No: 06 9 March 2018

THE Friday FLIER

KOTAHITANGA

Waikato Waldorf School, Kindergartens and Playcircle

Dear Waikato Waldorf Community

Two days to go to our biggest fundraising event of the year. People have been buzzing in and out of the office with chut-

neys, hand crafts, raffle items, tables to name just a few and today is a hive of activity. As always I am overwhelmed with

our community’s commitment and energy towards the Medieval Carnival. Considering the size of our community we do an

absolutely amazing job at putting on such a huge event. Thanking everyone in advance and fingers crossed for another

successful carnival.

We were very fortunate to see a wonderful eurythmy performance yesterday. We were entertained with a highly amusing

penguin sketch that was cleverly choreographed, followed by a wonderful version of a ‘Frog and Toad’ story and culminat-

ing in a captivating Maori Creation Myth.

Our sincere thanks goes out to all the wonderful eurythmists from around New Zealand who formed this very special touring group.

This week I would like to share with you our third Strategic and Annual Aim for 2018.

Strategic Aim 3: WWS will provide a safe, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally sustainable school

Annual Aim 3:

Waikato Waldorf School strives to create a learning environment which: Enhances and supports the physical and academic progress of all students and their emotional well-being. Provides a good working environment/conditions for staff

Actions:

Enviro Group reflect on Green Gold standards

Develop plans and start construction of our outdoor classroom

Senior students complete design and landscaping of central island in carpark

Classes work with enviro reps to reduce power and water consumption

Class 3 to re-establish our worm farm

Host Regional Enviro Schools whole day workshop

Complete our new toilet block

Relocate and refurbish new office building

Build two new Junior High classrooms

p.t.o

UPCOMING EVENTS

11 March MEDIEVAL CARNIVAL

12 March Teacher Only Day — school closed

19 – 23 March ERO School Inspection

27 March Parent Education Evening – 7pm

29 March Autumn Festival

30 March—3 April EASTER Break - please note Tuesday 3 April—school closed!

4 – 6 April Class 4 Pirongia Camp

12 April Journey Through School (Open Day) – 6.30pm

13 April Last day of term—school finishes at 2pm

Actions:

Initiate whole school bully prevention inquiry and monitor -

Staff PD – KiVa training

Run parent meetings to introduce initiative

Follow the KiVa education programme/preventative actions

Tackle cases of bullying coming to attention using the KiVa Team

Monitor with questionnaire to students (Class 3 – 8) and parents

Finally, you are already aware that we have an Education Review Office inspection coming the week beginning 19th

March. As part of the review parents are welcome to submit any comments about the school’s performance to the

Waikato Waldorf ERO review team by email www.ero.govt.nz

Wishing you all a wonderful time at the Medieval Carnival and remember school is closed this coming Monday

12th March (Teacher Only Day).

Nga mihi

Sue

IMPORTANT DATES Miro House Kindergarten

11TH March Medieval Carnival

12th March Waikato Waldorf School Teacher’s Only Day, Miro House is open.

30th March Good Friday, Miro House is closed

2nd & 3rd April Easter Monday and Tuesday closed

4th April Miro House open again

13th April End of Term 1

25th

April ANZAC Day, Miro House closed

30th April Term 2 starts

Sunday 11th March 2018, 10am-3pm

Thank you to everyone that has worked so hard to ensure we are ready to welcome members of the wider communi-ty to our wonderful school. It takes our whole community to make this event a success, staff, teachers and families

at Miro house, Kowhai and Tui Whare, Waikato Waldorf School and Rimu Cottage, thank you.

TICKETS - Medieval Carnival Tickets will be available for purchase on Saturday during set up. They can be purchased in $10 bundles. Cash only.

CLASS STALLS – Remember to come and set up your stall(s) on Saturday, get your tables/chairs set aside and any other resources needed so only final decorating and beautifying of your space needs to happen on the Sunday morning. Stalls

must be set up and ready to go by 9.30am on Sunday.

PARKING – on Carnival day we ask all members of our Community (and friends and whanau) to please access our large Carnival parking area, on Te Manatu Park, from Te Manatu drive (next to Kowhai Childcare). Please do NOT park in the school carpark, or along Barrington Drive.

ZEROWASTE

Don’t forget to bring your picnic baskets with plates, cutlery and cups

You can contact the PA via email: paatwws@gmail.com or you can call/text:

Regarding food stalls: Laurene Merritt 021 733 282

Regarding class/group stalls: Vanessa Shirlow on 021 807 269

Any other matter: Adrienne Clothier on 027 427 8924

Yes! Our Annual Fundraiser is this Sunday!

Growing children live wholly and completely in their environment. Their experience and understanding

of having an inner self separate to the outside world only gradually evolves through many stages of

growth and development within their journey to adulthood. This more undifferentiated experience of the

world with its constant sea of sense stimulation can be accompanied by sleep disorders or mood and

behaviours which are an outward expression of a child’s internal tension and anxiety. When there is

too much for a child to cope with, the ability to digest and process everything experienced during the

day is often overwhelmed.

Our body has processes for balancing the sense experiences we meet through the day- one of the

most important of these is sleep. When we sleep our life forces regenerate and the sense impressions

of the day are transformed. Often if there has been too much outer stimulation during the day it can be

difficult to transition into sleep. The issues can be compounded if we as parents are over tired or

stressed from the happenings in our own day- one only has to be up several nights in a row with a sick

child to understand this!!

Having a bed time routine creates a rhythm that once learned can help bring calm to a busy day. Cre-

ating a quiet mood with a candle, a story, verse or a lullaby creates the inner quiet necessary before

sleep can begin.

Weleda Lavender bath milk added to a night time bath is helpful, Weleda Rose warming oil created to

support the three main systems of the human body (nerve-sense, rhythmic and metabolic) and help

integrate their activity, applied as a gentle massage over the chest and back aids a child into sleep.

There are other possibilities for supporting your family’s sleep and you’re welcome to get in touch.

Maree Smith RN

Anthroposophical Nurse 021 150 9433

85 Barrington Drive, Huntington, Hamilton Ph: 07 855 8710 email: office@waikatowaldorf.school.nz 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

Michael Park School Staffing Vacancies

CLASS 4 TEACHER

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed Steiner primary school teacher for our wonderful class 4 (Y5). The ideal applicant would be artistic, creative, and a good communicator with positive classroom management skills and a willingness to teach and organise pro-grammes in accordance with the special character of the school. A background in Steiner Waldorf pedagogy is essential and the ability to work collegially. Must have NZ teacher registration.

Please send your letter of introduction and current CV to admin@michaelpark.school.nz by 5pm, Monday 12 March 2018.

For any enquiries about this position please contact the principal at principal@michaelpark.school.nz

GERMAN/HANDWORK TEACHER

Fixed term contract until 14 December 2018.

Michael Park School is an area integrated Steiner school from kindergarten to Year 13. We seek an enthusiastic German/Handwork teacher (NZ registered) commencing Term 2, 2018 (German Years 2-6 and Handwork Years 6-9). Experienced teacher with sound knowledge of NZ Curriculum. Steiner experience preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. A willingness to teach and organise programmes in accordance with our special character shall be a condition of employment.

Please send your letter of introduction and current CV to admin@michaelpark.school.nz by 5pm, Friday 9 March 2018.

For any enquiries about this position please contact the principal at principal@michaelpark.school.nz

LOWER SCHOOL MUSIC TEACHER

We have a wonderful opening for a talented music teacher who will lead Class 1 to 4 in singing, recorder and marimba. This position is a short term contract until 14 December 2018 and is 0.15 FTE. Must be available Wednesdays 10.30 to 2.15.

Please send in a brief CV to admin@michaelpark.school.nz by 16th March 2018.

CASUAL RELIEVING KINDERGARTEN TEACHER & ASSISTANTS

Michael Park Kindergarten is seeking a qualified early childhood teacher for casual relief work as well as several casual relieving kinder-

garten assistants to provide cover when one of our permanent assistants is absent. The ideal applicants are well organised and practi-

cal, creative, have a good sense of humour and able to build warm and responsive relationships with children and colleagues. For assis-

tants, previous experience is an advantage but not essential. Hours of work are between 8.30am-2pm

Please send your CV to admin@michaelpark.school.nz