COMING EVENTS

TONIGHT The Emperor’s New Clothes

7pm

Sunday 6 September The Emperor’s New Clothes

2.30pm

Tuesday 8 September Community Morning Tea 9am

Thursday 10 September Hearing & Vision Testing

Thursday 10 September Hannelore Henning

Handwork Group 6.30pm

Thursday 10 September Arts Across the Curriculum

7pm

Thursday 10 September ‘Precipice’ Kaleidoscope

Performance 7.30pm

Friday 11 September Class 3 Market, lunchtime

Friday 11 September Class 12 Drama 7pm

FRIDAY FLYER 4 September 2015

Newsletter 29

ARTS ACROSS THE CURRICULUM

As part of our Community Education programme, we are pleased to offer our second session of ‘Arts Across the Curriculum for parents of classes 5-7 on Thursday 10th September, 7pm

Join Art Educator Maria Melino in Room 8 for a practical, hands on evening of water colour painting.

A short talk based upon a display of children’s paintings and the developments they show at various age levels will be followed by a seasonal, spring-themed painting so you can experience this wonderful approach to our class room painting.

No previous experience needed. Cost $10 per person. Adults only. All materials supplied.

Please RSVP by 9th September to Dana in the office: danam@michaelpark.school.nz

HANNELORE HENNING HANDWORK GOUP

I would like to invite anybody who is interested to take part in this community activity to join me on Thursday 10th of September at 6.30pm in the library for the Hannelore Henning Handwork Group.

The first meeting will be primarily to sort through some material and gather ideas of who would like to do what and perhaps start some initial projects as a group.

With warmest greetings, Kerstin Mahr

SPIRAL MAGAZINE If you would like to place an advertisement in the end-of-term Spiral Magazine, please contact Dana in the office: danam@michaelpark.school.nz

We have a set ad size of A6 (quarter of a page) and the fee is $20. The Spiral is distributed in hardcopy to all school and kindergarten families and posted on our website for the public to view.

COMMUNITY MORNING TEA Tuesday 8th September, 9am-10am

Friday 18th September, 9am-10am

Got questions? Want to chat with the principal? You are very welcome to join us for an informal cuppa in the warm atmosphere of the staffoom.

CLASS 3 MARKET

Friday 11th September at lunch time

Baked goods and beautiful handcrafts for sale

Items generally priced from 50c to $3.00

RAFFLE: ‘A STAGE FOR EVERYONE’

The first week of the Auditorium upgrade raffle is over and we have had a wonderful response from families that have already sold their first book and are on to their second. Well done to those families and THANKYOU for being able to do this.

REMEMBER we have only 7 weeks remaining in which to sell 500 raffle ticket books.

In order to do this successfully we need every family to sell at least one book - ideally two books. Together we can do this. Many hands make light work!

Naku Noa Desmond Pemerika, on behalf of the Fair Committee

DONATE YOUR PRELOVED CLOTHING

Second hand clothes and shoes wanted for the fair!

It’s the perfect time for a spring clean-out and we would love to have all your unwanted quality clothing, especially childrenswear, for our clothing stall at the Summer Fair.

There will be a labelled wheelie bin outside the auditorium foyer for your donations. For enquiries please contact Natasha on 021 170 1025.

Michael Park School is excited to present a premier showing of the award-winning documentary

‘Thin Ice’

The Inside Story of Climate Science

This is the issue of our time - find out what’s really happening with climate change.

In addition to screening the film there will be a panel discussion, possibly including the director.

Produced and directed by leading documentary maker David Sington and Victoria University’s School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences associate professor Dr Simon Lamb, the Thin Ice project began in 2006 in response to climate sceptics. It follows a personal journey of discovery by Dr Lamb for more than three years as he meets and interviews 40 scientists working at the front line of climate change research in the Arctic, Antarctic, Southern Ocean, New Zealand, Europe and the United States.

The scientists talk about their work, their hopes and fears with a rare candour and directness and the result is an intimate portrait of the global community of researchers racing to understand our planet's changing climate.

Profits from the film will go towards the auditorium upgrade.

Food and drink will be available for purchase

courtesy of Class 3 families.

VACANCIES AT OTHER STEINER SCHOOLS

TE RA WALDORF SCHOOL, KAPITI:

Class 1 2016 Teacher

We are looking for a sound classroom practitioner who can care for our enthusiastic 6-year-olds from a solid foundation of Waldorf teaching experience.

An understanding of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi is essential, as is NZ teacher registration (or the proven ability to become a NZ registered teacher).

Applications close 25 September 2015.

For an application pack please phone (0064) 04 299 0812, or e-mail office@tera.school.nz

Class 2 2016 Teacher

We seek an experienced teacher for our Class 2 2016.

We are looking for a sound classroom practitioner who is excited by the idea of working with or learning about Waldorf pedagogy and delivering a rich curriculum based in the performing, visual, social and practical arts.

An understanding of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi is essential, as is NZ teacher registration (or the proven ability to become a NZ registered teacher).

Applications close 25 September 2015.

For an application pack please phone (0064) 04 299 0812, or e-mail office@tera.school.nz

ASNZ ANNUAL CONFERENCE 1st - 4th October 2015

It’s only five weeks to the conference and unfortunately the late publication of Scope has left us behind schedule with announcements and reminders. Scope will be out soon with more information including two interviews with speakers. This conference picks up on last year’s theme, it extends an invitation to speakers and participants to share what matters from local to global.

We extend an invitation to you and all who may be interested to come and join us.

To make the conference more accessible we have extended the EARLY BIRD registrations to Sunday 6th September, so BOOK NOW!

Online registration: http://www.anthroposophy.org.nz/~anthropo/node/369

For registration information please email Silke Carter on silke@auck.hohepa.org.nz

For all other information regarding the conference please contact:

Sue Simpson sue.simpson0@gmail.com Santiago De Marco santidemarco@xtra.co.nz

RAPHAEL HOUSE RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL, LOWER HUTT

Raphael House is an Integrated Rudolf Steiner Area School which offers a broad based Waldorf education to children and students from the age of 4 years (Kindergarten) to 18 years, class 12 (Year 13). The School is set on a beautiful bush clad hillside on 12 acres of land in the western hills of Lower Hutt, 10 minutes north of Wellington. The school has a rich educational and social community that, over the last three decades, has developed, changed and grown to meet the needs of the students and its community.

We have the following vacancies available:

Mathematics Teacher

Classes 8-12 (Year 9-13), permanent, up to 0.89 FTTE, from 26th January 2016. We are seeking an experienced mathematics teacher who is able to inspire a love of mathematics in young people. Our ideal candidate would have an excellent understanding of the mathematics curriculum in a Steiner school and experience working with it. Applicants without this must have an understanding of Waldorf pedagogy and significant mathematics teaching experience. NZ recognized teacher training and NZ teacher registration are required.

Kindergarten Teacher

We are seeking a fully qualified (Diploma or Bachelor) ECE or primary trained teacher to start work from 26th January 2016. The successful applicant would preferably have a recognised Steiner Early Childhood qualification, be committed to collaborative team work and have experience in administrative and curriculum planning. Creativity, excellent communication skills and the ability to work successfully with children and families is essential. This is a permanent, full time position.

Applications for both positions close 4.00 pm, Monday, 21st September 2015.

The Job Descriptions and Application Forms are downloadable from our website www.raphaelhouse.school.nz (Vacancies can be found under the ABOUT tab). Applications can be emailed to: vacancies@raphaelhouse.school.nz or posted to 27 Matuhi Street Tirohanga, Lower Hutt 5010 (Attention: the Principal).

TAIKURA RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL, HASTINGS

Principal

Our Principal of nine years will be leaving us at the end of this school year and we are seeking the right person to fill this pivotal role. We are looking for someone who will carry Steiner Waldorf Education in heart and in mind and who will continue to keep the school fresh, alive and evolving within the cultural, historical, educational and geographic environment of Aotearoa New Zealand and particularly the Hawke’s Bay. We seek a skilled leader and communicator who can work collaboratively to provide a living connection to the school’s special character by:

Creating clarity, articulating direction, values and priorities so there is certainty and engagement

Showing warmth, interest, empathy and connection across a broad diversity of individuals and groups

Generating enthusiasm and directing energy especially as changes and developments happen.

If this speaks to you, we warmly invite you to contact us for an application pack. Please contact the school office: office@taikura.school.nz or phone us on 06 878 7363.

Applications close 14th September 2015.