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COMING EVENTS
10-14 May Lower School dental van
Tuesday 11 May Class 1 Parent Meeting
Thursday 13 May Teacher only day - no school for students
Friday 14 May Duke of Ed Lunch Bar
Thursday 20 May Class 3 Parent Meeting
Friday 21 May Class 3 Lunch Bar
FRIDAY FLYER 7 May 2021
Newsletter 12
2021 FAIR UPDATE
We are pleased to announce that the profit from the 2021 Fair
was $40,997.29.
The Fair Committee would like to thank everyone for their
amazing support before, during and after the Fair. A huge
thank you to the class coordinators who worked with their
classes to make sure all activities were run so smoothly.
The Fair Committee will be meeting in the coming weeks for a
debrief, if you have any comments please email to
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
LOWER SCHOOL DENTAL VAN
Auckland Regional Dental Clinic will be returning to our school
next week Monday 10th May - Friday 14th May 2021 for classes
1-7. This service is optional for families and only students
enrolled in this service by their families will be seen.
For more information, or to enrol, please contact 09 839 0565
or www.ards.co.nz. If you are at school and you do wish to find
out more about the dental van please come to reception.
CLASS PHOTOS
Reminder - deadline for free delivery is this Sunday 9 May at
midnight. To order go to www.photolife.co.nz and enter your
Access Key.
Photos can still be ordered after that date but will incur
additional post charges.
Snapdragon new hours Snapdragon Opening Hours are changing.
The new times will be
Monday mornings 8.15 - 9am Friday afternoons 1.45 - 2.45pm
Come and browse our range of gifts, craft materials and stationery at our beautiful school shop.
Kia ora,
Welcome back to term 2 and, almost,
the start of winter. I know we are all
hoping that this term we will be able
to gain and sustain the rhythms that
have been so interrupted by the
lockdowns of last year and term one.
To some extent, as with any sustained messaging, the requests
to scan in , stay home if unwell, practice social distancing and
good hand hygiene are becoming background noise. I would ask
that when on campus everyone tries to maintain the urgency
around these practices that we all felt a few months ago.
Next week we will host the first of this year’s teacher accord
days. These professional development days were negotiated by
the teaching unions with the government as part of the
package almost two years ago. This means that there will be no
students at school on Thursday 13 May.
And finally, I would like to regretfully inform you that Fatemeh
Abdollahi has left Michael Park School.
Fatemeh worked at Michael Park for 16 years. During this time,
she had a variety of roles as a lower and middle school
classroom teacher, Maths Lead Teacher, and Within School COL
Lead Teacher for Mathematics. In addition, Fatemeh spent
many years as part of the College of Teachers.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Fatemeh for her
service to the school. I am sure you will join me in wishing
Fatemeh every success in her future endeavours.
Due to the capacity we have in our timetable this year there is
no need for us to advertise a vacancy.
Terry Storer
Principal
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Teacher Parent Student Conferences
• Tuesday 1 June we will have TPS Conferences starting at
8:30 a.m. and finishing at 4:00 p.m. Please note, there will be
no classes running for High School students on this day; High
School students will stay home unless coming in for Teacher
Parent Student Conferences. Lower School timetabled classes
will still run, so Class 1-7 students will come to school as
normal.
• Due to family circumstances, we appreciate that some
families may not be able to attend during the working day.
Accordingly, we will hold follow-up conferences between 3:30
p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday 2 June
These conferences are held so that subject teachers can meet
with you and your child to discuss their progress and next steps
in their learning. We intend the home-school conversations to
be reciprocal ones where we all share information to move
forward.
You can also see your child’s kaitiaki if you wish. In my capacity
as Deputy Principal, I am in the booking system too. Melanie
Bray our Careers advisor is here to see Class 11 and 12 students
between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m without appointments; she will be in
the Careers office.
Adam Driver, High School Deputy Principal
BIODYNAMIC PREPARATION 500 STIR
Monday is the world wide Heal the Earth day and to celebrate
at MPS we will be applying Biodynamic preparation 500 to our
grounds.
We will be stirring the mix from 1pm in the gardens behind the
Eurythmy Room for anyone to who wants to join us.
For more info go to http://sprayandpray500.tsukitohoshi.com/.
Best wishes from Margi and the Outdoor classroom team.
TIMBER NEEDED
MPS is looking for timber to complete our lovely mudbrick tool
shed being built by class 4 next to the Outdoor classroom. We
need timber for the roof. We are after 55m of 6x2. We can only
use lengths longer than 2m, which are totally free of nails.
Ideally we are after those extra new bits sitting under your
housed for years waiting for the right time to be used. If you
have any please contact me on 022 3547 902.
Thanks
Luis Bernal
RSST AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Rudolf Steiner Schools
Trust will be held on Thursday 10th June at 6pm in the school
staff room.
SCHOOL CHOIR
School Choir is starting next week and will be held on Tuesday
lunchtimes in the Eurythmy room.
All students from any class who love singing, please come!
TE AO MĀORI
Tēnā koutou ngā whānau, me te hāpori o Te Kura o Waiatarua,
(Greetings to whānau and community of MPS)
Te Māruaroa o Takurua (Winter Solstice) - Friday 18th June
Kāhore he roā, not long now, only 6 more weeks and we get to
celebrate with our community. This year is even more special;
along with our annual blessing we are unveiling the artwork
that Whaea Beverly has completed on our native manu
(birds).
When I first came to teach full-time at MPS. I asked students
and staff what they wanted regarding Te Ao Māori in the
school. Some students wanted birds or animals for classes
instead of calling them Class 1-12.
When I went to the college of teachers to propose this idea I
found out that this mahi was already underway. John Lawry
and Whaea Jade had worked together to match manu with the
impulses and characteristics of each class. Then Whaea
Beverly kindly offered to do the artwork for us.
The artwork is now completed and there are two wooden
plaques for each class, one with the artwork on it and the
other with a whakatauki/proverb.
Ngā mihi nui mō tēnei mahi tino hirahira Whaea Beverly
Ngā rā mō tō rātaka (dates for diary):
Friday 18th June
• 6am gathering for a 6.10am start potluck breakfast
• 10am whole school karakia and waiata for manu
Ngā mihi nui
Andrea
CLASSICAL MUSIC STUDENTS
EXCITING PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC STUDENTS
I would like to encourage our talented classical music students
to gain extra performance experiences. Please look at the
website or contact me for more information.
Amanda Lawrence HOD Music:
MMC membership offers regular concert
opportunities throughout the year and also provide
high-quality recordings of every performer.
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player,
anyone is welcome to join the membership and
perform at our concert series.
E M A I L u .
19 April, 6 June, 12 July,
22 August, 4 October, 22 December (all 6.00pm)
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD
• Working Parents Support Group - Is the juggle
becoming a struggle? I’m interested in setting up a
group for working parents at MPS so we can share
ideas about how to manage work/school balance and
provide feedback to the school around what’s
working and what isn’t. If interested, send me an
email and we can work out the best form of
communication - Sophie
[email protected] – 021 626 858
• Carpool Opportunity - Maxwell (Class 1) is looking for
someone to carpool with. We live in Papakura, and
are happy to travel to Redoubt, Hill Road
(Manurewa), Clevedon, Flat Bush, and even Howick.
We don’t require afternoon pick ups, and are looking
for a kind family to help out on a Tuesday morning
drop off, and the odd Wednesday. Thank you!
Katia Murdoch [email protected]
ALUMNI NEWS - COOPER FAMILY
News from Mark Cooper and Kate Macfarlane (nee Cooper) via
their father, Peter Cooper.
Kate is involved with a ‘Save the Rhinos’ project & Mark has
just started his own photography business. The two have
combined (in the UK) to produce a video of the ‘Ride for
Rhinos’ event. Below is the official donation site address, set
up by Kate.
https://markcooperphotography.net/kate-and-pico/
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/KateMacfarlane4
Rice balls $2 GF Vegan
Sushi $1 piece / $3.50 half roll GF Vegan
Samosa $2.50 Vegan
Pizza $3 GF Vegan
Frittata $4, or $6 with salad GF
waffles $3
Bliss balls $3 for 2
Frozen Juicy $2
Fresh fruit $1
Popcorn $1
JuicE $2
To pre-order please email: [email protected]
Online payment to 38-9000-0210447-03
Please state your child’s name and class.
Please send orders in by 9am on the day, or
order any time for multiple days in advance.
Warm lunches $5 kids portion $7 youth portion
Pre-order only!
Order the day before or latest on the day by 9am.
Salad is served with each meal (except soup).
All meals have GF, Vegan options.
Monday Pasta with tomato vege sauce, cheese
Tuesday Soup of the day with bread
Wednesday Stir fry, rice and veges
Thursday Pizza with salad
NZ Merino socks, tights and other apparel
for babies, kids and grownups
Please order online at:
www.cosytoes.co.nz
Be sure to write ‘Michael Park School’
in the message box at checkout.
20% of your purchase
will be donated to Class Two.
Friday 7th May Friday 9th July
Library 1.30 - 2.30pm 100
PAINTING CLASSES For adults to experience
‘A Journey Through the Waldorf/Steiner Colour Curriculum’
Venue: Rudolf Steiner House, 104 Michaels Avenue, Ellerslie
Sessions: 12-3pm Sundays - May 23rd, June 6th, June 20th, July 4, July 18, August 1st
Materials included in cost of the session
Cost:: $35 each session
Registration: Susie Gay [email protected]
Phone: 021-08081654 or 09-8260849
I am a trained and experienced Waldorf/Steiner teacher, a trained and experienced Steiner Art teacher, trained Art Therapist
(Steiner) and Counsellor (NZAC).
AURIC MAGNETIC HEALER
TUNING ENERGY TO
COHERENCE
For babies, children and teens
www.energy-medicine.co.nz
Tuning auric frequencies can help them adjust to the
planetary vibration
Be more calm and settled. Easing anxiety and enhance
ability to deal with stress & drain
Reduce, eliminate physical, mental and emotional
trauma or blockages
Changes occur much faster than in adults as they are
open and receptive
Cost: $100 first session (1 hour), follow up sessions $60 (30 mins)
Place: Beyond the Veil Alternative Therapy Clinic 71 Marua Rd, Ellerslie
Booking: Please txt Carol on 021 267 4946 Email [email protected]
’For ages 7-9
• Fun games related to feeling energies in self and others
• Develop skill to feel energy fields and vibrations
• Mindful of how energy connects with own emotion & thoughts
• Learn to connect with major energy centers
• Tools for self-healing and protection
Date: From second week of School Term, every Wednesday
Time: 3:30-4:30pm (1 hour)
Place: Rudolf Steiner House, 104 Michaels Ave, Ellerslie
Cost: $10 per class (cash at entrance), bring yoga mat and water
Bookings essential: Please text Carol 021 267 4946 by the Tuesday before each workshop.
Certified Energy Healer & Himalayan Yoga Teacher / Mother at MPS
www.energy-medicine.co.nz
