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Swimming – Classes 2 & 4

7pm Class 4 Parent/Teacher Meeting

Important DatesFebruary

Swimming – Classes 2 & 4

7pm Class 2 Parent / Teacher Meeting

Swimming – Classes 2 & 4

9am Class 9 Excursion Monarto Zoo

7pm Class 3 Parent / Teacher Meeting

Class 11 Practice Bushwalk

Class 11 returns from Practice Bushwalk9am – 11.30 Craft Group – Parent Room2pm Primary School Assembly PHONE

FAX

ADDRESS

08 8391 0411

08 8391 2386

27 Sims Road, Mount Baker, SA 5252

www.mtbarkerwaldorf.sa.edu.au

office@mtbarkerwaldorf.sa.edu.au

/mtbarkerwaldorfschool

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Dear Parents and Friends,We anticipate that site works for the building project will begin by the end of February. To mark the beginning of the building phase we are holding a “turning of the soil” event on Wednesday, 28 February at 2:30pm. Please see the invite on the next page. Many preparatory steps were required to arrive at this stage. I wish to extend a thank you to Mark, Deborah, Richard, FARC Committee Members and the Board for being available and ready to address issues as they arose. A special thanks to the Architects of Phillips Pilkington, Susan Phillips and Gaetane Zuffrey for putting in many hours. The next steps will require the appointed builder, Cook Building to prepare the building site. Fences will be erected on Monday and Tuesday, 26 and 27 February. It is with great anticipation and excitement we await the completion of the two new Early Childhood classrooms and the Innovation Resource Centre. If you any questions regarding the building, please let me knowPlease see Front Office section of newsletter for information on a new bus service to/from Strathablyn. A special thanks to Kirstie Murphy for oganising this new service.

“I saw an angel in the marble and carved until I set it free”

Michael Angelo

Helen Platell, JD | Principal

Learning Support

Mark Lucas | Business ManagerWelcome back to everyone!We hope you all had a chance to have a restful holiday. It is lovely seeing all the children, parents and staff after our very long break.This year we welcome Sera Koth to the Student Support Team. Sera finished her seven year journey with her class at the end of 2017. We are lucky to have Sera working with us in Student Support.The Hub, in partnership with the Craft Group, are working to produce 100 dolls (of various forms) for the Waldorf 100 in July. We plan to donate these dolls but have not yet decided to whom. We welcome as many hands as possible and

donations of terry toweling, filling or any materials to make the dolls are always very welcome.As always, donations of books (all ages), puzzles, games and blocks (wooden) will be greatly received (to the Front Office or the Hub).For the next three weeks Nicole Ash will be working with students while Kelly Neumann is on leave.Please feel free to call and make an appointment with me regarding Student Support via the Front Office if you have any questions.

Debra | Learning Support

Invitation

You are invited to attend the "turning of the soil"ceremony for the Mount Barker Waldorf School building project.

Date: Wednesday 28 February

Time: 2.30pm

Venue: Living Arts Centre

27 Sims Rd, Mt Barker

Please RSVP - Monday 26/2/18 - 8391 0411 or dbottin@mtbarkerwaldorf.sa.edu.au

Student Support

PlaygroupStudent Support

This group is for parents who are new to the parenting journey (or perhaps resuming it...) It is open to families with babies up to approx. 9 months. This group will provide the opportunity to get to know your baby more deeply and meet other parents in a supportive, Waldorf environment. A light refreshment will be provided. Please make arrangements for older siblings.

When: Friday afternoons, 1.30 - 3pmWhere: Playgroup Room, Mt Barker Waldorf SchoolCost: $175.00 to paid by the term.

Initial enrolment is for one term.

Enquiries to Anna Nielsen 0434 839 852 or Deborah Bottin.

Primary Lunchtime activities at the Hub.....

Coming up in March is the Mount Barker Show Scarecrow Hunt, this involves local schools and community groups in the Hills creating scarecrows to be displayed around the local area, before going to the Show on the 24th of March. We are invited to design and build two scarecrows for the competition, which gives us a great opportunity to use our creativity and make a piece of art that reflects our school community to be shared with the wider community. Students are invited to bring ideas, enthusiasm and materials to the Hub veranda on Mondays and Fridays at lunchtime, where we will have making sessions. We are looking for natural materials and creative ideas, all are welcome.

Sera | Learning Support

Dear Parents,

Parent Information Book I am now in the process of compiling the 2018 Parent Information Book. Please advise the office of any changes to your contact details by Friday 2 March.Green PagesIf you would like to advertise your business/skills/network (school families only) in our Green Pages at the back of the book, please send us a short description of what you do and include a heading to office@mtbarkerwaldorf.sa.edu.au.We do not automatically repeat last year’s entries so if you had an advertisement in last year’s book and you would like to repeat it, please let me know. The closing date for entries is Friday 2 March. This is a free service.Help!As we are using electronic means to communicate with you, it is imperative that we have a current email address. Please keep us advised of any change to your preferred email address and telephone numbers.

Front Office School PhotosPlease look out for the Master School Portrait envelopes which will be distributed to the children this week. Photographs can be ordered either online or by returning the envelope with the money. School photos of our kindergarten children will be taken in the Kindergarten grounds on Wednesday 7 March. School Photos of Classes 1 - 12 will be taken on Wednesday 14 March. New Strathalbyn Bus Route The following additions will be made to Route 855W from Monday 26th February 2018. No change to Route 855.Route 855W AM Strathalbyn 7.35amStrathalbyn Stn 7.42am Wistow 8.00amWaldorf School 8.13am Route 855W PMWaldorf School 3.35pmWistow 3.37pmStrathalbyn Stn 4.07pm

Grace | Administration

‘Shells will make our windows shine, our windows shine, our windows shine.Shells will make our windows shine, on a hot and sunny morning.’

‘5 Little bluebirds in my window …’

A little taste of what has been happening in the Tech Room. There is now a full display of year by year projects for students or any visitors to observe the scope of work our students undertake across their 8 years of tech. classes.

Kindergarten

Technical Studies

Nightingale

We have now completed our Form Drawing Main Lesson, and will begin working with the letters and their sounds. We are settling into the new routines well and making new friends. The children love the class one play area, and today we welcomed a new friend - Fluffy. “Thank you Mount Barker Fodder Store.”

Class 6 began the year with a three day aquatics camp at Pt. Noarlunga in the first week of school. There were smiles all around as the students had a taste of snorkeling, surfing, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, wind surfing and body boarding.

For Orienteering lesson we walked and estimated the perimeter of the school which we then checked against Google Earth.

Class 1

Class 6

Class 8

Emily | Class Teacher

Mary | Class Teacher

Mark | Class Guardian

Class 9 Gardening recently made Bruschetta using tomatoes grown in the school garden. The students planted them last spring when they were in Class 8. The tomatoes were very delicious especially being picked ripe from the bushes. It was a great way to end the day!

Class 9 students tread their way to the ancient art of wine making. The wine will eventually end up as an important ingredient in making a healing cold cream. The students learn how to create a herbal tincture with the alcohol and use that in making a calendula ointment. Through direct experience some of these processes and qualities of organic substances are understood.

Class 9

Sue | Gardening

Lynette | Chemistery

Class 11 recently visited the HS Hub/Library for Geography Big Ideas Main Lesson to research topics on natural resources.

Class 11

Katherine | Class Guardian

Tuckshop

Hot FoodSpinach & feta triangle (V)Vegetable roll (V) Sausage rollPasty (contains meat)Meat pie

Drinks250ml Organic orange orapple juiceSpring water 600mlMountain Fresh 300ml juice

SnacksVegie Chips 50g bagFresh Brezel pretzelsAnzac cookies (Vegan)Choc chip biscuits Choc chip biscuits (GF)Daily baked treatBliss ball (Vegan)Sunshine ice blocksSmoozes ice blocks

(V) - Vegetarian(GF) - Gluten Free*For all special dietary needs, please speak to the Tuck Shop staff

$ 4.00$ 4.00 $ 3.50$ 4.00$ 4.00

$ 2.50$ 2.50$ 3.00

$ 2.00$ 1.50$ 0.50$ 0.50$ 0.50$ 2.50$ 1.00$ 2.50$ 1.50

Daily SpecialsToasted sandwichon Brezel breadCheese & tomato (V) orHam & cheese

Lunch Specials

Monday Veggie fritters with salad (V) (GF)

Tuesday‘Beef Dog’ 100% beef sausage in a light rye rollwith onion superkraut, cheese and sauceVegetarian / Gluten free option available WednesdayThai noodle bowl salad with tofu (V) (GF) Thursday SushiTeriyaki chicken orAvocado, cucumber & carrot (V)

FridayBrezel’s baguettesChicken, cheese, lettuce and mayo orRoast pumpkin, fetta and sundriedtomatoes (V)

$ 4.00

$ 5.50

$ 5.50

$ 5.50

$ 2.50 ea

$5.50

Artwork by Levi McMahon

We are in the process of changing over to PC School for our new student and finance database system.We thank you for your patience at this time and if you notice any anomalies with your account, please do not hesitate to contact myself or Kathrine Mills.

Finance

Mark Lucas | Business Manager

Photo Gallery

Class 3 Library Lesson Class 1’s first Japanese Lesson

Class 6 Aquatics CampHigh School Beach Day

High School Beach Day High School Beach Day High School Beach Day

Community

ONKAS RUGBY

JUNIOR COME AND TRY NIGHTS

WHEN THURSDAY FEB 22ND THURSDAY MARCH 1ST

WHERE WILFRED Taylor Reserve, Sports Dr, Morphett Vale SA 5162

FOR MORE INFORMATION : CONTACT OUR JUNIOR CHAIRPERSON : EMMA BROWN PH: 0481 109 280 OR EMAIL EMMAMICHAELBEN@YAHOO.CO.UK

JUNIOR AGES TRAINING TIME FOR THESE NIGHTS U/7 5:30 – 6:30PM U/8 5:30 – 6:30PM U/10 5:30 – 6:30PM U/12 5:30 – 6:30 PM U/14 5:30 – 6:30PM U/16 5:15 – 6:30 PM

ALL ABILITIES, SHAPES & SIZES

THERE’S A POSITION FOR EVERYONE

MAKE FRIENDS

GET FIT AS A TEAM

FAMILY ORIENTATED CLUB

BOYS & GIRLS WELCOME

bookings essential for all events share us on Facebook

February 2018 OUR PROGRAM DATE TIME Introduction to Computers – 6 sessions commencing

Tues 30 January 9.30 am – 12.30 pm

Yoga classes – Wed, Thurs & Sat mornings commencing early February various times

Manage Your Computer Files – 3 sessions commencing soon tba

Community Lunch free Tues 27 February 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm

Mess to Less – declutter workshop Sat 24 February 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm

Mindfulness Community Sessions – monthly

Mon 26 February 10.00 am – 11.00 am

Drawing Classes – 5 sessions commencing Tues 6 Feb 9.30 am – 12.00 pm

Tai Chi Qigong commencing Wed 7 Feb

9.00 am – 9.40 am

Mount Barker Men’s Shed Tues, Wed, Thurs 9.30 am – 3.00 pm

Contract Bridge – friendly and fun Thurs afternoons 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm

Family House Occasional Childcare Ph: 83915059

re-opens Tues 30 January 9.00 am – 1.00 pm

Child Safe Environments Mon 23 April 9.00 am – 4.30 pm

connect contribute laugh learn

83912747 admin@mtbcc.org.au

some events can be booked online: mtbcc.eventbrite.com

www.mountbarkercommunitycentre.com.au 31 Princes Rd Mount Baker SA 5251

Inside their Heads - Understanding Teenagers

Come along and learn about:

What’s happening for today’s teens The tasks of adolescence Adolescent brain development Setting boundaries Communication that encourages

two-way respect and understanding

Bookings essential. Please contact Centacare on 8215 6700 or email your details to: registrations@centacare.org.au

This project is jointly funded by Centacare Catholic Family Services and the Department of Social Services

Venue:

Centacare Level 2, 45 Wakefield Street Adelaide, SA 5000

Date and Time:

Thursday 29th March 2018 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Community

Available Mid-Late February – Date Negotiable

Quiet Location - at the end of cul-de-sac (only 4 other houses) 3 Bedrooms, BIR in all bedrooms 2-Way Bathroom with separate Shower & Bath, separate Vanity,

separate Toilet Separate Dining & Lounge Areas Reverse Cycle Air-Conditioner, plus Gas Heater Can place a Dishwasher in the Laundry (close to the kitchen) Fully Fenced 2 Veranda areas Single Carport with Roller Door, Extra space for 1-2 cars Low Maintenance Garden Garden Shed, Rainwater Tank Pets Negotiable Short walk to bus stop (buses to the City & Mount Barker)

For more information, please contact Bec – 0400 572 075

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Cornerstone College

Mt Barker

Monday Nights

Juniors 6.30pm Seniors 7.30pm

Wednesday 7 March 2018 11.30am Saturday 10 March 2018 11.00am

Recommended age group 3-7 years

Adult $13.00 Child $11.00 BankSA $10.50

MOUNT BARKER COMMUNITY LIBRARY

5 DUMAS STREET MOUNT BARKER

Tickets available on adelaidefringe.com.au

Community

Community

Seeking childcare in Hahndorf for a 5 year old boy. Must be 15 Years of age minimum and have some experience with baby sitting. Hours flexible but probably 2 afternoons/week. Contact Michael 0419 989 211 or Cathryn 0408 600 611

‘Old Fashioned Gardening Wisdom - Just as relevant today’ Join us as Sophie Thomson talks about sustainability, self-sufficiency, growing produce, gardening organically, sharing/preserving excess, holistic pest and disease management and weed control.Her talk will include a slide presentation and she will also have some gardening goodies to give away in a quiz at the end of her talk.A presenter on ABC TV’s Gardening Australia, her enthusiasm inspires people of all ages. She is also a newspaper columnist, public speaker, TEDx presenter, author, broadcaster and horticulturalist.Tuesday 20 February, 6.30pmTea, coffee and cakes providedTickets $10 online mbcl-goodlife2.eventbrite.com.au or at the library prior to the event (cash only)

Badminton is an awesome sport to do during term 1; because it is an indoor sport, it enables us to be active doing sport out of the heat of the summer sun.

Badminton tends to be regarded as a winter sport, and my busiest terms are usually term 2 & 3. However, badminton is played throughout the year in SA (and other states) and it is weather friendly due to being indoors, so we rarely get matches cancelled.

Last year was my busiest year yet working in SA schools, and sadly I had to decline some offers of work due to a full schedule; those schools had to seek other providers (which in some cases did not work out so well). So if you are intending doing badminton, please get in touch with me early, so that I can find a place for you in my schedule in advance.

Nigel IsherwoodBadminton Coach - Level 2 0431 791 182

The Annette Langham School of Ballet is now taking enrolments. Ballet, Contemporary dance, mime and movement, pilates (3 yrs to adult)Web https://www.annettelanghamschoolofballet.com/Email amlballet@hotmail.comPhone 8391 2563

Head Heart and Hands Imaginative Play81A Main Rd NairneChildren’s and Adult’s Workshops Making Felted SeascapesFor 7 year olds to adults by appointmentCost: $20 includes materials Making Easter Chickens For 6 year olds and olderSaturday 17 March at 10amCost: $16 includes materials Decorating Pysanky Easter EggsFor 8 year olds and olderSaturday 24 March at 1pmCost: $20 includes materials Making Large Waldorf DollsComing up on Saturday 10 March or possibly on a Wednesday.Cost: $35 per session (3 sessions) Not including materialsBookings essential phone 8388 0075 Shop Hours:Wednesday to Saturday 11am to 2pm We are happy to open after hours by appointment phone 0423 202 784You can find us on Facebook