The Bush Telegraph 7 March 2014

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IMPORTANT DATES

11 Mar

Community Meeting onPrioritisation of PropertyDevelopments

12 MarUS Athletics Day

12 MarRSST Meeting

14-17 MarMID TERM BREAK

19 MarUS AthleticsPostponement Day

21 MarMichelmas Festival

24 MarBOT Meeting

25 MarTe Ropu Hui

7 March2014Term 1, Issue 4

Dear Parents, Caregivers and Friends,

Tnkoe!

What a beautiful day weve had today however, there isno doubt that autumn is here on three mornings thisweek our wood burners were in action keeping classeswarm, additionally we are preparing for Michaelmas inwhich we celebrate the "festivalof strong will" during theautumnal equinox. Historically the Mori name forautumn was ngahuru, the traditional word for ten,because autumn started during the tenth month of theoriginal calendar.

Classes 9 and 5 will have both been challenged by theautumn weather while on camp this week. We lookforward to their safe return later this afternoon and willno doubt be regaled with anecdotes of horizontal rain,fabulous sunshine and tales of brilliant adventures.

Absolutely the best way to keep warm and forget thechangeable weather is kapa haka; Te Rpwill shortly beannouncing a start to a weekly group at Raphael House

that will be meeting on a Thursday evening. I amoverjoyed that this powerful art form will be living in ourkura. Get your poi ready whnau!

Many of you will have already heard that Margee, ourfriendly Office Manager, has found a new job at theMinistry of Health and will be leaving us on Friday, 28March. Id like to take the opportunity to thank her for allthat she has given to the school in her short time with us.In addition to this, Lay Lay, who has been unwell for

some time, will be leaving us. Very many thanks to LayLay for his commitment to the school, we wish him well in the future.

THE BUSH TELEGRAPHRAPHAEL HOUSE RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL NEWSLETTER


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Now as you know, our school is blessed with some extremely talented musicians,three of whom are playing in the International Arts Festival soon (look out for theadvert later in this pnuiand get along to support them). To further strengthen ourcommitment to musical excellence you will have read the exciting news in last weeksBT about the launch of the itinerant music programme. Dont hesitate to contactMegan for further details: [email protected] And further to this,Raphael House will be entering into the 2014 Big Sing as we forge ahead with greater

emphasis on choral work in the Upper School. Its all happening here

Lastly, a reminder to you all that next weekend is a long one for us, with no school onFriday, 14 March or Monday, 17 March. So thats no Bush Telegraph next weekeither hope youll manage without us!

Have a wonderful weekendNgmihi mahanaCaroline

TE RPKAPA HAKANau mai ki te roopu Kapa haka hou o te kuraWelcome to the new School Kapa haka group

Open to all whnau, students and staffStarts Thursday 13 March (and every Thursday thereafter in School term)Practice at 6-7pm

Be there 5.50pm

Bring a plate to share, voice recording devices, pen and paper, voices and smiles

Ngmihi on behalf of Te Roopu Tautoko i ngkaupapa Mori

SPORTSRaphael House MTB Karapoti 2014On Saturday 1stMarch, 8 of our School MTB riders represented Raphael House atthe annual Karapoti Classic event.Tracks were fairly dry again this year and fast times were predicted. We were in thecompany of some top talent like Anton Cooper and Kim Hurst, which was veryinspirational.

For the 5km Race, Lachlann Mackie Year 6 rocketed across the finish line in a verycomfortable 1stPlace. Also enjoying the 5km race were Tayla Dunlop, and surpriseentries by Ella and Imogen Magnusson. New members Ella and Imogen did extremely

well, and Tayla improved her last year time immensely. Great stuff ladies.

Our 20km entries had a very smooth ride this year and all shared a great challenge.Scott Pearson (class 11) gained another Podium in U19 category of 2ndplace,awesome results for Scott after just coming back from camp.
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Good race times were posted by all and improved times were respected. A funexperience was had being part of a huge event that has been running for 29 yearsnow, and is talked about World Wide.

Raphael House was represented by some very healthy students with a passion forbiking, and Im very proud to say who they are. Go House.

Join us for the next event PNP College Sport WTGN MTB Champ WMTBCEnduro 9thMarch Wainuiomata Trail ParkContact Karin Mackie 0223451723


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LOWER SCHOOLIf you happen to be going to the beach during the last few fine weekends of autumn,why not put the trailer on the back of the car and fill it up with drift wood! We arelooking for more play materials in the Lower School, especially decent lengths of driftwood that can be used for hut building and other play but are not too heavy or thickfor young arms to handle. If you or a group of families wish to take on this initiative,

please let me know.

Many thanks

Geoff HeathLower School Co-ordinator

PARENT CRAFT GROUPKia Ora All!

On Monday the 10thof March the parent craft group will be running a felt makingworkshop. Come along and learn how to make felt which will be turned into wonderfulitems for the Toy and Craft Fair at the end of the year. We will be gathering in theLower School handwork room from 9 till 11. All welcome.

Amanda Bradley and the Parent Craft Group

VACANCYUpper School Administration SupportWere looking for someone to assist with administrative support in the Upper Schoolfor five hours per week. The role involves electronic file management, working withdata (Microsoft Office products) and practical office tasks. The successful personmust be able to work confidentially with information and must be flexible aboutworking hours.

Applications close 4.00 pm, Thursday, 13 March 2014.

The Job Description and Application Form are downloadable from our websitewww.raphaelhouse.school.nz(Vacancies can be found under the ABOUT tab).Applications can be emailed to: [email protected] posted to 27Matuhi Street Tirohanga, Lower Hutt 5010 (Attention: Judie Fishenden).

NZ OPERARaphael House students William Taylor (violin), Finn van Leuven (cello) and Benedictvan Leuven (recorder) are playing in NZ Opera's performances of Benjamin Britten'sNoye's Fludde (Noah's Flood) as part of the International Arts Festival this weekendand next. Performances (about an hour long) are at Te Rauparaha Stadium in Poriruathis Saturday 8 March at 5pm, and at the Chinese Sports & Cultural Centre in
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Berhampore at 2.30pm and 5pm next Saturday 15 March. Come along if you can - itshould be a fabulous show for all ages! Tickets $10 for adults and $5 for children.


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FROM BRENTS DESKCommunity Evening - Consensus Design (Property Plan)Prioritisation of DevelopmentsTuesday 11 March, 7.30 -9.30pm, Eurtyhmy Room.Matthew ter Borg and I are holding an evening for the Community to hear anddiscuss the proposed developments as related to the Consensus Design process that

began last year.We have listened and recorded our teachersthoughts and now we would like to hearyour thoughts as to what you see as the priorities for the property development ofour school.Matthew and I will then report back to the Trust on our findings, this will thencomplete our part in the Consensus Design process.

Fundraising Initiativeso Organic Vegetables & Fruit deliveries every Thursday (Veges sizes; Small $16.25,Large $32.50, Fruit $10.00 a bag).o First Aid Kits ($39.00) available now.o Entertainment Books ($60.00) available first week in April.o My Trade Me Account if you have services or products that you would like todonate to the Rudolf Steiner School Trust fund, please contact Brent.

For enquiries regarding the above fundraisers, please contact Brent by email at orphone: 027 380 4750.

Campfire meeting on FundraisingWednesday 2 April, 7-9.30pm.The time is now. If you have experience in fundraising and would like to share yourwisdom in an advisory capacity or be part of a dynamic team to fundraise for theschool,please contact Brent by email [email protected] phone: 027 3804750.
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WH TS ONIn the Belly of the Whale offers a workshop - Weaving the Story Spell A two day storytelling workshop with Allysen CarisSaturday and Sunday 29th & 30th March 2014Venue: Te Ra School, 89 Poplar Avenue, Raumati South

9am to 5pm Cost: $140 (includes morning and afternoon tea)

This workshop is aimed at helping you to create your OWN stories,rather than reading from a book. This, of course, has its place, butonce you gain the confidence to create your own stories a whole newdimension opens up! We will work with nature, enhancing our powersof observation and noting what is going on around us through thedifferent seasons.

Allysen has been a University lecturer, a Steiner teacher for over25 years including time at Raphael House, and a tutor in theEducation Diploma course at Taruna College.She has always been passionate about storytelling!

EnquiriesJudy Frost-Evans: 04-2398346/[email protected] Caris:[email protected]

Talk by Rev Elke Baubles of the Christian CommunityConsidering the spiritual needs of children in everyday life: 7-14 year oldsThursday, 13th March 7:30pm Heide Werth Room, Raphael House

All Welcomewww.thechristiancommunity.net

In our garden we put compost on the ground and prepare it before we plant our newfriends. What is needed for our children to prepare the ground so that their spirit and

soul can flourish through their whole life to come?What can the school do, what can the home do?TAIKURA VACANCY

Lower School Handwork 0.66 FTTE Permanent Part-timeWe are looking for a dedicated handworker to teach in our Lower School (Classes 1-5). This position would suit somebody with a passion for hand crafts and a love ofworking with young children. We are seeking a Registered Teacher.

Start date: Term 2, 2014. Applications close 21stMarch 2014.For a job description and application form, contact [email protected] write to: Taikura Rudolf Steiner School, PO Box 888, Hastings 4156.
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISINGAll copy, including advertisements, to be at the office in written form no later than Tuesday 12.00 noonthe week of publication. Classified Advertising Buy, Sell or Swap $2-00 per week. Private enterprisesand businesses: $5-00 up to 4 lines. Full Page $15.00, Half Page $10.00. Non-profit organisationsmay apply for space. No flyers/inserts unless directly related to the School, anthroposophy, or Steinereducation. Advertisements are placed at the discretion of the Principal. Publication does not implyendorsement of the activities advertised. Advertisements that contravene the Special Character of

Waldorf Education will not be considered for publication.

EGGS FOR SALE: Delicious Free Range Eggs, great for all that baking! Just see me atthe bottom of the driveway on Fridays or ring to have delivered, or collect later in theweek. Phone 568 3882. This is fundraising for a student planning to go on an exchangeto Germany. Many thanks, Su Henderson

Ex Steiner student is looking for a female flatmate. She is looking for someone whowould genuinely like to share a lovely flat situated near the Lower Hutt Library which

is conveniently close to town. The flat is furnished , with just some bedroom furniturestill needed. A bed is available if required. If interested please call 5683811 or0272018778. Thanks.

Hi! My name is Timothy Mitchell and Im in Class 11. I play advanced violin and pianoand would like to offer lessons to the children of Raphael House in either of thoseinstruments. Please contact me for more information if there is even the slightest intereston 0221277858 or (04) 5891160. Thank you

Registered Music Therapist and experienced piano teacher available for individual orgroup sessions. My therapeutic approach is playful, strengths based, developmental, withattention to sensory processing. Music tuition covers theory, building repertoire andimprovisation to build confidence and competence. Pls. contact me to discuss how I mightbe of support. Kate Sanders OConnor, M.Mus.Ther., B.Theology, MTNZ member.ph 566 2121; [email protected].

Detached flat for rent. Hill Road Belmont. One bedroom + small study. Quiet, privatesetting, $200 per week, available, March 2014. Phone 0212615182

School family is LOOKING FOR A HOUSE TO RENT upon return from Germany frommid-MARCH or APRIL 2014. If you know of (or hear of) a house coming up for rent in theWestern hills or nearby, please contact us. We are looking for a warm and sunny home with2 or 3 bedrooms. Please e-mail [email protected] Thank you.

SLIPPERS FOR SCHOOL AND HOME. Thick felt Satch & Sol slippers with durable non-slipsuede soles. Handmade at fairtrade co-op in Mongolia. Beautiful colours and styles. Checkthem out onwww.pigpogdog.com.New colours, styles and sizes arriving soon. Phone me toarrange fitting. All slippers $50 cash. Lyn Vigrass 5650354
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Free Homeopathic consultation on Mondays @ Take Care, 274C Jackson Street,Petone. Ph. 568 9822 and make your appointment today!.

Free kids clinic on Wendesdays @ Take Care, 274C Jackson Street, Petone. Ph. 5689822

MISSING: Our beautiful, smoochy ginger and white cat Clyde went for a wander acouple of weeks ago and hasn't come back. He has a mainly white face and matchingginger spots on his ears. If you think you might have seen him, (he's often seen on andaround Tirohanga Road),please contact Jim or Carolyn on 5663111 or text/call Jim on021 2355773.

Hola! Fiona Roberts (Class 9) offers to do: babysitting, gardening or house cleaning, toraise funds for her exchange with the Steiner school in Madrid, Spain. If you need help,contact her on (04) 565-1948 or 027-5651948. Muchas gracias!

For Sale: Renault Clio, 1400 cc, very economical hatchback. NZ new, year 2000, verygood condition. 133 000 kms, 5 months WOF, 1 month Reg Price $3 300, TrademeListing #: 693317527 Phone Julian or Janet Thomson 565 3644

Are you interested in a demi/au pair? Nicolas (25 year old German) requires placement

with host family as part of Campbell Institute Demi Au Pair programme. He is sportyand creative (BA Applied Media) would be a great help to the right family. PhoneRaewin Ormond on 803 3434 or [email protected] more details

Yoga and Pilates Classes: Mondays at 55 FItzherbert St Petone (home of SteinerPlaygroup), 6 PM, Intermediate; 7 PM, Beginners; 8 week block starts Monday, 24thMarch. Teacher: Juliet Shelley (Steiner mum) Contact 04 569 1664 or [email protected]/pilatesor meet at school to chat Mob: 021236 9614
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Raphael House Rudolf Steiner School

27 Matuhi Street, Tirohanga, Lower Hutt 5010Ph. 569 5161 Fax 569 4860

E-mail:[email protected]

TERM DATES 2014Term 1 Monday, 3 February Thursday, 17 AprilTerm 2 Monday, 5 May Friday, 4 JulyTerm 3 Monday, 21 July Friday, 26 SeptemberTerm 4 Monday, 13 October Thursday, 18 December
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