No: 05 1 March 2019

THE FRIDAY FLIER

KOTAHITANGA

Waikato Waldorf School, Kindergartens and Playcircle

Kia ora tatou

It is with great sadness that I announce the death of Elvira Laus (one of our beloved parents) after a long battle with can-cer. Elvira joined our community with her son Antonio and husband Dean in our kindergarten. Many of our students and parents of Class 6 and staff joined the family in a celebration of her life, at Hamilton Park Cemetery on Thursday. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Antonio, Dean and Naumai. You are all in our hearts and thoughts.

“What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” Helen Keller

This is also a time for reflection in the first term of our new academic year. We remind ourselves of our core purpose and to that end we have reviewed our mission statement and values.

Mission Statement Kupu Tauākī

T develop free human beings who are ab,

Values Ngā Uara

Don’t forget our

“Journey Through the School”

this Thursday at 6.30pm.

A great way to hear about our broad and rich curriculum from

Class 1 through to Class 9.

Ngā mihi

Sue Bradley Principal

“To develop free human beings who are able, of themselves, to impart purpose and direction in

their lives.” Rudolf Steiner

Our school culture is based on the core values of truth, beauty and goodness and providing an environment in

which all students and staff can develop a strong sense of personal well-being and growth.

UPCOMING EVENTS

TERM 1 DATES

Week 6

Tuesday 5th March PA Meeting 7pm

Thursday 7th March Journey Through the School 6.30pm

Week 7

Thursday 14 March BOT meeting 6.00pm

Week 8

Monday 18th March Autumn Festival

Wednesday 20th March – Friday 22nd March

Class 4 Pirongia Camp

Thursday 21st March PT meeting 7pm

Week 9

Sunday 31 March Medieval Carnival

Week 10

Monday 1st April School Closed –

Teacher Only Day

Week 11

Thursday 11th April BOT meeting 6pm

Friday 12th April Final day of term –

school finishes 2pm

Willing Volunteers please read!

Do you want to help make our school function well?

There are some tasks which could be helped along by willing volunteers.

Community board placed outside the community room

Curtains made for the music room

Remaining bird houses put up around the school

If this can be you please contact busadmin@waikatowaldorf.school.nz

Dear community

Last year, we were able to build the new school office & take over the running of Miro House and

the Kindergarten as we saw the kindergarten and school as interdependent, this restructure was a

very challenging time for the PT and we will need to tighten up the budgets and get the finances un-

der control before we undertake any non-urgent or revenue generating expenditure.

This year, our focus will be on the Kindergarten, which needs to be upgraded. We continue to plan

for further upgrades to the school buildings and finalise a 5yr strategic plan to ensure every move

we make is deliberate and with the final goal in mind. To assist the PT we have created a Business

Manager role, which reports to the PT and allows someone to work in the business on the issues

that need to be dealt with regularly, allowing the PT to focus their efforts working on the school to

ensure we have a clear direction, set up systems and processes, measure our progress and are

plan for the future.

We would like to thank you for your ongoing generous support with the pledge. We urge everyone

to pledge what you can, then stick to your promise. We have a budget to manage and cashflow is

king. So being able to plan ahead with no surprises allows us to focus on creating a great environ-

ment for our kids. We do have a minimum requirement, which if it is not met will require us to come

back to you and ask you to reconsider your contribution. Pledges are being reviewed now and we

will come back to you with feedback on where they sit in relation to our expectations.

We as the PT are also responsible for the upholding of the special character of the school, so would

like to reinforce not only the financial pledge you have made, but also the behavioural one as

well. That is to uphold our principle’s, especially in relation to screentime, clothing and support at

home for the Steiner Principles – leading by example with our children at home makes it easier for

our teachers here at school.

Regards

Adam Plimmer Proprietors’ Trust chair

FROM THE PROPRIETORS’ TRUST

First Aid for Little Explorers

Children are full of curiosity; they enjoy a little rough and tumble, and love to explore the world around them. And of

course they never walk if they can run, jump, hop or clamber instead. So it’s not surprising that they occasionally lose

their footing. Knees are grazed, wrists sprained or heads bumped. Sometimes a little kiss and a plaster make everything

better, but sometimes the injuries require first aid, and here natural medicines are a great help. Keep this little emergen-

cy first aid kit to hand on long journeys, days out or just at home and you will always be prepared to deal with minor acci-

dents.

Treating grazes

Grazes, especially to the knees, elbows and palms of the hands, are among the commonest injuries. Since it’s often only

the top layer of skin that is damaged, grazes usually do not bleed very much. Use calendula essence or saline (0.9%

solution) to clean them carefully of any dirt. If neither of these is available in an emergency, tap water or mineral water

may also be used. Then squeeze a little ointment from a tube of Weleda Calendula healing cream on to the affected ar-

ea. Its natural ingredients with their structuring power encourage the start of healing and promote regeneration of the

injured skin.

Relieve itching and burning sensations

With the warmer temperatures, mosquitoes, wasps and all their little friends are also out and about. And they are partic-

ularly fond of children's soft skin. Here, too, Weleda Burns and Bites Gel provides fast, effective relief. Apply a thin layer

of the gel to the affected area for a rapid, pleasantly cooling effect. The gel contains arnica (Arnica Montana) and sting-

ing nettle (Urtica urens) to reduce swelling and alleviate pain and itching fast, as well as calendula (Calendula offici-

nalis). Weleda Burns and bites Gel is also useful for the treatment of sunburn or other minor burns.

First aid for kids of all ages

Squeezed fingers, twisted ankles and tumbles can all give rise to blunt injuries. These are injuries like bruises, sprains

and pulled muscles, in which the outer skin remains undamaged. In such cases, arnica (Arnica Montana) has been

shown to help heal injured tissue. Weleda Arnica cream/ or gel has a perceptibly cooling effect, reduces swelling, inflam-

mation and alleviates pain, Just avoid applying to broken skin

Another remedy to keep with you at all times is Weleda Arnica drops 6xBut don’t worry: you won’t need to carry two first-

aid kits around with you on your next family day-out – all these natural remedies also work on fully grown explorers.

What to pack in your First-Aid kit:

- Plasters

- Two dressing pads (Woman’s sanitary pads are great!)

- Triangular bandage

- Two long bandages

- Weleda Arnica Cream

- Weleda Burns and bites Gel

- Weleda Arnica drops 6x

- Pocket knife

- Water

Maree Smith RN, Anthroposophical RN 021 150 9433

A Town (and Country) Cry for the Carnival Raffles

The Medieval Carnival is an incredibly special event for our Waikato Waldorf Community. It weaves the fabric of community, bringing together our families in a common project and raising needed funds for supplementing the special character of the school. Equally it showcases and introduces friends and new families to our school.

We are now seeking contributions and donations for the raffles stall!

We are aiming to have 4-5 Raffle Baskets with the following themes:

- Family Day Out (Donation examples: vouchers for activities (ie family friendly activities, cafe vouchers, ice cream vouchers swimming passes etc)

- Pamper Pack (Donation examples: natural health and beauty products, hairdresser vouchers, spa vouch-es, holistic therapies vouchers etc)

- Wholefoods Basket (Donation Examples: grocery items, healthy food and eco friendly products, vouchers for food shops like Volare, Bin Inn etc)

- House and Garden Basket (Donation examples: Vouchers for services like cleaning, house cleaning, lawn mowing, eco cleaning products, garden tools, seeds, books, Plant Shop Vouchers etc)

Be mindful that it would be best if donations are in keeping with our Steiner philosophy (ie no plastic toys, tech gadgets, junk food etc).

All sponsors will be recognised on the stall noticeboard at the Carnival, in our school newsletter and on the Me-dieval Carnival Facebook page.

If you, your family and friends or businesses that you are connected with can offer something please bring to the school office or let Holly (Class 3 mum) know via email at hellohollydark@gmail.com

Warm thanks!

The Parents Association

Thank you Humes (Frankton, Hamilton)

Thank you to Humes and especially Simon Milner for their very kind donation of culverts (they even

dropped them off!), which means we can clear the outdoor class area of the rubble piles before the

Mediaeval Carnival.

One of our wonderful community parents has baked them a cake to say thanks on behalf of us all

, thanks Tania!

Medieval Carnival 31 March 2019

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These notices are published as a service to the school community. Publication is at the discretion of the Editor, and does not

necessarily reflect the opinion of the Faculty.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

NADIA REID - LIVE AT THE METEOR THEATRE - SATURDAY MARCH 9TH

Many of you will remember that Nadia Reid played a show at our school hall last

year. Since then she has been in the US recording her third studio album, and

touring the South Island. Nadia is returning to Hamilton on Saturday March 9th,

playing a show at The Meteor Theatre as part of Future City Festival, with 21 other

bands and artists.

Advance tickets are available from undertheradar.co.nz and doorsales will be

available on the night.

Babysitter available

Year 12 RSH student (ex-WWS) available for babysitting children 3 years and older. $ 15 per

hour. Please phone Rebecca Swanepoel on 021 084 75730

FOUND

Square, black/blue wireless speaker. Please pick up from the office.

Have fun while you learn!

Flute, recorder, music theory and ear test tuition is available from a friendly, experienced and

qualified teacher. All enquiries from children and adults are welcome. Contact Catherine at cwal-

lace@orcon.net.nz or (021) 101 1447