: 063 856Acc. No: 1010 3525
Unlocking the Hidden Language
of our Heart and Kidneys “The Light in our Thinking, the Wisdom in our Organs”
A Public Workshop with Patries Orange, Eurythmist and Lakshmi Prasanna, Physician
Saturday 2 November and Sunday 3 November 2013
9.00am – 4.00pm
Lakshmi and Patries have been offering a series of popular workshops in relation to human physiology for the past 2 years. Their unique way of collaboration creates an atmosphere of ‘action research’ and exploration through the presentations, movement, eurythmy and conversations.
No prior attendance or experience necessary.
Venue: Sophia Mundi Steiner School
Course Cost: $260.00 for the weekend
Morning tea provided, please bring lunch or there are cafes at the Convent
For registration, payment and/or further information contact
Ann Gschwendtner, Mobile 0467249068 or email [email protected]
DR LAKSHMI PRASANNA
PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR PARENTS What is Steiner Education and the curriculum preparing our children towards? How can we as parents can support this in the home life? In this talk for parents, Dr Lakshmi will answer your questions about what you can do at home to support your child’s development at school.
Tuesday 22 October 7pm
Sophia Mundi Steiner School Cost $15, $10
All welcome