No: 07 16 March 2018

THE Friday FLIER

KOTAHITANGA

Waikato Waldorf School, Kindergartens and Playcircle

Dear Waikato Waldorf Community

What an amazing carnival! The sense of community spirit was tangible and it was wonderful to see so many

people involved and working closely together. I know many of you were working flat out but I hope you were

able to take a moment to soak up the wonderful atmosphere that you created. I have had many glowing reports

from people outside of the community, commenting on what an incredible event this was. A particular thank

you goes to our dedicated PA group (and their families!) for their wonderful organization. I know we need more

parents to join the PA and this is a fantastic way to get to know people and make a big difference to the com-

munity. Many thanks once again to you all!

This week our Class 7 & 8 went out to the Waikato Museum to see the fascinating exhibition on Archimedes

and participate in their education program. Everyone came back buzzing and the feedback from the museum

staff about the way our students engaged and behaved was outstanding. Looking forward to hearing more

about your trip!

Here is the fourth and final Strategic and Annual Aim for this year. As you can see we continue to move for-

ward in a very focused and positive way building on our good practices and enriching our special character.

Finally I would like to acknowledge all our staff who have been working extremely hard to prepare for our ERO inspection

next week. We have an amazing highly professional team who I have the great fortune to work with!

Nga mihi

Sue

Strategic Aim 3:

WWS will, in accordance with its special character, build the capacity to become a Full Area School Years 1 – 13.

Annual Aim 3: To increase our class range to Year 10 for 2019

Actions:

Provide any further information needed to support Class 9 application to Ministry of Education

Build two new Junior High Classrooms: Agree final drawings/plans, complete legal requirements, ground work and buildings

Junior High school staff visit other Steiner High Schools

Provide additional PD for Class 8 & 9 teachers, externally and internally provided

Further Develop links with Michael Park Class 7/8 & 9

Complete detailed Class 9 Subject Plans / Main Lessons

Identify additional resources and rolling plan for purchasing

Improve resources for gym for older students

Meetings and consultation with Class 7 & 8 students around Junior High

Parent meetings and consultation around Junior High

Review school funding mechanisms to support Junior High – consult with community

Produce promotional materials/marketing for Junior High

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

IMPORTANT DATES Miro House Kindergarten

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

FROM THE OFFICE

ADDRESS DIRECTORY

I am currently updating this year’s address directory for the community.

Please let me know ASAP if you had any changes in your address and/or phone number.

Please call the office Ph. 855 8710 if you are not sure which details are currently on file.

Thank you.

PLEDGE FORMS 2018

Now Overdue! We urgently need your Pledge Forms to be returned so we can

budget for this year. Even if you continued with your payments—we still need your yearly

pledge form. Please email office@waikatowaldorf.school.nz if you need a new form.

Thank you for your cooperation and your attention.

Autumn Festival

Foodbank Collection

With Autumn comes the time to harvest and store food. This is also a good time to remember those less fortunate. Last year our school collected our best ever amount of food for the Hamilton Combined Food-bank, and this year we would like to do even better!

In the next few weeks before Autumn Festival, we would like to encourage every child to donate one or more items to the Food -bank collection. Items can be taken directly to your child's class.

Items donated could be:

Tinned or dried fruit, vegetables

Cereals

Flour, sugar

Pasta, rice

Jam, honey, peanut butter etc.

Sauces

Milk powder, coconut cream

Also...

Toothpaste, Toilet paper, Soap, Laundry powder

No perishable or pre-opened items please.

Many thanks

Waikato Waldorf Fundraising Group

Now I know it doesn’t need to be said but…..Hand washing is one of the BEST and

most EFECTIVE ways of stopping germs.

Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting

sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by

NOT washing hands with soap and clean, running water.

Not washing hands after using the toilet is a great way to transfer harmful bacteria to

others. A single gram of human faeces—which is about the weight of a paper clip—

can contain one trillion germs-Yuck!!

With the winter season germs have an easy time of it, coughing, sneezing here we

come. People frequently touch their eyes, nose, and mouth without even realizing it.

Germs can get into the body through the eyes, nose and mouth and make us sick.

Germs from unwashed hands can be transferred to other objects, like handrails, table

tops, or toys, and then transferred to another person’s hands.

Removing germs through hand washing therefore helps prevent diarrhoea and respir-

atory infections and may even help prevent skin and eye infections.

So take the time to wash your hands with soap and water and dry them thoroughly.

A rule of thumb is to sing Happy Birthday through twice then you can be assured of a

job well done and clean hands!

Maree Smith RN

Anthroposophical Nurse 0211509433

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

Te Rāwhiti Kindergarten Teacher

Part-time, Fixed-term

Our lovely Kereru group is looking for a wonderful, experienced teacher for 2 days per week, for term 2 2018 and

possibly beyond.

The Kereru group is one of three groups on our Raumati South site.

You will have a strong interest in Waldorf education; some Waldorf teaching experience is desirable. New Zealand

teacher registration and a current practicing certificate are essential.

Please contact the Te Rā Waldorf School office for an application pack.

Applications close 6 April 2018.

Ph 04 2990812 office@tera.school.nz www.tera.school.nz

“Raw Organic Milk Group”

We collect raw milk from an organic farm in Waitetuna Valley. We think it’s a great deal!! For $2.50 a litre and a turn driv-ing out to collect every 5-6 weeks (depending on how many in the group)

If you are interested please talk to or text Anna 021887153

It’s School Holiday Time!! 16th to 27th April 2018

Check out our active and fun filled Holiday Programme at our five fantastic venues:

Hamilton Girls’ High, Southwell, Te Totara, Bankwood and Leamington Schools

We are OSCAR/WINZ Approved

Programme and bookings www.kellysports.co.nz

Email: waikato@kellysports.co.nz