Tel: +27(0)21 881 3867 - Fax +27(0)86 514 3427 stellenbosch@waldorfschool.org.za www.waldorfschool.org.za

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Welcome back to the 3rd term!

MANDELA DAY

Baking cookies for the Security Guards at the Boom

"Mandela Day is a global call to action that celebrates the idea that each individual has the power to transform the world, the ability to make an im-pact. The Mandela Day campaign message is: "Nelson Mandela has fought for social justice for 67 years. We're asking you to start with 67 minutes."

To honour Madiba, our whole high school has gathered yesterday morning to celebrate the life of Nelson Mandela and to make our contribution by knitting squares to make blankets for those in need. Especially on these cold Cape winter days, we are conscious of our ability to bring people warmth through donating scarves and blankets, but also through human connection.

We in AfterSchool all decided to dedicate some

of our time to making soup and cookies to dis-

tribute to hungry people in the area to honour

Mandela Day. It was a great success and much

appreciated. Thank you to the Lucky Bean Shop

for donating the bread.

We would like to introduce the new teacher in the High School, who started this term...

I am Xhavier Taylor, the new Mathematics and Science teacher. I am currently

teaching Class 9 Science main lessons and Mathematics to Class 10 and 11.

I graduated from Stellenbosch in 2011 with a BEd degree with majors Mathematics

and Science. I’ve furthered my studies through the University of Western Cape, with

a focus on Physics. I taught Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Physical Sciences for

5 years at Steenberg High School. I then completed 2 academic years at a British In-

ternational School in Qatar teaching Physics, Double Science and General Sciences.

What attracted me to Stellenbosch Waldorf was the approach to developing young minds at this school. I

look forward to helping my learners learn how to think and not what to think, in an effort to develop

minds that will change the world through science.

PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING XHAVIER TO OUR SCHOOL!

Now available at Lucky Bean Shop

New @ Lucky Bean

Happy Earth Pastas, they are:

- vegan friendly

- earth friendly

- high protein

- gluten free

- GMO free

There are two flavours to choose from:

100% chickpea and 100% Red Lentil Pasta

Dear Parents, During the third term of each year, you are required to confirm your child/ren's registration for the forth-coming year via completion of the attached re-registration form. This information is required for budg-eting purposes. Please indicate updated address and contact information on the form, if any of your details have changed. If you have indicated that your child is not returning in 2020, please note that according to school policy, we require one month's written notice of your intention to deregister. Your notice must please be submitted in writing to the Administrator via email: admin@waldorfschool.org.za by Friday 01st November 2019. We require completed forms to be submitted to Althea at the school office by Friday, 30th August 2019 either in hard copy or via email: althea@waldorfschool.org.za. Parents who wish to apply for fee assistance for 2020 are invited to collect a form from the school recep-tion. These forms need to be completed in full and returned together with ALL supporting documentation to the Financial Administrator, also by Friday, 30th August 2019. It is the expectation of the Trustees that parents who receive financial assistance “give back” by partici-pating in the various groups and activities at the Stellenbosch Waldorf School. Participation in and around the school is taken very seriously when considering applications. Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application by the end of Term 4 2019. Thank you for your cooperation. Kind Regards, SWS Administration

Please “like” our Stellenbosch Waldorf School Facebook page and share our events with your friends and family.

Flowers in the foyer

Tuesday, 22 July—Lombard Family

Monday, 29 July—Frauke Louw Family

Monday, 5 August—Jamie Louw Family

Thank you for all the beautiful flow-ers we receive each week!

Dear Waldorf Parents,

I teach guitar at the school and if you are inter-ested in guitar lessons for your child there are a couple of available slots. If you would like to discuss any details please feel free to contact me on 083 676 2478.

Regards

Jarrod

WELCOME BACK TO STUDENTS, PARENTS AND OUR COMMUNITY! Some new activities will be added to The Activities Club this term and details of these will follow as soon as possible. However the CHESS/GAMES CLUB will continue from next week 22nd-26th July on Thurs-day’s from 1-3pm and the ENGLISH ENRICHMENT SUPPORT will be available for children to enhance their reading with understanding skills. PLEASE SUPPORT THIS INITIATIVE!

DATES TO DIARISE JULY—SEPTEMBER 2019 - (THESE DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

DAY JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER

Sat

Sun 1

Mon 1 2

Tue 2 3 Official School Photo Day

Wed 3 4

Thu 4 1 5

Fri 5 2 6

Sat 6 3 Links Meeting 08h30-12h30 7

Sun 7 4 8

Mon 8 5 9

Tue 9 6 10

Wed 10 7 11 Cl.12 Project Presentations at The Shed

Thu 11 8 12

Fri 12 9 Women’s Day—Public Holiday 13

Sat 13 10 14 Big Walk Waldorf 100 Event

Sun 14 11 15

Mon 15 12 16

Tue 16 SWS start of Term 3—school closes at 12h30 13 17

Wed 17 14 18

Thu 18 15 19

Fri 19 16 20 SWS End of Term 3—School closes at 11h00

Sat 20 High School Parent Meeting ARG Parent Meeting

17 21 BOT Meeting 08h00

Sun 21 18 22

Mon 22 19 23 Admin Office open

Tue 23 20 24 Heritage Day—Public Holiday

Wed 24 21 25 Admin Office open

Thu 25 22 26

Fri 26 23 27

Sat 27 BOT Meeting 08h00 24 BOT Meeting 08h00 28

Sun 28 25 29

Mon 29 26 30

Tue 30 27

Wed 28

Thu 29 Cross Country Run

Fri 30 Due date for 2020 Re-registrations

Sat 31

Sun

SWS 2019 TERM DATES SWS 2020 TERM DATES

Term 1 15 Jan—20 Mar

Term 2 9 Apr—21 Jun

Term 3 16 Jul—20 Sep

Term 4 8 Oct—4 Dec

Term 1 21 Jan—27 Mar

Term 2 14 Apr—19 Jun

Term 3 14 Jul—18 Sep

Term 4 6 Oct—2 Dec

Workshops and Events

Sandveld Organics, producers of certified organ-ic seed (susi@sandveldorganics.co.za) are offering a series of workshops at The Barnyard, McPhersons Conference Centre, in Table View. Please find de-tails below:

VENUE: The Barnyard at McPhersons Conference Centre, 42 Gill Road, Table View. DATES: 15 August 2019 ‘From Backyard to Edible Garden’ 16 August 2019 “Heirloom vs GMO’ TIME: 9:30 to 13:30 COST: R380.00 per workshop per person

for further details and to book please contact Susi

directly at susi@sandveldorganics.co.za

or visit their website www.sandveldorganics.co.za

Vacancies

Handyman available…

For any maintenance jobs in and around your home, please call Jacob on 076 677 8025.

Wheelchair wanted…

Mpumi Norushu, our Middle Afterschool teacher, is desperately looking for a wheelchair for her

mother. If you have one that is not in use and would like to either donate or sell to her, please contact

Mpumi on 073 413 5501.

Classifieds

Farm Cottage, Dornier Blaauwklippen Road to rent...

2 Bedrooms,1 Bathroom, open plan cottage to rent near Paradyskloof in Stellenbosch

Gas Stove

Wood Fire Place

Large garden with lush vegetation and mountain views

Covered Stoep area

Best of both with a cottage on a farm, but still close to Stellenbosch CBD.

Occupancy, 1st of August

Guitar Lessons at Waldorf School…

Dear Waldorf Parents,

I teach guitar at the school and if you are interested in guitar lessons for your child there are a couple of available slots. If you would like to discuss any details please feel free to contact me on 083 676 2478.

Regards, Jarrod