Tuesday afternoon students from Classes 5 - 8 had an opportunity to perform some of the pieces they have been hard at work learning this term. There were so many wonderful performances across all of the varied ensembles from Ukulele, Guitar, Singing and Marimba along with Violin and Cello duets and we finished off with the band. Many thanks to the students, the teachers and the parents and carers who support and encourage the development of such wonderful young musicians. 

  Class 5 has returned from an adventurous 6 nights away on their Blue Mountains Camp as part of the ‘Convicts and Explorers’ Main Lesson.  The students spent their time immersed in the beauty of the Blue Mountains, whose dramatic sandstone cliffs and canyons contrast with our sleepy Mid North Coast’s rolling ranges.  The days were spent exploring cliffs and caves, abseiling, mountain biking, bushwalking, singing, playing, listening to tales of history and having an endless gaggle of giggles with their classmates.  When asked what their favourite parts of camp were, the students named each of the outdoor adventure activities,…

  Class 8 have been incredibly patient with the postponement of the annual Island Camp, which under normal circumstances would have taken place last year during Class 7. The group boarded the Lady Musgrave Experience from Bundaberg expecting a week of white sands, sunsets and a well-earned reprieve from the daily deluge of rainfall along the Mid North Coast. Unfortunately, Huey had other plans.  Class 8 were faced with howling South Easterly winds and regular downfalls throughout the week. The group banded together to make the most of any glimpse of sunshine and are to be commended for their positive outlook…

  "Dreaming with eyes open..." The Children's Book Council of Australia Book Week is a fantastic event that promotes the joy reading can bring to young minds! We have spent one glorious week celebrating books and Australian children's authors and illustrators. Students were treated to workshops and talks from local authors Fiona MacDonald, Will Douglas and Trish Donald. Dot, our librarian, Class teachers and aides, and most importantly, all the children, have embraced Book Week with colourful costumes, engaging in authors' visits, a wonderful book stall raising funds for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation and all whilst highlighting the importance of reading and dreaming with eyes open.

  When people first visit Chrysalis School they are often struck by the physical beauty of the school grounds and its buildings. They see beautifully crafted buildings, each separate in character, yet part of a unified whole. As one gets to know the school a little better, they may notice that each level is built from different raw materials. If they look a little deeper again they will see that the shapes of each building are distinct and separate. But not many may know the underlying design of the whole campus and the sacred geometry that it touches. In the original…

CLASS 1 TEACHER, 2023 A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY: CLASS 1 TEACHER IN BELLINGEN SHIRE 2023 We seek a warm, experienced and committed teacher who embraces the philosophy of Steiner Education and is excited to join and strengthen our School as Class 1 Teacher in our Primary School Program at 1.0 FTE. Our School Chrysalis Steiner School has been established for 40 years and we currently have around 215 students across classes K-9 and expanding in 2023 to Class 10. The School is located on the Bellinger River, approximately 20 minutes drive from the picturesque town of Bellingen. Our setting is on…

Teaching Vacancy 2022: Language Teacher Chrysalis seeks expressions of interest for a qualified Language Teacher interested in taking up a Class 9 position in 2022. The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic and committed teacher with; a high level of fluency and proficiency in a foreign language; written & spoken (essential). native speaker in chosen language (desirable). language teaching experience and the ability to teach at High School level is essential. willingness to implement, support and promote the school’s Steiner ethos. excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire young people. a strong commitment to student…

Design and Technology: Textiles Teacher •School: Chrysalis Steiner School, Thora (Bellingen) •Closing Date: Wednesday 9 November 2022 •FTE: 0.3 •Email: admin@chrysalis.nsw.edu.au Chrysalis Steiner School has been established for 40 years and we currently have around 220 students across classes K-9 (Class 10 in 2023). The School is located in the Thora Valley, approximately 20 minutes drive from the picturesque town of Bellingen. Our setting is on a hillside facing National Parks land & beside the beautiful Bellinger River, providing a uniquely beautiful environment for our children. A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY: DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY : TEXTILES TEACHER We are seeking a Design…

MUSIC COORDINATOR Full-time position commencing Term 1, 2023 Closing Date: Nov 3 2022 Chrysalis Steiner School has been established for 40 years and we currently have around 220 students across classes K-9 (Class 10 in 2023). The School is located on the Bellinger River, approximately 20 minutes drive from the picturesque town of Bellingen. Our setting is on a hillside facing National Parks land & beside the beautiful Bellinger River, providing a uniquely beautiful environment for our children. Music is embedded in our school culture and we seek a highly skilled and passionate Music Teacher who is committed to bring…

Kindergarten Relief Teacher Application Package Teaching Framework Chrysalis is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Teacher for relief work in both our Morning Star and River Song Kindergartens on a permanent part time basis, along with a casual Kindergarten Teacher for additional relief work. If you see yourself as an enthusiastic, creative, and professional teacher with a strong commitment to and passion for Steiner education, we encourage you to look at the application pack and Teaching Framework. Applications close COB Monday 24 January 2022. For further information please contact the Education Director: Lisa O’Donnell Ph: 02 6655 8616