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Loose Ends
7 th May 2015
In this issue…
Elmfield Erupts Update
PTFA meeting reminder
Vacancies reminder
Upcoming Events
Fri 8 May
Sat 9 May
Mon May 11
Tues May 12
Thurs May 14
Tues May 19
Fri May 22
Mon June 1
Tues June 2
Please email any entries to
approx. 6pm
11am-3pm
Class 7 return from Cornwall
Open Morning including ‘Elmfield Erupts’
Volcano, Guinness World Record Attempt
Class 9 to
Schloss Hamborn until 22 nd May
Class 8 on Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Practice expedition
3.30pm
PTFA meeting Room tbc
7.15 for 7.30
Class 4 Parents’ Evening
7.30 pm
Stream of Sound Eurythmy Room
Ascension Day – walk for classes 1 – 6 weather permitting
Class 8 on day trip to Bletchley
1pm – 4.30pm Class 7 D of E to Kinver
7.00 pm
Class 5 Parents’ Evening
eve
Play by Class 5
School closes for half term
School reopens
Class 4 on day trip to River Stour
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SCHOOL NEWS
Vacancies - Class Teacher required for September 2015; Upper School Humanities Teacher required – closing date 8th May 2015.
Please see the website for more information www.elmfield.com
Elmfield Erupts 11am-3pm, Saturday 9th May
Lots of work has been going on to bring this fantastic event to you! With just a few days to go now, here's a reminder of what to expect on the
day......
CircusMASH with their circus skills workshop
Ian Douglas a professional storyteller in his gypsy caravan
Our very own Stream of Sound
Make and take home mini volcanoes
Face painting
Food, tea and cakes and lots of other activities.
It just goes on and on......
The Fabularium - an outdoor theatrical group
‘Someone at The Door’ Samba Band
Den building
Science demonstrations
Trumpet fanfares
Not to mention the big event at 2pm where we will attempt to break the current record for the 'World's largest baking soda and vinegar
volcano'. The current record is held by a team in Canada and stands at 7.15 metres. Ticket prices: adults £8, children £4, under 5's free,
family ticket £20, concessions £6. Tickets can be bought online at www.facebook.com/elmfielderupts and www.elmfield.com, or through the
school office.
RAFFLE TICKETS
Could all counterfoils, monies and unused raffle tickets be returned to the school office by Friday 8th May please!
Term date cards - Cards with the dates for the academic year 2015/16 are now available from the office. Please come to pick one up if you
would like one, or visit www.elmfield.com and follow the drop down tab Our Community.
Samosas are back! Julie and Gill will be selling samosas each Friday until the end of term. 1st come, 1st served, 50p each. All monies
raised will be donated to the school.
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Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Ltd. Company No. 01141571 Charity No. 527521
Member of the Steiner Waldorf Schools’ Fellowship
Mr Neale’s Triathlon Challenge - Mr Neale took park in the Black Country Triathlon on the 26th April with a fabulous time of 1 hour, 19
minutes and 5 seconds – the person who guessed the closest time was Tal Taylor-Bright, well done Tal. Many thanks to all those who took
part.
Sainsbury’s Active Kids. Please help us collect these vouchers and drop them off to the collection box located in Reception. We have been
able to order free sports, craft and cookery equipment in the past from this valuable scheme!
Elmfield Gift Shop
Make sure you come and see the new earrings we have in stock from Fiona Jackson who is a designer/maker from Shropshire. Her earrings
are hand-coloured metal discs with sterling silver ear wires and every piece is unique. Elmfield Honey is back in stock by very popular
demand! The Shop Team
WE SALUTE YOU
Well done and congratulations to Class 8 on two evenings of informative and entertaining Class 8 Projects. The standard of speaking was
exceptionally high and the wide and very varied mix of subject matter showed what a talented bunch they are! I really enjoyed both evenings
to the full! Frau Mansell
PTFA
PTFA Meeting
The next meeting will take place on Monday 11th May at 3.30pm in Rebecca’s KG room. Any items for the agenda and any funding requests
to [email protected] please. Free childcare will be available – to book your place email Karen using [email protected] – places are limited
so please book early.
Parents' Library
Open every Wednesday throughout the term (8.45am - 9.30am.) Now located in the Learning Support Room (off the main entrance foyer.)
Please sign it at reception and wear a visitor's badge whilst using the library. This week we would like to promote 'The Biodynamic Food &
Cookbook: Real nutrition that doesn't cost the earth.' by Wendy Cook. She explains the principles behind biodynamics & takes us on a journey
through the four seasons; presenting over 150 delicious recipes based on years of working with biodynamic nutrition. The Library Team
Would you like to join the Library Team? The Parents' Library is reliant on a small team of volunteers to keep our doors open each week.
We are currently in need of extra volunteers to help share the workload. Please note that you would need to have a DBS check in place before
commencing in this role. For further information or to express an interest please email: [email protected]
MUSIC MATTERS
Violin Lessons in School: Places now available, currently offering free 15min trial lessons upon request. Lesson prices: Group of 3 - £6 per
pupil, 2 - £8 per pupil, 1 - £12. Please contact Ruby Swift on 07967 785456; email [email protected]
Come and Sing! Elmfield Community Choir welcomes new adult voices, no experience necessary and no audition! Enjoy songs and harmonies
from around the world. Wednesday evenings in the Eurythmy room, 8pm – 9.30pm, term time, £2 per session.
Sean Gilde (BA Hons) ABSM Cello & Theory of Music Lessons Availability after school and weekends, Music for Functions & Events
Competitive Rates / Instruments Available Call: 07931 781737 Email: [email protected] / Web: www.thecelloteacher.co.uk
FOR SALE AND WANTED
Wanted - House sitting/dog sitting needed from Friday 22nd May until 27th of May. Male 15 year old Border collie - not used to little fluffy
animals or cats - needs a home or someone to come and house/dog sit for him/us, interested? Contact Mr Neale [email protected]
Wanted – Urgently, Man’s all-purpose working bike, to replace trusted bike stolen on Saturday. Please call Roy on 01384 443253.
To Let: Large single furnished bed-sit. Quiet house near Mary Stevens Park, good facilities, central heating, inclusive rent, non-smoking,
telephone 01384 379939 for more information.
To Let: Well-equipped furnished flat for one, overlooking garden in quiet house near park, central heating, non-smoking, telephone 01384
379939 for more information.
Farm working holidays - We are looking for a family / couple / single who would like to spend a free working holiday on beautiful Hay Farm in
Six Ashes during the time of 27th July to 23rd August for 2–3 weeks. Work includes feeding the hens, pigs and goats plus a bit of gardening in
return for the use of fresh vegetables, eggs and meat during your stay. If you are interested or for more information contact Tim at 07977
510064 or Lisa 07972 064372
Rural cottage in Mallorca, surrounded by orchards, with swimming pool, looking out towards the mountains. It is off the tourist track but 5
mins from the village and the main road to Palma airport, 15 to 20 mins to mountains and beaches and equally ideal for a family holiday or a
personal retreat. There is also some separate accommodation in the grounds, so that two families could share, while living independently.
Contact Graham [email protected]
Free – Folding, German Shopper Bike, older model, sturdy and in working order. Telephone Max Jackson 01905 771341 (Droitwich)
EVENTS
A HUGE THANK YOU to supporters and helpers for the generous donations of time, energy and goods for the CAR BOOT SALE last
Saturday for Botton Village. So far a splendid £350 has been raised, and the raffle continues till early June – tickets still available from the
School Gift Shop. To find out more about the struggle to keep the ethos of the Botton community, see the short video available on You Tube,
Battle for the Soul, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxgIXQ-Lz0s and full information on www.actionforbotton.org. The support, funds and
good will are so appreciated. Thank you, Carrie Smith for Rosanne Adams.
01384 394633 [email protected] www.elmfield.com
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Ltd. Company No. 01141571 Charity No. 527521
Member of the Steiner Waldorf Schools’ Fellowship
The Parent and Child Group, previously held at the Christian Community has restarted on Wednesday mornings between 9.30am and
11.30am. All parents/carers are most welcome to come with their young child(ren). Please bring slippers to wear indoors. To ensure that you
have a place ring Janet Klaar 01384 352177. I look forward to meeting you. Janet
The Christian Community, 22 Baylie Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AZ:
Children and their families are warmly invited to take part in our Ascension Day Celebrations on Sunday 17th May at 11.30am. With a story,
followed by a guided painting session and refreshments. Need more information? Contact Cecilia on 07522 959075
Save the date! Saint John's Festival. Our annual outing to Rush Farm will take place on Sunday 28th June 2015.
RICH WORLD……. POOR WORLD SUPPER. LAST CHANCE to BUY tickets for this Saturday, 9th May. Tickets £10 from Carrie Smith
(office or 07941 869863), Elaine Sheppard (07912 416425), Catherine Maguire (01384 440345) or Katherine Savage (07976 648562).
Booking essential. Previously loved books available for donations. Proceeds to Umunandi (Green Park School, Lusaka), Water Aid, Ebola
orphans. There are still a few places left. Looking forward to seeing you. Carrie Smith.
What is Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Education? What preparation and training is needed to become a Steiner Practitioner?
Introductory Weekend Course coming soon!
Where: Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School, Love Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 2EA
When: 6.30pm - 9.00 pm Friday, 29th May, 8.30am to 4.00pm Saturday, 30th May, 2015
Cost: £80 including vegetarian meals. Enquiries and Bookings, please contact: Jill Taplin [email protected] 01782 504567
www.neswec.org.uk
Wellbeing at the Wishing Well – Bromsgrove:
Your local holistic health centre, cafe and yoga studio welcomes you! Events, courses, classes and therapies of all kinds. 1 day course in
Homeopathy for all the family. Sat 9th May £45 Inc. lunch, drinks etc. Yoga for ladies 60+. Every Thursday from 5th March 10am - 11am,
£10 drop in £40 per month includes free tea and 'elevenses' after class! For more info: www.wellbeingbromsgrove.co.uk Tel 01527 570 8383
Events at the Glasshouse Arts Centre:
Beta Testing, performed by Circus Geeks - Thursday 7th May at 7.30 pm. For more information please contact the Box Office on 01384
399430
Events at the Elysia Centre:
New Oasis group starts Thursday 7th May
Oasis is a support/self-development group for living your life more creatively; with conversation, artistic activities and the chance to share your
own life story. A nine week course beginning Thursday May 7th 12.30pm-3.30pm. This group is professionally facilitated by Melanie TaylorCounsellor and Laura Ridolfi, Art Therapist. This is a new resource at the Elysia Centre in Stourbridge funded by Awards for All (The Big
Lottery), free funded places available. Booking essential. Please ring Melanie on 078100 48739 or the Centre 01384 392072.
Alexander Technique with Pam Street – Saturday 9th May 10.00am - 11.30am, £5.00
A great introductory workshop to this simple technique, how do habits and tensions lead to postural problems and pain? Booking in advance
through Pam on [email protected] or 07890 998138.
Weleda "In Harmony with You" - Wednesday 13th May from 10.30am to 12 noon
An invitation to try Weleda’s natural skincare for yourself and hear about the what, and the why of Weleda. Free event, RSVP Jane Sahin
01384 395268 or call the Centre
SERVICES
The Community Treehouse is a new online space linking up the Steiner Waldorf community worldwide. Use the chat forums to share
information and discuss issues, read the latest Waldorf news streamed from Waldorf organisations across the world, arrange house
exchanges, couch surfing trips, working holidays and youth exchanges within the worldwide Waldorf community using our travel service.
You are already part of a huge community, with nearly 4,000 Steiner Waldorf initiatives spread over 61 countries, now join us online to form
global connections and embrace the wider Waldorf world! We can learn so much from each other and help each other with so many things, as
well as visiting each other’s homes and supporting our young people to explore this wide world safely. www.communitytreehouse.com
Summer holiday semi-converted barn in France. We have a semi-converted barn in the Creuse (Limoge) available for most of the summer
holiday. We can offer to a family or group of friends, in return for some gardening / cutting weeds and small jobs. Interested? Contact Rosa
07986 313838.
Free Relationship/Couple Counselling: As a qualified and experienced psychotherapist I am now completing a further training in
counselling two people in a relationship and can offer up to 3 sessions free of charge per couple. The relationship can be between work
colleagues, friends as well as any 2 family members. Contact Jacqui Willliams on 01384 440942
Green tip of the week from Transition Stourbridge:
British Asparagus Season
It's officially asparagus season! This wonderful British vegetable is a real seasonal treat, and it's packed full of great stuff like vitamins A and
C, potassium, iron and calcium. Get recipe ideas and more direct from the growers at www.british-asparagus.co.uk.
Last But Not Least
“Volcano: A mountain with hiccups”
01384 394633 [email protected] www.elmfield.com
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Ltd. Company No. 01141571 Charity No. 527521
Member of the Steiner Waldorf Schools’ Fellowship
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