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Email: [email protected] Website: www.waldorfconstantia.co.za Editor: Nanette Snyckers Tel: 021 794 2103 Class 7 Medieval Festival 1st June No. 17/2012 Class 7 Medieval Festival 1 Class 5 Life Skills 2 Eurythmy 3 Information and Announcements 4, 6 Dates for your 7 Inside this issue: Excited voices filled the classroom in anticipation for the Medieval Festival. 180 Children from 9 different Waldorf Schools, their teachers, student teachers, volun- teers and parents came together at Michael Oak Waldorf School in Kenilworth. The afternoon started with finding our “home base” in the class 10 Classroom. It was in an old railway house, just under the railway line. The desks were used to make a cosy “room” for the girls (under the blackboard) and the boys sorted themselves out in no time. A spot was left for Mrs. Dawes in the middle. Then we were ready to explore the rest of the school and find the friends we made during the Greek Olympics. The children were asked to come in their oldest clothes, to represent the villains from medieval times. The Class Seven child stands on the Rubicon between childhood and adolescent. They look up to their idols, famous soccer players or musicians. They rub against each other and society; they would like to be heard. They brim with ideas. During the English lessons a suggestion was made to start a real school newspaper. This paper would have an uncensored column of wants and needs. During the Chemistry lesson the brightest idea was to burn all the Math text books, weighing the ash and studying the colour of the flame would justify this experiment. Strong leadership is required and a good King and Queen will lead these special villains to knighthood. The Medieval Festival gave the children, through doing, this opportunity. The children stretched their imagination, their skills were tested, and new skills were learned. This included how to socialize with each other. They had the opportunity to dance, medieval style, with rhythm and form. They built human castles, juggled with 3 balls and used the poi. The children learnt to fight with sticks (swords). They made a candle and drew intricate forms. Cooperation was tested during the obstacle course and the fishy- fishy game required accuracy with spear throwing. In between these activities food was served by the parents of the different schools. The closing ceremony was a feast provided by the parents of Michael Oak and Constantia Waldorf Schools. During this feast we were entertained by the different schools and each Castle showed at the dance they learned, this time dressed in the finest clothes. The girls arrived in beautiful dresses and the boys were smartly dressed too. Now not as villains but as ladies and lords all the children were knighted by the mighty sword of King Arthur and at his side was his Queen. Allow me to express my thanks to all the parents who helped so willingly, making this years Medieval Festival a success. Wilma Dawes Class Seven Teacher.
Transcript of Class 7 Medieval Festival - Constantia Waldorf School · Class 7 Medieval Festival 1 Class 5 Life...
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldorfconstantia.co.za
Editor: Nanette Snyckers
Tel: 021 794 2103
Class 7 Medieval Festival
1st June No. 17/2012
Class 7 Medieval
Festival 1
Class 5 Life
Skills
2
Eurythmy 3
Information and
Announcements
4,
6
Dates for your 7
Inside this issue:
Excited voices filled the classroom in
anticipation for the Medieval Festival. 180
Children from 9 different Waldorf Schools,
their teachers, student teachers, volun-
teers and parents came together at
Michael Oak Waldorf School in
Kenilworth.
The afternoon started with finding our
“home base” in the class 10 Classroom. It
was in an old railway house, just under
the railway line.
The desks were used to make a cosy “room” for the girls (under the blackboard) and the boys sorted themselves out in no time. A spot was left for
Mrs. Dawes in the middle. Then we were ready to explore the rest of the school and find the friends we made during the Greek Olympics.
The children were asked to come in their oldest clothes, to represent the villains from medieval times. The Class Seven child stands on the Rubicon
between childhood and adolescent. They look up to their idols, famous soccer players or musicians. They rub against each other and society; they
would like to be heard. They brim with ideas. During the English lessons a suggestion was made to start a real school newspaper. This paper would
have an uncensored column of wants and needs. During the Chemistry lesson the brightest idea was to burn all the Math text books, weighing the
ash and studying the colour of the flame would justify this experiment. Strong leadership is required and a good King and Queen will lead these
special villains to knighthood.
The Medieval Festival gave the children, through doing, this opportunity. The children stretched their imagination, their skills were tested, and new
skills were learned. This included how to socialize with each other. They had the opportunity to dance, medieval style, with rhythm and form. They
built human castles, juggled with 3 balls and used the poi. The children learnt to fight with sticks (swords). They made a candle and drew intricate
forms. Cooperation was tested during the obstacle course and the fishy- fishy game required accuracy with spear throwing. In between these
activities food was served by the parents of the different schools.
The closing ceremony was a feast provided by the parents of Michael Oak and Constantia Waldorf Schools. During this feast we were entertained
by the different schools and
each Castle showed at the
dance they learned, this time
dressed in the finest clothes.
The girls arrived in beautiful
dresses and the boys were
smartly dressed too. Now not
as villains but as ladies and
lords all the children were
knighted by the mighty sword
of King Arthur and at his side
was his Queen.
Allow me to express my thanks
to all the parents who helped
so willingly, making this years
Medieval Festival a success.
Wilma Dawes
Class Seven Teacher.
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Class 5 Life Skills Lesson - I AM
“I Am” - by Class 5’s
I am a phoenix who lives in the fire
I am red and who burns through with happiness
I am the sunflower who enjoys the sun
I am the fire who lives in the heat
I am the dragon who lives to trick and fool about
I am the night who lives to spook people
I am Finnen the mighty trickster
I am the dolphin who loves to swim free in the sea.
I am yellow; I like to be happy and jump around and just be me.
I am a rose that smells nice and fresh and cool,
I am water that is clean and I flow on and on.
I am a sunbird that is colourful and bright,
I am the sunset that glows a faint gold just before night.
I am Jordan, bubbly and bright!
I am a mandrill that delights in climbing.
I am the water that ferociously crashes in rocks and flies down waterfalls.
I am an Amazon sword plant that smells like the damp rain forest.
I am purple that does gymnastics.
I am the dark nigh that is dark and peaceful.
I am Callum and Siabulela the guy who speaks Xhosa well.
Primary School Sport News:
Primary School Sport News:
This week our U\11 boys played a match against Pinelands Primary School. Unfortunately they lost their match 4-1.
Our U\13 boys played a match against Steven Road Primary School. It was an exciting game and it came to a penalty shoot out, where our
boys managed to win the game!!
On Thursday, our U\11 girls played their first soccer match!! It was a fantastic game where the girls showed off their skills, defend-
ing and tackling brilliantly. Unfortunately they lost their match 3 - 0 to American International, but it should be noted that they were playing against a full team of boys!!
Well done girls, and to our 2 boys who helped us out on the field.
Please take note of next weeks fixtures: Monday 4th June: U\11 CWS vs Sun Valley (home game) Tuesday 5th June: U\12 CWS vs Sun Valley (away game)
Thursday 7th June: U\13 CWS vs 'To Be Confirmed' U\11 CWS Girls vs Sun Valley (away game)
Friday 8th June: U\12 CWS Girls vs. Herzlia (home game)
On Thursday this week we started with our After School Movement Programme for the Class 2 & 3's.
It was lots of fun and we had 18 children at our first class! I am looking forward to seeing all those children who will be joining us
on Monday.
Thank you to all those teachers and parents for your support!
High School Sport News:
Surfing News
The results of our first competition on Friday 11th May are as follows:
First Place - SACS A
Second Place - Fish Hoek
Third Place - Waldorf
Forth Place - SACS B
The results of our second contest on Friday 25th May in Muizenberg
were as follows:
First Place - WBHS
Second Place - SACS A
Third Place - Waldorf
Forth Place - SACS B
High School Maths
On Monday the 16 April, 36 of our high school students entered the UCT Maths Competition. The competition is held every year and some 8000 students from schools in the Western Cape participate either writing as individuals or in pairs. It was started by Prof. John Webb as an event to promote the study of mathematics in schools and there are now schools coming from as far afield as Vredendal
and George to participate.
Prizes are awarded to the top 3 pairs and the top ten individuals in each grade. We have received notice that one of our Class 9 pairs, Art Wynberg-van der Lingen and Georg Janowski, are in the top three pairs. Their actual position will be announced at the
prize-giving on the 7th June. So watch this space!
Joan Rayner and Madeleine Volschenk
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Eurythmy 100 Years Celebration
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hand-crafted using Organic cold pressed extra virgin olive oil). With no animal fats, stabilisers, colourants, preservatives, petrochemicals or
hardeners a further environmental benefit is the biodegradable packaging. Feel the difference this
Friday...
Eurythmy 100 Years
Celebration
Will be held at the
Constantia Waldorf
School on the 8th to the
10th of June. All parents
are welcome and
encouraged to attend.
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Information and Announcements
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Information and Announcements
Term 2, 2012
6 June Limits, freedom and teaching responsibility
Karen Quail, facilitator , counsellor
13 June A Conversation with yourself: an artistic experience
Mirjam Macleod, Art Facilitator
20 June Awakening to your creative possibilities – from
Whitsun to St John
Richard Goodall, priest
- program to be completed -
- Program subject to change -
Time: 10.30 am: tea, 11 - 12 noon: talk and discussion
Venue: Puppet theatre, Constantia Waldorf School
Cost: Suggested donation of R30 towards tea and the speaker
For more info call Yvonne 794 1492 or
Marlene 794 2103
WEDNESDAY COFFEE MORNING
PROGRAM
We are urgently looking for a motivated person with great contacts to pursue sponsorship for
our bursary / sponsorship programme. Please contact Jeanne on
0822150764 or pop into see Nanette as soon as
possible. Thank you.
Full Time Teaching Post at
Michael Oak Waldorf School
Michael Oak is offering a full time position for
an experienced High School teacher with IT
and administrative skills. The responsibilities
will include teaching some lessons and assisting with aspects
of the extra curricula programme and our outreach programme.
Familiarity with Waldorf methods and principles is essential.
The lessons could include some of the following: Life
Orientation, music, sports coaching or science.
Please forward CV’s to: [email protected] before 15
June 2012.
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Information and Announcements
Flower roster
Term 2
4th June - The Cooper Family -
MATILDA COOPER - CLASS 2
11th June - The Cope Family - SKY COPE -
CLASS 9
18th June - The Cornish Family - NATHAN
CORNISH - CLASS 13
TUE 3333 &10101010 JULY JULY JULY JULY ---- Origami With Kyoko Origami With Kyoko Origami With Kyoko Origami With Kyoko
@ Imhoff Waldorf High School (on Imhoff Farm)
Origami card making classes (90 min):
Class A (Age 4 -8 with parent/adult, daddies welcome!)
Fee: R100/pair
Time: 10h00 - 11h30
Class B (Age 8 and above) for Beginners
Fee: R80/person
Time: 12h00 - 13h30
Class C (Age 10 and above) for Intermediate (Can already fold crane well)
Fee: R100/person
Time: 14h00 - 15h30
Booking Essential!
076 798 0313
All the proceeds (up to R3000) go to Imhoff Waldorf Primary Class7 Orange River Camp
Fund.
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Dates For Your Diary
Classifieds
Disclaimer: Not all articles or advertisements are necessarily the views or opinions of the Editor or the Constantia Waldorf School.
Full body massage for tension and stress release, allowing for complete relaxation and restoring the body to it's natural state of wellbeing. For more
info, contact Nazeema Banks - Counsellor & Integrated Bodywork Practitioner 079 438 3822.
YOGA FOR ALL: Hatha yoga classes, beginners welcome. Daytime, evening and private classes offered. I also offer corporate yoga classes and regular workshops for those who wish to deepen their practice and understanding of yoga. Call Lauren on 021 7619778 or 073 6055810
Calling all Waldorf parents! Imagine being unemployed and unable to pay your school fees? Please help just one parent in a poorer community by buying a R100 voucher. Through DreamWorker’s Link of Love programme, the unemployed parent will work in their child’s school for the day. Clean-ing, repairing, helping. They earn R100, R50 of which goes into their school fees account. The school benefits and so do the parents! Please help us to get South Africa working, one person, one day at a time. Visit www.dreamworker.org.za, and click on Link of Love or contact Waldorf parent,
Tania Bownes on 083 3266352.
Smiling one is Looking for balls of wool as natural as possible, any colours, to knit/crochet naptime blankets for the Nyanga learning village
crèche. Please email me if you are able to support our project. Gratefully Meeghan Norwitz email:[email protected]
June
1st to 2nd
CWS Parents
Conference
14th Thursday
HS Soccer
Tournament
15th Friday
PS Soccer
Tournament
21st Thursday
St Johns Festival
22nd Friday
SCHOOL ENDS
16th Saturday
PG/KG Picnic
3 - 6 PM
Class 11Formal
Afrikaans Dinner
Home needed: Gillian Barton and her daughter Emma, a former Waldorf pupil and now a qualified Chinese medicine practitioner and acupuncturist, are looking for a home in Cape Town as from September 2012. Ideally this would be to care for someone's home, pets and garden for 6 months to a year, or then to find a 2-bedroom cottage or flat, at a reasonable rental. They are both non-smokers, responsible, caring people who will look after
things with lots of TLC. Please contact Gillian at [email protected] or 072 206 0594 for more information and/or references.
Speech and Hearing Test Reminder
Our speech and hearing tests will take place on the Monday
the 4th and Tuesday the 5th June and then again on the
11th and 12th June with Patsy Gevisser.
The cost of these are R65 per assessment.
Learner Support Faculty
Have you recently upgraded your laptop?
Please read this note before you send your
old machine for recycling
There are a few students who are in their final
years of senior school who have limited or no
access to computer at home. While much of the
school work at our school can be done without
computer, this becomes harder in Grades 12 & 13
where pupils have much longer research
assignments for homework. While the lab at
school enables access at school, it is difficult to
execute all the work in the limited hours available
at school.
If you are willing to pass on an aging yet func-
tional lap top, please contact Jeanne on
TERM DATES FOR 2013
TERM 1: 15 JAN TO 20 MARCH
TERM 2: 9 APRIL TO 21 JUNE
TERM 3: 16 JULY TO 13 SEPTEMBER
TERM 4: 1 OCTOBER – 4 DECEMBER
