THE BUSH TELEGRAPH

RAPHAEL HOUSE RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 7 March 2014

Dear Parents, Caregivers and Friends, Tn koe! What a beautiful day weve had today however, there is no doubt that autumn is here on three mornings this week our wood burners were in action keeping classes warm, additionally we are preparing for Michaelmas in which we celebrate the "festival of strong will" during the autumnal equinox. Historically the Mori name for autumn was ngahuru, the traditional word for ten, because autumn started during the tenth month of the original calendar. Classes 9 and 5 will have both been challenged by the autumn weather while on camp this week. We look forward to their safe return later this afternoon and will no doubt be regaled with anecdotes of horizontal rain, fabulous sunshine and tales of brilliant adventures. Absolutely the best way to keep warm and forget the changeable weather is kapa haka; Te Rp will shortly be announcing a start to a weekly group at Raphael House that will be meeting on a Thursday evening. I am overjoyed that this powerful art form will be living in our kura. Get your poi ready whnau!

Term 1, Issue 4
IMPORTANT DATES

11 Mar Community Meeting on Prioritisation of Property Developments 12 Mar US Athletics Day 12 Mar RSST Meeting 14-17 Mar MID TERM BREAK 19 Mar US Athletics Postponement Day 21 Mar Michelmas Festival 24 Mar BOT Meeting

Many of you will have already heard that Margee, our 25 Mar friendly Office Manager, has found a new job at the Te Ropu Hui Ministry of Health and will be leaving us on Friday, 28 March. Id like to take the opportunity to thank her for all that she has given to the school in her short time with us. In addition to this, Lay Lay, who has been unwell for some time, will be leaving us. Very many thanks to Lay Lay for his commitment to the school, we wish him well in the future.

Now as you know, our school is blessed with some extremely talented musicians, three of whom are playing in the International Arts Festival soon (look out for the advert later in this pnui and get along to support them). To further strengthen our commitment to musical excellence you will have read the exciting news in last weeks BT about the launch of the itinerant music programme. Dont hesitate to contact Megan for further details: megan.m@raphaelhouse.school.nz And further to this, Raphael House will be entering into the 2014 Big Sing as we forge ahead with greater emphasis on choral work in the Upper School. Its all happening here Lastly, a reminder to you all that next weekend is a long one for us, with no school on Friday, 14 March or Monday, 17 March. So thats no Bush Telegraph next week either hope youll manage without us! Have a wonderful weekend Ng mihi mahana Caroline TE RP KAPA HAKA Nau mai ki te roopu Kapa haka hou o te kura Welcome to the new School Kapa haka group Open to all whnau, students and staff Starts Thursday 13 March (and every Thursday thereafter in School term) Practice at 6-7pm Be there 5.50pm Bring a plate to share, voice recording devices, pen and paper, voices and smiles Ng mihi on behalf of Te Roopu Tautoko i ng kaupapa Mori SPORTS Raphael House MTB Karapoti 2014 On Saturday 1st March, 8 of our School MTB riders represented Raphael House at the annual Karapoti Classic event. Tracks were fairly dry again this year and fast times were predicted. We were in the company of some top talent like Anton Cooper and Kim Hurst, which was very inspirational. For the 5km Race, Lachlann Mackie Year 6 rocketed across the finish line in a very comfortable 1st Place. Also enjoying the 5km race were Tayla Dunlop, and surprise entries by Ella and Imogen Magnusson. New members Ella and Imogen did extremely well, and Tayla improved her last year time immensely. Great stuff ladies. Our 20km entries had a very smooth ride this year and all shared a great challenge. Scott Pearson (class 11) gained another Podium in U19 category of 2nd place, awesome results for Scott after just coming back from camp.

Good race times were posted by all and improved times were respected. A fun experience was had being part of a huge event that has been running for 29 years now, and is talked about World Wide. Raphael House was represented by some very healthy students with a passion for biking, and Im very proud to say who they are. Go House.

Join us for the next event PNP College Sport WTGN MTB Champ/WMTBC Enduro 9th March Wainuiomata Trail Park Contact Karin Mackie 0223451723

LOWER SCHOOL If you happen to be going to the beach during the last few fine weekends of autumn, why not put the trailer on the back of the car and fill it up with drift wood! We are looking for more play materials in the Lower School, especially decent lengths of drift wood that can be used for hut building and other play but are not too heavy or thick for young arms to handle. If you or a group of families wish to take on this initiative, please let me know. Many thanks Geoff Heath Lower School Co-ordinator PARENT CRAFT GROUP Kia Ora All! On Monday the 10th of March the parent craft group will be running a felt making workshop. Come along and learn how to make felt which will be turned into wonderful items for the Toy and Craft Fair at the end of the year. We will be gathering in the Lower School handwork room from 9 till 11. All welcome. Amanda Bradley and the Parent Craft Group VACANCY Upper School Administration Support Were looking for someone to assist with administrative support in the Upper School for five hours per week. The role involves electronic file management, working with data (Microsoft Office products) and practical office tasks. The successful person must be able to work confidentially with information and must be flexible about working hours. Applications close 4.00 pm, Thursday, 13 March 2014. The Job Description and Application Form are downloadable from our website www.raphaelhouse.school.nz (Vacancies can be found under the ABOUT tab). Applications can be emailed to: vacancies@raphaelhouse.school.nz or posted to 27 Matuhi Street Tirohanga, Lower Hutt 5010 (Attention: Judie Fishenden). NZ OPERA Raphael House students William Taylor (violin), Finn van Leuven (cello) and Benedict van Leuven (recorder) are playing in NZ Opera's performances of Benjamin Britten's Noye's Fludde (Noah's Flood) as part of the International Arts Festival this weekend and next. Performances (about an hour long) are at Te Rauparaha Stadium in Porirua this Saturday 8 March at 5pm, and at the Chinese Sports & Cultural Centre in

Berhampore at 2.30pm and 5pm next Saturday 15 March. Come along if you can - it should be a fabulous show for all ages! Tickets $10 for adults and $5 for children.

FROM BRENTS DESK Community Evening - Consensus Design (Property Plan) Prioritisation of Developments Tuesday 11 March, 7.30 -9.30pm, Eurtyhmy Room. Matthew ter Borg and I are holding an evening for the Community to hear and discuss the proposed developments as related to the Consensus Design process that began last year. We have listened and recorded our teachers thoughts and now we would like to hear your thoughts as to what you see as the priorities for the property development of our school. Matthew and I will then report back to the Trust on our findings, this will then complete our part in the Consensus Design process. Fundraising Initiatives o Organic Vegetables & Fruit deliveries every Thursday (Veges sizes; Small $16.25, Large $32.50, Fruit $10.00 a bag). o First Aid Kits ($39.00) available now. o Entertainment Books ($60.00) available first week in April. o My Trade Me Account if you have services or products that you would like to donate to the Rudolf Steiner School Trust fund, please contact Brent. For enquiries regarding the above fundraisers, please contact Brent by email at or phone: 027 380 4750. Campfire meeting on Fundraising Wednesday 2 April, 7-9.30pm. The time is now. If you have experience in fundraising and would like to share your wisdom in an advisory capacity or be part of a dynamic team to fundraise for the school, please contact Brent by email at brent.s@raphaelhouse.school.nz or phone: 027 380 4750.

WHATS ON In the Belly of the Whale offers a workshop - Weaving the Story Spell A two day storytelling workshop with Allysen Caris Saturday and Sunday 29th & 30th March 2014 Venue: Te Ra School, 89 Poplar Avenue, Raumati South 9am to 5pm Cost: $140 (includes morning and afternoon tea) This workshop is aimed at helping you to create your OWN stories, rather than reading from a book. This, of course, has its place, but once you gain the confidence to create your own stories a whole new dimension opens up! We will work with nature, enhancing our powers of observation and noting what is going on around us through the different seasons. Allysen has been a University lecturer, a Steiner teacher for over 25 years including time at Raphael House, and a tutor in the Education Diploma course at Taruna College. She has always been passionate about storytelling! Enquiries Judy Frost-Evans: 04-2398346/021-1121244 judytravelling@hotmail.com Allysen Caris: allysencaris@rocketmail.com

Talk by Rev Elke Baubles of the Christian Community "Considering the spiritual needs of children in everyday life: 7-14 year olds" Thursday, 13th March 7:30pm Heide Werth Room, Raphael House All Welcome www.thechristiancommunity.net In our garden we put compost on the ground and prepare it before we plant our new friends. What is needed for our children to prepare the ground so that their spirit and soul can flourish through their whole life to come? What can the school do, what can the home do? TAIKURA VACANCY Lower School Handwork 0.66 FTTE Permanent Part-time We are looking for a dedicated handworker to teach in our Lower School (Classes 15). This position would suit somebody with a passion for hand crafts and a love of working with young children. We are seeking a Registered Teacher. Start date: Term 2, 2014. Applications close 21st March 2014. For a job description and application form, contact office@taikurasteiner.school.nz or write to: Taikura Rudolf Steiner School, PO Box 888, Hastings 4156.

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EGGS FOR SALE: Delicious Free Range Eggs, great for all that baking! Just see me at the bottom of the driveway on Fridays or ring to have delivered, or collect later in the week. Phone 568 3882. This is fundraising for a student planning to go on an exchange to Germany. Many thanks, Su Henderson Ex Steiner student is looking for a female flatmate. She is looking for someone who would genuinely like to share a lovely flat situated near the Lower Hutt Library which is conveniently close to town. The flat is furnished , with just some bedroom furniture still needed. A bed is available if required. If interested please call 5683811 or 0272018778. Thanks.
Hi! My name is Timothy Mitchell and Im in Class 11. I play advanced violin and piano and would like to offer lessons to the children of Raphael House in either of those instruments. Please contact me for more information if there is even the slightest interest on 0221277858 or (04) 5891160. Thank you Registered Music Therapist and experienced piano teacher available for individual or group sessions. My therapeutic approach is playful, strengths based, developmental, with attention to sensory processing. Music tuition covers theory, building repertoire and improvisation to build confidence and competence. Pls. contact me to discuss how I might be of support. Kate Sanders OConnor, M.Mus.Ther., B.Theology, MTNZ member. ph 566 2121; aok@paradise.net.nz.

Detached flat for rent. Hill Road Belmont. One bedroom + small study. Quiet, private setting, $200 per week, available, March 2014. Phone 0212615182
School family is LOOKING FOR A HOUSE TO RENT upon return from Germany from mid-MARCH or APRIL 2014. If you know of (or hear of) a house coming up for rent in the Western hills or nearby, please contact us. We are looking for a warm and sunny home with 2 or 3 bedrooms. Please e-mail anja.kutsch@gmail.com Thank you.
SLIPPERS FOR SCHOOL AND HOME. Thick felt Satch & Sol slippers with durable non-slip suede soles. Handmade at fairtrade co-op in Mongolia. Beautiful colours and styles. Check them out on www.pigpogdog.com. New colours, styles and sizes arriving soon. Phone me to arrange fitting. All slippers $50 cash. Lyn Vigrass 5650354

Free Homeopathic consultation on Mondays @ Take Care, 274C Jackson Street, Petone. Ph. 568 9822 and make your appointment today!. Free kids clinic on Wendesdays @ Take Care, 274C Jackson Street, Petone. Ph. 568 9822 MISSING: Our beautiful, smoochy ginger and white cat Clyde went for a wander a couple of weeks ago and hasn't come back. He has a mainly white face and matching ginger spots on his ears. If you think you might have seen him, (he's often seen on and around Tirohanga Road), please contact Jim or Carolyn on 5663111 or text/call Jim on 021 2355773. Hola! Fiona Roberts (Class 9) offers to do: babysitting, gardening or house cleaning, to raise funds for her exchange with the Steiner school in Madrid, Spain. If you need help, contact her on (04) 565-1948 or 027-5651948. Muchas gracias! For Sale: Renault Clio, 1400 cc, very economical hatchback. NZ new, year 2000, very good condition. 133 000 kms, 5 months WOF, 1 month Reg Price $3 300, Trademe Listing #: 693317527 Phone Julian or Janet Thomson 565 3644 Are you interested in a demi/au pair? Nicolas (25 year old German) requires placement with host family as part of Campbell Institute Demi Au Pair programme. He is sporty and creative (BA Applied Media) would be a great help to the right family. Phone Raewin Ormond on 803 3434 or email raewin.ormond@campbell.ac.nz for more details

Yoga and Pilates Classes: Mondays at 55 FItzherbert St Petone (home of Steiner Playgroup), 6 PM, Intermediate; 7 PM, Beginners; 8 week block starts Monday, 24th March. Teacher: Juliet Shelley (Steiner mum) Contact 04 569 1664 or email julietsea@live.com. www.motionbeing.com/pilates or meet at school to chat Mob: 021 236 9614

TERM DATES 2014 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Monday, 3 February Thursday, 17 April Monday, 5 May Friday, 4 July Monday, 21 July Friday, 26 September Monday, 13 October Thursday, 18 December

Raphael House Rudolf Steiner School 27 Matuhi Street, Tirohanga, Lower Hutt 5010 Ph. 569 5161 Fax 569 4860 E-mail: office@raphaelhouse.school.nz www.raphaelhouse.school.nz