School Newsletter24 October 2014Term 4, Week 3

IMPORTANT DATESPlease also remember the online calendar

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TERM 4 Saturday 25 Oct Slow Food Market Saturday Principal’s TourWednesday 29 Oct Dr Lakshmi & Norman TalkMonday 3 Nov No SchoolTuesday 4 Nov Melbourne Cup - No School Sunday 9 Nov Spring FairMonday 10 Nov Post Fair Holiday - No SchoolThursday 13 Nov PFA Meeting - 7:15pmSaturday 22 Nov Slow Food Market Saturday Principal’s TourFriday 28 Nov Curriculum Day/ Primary Interviews - No School (ex IB)Wednesday 10 Dec Children’s Christmas MarketThursday 11 Dec Last Day of Term 4, 2014

2015 TERM DATESTerm 1: Wednesday 28 Jan First Day, Term 1: Classes 2-12Thursday 29 Jan First Day, Prep & Class 1Friday 27 Mar Last Day of Term 1Term 2:Monday 13 Apr First Day, Term 2: Classes 1-12Tuesday 14 Apr First Day, Term 2: PrepFriday 19 Jun Last Day, Term 2Term 3:Monday 13 Jul First Day, Term 3: Classes 1-12Tuesday 14 Jul First Day, Term 3: PrepWednesday 16 Sep Last Day, Term 3Term 4:Tuesday 6 Oct First Day, Term 4Thursday 10 Dec Last Day, Term 4Email: newsletter@sophiamundi.vic.edu.au for admissions. Business card sized adverts are charged at $15.Please see the blog pages on our website for regular updates.

Dear Parents,

Today is the day that we say farewell to the Yr 12 students and that they say farewell to the school.

They step across from student to Alumni. This is always a significant moment in the senior student’s lives as they move out of the protective environment of the school and step into the world. We wish them all the very best for their future endeavours and thank them for their contributions to the narrative of Sophia Mundi.

While we talk of the uncertain future and how schools prepare students for that unknown future we can reflect on the human qualities that we have developed over the years and how we can rely on these qualities to carry us confidently into our life story.

A special thank you, to the parents of these wonderful young individuals, who have invested in their educational journey and who have carried the trust in the school to facilitate this life experience.

Thank you also to the students themselves for their dedication and contribution to the nature of the school and the personal investment that they have made in their own abilities, talents and efforts.

Well done and congratulations on an incredible journey.

Go Well.

Goodbye Class 12!

1ST PRIZE - Over $1000 of Steiner handcrafted toys. The two headed dragon of the lake, the royal princess, the knight, the royal court horse and her foal, deer family of the forest, toadstools and crystal, mother duck and her two ducklings, the enchanted unicorn and a supply of exquisite Northern Lights pure beeswax candles.

2ND PRIZE - Two night’s accommodation for 4 guests at Porcupine Ridge Estate - Daylesford, staying in ‘The Barn’, including a bottle of local wine, generous breakfast provisions (all linen and bath robes provided), valued at $650. Located 15 minutes out of Daylesford, situated on 127 acres with expansive views. www.porcupineridge.com

3RD PRIZE - A $300.00 organic produce hamper, including delicious preserves, chocolates, an organic honey and almond cake, sauces and spices.

Prizes to be drawn at 3pm on the Main Stage at the Sophia Mundi Spring Fair on Sunday 9 Nov. The fair runs from10am till 4pm. All winners will be contacted by phone asap.

Sophia Mundi Steiner School RaffleTickets $3.00 each or 4 for $10.00

Contact reception@sophiamundi.vic.edu.au or 9419 9229 for tickets

1st Prize

on display in

Reception

School Raffle

A special Thankyou to Cherie and Lisa for organising the Raffle, Cherie for all her time and effort in creating the beautiful Steiner toys for the first prize and Janet and Andrew for the fantastic second prize.

All the proceeds for the raffle go towards the farewell occasions for Class 12 (this year and future years).

Please help us to make these send offs as special as possible by supporting this wonderful fundraising opportunity. Happy Selling!

The school has received official notification that the Government has raised the National Terrorism Public Alert from MEDIUM to HIGH based on the increased likelihood of a terrorist attack. In the light of this notification there are several things that the school needs to do to ensure the children’s safety and the communication of any changes to the emergency procedures.

What does this mean for Sophia Mundi?• Changes to the Emergency Management Plan.• Re- evaluation of Risk Assessment.• Re- defining Risk Management.• Induction processes for students, staff (including contractors) and parents

When do these changes happen?• The process of accommodating these changes has begun• There will be notifications of any procedures added to the Emergency Management Plan, published in the school newsletter.

When changes are introduced they will be communicated to the parent body via the school newsletter, the school website or a direct letter to the community.

In general I would ask everyone to just remain vigilant and report anything that may seem out of the ordinary. Any reports can be directed to myself or the front desk.

Norman.

Class 9 Mt Stirling practice walk

Donations needed!

The school would like to call for any un-used gym equipment. Please see Norman for info.

As you all may know the school’s costumes have been relocated to their new home, but they are still lacking a few storage boxes. If you have any spare please donate them to the costume room, where they will live cosily and merrily amongst the colourful costumes. Thank you for your collaboration, Debi

Watch for snakes! They are out and about on the bike path so please take extra care.

Community PagesSchool Helper’s Corner

Please refer to previous newsletters for ongoing ways to help us!Parent and Friend Association

Looking for a dynamic and energetic person to take on the role of school community activities co-ordinator for the PFA. This role would see you planning, delegating and/or oganising community activities for the school.Activities held each year: Welcome BBQ/Picnic, Yr 12 PFA Luncheon, Children Christmas stall. Any other community activities that you would like to run that would benefit the community.Parent and Friends Association

Looking for a person who is passionate about Sophia Mundia and it’s community to take on the role of PFA Chair person in 2015. This person has the opportunity to really promote and expand the PFA and it’s contribution to the school community.

If you are interested or would like some more information about the role contact Deneille at pfa@sophiamundi.vic.edu.au or call 0412 275 782

The Transformation of Thinking, Feeling and Willing Through Steiner Education

Wednesday 29 October 7-9pm at Sophia Mundi Steiner School

About the Speaker: Lakshmi Prasanna (MBBS, DCH) has an Indian cultural background, where she spent 20 years practicing as a pediatrician and school doctor. She is now an international speaker on child development, education, health promotion through parent education and the benefits of the Steiner curriculum.

We warmly invite you to an evening with

Dr.Lakshmi Prasanna and Norman Sievers

Join us and share in light refreshments afterwards

About the Speaker: Norman Sievers, Principal at Sophia Mundi School, grew up on a Bio Dynamic farm in the Bega Valley. His connection to Anthroposophy goes back three generations and he has been involved in Steiner schools in Australia and California over the passed 40 years, teaching both in primary and high school. Norman’s particular interests are in promoting and developing Steiner pedagogy in a modern and relevant context.

This event is sponsored by the Parents and Friends of Sophia Mundi to promote Health and Wellbeing in the community.

For further information contact:

SOPHIA MUNDI STEINER SCHOOL T 03 9419 9229 F 03 9419 0835 E reception@sophiamundi.vic.edu.au

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Term 4 2014

Class Music Concerts

Tue 18 November

Class 3 5:30-6:30pm

Class 4 6:30-7:30pm

Wed 19 November

Class 5 5:30-6:30pm

Class 6 6:30-7:30pm

Thur 20 November

Class 7 5:30-7:30pm

Tue 2 December

Class 8 5:30-6:00pm

Class 9 6:00-7:00pm

Class 10 7:00-8:00pm

SPRING FAIRSunday 9 November 10am - 4pm

SOPHIA MUNDI STEINER SCHOOL St Mary’s, Abbotsford Convent | 1 St Heliers St | Abbotsford | 3067 T 03 9419 9229 E reception@sophiamundi.vic.edu.au

www.sophiamundi.vic.edu.au

Open Classrooms

Music Performances

Children’s Activities

Handcrafted Goods

Delicious Food

Sophia Mundi Steiner School

Sp r ing Fa i r 2014

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Creative Speechin the Curriculum

Annika graduated in Creative Speech and Drama from the Section for Oratory and Musical Arts at the Goetheanum 1973 and completed the Eurythmy Training at Aurora Australis, Melbourne in 2003.

3.30 – 5.00pmSaturday the 25th of October 2014

A course for teachers, parents and those interested will take place once per term at Sophia Mundi Rudolf Steiner School.

Based on the work by Rudolf Steiner and Marie Steiner–von Sievers

Annika Andersdotter Jaensch

She has worked continuously in the field of Creative Speech and Drama in Rudolf Steiner Education both therapeutically and artistically.

Venue: Sophia Mundi Cost: $20

Individual and Relationship Counselling | Parent EducationPersonal Development | Group Facilitation

Working out of Anthroposophy

Martina Stobart | Grad. Dip. Counselling, Dip. Ed.

Member Australian Counselling AssociationRichmond | 0413 882 467 | martinastobart@bigpond.com

Babysitter Available

Tess (Ella’s Sister!) is available for babysitting. She is very flexible, can travel and is experienced. Call her on 0450 251 452

Silent Auction

We have an array of exciting things to be auctioned this year, including Yani’s hand-reared, twin Amazonian Pineapple Conure parrots, Winston and Charles.

See Reception or Evie for more info.

Positions Available

Administrative Coordinator Maternity Leave Position

Minimum 6 months

(with the possibility to be extended)

Approximately 20-25 hours per week Beginning 12th January 2015

Must have Working With Children Check & First Aid Experience Coordinating or Managing a Centre an advantage

(Certificate 3 or Diploma preferable)

Sessional Kindergarten Teacher

Long Service Leave Position – Terms 2 & 3

16th March to 18th September Monday to Friday – 35.25 hours per week

(Monday preparation, Tuesday – Friday Programs)

Ideally we would like someone to work each Friday during Term 1 to get to know the children, kindergarten and program.

Must have a Department Recognised Kindergarten Teaching Qualification Working with Children Check, First Aid

Applications Close Friday 31st October 2014

Little Sophia is a non-profit, inner city Steiner kindergarten, located close to the historic

Abbotsford Convent Arts precinct and Sophia Mundi Steiner School. We are the only Steiner Kindergarten in Melbourne to offer playgroup, 3 and 4 year-old sessional kindergarten

programs and an all-day kindergarten/childcare program.

For more information and a position description please contact Kristy on 9417 2537 admin@littlesophiakindergarten.org.au www.littlesophiakindergarten.org.au

Positions Available

Administrative Coordinator Maternity Leave Position

Minimum 6 months

(with the possibility to be extended)

Approximately 20-25 hours per week Beginning 12th January 2015

Must have Working With Children Check & First Aid Experience Coordinating or Managing a Centre an advantage

(Certificate 3 or Diploma preferable)

Sessional Kindergarten Teacher

Long Service Leave Position – Terms 2 & 3

16th March to 18th September Monday to Friday – 35.25 hours per week

(Monday preparation, Tuesday – Friday Programs)

Ideally we would like someone to work each Friday during Term 1 to get to know the children, kindergarten and program.

Must have a Department Recognised Kindergarten Teaching Qualification Working with Children Check, First Aid

Applications Close Friday 31st October 2014

Little Sophia is a non-profit, inner city Steiner kindergarten, located close to the historic

Abbotsford Convent Arts precinct and Sophia Mundi Steiner School. We are the only Steiner Kindergarten in Melbourne to offer playgroup, 3 and 4 year-old sessional kindergarten

programs and an all-day kindergarten/childcare program.

For more information and a position description please contact Kristy on 9417 2537 admin@littlesophiakindergarten.org.au www.littlesophiakindergarten.org.au

Please refer to the email from Jane for in depth details of the Spring Fair.

Only two weeks to go to the Fair - and plenty to do.....We need:

Your time - rosters are up on the canteen boards, as is the student performance timetable; please make sure you put yourself down for an hour, or more, if you can.

Frozen lemon juice - to make yummy lemonade

Cake, biscuits and slices - scrumptious home baked goods for our Coffee & Cake Stall

Donations for the Silent Auction - this can be a great fundraiser, but we need your contribution ASAP. If you have a business or know of a business that we could contact for donations, please let us know. We will have a display board for business cards & info at the fair and will also circulate a catalogue to the community before the fair. Should be a great promotional opportunity.

White Elephant - please start bringing in your high quality, used goods.