book at https://www.newcastlewaldorfschool.nsw.edu.au/michael-merle-high-school-teacher-conference.html

Dear Fellows,
Michael's zooms recommence this coming Wednesday
You are all welcome to attend these zoom discussions which usually have something for the whole school no matter what the topic is. Please share with any teachers in your school who might be interested.


Cost - a donation of $10 per participant per zoom meeting at the end of the term to Michael’s Community makes this wonderful opportunity viable. (Bank Details The Christian Community Johannesburg Standard Bank Randburg Branch number: 018005 Account number: 021614768 SWIFT Code: SBZA ZA JJ – or contact [email protected] if it is easier for you to transfer to and Australian account and she will make a group transfer at the end of the term).

19 June – 6-7 pm
•       History – Renaissance
•       How does this topic relate to other Main Lessons?
26 June – 6-7 pm
•       English Main Lessons 8-10: an overview of how the main lessons address the inner development of the child in adolescence.
•       Literacy support for individual High school students
•       PDH topics for classes 7-10
3 July – 6-7 pm
•       how can a teacher design lesson activities over two days to allow for sleep - with different age groups?
•       How do we enliven our College meeting studies in supporting teacher understanding of the curriculum?

High School Teachers Waldorf Curriculum Conference
Main Lesson Focus for Classes 9-12
Dates 8th - 11th October
(up to 4-days)
Information page and Booking Link

Kind Regards,
Sophia Montefiore

Newcastle Waldorf School HSC Coordinator

May 21st, 7 pm, the High School teachers are sharing how they use the high school subjects and education to extend the emerging human potential for future growth. Glimpses from the programme notes below.

Sophia gave Workshops in the UK and will deliver more at Sydney Rudolf Steiner House this Saturday.
During her fortnight of long service leave Sophia has been presenting at the Sacred Art of Geometry studios at Emerson College. Here are a few photos from her presentation for the Sacred Mathematics Group and for a group of geometers at SOAG (including teachers from the local Steiner School).
She will also be giving a talk at Sydney Rudolf Steiner House this Saturday.

4 June at 5 pm Andrew will present for all those who are interested.
Flyer

Following on from the enthusiasm generated at the recent January intensives, hosted by Newcastle Waldorf School, the following topics have been requested by participants for further discussion with Michaël. We hope that these zooms will create opportunities for the ongoing connection of teachers in different schools and inspire us to further our studies using the wonderful offerings available through our Steiner Colleges in Melbourne and Sydney and the Pedagogical Section in Australia. Flyer Link
Wednesday Zooms 6 pm Term 1 Topics
v  28th February – supporting Guardian and community work.
v  13th March - 2 hours come to either or both - 6-7 pm Class 7 - Geography and Science; Geology and Ecology, Acoustics, optics warmth, 7-8 pm Class 9 – (Geomorphology - Volcanoes and earthquakes: Plate Tectonics), Class 11 (Electricity and Magnetism- Physics practical)
v  20th March – Primary or whole school theme – How are the three aspects of teacher preparation received in the classroom?
v  27th March Scaffolding History to suit the Waldorf curriculum and satisfy NESA guidelines.
a nominal donation of $10 per participant for Michaël’s Community would be appreciated.
 
ZOOM LINK: available.
 
Please contact Sophia at [email protected] if you would like to attend or if you have further requests to be scheduled for zooms in Term 2.

Dear Parents and Friends,

the school has been hosting the pedagogical Section's 2024 Teacher Intensives where ~200 Steiner teachers from around the region have come to prepare for their year's teaching.

An event is emerging with some music and some speech which we would be very pleased to share with the community, tomorrow evening 7pm to 9pm. 

Attached is a flyer for the Word Sisters, 12 Portals, which is but one aspect of the evening.

To secure places please rsvp [email protected]

Please feel free to invite friends and interested people.


We look forward to seeing those who can attend.

Showcasing our Class 12 graduates,
High School Music Groups, and Teachers
 
We warmly invite you to our musical evening on
Wednesday, 15th November 
Our program includes:
Male Choir
A Cappella Group
Chamber Orchestra
Misty Downpour (Chris Barnes HSC film composition)
Instrumental Ensembles
Year 12 Selections including:
African drumming and songs

link to poster
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TIME: 5:30 – 6:30 pm
VENUE: Newcastle Waldorf School Hall
30 Reservoir Rd Glendale 2285
CONTACT: ph. 02 49544853
 
ENTRY BY DONATION
In support of our Building Fund for our New Campus at 46 Reservoir Rd Glendale
 opening for Kindergarten in 2024
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Please RSVP to [email protected] so that we can ensure enough seating.