In a very witty, modern take on anarchy by fairytale characters in the world of writers Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm, Class 6 put on two stellar performances last Friday to entertain the students and parents alike.    

Main Lesson books are unique to Waldorf education. While traditional schooling pairs lecturing with textbook references and worksheets, Waldorf students process and record lectures in notes and illustrations on large, blank pages of high-quality paper. What are these books exactly and why do Waldorf schools use them?   What is a Main Lesson Book? The creation of a Main Lesson book is an active, hands-on experience of learning that encourages both intention and creativity.  Waldorf students record content of each subject of study, presented during a student’s main lesson class, in a Main Lesson book. These creative, curriculum-rich books become…

You are invited to join in the celebration of the longest night of the year with our upcoming reverent Winter Festivals. See below for dates and times.

The courage of the students was once more on show this morning at our Term 2 music assembly, with voices and instruments providing the medium for heartfelt connection to self and others. There were many a tear in the hall, and rousing applause, for the achievement of performing in front of peers and families - many adults wouldn't feel comfortable doing what those kids did this morning. Great effort! By providing the students with many opportunities to extend themselves beyond their comfort zones, the aspiration is their comfort zones will then be extended even further each and every time they have a go.…

What a turn out last night as the Class 5 students, with their parents and many siblings, gathered to celebrate the end of their Indian main lesson with dance, music and of course a fantastic feast after the day-long cooking class! Well done Michele and all the children. Thank you to Nadira for leading the dancing, to Lucas, Sonya, Christoph and Hamish, for the joyous sounds, to Sonya and Raj for the amazing cooking class and to all who provided extra delicious food. Thank you Jenny for capturing these beautiful moments!

Dear Parents and Friends of Chrysalis, We are delighted and enthusiastic about inviting you to be part of our playgroup programmes. Circle Song is for parents with children between the ages of 0-3 year olds and our Pitter Patter Playgroups which run morning and afternoon sessions for children who are three turning four in 2019. If you are interested in hearing more. My phone is 0420779819 and my email address is playgroup@chrysalis.nsw.edu.au I look forward to your call. Suzane Polaris    

Almost 100 students between Class 3 and Class 8 from over 7 schools in the Bellingen area came together and made a big powerful sound together at Bellingen High School last Friday. The workshop was a great success!! Enthusiastic responses from some of the Chrysalis students included: 'It was awesome!!' 'It was really tiring but it was extremely fun!' 'It felt fun to be in the Youth Orchestra for the first time!' Thanks to all of the Chrysalis Tutors who gave their time to be there - Natasha Dyson, Jacquie Gill, Tarni St John & Janelle Taylor, and for Class…

There are currently cases of whooping cough amongst the school community. We update and remind us all to be diligent, informed and aware out of a consciousness that we hold for the whole community, particularly the vulnerable. Whooping cough is very contagious and can be dangerous to newborns and the elderly. Coughing and sneezing spreads the infection to others nearby. Whooping cough can spread to any younger brothers & sisters at home, and anyone else in contact in the community. Keep coughing children away from babies. Whooping cough starts like a cold and progresses to bouts of coughing that can last…