Castlemaine Steiner School
PO Box 473 Castlemaine 3450
Tel: (03) 5479 2000
Fax: (03) 5470 6237
2013
FRIDAY 19th July
Term 3 Week 1
2013 Term Dates:
Term 3:
Tues 16th July – Fri 20th Sept
Term 4:
Tues 8th October – Fri 13th Dec
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In secret inwardly to feel
How all that I’ve preserved of old
Is quickened by new-risen sense of self:
This shall, awakening, pour forth cosmic forces
Into the outer actions of my life
And, in becoming, mould me into true existence.
From The Calendar of the Soul by Rudolf Steiner
Dates to Diary:
Mon 7th Oct Pupil Free Day – Planning Day
Fri 26th Jul – National Schools Tree Planting Day
Wed 23rd Oct - Open Day
Tue 30th Jul – Class 8 Meeting
Mon 4th Nov - Report Writing Day
Tue 6th Aug – Class 7 Meeting
Tue 5th Nov Public Holiday – Melbourne Cup
Fri 23rd Aug - Curriculum Day
Sat 9th Nov - Spring Fair
Fri 20th Sep Pupil Free Day – Parent Teacher Interviews
Thur 12th Dec - Class 8 Graduation
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Playgroup News
We enjoyed our first Eurythmy lesson this
week. Welcome to Nicole.
In the Winter Garden,
Our class meeting this term will be in
week three on Thursday 5th August 7.30
– 9.30. Please let me know if there is a
particular topic you would like to discuss.
Little Lanterns glow,
Gnomes are working, caring, working
For the plants below…….
Warm greetings to all and welcome back
to Term 3 , 2013. I hope your holidays
have been restful.
Remember – warm coats, a change of
clothes and fruit each day.
The gnomes have been working and
caring for our playgroup garden over
the winter holidays with many jonquil,
daffodil and iris bulbs showing their first
green shoots and thronds. Our white
jonquils are in flower.
Class 1 News
We have been busy pruning all our roses
this week and trying our luck at “striking a
cutting” for our own gardens.
We continue with our weaving looms
creating little rugs and cloth for
decorating the playgroup tables and for
the children to include in their play. In
and out, in and out work our busy fingers
as we take a breath from the business of
the day and remember to be consciously
in the now. This week we are enjoying
date scones and lots of mandarins.
Looking forward to another lovely term.
Love Tania Chaffey.
Prep News
Look out, look out Jack Frost is about,
He’s after your fingers and toes.
And all through the night, with fingers so
white
He goes where nobody knows.
Welcome to term 3. It was lovely to see
the children after the holidays. They
were very pleased to see all their friends
and settled quickly back into our rhythm,
wasting no time getting busy with their
play. I trust you all enjoyed the holidays.
We now have two lambs to feed, Snow
White and Snowball. Snow White
has grown and changed a lot over the
holidays.
Best wishes for a happy term. Heather
Welcome back all! How lovely to have
almost everyone back. Now we have
all had time to recuperate, we will be
striding forward towards consolidating
our letters and numbers and expanding
our use of them. Raincoat, gumboots
and at least one change of clothes are
very necessary now.
We are also bringing to school everyday
an observation of nature to draw and
write about each morning in our “Nature
Journey” book.
Cheers Anna.
Class 2 News
Class 2 have started the term with much
gusto after the winter holidays. We are
currently hearing stories about a very
special person – St Francis. We will hear
especially about his love for all creatures
on earth and learn his special song “ The
Canticle of the Sun” also known as “Praise
of all Creatures”. We are very pleased to
hear that children have recovered from
their holiday illnesses! We would also
like to send our love and best wishes
for a speedy recovery from appendicitis
to Jovian and welcome into our class
Jemima and her family.
Love Danilo & Diana
“All the darkness in the world cannot
extinguish the light of a single candle”
-St. Francis
Class 3 News
Welcome back everybody. Class 3 have
had a lovely settled start to term and
welcomed a new class member Elkan Lau
from Hong Kong.
Our first lesson block this term is the
world of Hebrew stories. Over the next
few weeks we will be learning about the
founders of the Israelite nation from
Abraham to Joshua.
Please note our class meeting next week.
Attendance from each family is requested
please.
Hope you are all very well and that we
have left the flu season behind us!
Regards Jacob.
Class 4 News
We have returned to school full of “Viking
Vigour” which we hope to harness
somewhat as we prepare over the next
few weeks for our Viking play.
During this first week back we have been
enjoying looking at the children’s Viking
projects and hearing their talks. Some
wonderful work has been done and we
look forward to the animal projects later
in the term.
It will be another busy and productive
term!
Regards, Anne.
Class 5 News
It was with a little bit of nervousness for
all of us that Class 5 gathered together to
start this new term and this new way of
working together.
We welcome back Isaiah to our class and
give a big welcome to Ian and his family
who are spending time with us from Hong
Kong.
Although we have only just arrived back
we have already been very busy getting
to know each other and starting our
new Main Lesson which will continue
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Tel: (03) 5479 2000 Fax: (03) 5470 6237
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Class 5 continued...
Class 6 News
Class 7 News
the work about the ancient world as we
explore the story of Gilgamesh, and the
Land Between Two Rivers. This story is
the earliest known written literature and
yet tells about people who are really not
so very different to us. It is a wonderful
way to look at some geography whilst
developing our written skills and learning
how the earliest written language was
formed.
It was wonderful to watch Class 6 young
people bound in with lots to chat and
laugh about after a holiday where a
number of families experienced quite
severe flu.
I was delighted to meet up with Class 7
students and to commence our Spring
Term. Clusters of jonquils and even pink
blossoms and gold wattle have been
observed already!
There are many interesting things
planned for this term - Danilo will be
working with Rock and Water, and the
Specialist Teachers sound like they have
some great programs to share.
We began our term with the experience
of darkness in our room , continued with
creating light and then revealing the
unrevealed – the path of light! Lots of
good discussion took place as beautiful
light and colour combinations appeared
on the front page of each Main Lesson
Book – first steps in the Physics of Light
and Colour which will be enhanced
further in Year 7 and again in year 8.
Our first Main Lesson involves writing in
poetry and prose to express our feelings
of Wish, Wonder and Surprise. Students
are begging to appreciate a thought from
J.W. von Goethe who saw a wish to be
“passionate anticipation that transforms
what is already possible into dreamt for
reality?’
I hope you all had wonderful holidays.
Dagmar will be back to see what we are
up to later in the week.
A Class newsletter will be sent home later
this week with lots of information about
the term.
Best Wishes,
Warm wishes, Lyn
Please note our Class meeting is on the
fourth Tuesday evening of each Term i.e.
6th August @ 7.30pm.
Love and best wishes John
Diana.
Class 8 News
Welcome back everyone to another exciting term. We’ve started the term with a Main lesson on the physics behind the eye, the
ear and the hand. Rehearsals for The Tempest have started. Please support your children with line learning.
I hope you have all made a note of the change of date of our Class meeting. It’s now on the 30th July at 7.30pm. Hopefully you
can all make it.
I have asked Nicole, our new Eurythmy teacher to come and introduce herself. A
wonderful opportunity so don’t miss out!
Cheers Rob
Class 8 Fundraising Hot Potato Lunches
Class 8 will be doing the potatoes again. Delicious organic potatoes with homemade
coleslaw, baked beans, sour cream, s & p and lashings of butter, just the thing to
brighten a winter’s day. $5 @ or $20 the term (4 weeks). TUESDAYS 23/7, 6/8, 20/8 &
17/9. (Sorry we will miss 3/9 because they are touring their Shakespeare)
French News
Classes Seven and Eight would like to wish everyone a Joyeux Quatorze Juillet - best wishes for the French National Day,
known all over the world as Bastille Day, and recently celebrated on July 14. We will begin this term with a brief look at the
significance of this celebration ... and possibly just a peep at that other great event on the French calendar - the hundredth
year of Le Tour de France! Lynn
Castlemaine Steiner School, PO Box 473 Castlemaine 3450
Tel: (03) 5479 2000 Fax: (03) 5470 6237
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From the Garden
For hire
The Multipurpose room and the
Eurythmy room are available for
community use. Please contact the office
for rates and further information.
We would love you to join us planting
around the school grounds on Friday
week (26 July) from 8.45-1pm. You are
welcome to join your children’s class(es)
or the whole morning. Our schedule is-
Board News
Let’s meet our board.
Chair – Ujjval Goble
Deputy Chair – Deborah Neale
Treasurer – Kathie Teasdale
Board Members –
Pamela Oakley
Ken Parker
John Wright
Lyn Farrow
Linda Mira-Bateman
Early office closure on Thursday’s
The office will close @ 4pm each
Thursday to allow the office staff to
attend the Cultural Meetings.
The Board meet every month. We will
be taking a closer look at our Board and
doing a profile piece on each member in
our upcoming Penny’s.
Absent or Late
Note from the Board
You can now text the office on 0407 124
508. Please remember to include your
name, your child’s name and the reason
why your child is absent.
We are aware that not everyone was
able to attend last nights meeting
regarding the building of the NBN
tower in Muckleford. If you would like
to communicate your concerns or give
the board your feedback concerning this
issue please email Deborah, the Deputy
Chair on [email protected]
Update email addresses
Please remember to update the office if
you have a new email address or any of
your details have changed.
School News
Website
Please note our website is currently
closed for renovations.
The School Constitution
Thank you to all who came to information
sessions on the proposed changes to the
Constitution, and who gave written and
verbal feedback. The proposed changes
were withdrawn from the recent AGM
Class 1 & 6
11.30 – 12.15
Class 2 & 7
12.15 - 1
Class 3 & 8
10.15 – 11
Morning Tea
Parent’s Room
Class 4
9.30 – 10.15
Class 5
8.45 – 9.30
Tools and morning tea provided. Note
coming home on Friday with more
details. Any queries please call Lisa Hall
0488 102 191
and a specially constituted meeting will
be called later in the year to put forward
revised changes. Submissions are now
open for contributions in writing to that
process. Please forward submissions to
enquiries@castlemainesteinerschool.
com.au by Friday 26th July 2013. Any
submissions already received in writing
will be included in the revision process.
Many thanks
Apology regarding NBN tower in
Muckleford
The school would like to apologise
to parents for underestimating the
significance of the planned NBN tower
near the school. The school now
recognises that parents are stakeholders
and should have had the opportunity
to object to the construction of the
tower when notice was given on the
11 December 2012 and within the
prescribed 10 day notice period. The
school is working on strategies for better
communication.
After having a public meeting on this
issue on Wednesday 17th July, where a
wide range of views were presented, the
school’s formal position is that the tower
must be moved as it may have a negative
financial impact through decreased
current and future enrolments.’
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Tel: (03) 5479 2000 Fax: (03) 5470 6237
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Health Matters
Asthma tips for Parents and Carers this Winter
Winter can be a hard time for people with asthma as cold weather, coughs, colds and the flu
can bring on more symptoms and attacks.
•
The common cold is caused by a virus and it is important to try not to cough and sneeze
near other people, and to wash hands properly to prevent passing on the infection. The
flu is different to the common cold and can be a much more serious viral infection.
•
People with asthma are recommended to have an annual influenza vaccination (the flu
shot). Preventing the flu protects people with asthma, as those with asthma are often
unwell for longer and have a much harder time recovering from the flu.
•
Make sure your child’s asthma is well-controlled; this will help them to bounce back
quicker from a cough or cold and will help prevent asthma attacks when they are unwell.
•
Some medications and herbal remedies that we use for colds and flu can make asthma worse. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist
about any concerns you may have.
•
Antibiotics are not normally prescribed for the common cold, or influenza, as these medications will not help a cold get better.
Effective medications may include paracetamol and decongestants; however seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist before
purchasing them for your child.
•
Suggested remedies for the flu and the common cold are: rest, staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water, staying away from
cigarette smoke, using steam inhalation, gargling with salty water for a sore throat and seeking medical advice if concerned at any
time.
For more information on the common cold, medications and references used in this article please see the Better Health Channel (State
Government of Victoria) - www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au and the NPS website - www.nps.org.au.
Contact The Asthma Foundation of Victoria on 1800 ASTHMA (1800 278 462) or www.asthma.org.au.
Community Classifieds
Parent Information
* The content of the following notices does not necessarily reflect the views of the Castlemaine
Steiner School and Kindergarten.
Lift to school and home again
wanted
Dear families, I am starting p/t study
and needing help to get my daughter
(Class 6) to and from school on Monday,
Wednesday and some Tuesdays.
Study Group
All parents are invited to join a weekly
study group with the School’s Educational
Director Amanda Colebrook. The group
will be an informal and open forum,
exploring anthroposophy and opening
with the autobiography of Rudolph
Steiner. Friday’s at 2.00pm in the parent
room annexe.
We live near the one stop lolly shop in
Campbells Creek.
If you can help we would be very grateful.
We will contribute for petrol costs.
Lift Needed
Can anyone give a lift to visiting Chinese
students in class 3 & 5 in Castlemaine
(central) from school on Wednesday
afternoons only? If you can help please
contact Dorothy 0403 157 204
NBN Tower Group
Anyone interested in finding out more
details about the NBN Tower and work
with a group to get it moved please email
[email protected]
Many thanks Kirstie 0427 274 383.
Castlemaine Steiner School, PO Box 473 Castlemaine 3450
Tel: (03) 5479 2000 Fax: (03) 5470 6237
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* The content of the following notices does not necessarily reflect the views of the Castlemaine Steiner School and Kindergarten.
Introduction to Weaving - 6 Day Course with Ilka
White.
Learn to weave your own Cloth! This course introduces you
to the 4 shaft loom and enables you to continue weaving
independently with confidence. You will weave a small sample,
then plan and produce a simple article of your own design, e.g. a
bag, scarf, cushion, or table runner. It’s magic.
Dates: July 20 & 21, Aug 3 & 4, Aug 17 & 18(Sat. and Sun.
afternoons, 12.30 - 5pm)
Venue: Lot 19. Langslow St. Castlemaine.
Cost: $285 includes loom hire & sample yarn
Contact Ilka to Enrol: [email protected]
FUNDRAISER FOR GRANT
SALTMARSH
Homecare Workshop – Learn how to care for your sick
child at home.
This workshop is intended to teach parents how to care for their
sick children in the home environment, and includes practical
instruction on preparing various external treatments.
When – Sunday 4th August 10.30 – 4.30.
Where – Early childhood campus.
Cost - $80.00 Morning tea provided Bring a plate of lunch to
share.
For bookings or further information –
Dandenong Rangers Steiner School 03 8790 4797
Can you help?
As you may have heard Grant has been
diagnosed with Metastatic Oesophageal
Cancer and has travelled to China for
specialised treatment. Nadine, Grace
and Spencer have just arrived in China
to be with, and support Grant. The
Saltmarsh family has a long association
with the school community and Grant – a
landscape designer – has contributed
enormously to the beautiful landscaping
surrounding the school.
The treatment Grant is having is
SPDT – Sono Photo Dynamic Therapy
given under Dr Wang, at the Southern
Medical University Renkang Hospital,
Houjie Town, Dongguan, China (http://
cancertherapies.cc/index.asp). This
treatment has proved to have wonderful
healing results. The SPDT treatment costs
$15,000 for two weeks, and at this stage,
Grant is having four weeks, possibly
more.
A fundraiser has been organised to help
the Saltmarsh family with costs. If you
have any ideas or suggestions, donations
of goods and services, can offer help
before or on the day – any or all would
be truly appreciated. We are seeking art,
craft and other beautiful things for a Live
Auction.
Cash donations are also being accepted
or can be directly deposited into
G R Saltmarsh:
BSB 033688
Account 436830
Sunday 18th August 2-5pm in the Multipurpose Room. Live Entertainment,
Delicious Afternoon Tea, Silent and Live
Art Auctions.
Contact Jane Edwards on 0419 116 680 or
email [email protected]
Tickets available from Steiner Living 37
Mostyn St Castlemaine
Adults $20, Student/child $10, Family
$40.
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Tel: (03) 5479 2000 Fax: (03) 5470 6237
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fundraiser
Grant
Saltmarsh
cancer treatment
art auction
featuring works by
david frazer
michael wolfe
melinda rodnight
catherine shields
peter watts, kir larwill
john veeken + more
entertainment
meg corson, david kram
the exit crowd
i’ll be an indian + more
fabulous
afternoon tea
Sunday 18th August
2.00 - 5.00pm
Castlemaine Steiner School
& Kindergarten
Pyrenees Hwy, Muckleford
Tickets available from Steiner Living
37 Mostyn St Castlemaine
adults $20, student/child $10, family $40 ‎
enquiries: jane edwards 0419 116 680
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Tel: (03) 5479 2000 Fax: (03) 5470 6237