Autumn Festival harvest basket donations at Trinity Gardens School |
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The ASEA committee will be seeking new members in 2024. Our children are graduating through the years, and most of the committee will be moving on from primary school soon. In order to maintain the valuable services that ASEA provides for our community, we need to build a committee that represents a range of childrens' ages and, ideally, have all three stream schools represented as well. We are entirely volunteer run and there are lots of ways to help out, even if you can't commit to meetings. Please keep an eye out for an invitation to join our committee later this year and come along to find out how you can make a contribution to Steiner stream education in South Australia. Parnati blessings from Abbi and Shani |
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In the mid 2000s ASEA was the driving force that brought streamed Steiner education to South Australian public schools, with the first Stream starting in 2005 at Trinity Gardens School. Our primary focus was, and still is, to ensure affordable and authentic Steiner education within Steiner Stream schools in the greater Adelaide area. These streams run within public schools, and so don’t attract the same fees as private schools, but there are still costs which come with authentic Steiner education experiences. These might be for music lessons, instrument hire, camps or excursions, or even special materials. It’s been almost 20yrs since the first Steiner Stream school in South Australia opened and we still have a commitment to helping maintain this affordability. One of the ways we do this is by providing bursaries to families in need. These are funded by ASEA membership fees. When you become a member of ASEA Steiner Stream children benefit. Lead by example and join ASEA today. Play a part in maintaining a child’s education, and their connection to their class and school community. Visit our website to learn more about ASEA’s initiatives. ASEA members are parents, grandparents, teachers, school leadership, and our greater community. Thank you for your commitment to affordable and authentic Steiner Education in South Australia. |
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Sheidow Park Steiner Stream |
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Classes at Sheidow Park have all settled in beautifully after the summer break. Our Bush Playgroup, led by Crystal, is enjoying the lovely Autumn mornings every Tuesday. Olivia is our new Reception teacher and has enjoyed establishing the rhythms and routines with her keen group of young people. Class One is enjoying their visit to Numerica and learning the numbers while Class Two have delved deeply into Aesop's Fables. Class 3 / 4 are enjoying stories about Grammar while in Class 5 our new teacher Grant has led lively stories of Ancient India as well as Fractions. Ancient Rome and now Business Maths are the latest areas that Class Six have delved into. With anticipation and excitement we are all looking forward to the Easter break and then finishing the term with our Autumn Festival and journeys to the Botanic Gardens. Oh - and Sports Day as well!! |
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Mount Barker Waldorf School |
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Autumn Festival The Class 7 Mandala: "This year Class 7 took three weeks to make the mandala representing the story of St Michael and the dragon. The mandala depicts a dragon breathing out a burst of flames that then transforms into autumn leaves. The materials we used for the mandala are all natural and found on our school grounds. We collected materials such as leaves, stones, gravel, and different kinds of foliage and bamboo. Since we found and collected all the materials we put no money into this project. We laid down a base of compost for a dark background. We cut out the dragon’s scales from the dried parts of bamboo. To make part of the shield we smashed some rocks to create flat slates. We might have done our mandala differently to other classes, but it was still a great experience. We got to learn something new about ourselves. our teachers and the world around us.” -Indy, Evie-Mae, Bella and Kyra I am very proud of the Class 7 children and the creation of their mandala. It was a great class effort! Initially they were uncertain when I presented the idea of creating a mandala from plant material found on school grounds. (Possible horticultural influence from me!) They did not think they would find many colours in nature, but once they went investigating and made observations, they came back with the wonderful collection of materials you see represented in the mandala. The design was a combination of concept drawings from group work, followed by a small group of children, led by Indy, completing the final design. The children showed co-operation, collaboration and determination in their beautiful masterpiece! -Sue Catlow, Class 7 Guardian School tours and information Mount Barker Waldorf School Tour – Wednesday 22 May at 9am or 4pm – book online - Mount Barker Waldorf School - Educating the whole child (mbws.sa.edu.au) Kindergarten Information Session – Experience where the school journey begins Thursday 30 May at 9.30am to 11.30am Come and experience the gentle, play-based curriculum that nourishes and enriches your child’s whole being. The morning is for parents only – there are lots to cover so please make alternative arrangements for your children. To enrol in 2025, attendance is required. RSVP Monday 27 May – office@mbws.sa.edu.au High School Information Session – From imagination to innovation Thursday 16 May at 6pm to 7.30pm From strong foundations laid in the Primary School to the conscious development of creative thinking. RSVP Monday 13 May – office@mbws.sa.edu.au |
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Fleurieu Waldorf Education Association Port Elliott Expecting mothers and newborn to crawling: Wednesdays 10-11am 1-4 years old: Thursday & Friday 9:30-11:30am 4-6 years old: Beginning term 3, 2023 Monday & Tuesday 9:30am-12:30pm Visit our website for registration and information Telephone: 0405 028 367 Email: chair.fwea@gmail.com |
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If you would like to be considered for a place in Pygmy Possums playgroup, please complete the online registration form. |
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The Rainbow Room at Willunga Waldorf School is a parent, volunteer run school shop selling handmade toys, craft supplies, gifts, books and some school and art supplies. We hold weekend craft workshops during term including wet felting and needle felted standing doll, and the Friday morning craft group is open to all, making seasonal crafts or animals. Children are welcome to craft group under parental guidance. The shop stocks a range of supplies including 16ply wool, modelling wax, 100% wool felt, Stockmar crayons, Lyra pencils, fountain pens, fleece for wet felting, hats, slippers, play cloths and gift ideas. We will be open during the Autumn Fair on Saturday 6th April 10-4pm. Check our Facebook page for our termly hours. Email: rainbowroom@wws.sa.edu.au Facebook: The Rainbow Room, WWS |
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Announcing the arrival of our newly formulated and re-released, Mercurius Blackboard Pastel Chalk - vibrant, velvety soft pastels made specifically for chalkboard art drawing, while still being hard enough for writing. 100% all natural ingredients Vibrant and velvety colours are achieved with natural pigments only - each one from nature herself Pastel-like in application, with high coverage and easily blended Designed exclusively for Mercurius, in consultation with Steiner teachers around the globe Meeting and going beyond, current worldwide safety certifications for child health and use in the classroom
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Steiner Nature Playgroup: Integrated Family Support Ashton - All ages Wednesday and Thursday mornings at Ashton (limited numbers - bookings required) 4-6 years old plus siblings and family Tuesdays 9-11:45am at Ashton (limited numbers - bookings required) Family Beginnings at Norton Summit Pregnancy to rolling, Mondays 11:30am-1:30pm Crawling to steady walking, Mondays 9:30-11:30am For all groups please contact ashtonsteinerpg@gmail.com or 0403 890 234. |
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Mindful Family Life has grown from the need for connection, support and care for families. Nurturing well being for ourselves, our children, our family and our communities.
Workshops, courses, home visits, one-on-one consults, Steiner playgroups, nature play. Please email ashtonsteinerpg@gmail.com or phone 0403 890 234 for more information. |
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Ink Pot Arts is an award-winning NFP organisation based in Mt Barker. We offer supportive, fun, high-quality opportunities to explore the performing arts through workshops and events. Our workshops are led by creative professionals & provide not only the chance to develop new skills, but great companionship across different generations, cultures & life experiences. Regular programs include drama, singing, ukulele, and circus. Specialty workshops are available on request. Enquiries quill@inkpot.com.au or ring Jo-anne on 0429 673 327 |
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The Anthroposophical Society Australia South Australian Branch Inc. Anthroposophic Book Centre and Library 96 Halifax Street, Adelaide MAIL ORDERS WELCOME, P&H FEES APPLY Wednesday-Friday 11am-2pm, Saturdays 10am-1pm 96 Halifax Street, Adelaide Phone: 0401 667 443 (bookshop hours), 0433 944 270 (outside hours, leave a message) Email: anthroposophysa2@gmail.com Steiner books, craft supplies, gifts, Weleda products, Steiner resource library and home of the Anthroposophical Society. The Anthroposophic Book Centre currently has a lovely stock of craft, parenting and Waldorf education books; children’s books and toys; beeswax candles; gift cards; plus Weleda natural skin care products. We also have on our shelves Waldorf school materials such as beeswax block and stick crayons, Lyra pencils, coloured modelling wax and main lesson books. Library service offered for a once-only fee of $30, same hours as book shop. Study Groups If you are interested in learning more about anthroposophy, study groups offer an opportunity to join with others in deepening your understanding of selected themes. Groups meet regularly at various venues. The format is often, though not always, the study of a particular subject through reading and discussion of books. Please contact the Book Centre for more details. |
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ASEA acknowledge that this newsletter is published on the land of the Kaurna People and honour their sacred connection to this country, past, present and future. |
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