Dear Readers,
September brings a quickening of the pace at school as we put finishing touches to the Shakespeare play, prepare for the end-of-term festivals, beautify the school grounds ... so much is happening.
Enjoy the Leaflet!
Dear Readers,
Can everyone 'do mathematics'? Roy Davids offers an interesting perspective in our editorial.
With Spring in the air, there are many school fairs and markets to choose from -- starting with Gaia Waldorf School's fair tomorrow.
Spring greetings,
Charles Abbott -- Leaflet editor
Dear Readers,
Our editorial this week offers penetrating insight into how we can nurture our Community; and on page 4 we report back on the very successful diversity evening with Thola Antamu, held last Thursday.
Regards
Charles Abbott -- Leaflet editor
Dear Readers,
Saturday night's PlayItSingIt concert promises to be something really special! Tickets at the door are R30, and snacks will be sold at interval. Details on page 1.
And don't forget the Diversity Evening next Thursday -- details page 3.
Our A.G.M. Minutes are included in this Leaflet -- see pages 7-19.
Regards
Charles Abbott -- Leaflet editor
Dear Readers,
Save the Date! The #PlayItSingIt Concert is next Saturday (13th) at 7pm. See the invitation on page 3.
And join in the fun at our first Spelling Bee, next Friday afternoon -- details page 4.
Enjoy the long weekend!
Regards
Charles Abbott -- Leaflet editor
We look forward to welcoming you to our Annual General Meeting, next Thursday from 7pm -- see page 2 for the Agenda.
We are looking for a Class 1 Assistant for 2017 -- see details on page 1.
Dear Readers,
Welcome to Term 3!
Please note the change of date for our AGM: now Thursday 4 August, from 7pm.
All the Big Walk prizewinners: see page 3.
Regards
Charles Abbott -- Leaflet editor
We look forward to all the end of term Festivals next week -- please take special note of the arrangements for the St John's Festival, on page 1.
Please remember the 'WonderLand' Craft Workshops at school on Saturday; and see the notice about the Board of Trustees (page 9).
Dear Readers,
We have a bumper 12 page issue this week -- enjoy the Leaflet!
Regards
Charles Abbott -- Leaflet editor
Dear Readers,
The final two performances of EQUUS in the Class 12 Modern Play Festival take place tonight and Saturday -- details on page 1. Please support our Class 12s!
Regards
Charles Abbott -- Leaflet editor
Dear Readers,
Our Class 3's have had great fun in the garden they created recently -- see pages 1 and 2.
The Class 12 Modern Play Festival opens tonight and runs until next Saturday 28th -- performance time details on page 3. We look forward to seeing you there!
Regards
Charles Abbott -- Leaflet editor
Dear Readers,
Please join us tonight at the Benefit Music Concert in honour of Nikiwe. Tickets are R30 (at the door) and supper will be sold from 6.30pm. An incredible evening of music await us!
Regards
Charles Abbott -- Leaflet editor
Dear Readers,
BIG WALK TOMORROW! All the relevant information is on page 2, including details of the Bird Spotting Competition.
Big Walk maps are on pages 8 and 9.
Regards
Charles Abbott -- Leaflet editor
Dear Readers,
Our regular workshops on diversity are probing this subject deeply -- the editorial and participants' feedback on page 4 give much food for thought.
Want to know what the theme of this year's Fair is? See page 2!
Regards
Charles Abbott -- Leaflet editor
Dear Readers,
We wish our Class 7s well at their Medieval Camp this weekend -- is it coincidence that the editorial this week focuses on the adolescent?
Please also note some important Policy Announcements -- see page 2.
Regards
Charles Abbott -- Leaflet editor
Dear Readers,
Our first Leaflet this term has details of the BIG WALK -- which is only 4 weeks away. See page 2.
Please also consider making a donation or pledge to the Nikiwe Nqiwa Memorial Fund -- see the editorial, and page 5.
Regards
Charles Abbott -- Leaflet editor
Dear Readers,
Our first term ended with wonderful Harvest Festivals throughout the school.
Enjoy the two week holiday and "safe travels" if you are going away.
Regards
Charles Abbott -- Leaflet editor
Dear Readers,
This week we share the grief of the Blochliger family at the loss of their daughter Franziska, who was in Grade 10 at Constantia Waldorf School.
Regards
Charles Abbott -- Leaflet editor
Dear Readers,
Our editorial this week focuses on the Class 6 Olympics held recently at Stellenbosch Waldorf School, and please also take special note of the "Harvest Festival Request" on page 4.
To all our Michael Oak cyclists riding the 'Argus' on Sunday, enjoy the ride!
Regards
Charles Abbott -- Leaflet editor
Dear Readers,
Our editorial this week focuses on strength-based learning, a key feature of Waldorf schools worldwide.
We also draw your attention to feedback from a survey at the end of last year; and a report-back on a recent Diversity Meeting.
Enjoy the Leaflet and the cooler weather!
Regards
Charles Abbott -- Leaflet editor
All new parents are reminded about the Open Day tomorrow -- we recommend that you use the opportunity to find out more about Waldorf education. Details on page 2. Hope to see you there!
Please note that there will be early closing next Friday, Founder's Day. See page 1.
Regards
Charles Abbott -- Leaflet editor
Dear Readers,
We invite all new parents (and potential students) to our series of Open Days, starting on Wednesday next week -- please see full details on pages 2 and 8.
Enjoy the Valentine's weekend!