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Trash2Treasure 2009
Class 8 camp to Kwiambal National Park
Open Day 09
More to follow…
Steiner schools and the National Curriculum Framework
Letter from the Rudolf Steiner Schools of Australia association received 1st September 2009
Dear Friends
As you are all aware, the Australian National Curriculum Framework is currently being developed by the Federal Government as part of the Education Revolution of the Rudd Government. Compliance with this National Curriculum is mandatory for all independent schools as a condition of federal funding (Schools Assistance Act, 2008).
What does this mean for Steiner Schools?
Steiner schools, like …
Steiner schools and the national curriculum
The following was received from Mt Barker Waldorf School today. Read on….
Dear sister Waldorf/Steiner school
Today the ABC radio segment that our school and its parents were involved in was broadcast on Life Matters program. If you missed it, you can download the podcast from here http://www.abc.net.au/rn/lifematters/ or listen in tonight for a repeat at 9.00pm on Radio National.
We are also very pleased to let you know that …
Human Swine Flu update - PROTECT phase
The Australian Government has declared a new phase in the response to the H1N1 (Human Swine Flu) influenza response, known as PROTECT. The change in approach has occurred because the virus strain is not as virulent as first thought and the focus is now on minimising the transmission of the virus among those at greater risk of complications.
The key points of this phase for schools are:
any student or staff member …
Education Tax Refund - Don’t forget to claim!
How do I claim the Education Tax Refund?
• In your tax return.
• If you don’t lodge a tax return, claim on a separate form or over the phone.
• If you use a tax agent, make sure you ask them to claim for you.
The Education Tax Refund lets you claim up to 50% of eligible education expenses for school children. If you are eligible, you can get back up to $375 for each primary …
School in town on Wed 27th May 2009
Classes 1 & 2.
Children are to be dropped off at 9am; and picked up at 1pm from the children centre in North Bellingen.
Supervision - Nerrida, Sylosz Jane, Priya and Miriam
Classes 3 & 4.
Dropped off at the Bellingen bus stop at 9am
School in town - (activities; walk, library, museum, violin with music teachers)
Pick up at 3pm at Bellingen Bus stop
Supervision: James, Will, Kym, Susan, Jacqui, Sarah
Class 5
Rest day: post camp
Classes …
Building the education revolution
This exciting federal government initiative has 2 key components for Chrysalis.
The National School Pride program has seen our School successfully apply for and receive a grant of $75 000 for ongoing refurbishment and maintenance.
The Primary School in the 21st Century programme is underway with our grant application due to be submitted in July. This grant will be for a hall/performing space/ outdoor/indoor learning space. We still have work to do …
Autumn Festival 2009
The photos from the latest Autumn festival, including burying the cowhorns to make the biodynamic #500 compost preparations and planting the bulbs. Click on the image to open a larger version.