A jam packed calendar to finish the year!... Giinagay... A message from Lisa Plus: Fire & Rescue visit Chrysalis Thank You and Farewell Assembly Chrysalis Music Film screening Hand Foot & Mouth disease High School Bus 2021 Vale David from Marrook Farm This week's newsletter Past newsletters
Connecting to this Gumbaynggirr land on which we learn... Giinagay... A message from Lisa Plus: NAIDOC Week 2020 - Always Was, Always Will Be Morning Star celebrates NAIDOC week Parents & Friends mind mapping the future Impetigo in the community 2021 school travel applications Introducing Soli as our Class 1 teacher for 2021 This week's newsletter Past newsletters
We marked Book Week in style, now let's celebrate our teachers!... Giinagay... A message from Lisa Plus: Celebrating quality teaching and inspirational teachers Teaching Vacancy 2021: Class 4 Reminder about our Community Classifieds Waldorf Today Term 4 fees Bellingen drive through COVID testing clinic Thank you Dot! Who doesn't love a good book? This week's newsletter Past newsletters
Chrysalis seeks expressions of interest for a Class Teacher interested in taking up a Class 4 full time teaching role, in 2021. If you see yourself as an enthusiastic, creative, and professional teacher with a strong commitment to and passion for Steiner education and want to work in a collaborative professional environment, we encourage you to look at the application pack and Teaching Framework. An Application Pack and Teaching Framework for Chrysalis is available here. Applications close COB Friday 13 November 2020 For further information please contact the Education Director: Lisa O’Donnell Ph: 02 6655 8616
"Curious Creatures and Wild Minds" A display of the short listed and award winning books will be set up in the library during the week. All classes will get a chance to visit this display. All funds raised are going to the 'Indigenous Literacy Foundation'. The foundation distributes books to children in remote areas, offers translation of texts and sponsors indigenous writers. Unfortunately due to the ongoing COVID regulations there will be no parent participation in this week's celebrations. Looking forward to seeing all the wonderful costumes on Thursday & Friday.
Welcoming you all back to school tomorrow, Tuesday 13th... Giinagay... Bringing together the circle for the Class 8 Wilderness walk Front desk position available Class meetings School fees for Term 4 School policy reminders Parents & Friends rekindling COVID-19 update Class 8 planting for our future This week's newsletter Past newsletters
Hello Chrysalis! Thank you for allowing me to come on Friday to work with Class 6 in doing a Waste Audit at Chrysalis School. Despite getting a little chaotic at one stage, I think we had some great outcomes around looking at what waste the School generates, having a think about how we can repurpose items and taking responsibility for litter around the classrooms and high school area. Special thanks to our photographer, Sid, Kelley, and particularly the four girls pictured who so diligently worked at sorting, weighing and recording the waste data. The first picture shows the rubbish that…
Thank you Kelley... and Spring Festivals re-imagined... Giinagay... A message from Lisa Plus: Honouring Kelley Spring Festivals Exciting LNAP News Class 9 and 10 update An update from SEA The Class 8 project is in full flight! Class 6 fundraiser Fractal Economy Cooperative Q&A session This week's newsletter Past newsletters
As many of you know, the School has been working with a cross sectoral funded program to enhance literacy and numeracy in the early years. This is our fourth year and was to be our final year ……… then along came the virus, which has disrupted our program. The great news is that we have been given a further year to participate in the program and will continue to receive funding until the end of 2021. The Association of Independent Schools will therefore be continuing to support us to bring evidence based research and best practices aligned with our Steiner…
Our Class 6 students have been inspired by a story of need from a past teacher of Chrysalis, Nerrida Johnson, who is now a principal of a school in West New Britain PNG. Nerrida wrote a letter to the class outlining the challenges faced by students in West New Britain, including schools with no furniture or learning resources, and in some cases no classrooms. Class 6 were looking for a viable and doable fundraiser to do this year, and this fit perfectly into what the students wanted to do. The class discussed possible options of what they could do as…
A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY: CLASS 1 TEACHER IN BELLINGEN SHIRE 2026 We seek a warm, ...
PDHPE TEACHER, Term 3 2025 – Temporary position · School: Chrysalis Steiner School, Thora (Bellingen) · Closing Date: 11 July 2025 · Email: admin@chrysalis.nsw.edu.au · 2 – 3 Days per week A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY: PDHPE TEACHER IN BELLINGEN SHIRE 2025 We seek a warm, experienced and committed teacher who embraces the philosophy of Steiner Education and is excited to join and strengthen our School for Term 3 as a PDHPE Teacher in our High School Program for Term 3, 2025. Our School Chrysalis Steiner School has been established for over 40 years and we currently have around 200 students across classes K-10. 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 Parkland, providing a uniquely beautiful environment for our children. The successful applicant will meet the following Criteria: Essential: 1. A demonstrated love for children and teaching. 2. Suitable qualifications at a Secondary Level, including PDHPE. 3. The ability to work collegially and a willingness to actively participate in and contribute to the cultural and festival life of the school. 4. Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. 5. Hold a current Working with Children Check. Desirable 1. An understanding of the principles of child development through the lens of Rudolf Steiner’s picture of human development and how these apply to your teaching practice. 2. Teaching experience:with reference to Steiner Secondary Curriculum experiences where applicable. 3. A commitment to professional learning and inner development through anthroposophical studies and artistic activities. Applications should include: 1. A general expression of interest. 2. CV – This includes: Working with Children clearance, Teaching qualifications, teacher registration, interests, a brief summary of your career outlining relevant positions you have held and major responsibilities. 3. Statements, which concisely describe how you consider yourself suitable against each of the selection criteria noted above. 4. The names, positions and telephone contact numbers for at least three referees who can comment on your suitability for this position, including one referee at your current school. Questions regarding this process are welcome and should in the first instance be referred to Nathan Slatter on 02 6655 8616. Applications close 11 July 2025 and should be submitted electronically to admin@chrysalis.nsw.edu.au
Design and Technology - Timber: Woodwork Teacher School: Chrysalis Steiner School, Thora (Bellingen) Closing Date: Friday 27 ...
• School: Chrysalis Steiner School, Thora (Bellingen) NSW • Closing Date: Friday, June 6, 2025...