Loose Ends * 18 th June 2014 In this issue: Ceilidh Upper School Information Event Elmfield Calendar Upcoming Events Wed 18th June Fri 20th June Class 5 6.00 p.m. p.m. 7.00 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Class 8 Project presentations St John’s Festival Ceilidh, Hall rd Mon 23 June Upper School Information Event th Tues 24 June Class 1 to Rush Farm for day trip 7.30pm Class 2 Parents’ Evening th Wed 25 June Class 5 to Olympics th th Thurs 26 & Fri 27 June Class 8 Duke of Edinburgh expedition th th Fri 27 & Sat 28 June 7.30 Back to the Summer, play by some Middle School pupils and Lucy Fitzsimon - Hall th Mon 30 June Class 8 on canoeing trip Class 11 on class trip to Hungary nd Wed 2 July Class 6 on trip to Brecon Beacons Class 9 to British Museum rd Thurs 3 July Class 3 camping until Friday th th Sat & Sun 5 & 6 July Classes 9 and 10 assessed Duke of Edinburgh expedition Some thing to share? Please email any entries for the newsletter to [email protected]. Entries Elmfield School Calendar Do not miss the fabulous full colour Elmfield Calendar for the school year 2014-2015, featuring: · work of pupils from kindergarten to class 11; · beautifully and professionally photographed; · term / half-term dates. Prices: £5.50; 2 for £10.00; Buy 3 get 1 free for £16.50!! Delivery during the last week of term. You can view a sample copy and order at the Class 3 stall on Wednesdays, or school reception, or email us at [email protected]. This is a Class 3 fundraising project. Upper School Information Event 2014 Monday 23rd June 7.30pm to 9.00pm, Eurythmy Room. Come and find out all about the Upper School. There will be a short talk giving an overview of such things as the aims of the Upper School; the Waldorf curriculum; GCSEs; Modules; and life after Elmfield. Classes 9, 10 & 11 will then be open to visit and talk to staff and (hopefully) pupils. This event is for any current parents who would like to know more about the Upper School. We look forward to seeing you there. should be no more than 20 words for personal ads, 70 words for business or events. Deadline is Tuesdays, 3.15 pm. Small personal ads free for current parents and staff as are charity and school fund-raising ads; business or other ads £1 per entry. Edi tor’ s no te The views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the school or its staff. The school cannot be held responsible for the quality of products or services Samosas will be resuming from this Friday, 20th June, now that Class 7 is back from Ru’a Fiola and will be available on Friday lunchtimes until the end of term. Class 1 Fundraiser: Pizza slices continue on Wednesdays until the end of the Summer Term. Slips will go out on Fridays. Please return to the office by the following Tuesday. Thank you. Martin Adams. Elmfield Shop: Back on our shelves - gorgeous locally produced Elmfield Honey - buy now - supplies always limited! Bargain Books! We've re-stocked the ever-popular, greatly reduced in price, quality books! Includes titles, published by Floris, that we've not had before. Zoe Tibbetts, our local craftswoman, has extended her range of sale items. Plus see her beautiful handmade Hobby Horse (£55) Thanks to everyone who visited us last Saturday, we had lots of new customers! The Shop Team Fundraiser Cake Stall Thursday 19th June lunch time and after school: proceeds to Foodbank. Cakes wanted, please drop off to Class 6 via office. ECHOES FROM THE CLASSROOM Class Eleven are giving of their best creativity and energy to contribute to the school with projects enhancing the grounds, buildings and life in school generally. There are some wonderful contributions: a new bench, a brilliant mural, some cooking, a play – watch this space for more information! Thank you, Class Eleven! Welcome back Class 7 from Ru’a Fiola: we are looking forward to hearing all about your amazing trip! offered in this newsletter. We reserve the right to edit content or decline to 01384 394633 [email protected] www.elmfield.com publish. The editor’s Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Ltd. Company No. 01141571 Charity No. 527521 Member of the Steiner Waldorf Schools’ Fellowship decision is final. We Salute You! .Let us know about achievements via [email protected]. We’d like to celebrate all achievements, not just winning things! Have you overcome a barrier, done some community work? Let us know. Thank you to our dear parents once again for a wonderful Summer Fete! Children, parents, friends all had a brilliant time and the atmosphere was just what makes Elmfield so special! Thank you to all of you, and to our organisers for the planning and vision. Elysia Therapeutic Centre Open Morning. Saturday 5th July 10 am -1 pm. Come and visit us and hear about what we do in our therapeutic work. Talks, demonstrations and refreshments. All welcome. www.elysiacentre.org. tel: 01384 392072. Beholding the Soul of Nature: Imagination, movement and Observation. Free workshop: Saturday 21st June 2014. 10 am to 4 pm Eurythmy Room, Elmfield School. In this one day workshop we will immerse ourselves in the world of nature, experiencing it from varying perspectives. Using our clear thinking, our imagination, our intuition and our body’s movement, we will discover new faculties in ourselves that will give us a fresh perspective on the world around us. For info and to book: Jacqui Williams 07986 747826, Tomie Boardman 01384 821811. FOR SALE AND WANTED Class 6 had an informative and interesting trip to Wren’s Nest to look at the stones and fossils this Monday. MUSIC MATTERS Ceilidh on 20th June, from 7 - 10pm. Suitable for class 6 upwards (but classes 4 and 5 could come if accompanied by a parent, as they already can do some of the dances.) PTFA Hello all you wonderful hard working people. What a great Summer Fair you have put on and we hope you raised lots of funds for your classes. We wish we could name everyone who helped to make the Fete work so well and the tidy up so painless, but we would fill all of Loose Ends. So please accept our most sincere thanks for a job well done and for allowing us to be a small part in this great community. Pete, Nic and Lauren. Many thanks Pete Price Parents' Library: Open Thursdays (2.50pm - 3.30pm) and Fridays (8.45am - 9.30am) in the 'old' Learning Support Room. Please sign in at reception and wear a visitor's badge whilst using the library. This week we are promoting a newly purchased title Simplicity Parenting: Using the extraordinary power of less to raise calmer, happier, and more secure kids by Kim John Payne, M.ED. A book that advocates streamlining your home environment, establishing rhythms & rituals, scheduling breaks in the schedule and scaling back on media & parental involvement. Available to borrow this week. The Library Team House for Sale: Victorian terraced, in quiet Park Street, Stourbridge; walking distance town centre, stations and schools. 2 beds, 2 receptions, open fireplace in living room, great kitchen and upstairs bathroom, downstairs loo, cellar/ office with window, enclosed garden, £149,950. For more details and viewing contact Taylors 395555 / www.taylors-estateagents.co.uk. Rosemary Merriman 01857 644339. Freezer exchange: Would anyone like to exchange - we have a full size half fridge/half freezer and would like to exchange it for an undercounter freezer. We don't use the fridge part, just the freezer so it doesn't make sense to keep it. Condition doesn't matter as long as it works! Contact Maria 079 292 56955. Thanks. Wanted: Camping stove, preferably double. Tim or AnnaMarie 07877 604425. SERVICES We are looking for someone to help and clean for an elderly lady, Joan Marcus, former kindergarten teacher at Elmfield for two hours a day, Mondays to Fridays, preferably in the morning, from 11th July to 14th August. Living in is an option, with the possibility of a long term position. The work can be either in exchange for accommodation, or paid hourly. Call 01384 936405 for details. Spotlight on… EVENTS The Art of Courageous Communication Workshop: This Saturday 21st, 2pm – 4pm in the school hall. Communication is essential to developing relationships and creating the world we live in. We are always communicating. Come join to look at ways you communicate and the impact you create. How conscious are you in this process? Are you clear about your desired outcomes? Develop greater clarity from the inside-out & courage for how you communicate and create in the world. We are running the workshop for the first time. Join us to learn about your communication style and learn how to create strong relationships and at the same time help us to develop the workshop. Interested? It would be great to have you there. Would like to know more or to sign up? Then contact me on 07966 577229. David Harris The National Folklore Troupe of England (N.Y.F.T.E.) will be at Avoncroft Museum on Sun 22nd June from 12:00pm. 'Nifty' are a group of young people aged between 10 and 18 who come from all over England. They perform variety of traditional English songs, music and dances, including various forms of Morris, Social, Clog and Rapper (basically Street Dance with sticks, swords, hankies and garlands!). The usual Museum admission prices apply. Debbie Nock works in Administration and has been a member of staff since 2001. After leaving school in 1977 she took on a number of administration roles mainly in Local Government in Sandwell. From 1992 to 2001 she was a local magistrate working in Stourbridge and Halesowen Courts. Debbie worked in the downstairs office for many years and was involved in many of the mandate groups within the school and was also one of the Safeguarding Officers at Elmfield for many years, until she left at end of 2011. Returning in January 2013 she is now providing administrative support to Ben Arnold and Diana Ball. Debbie loves the variety in her work and has felt a strong connection to Steiner Education for many years. After her three children went through the school from 3 to 17 years of age she has seen for herself how effective the education can be and enjoys being part of the team that supports its provision. Her hobbies include philosophy, reading, tennis (along with her son Joshua was Mixed Doubles County Champion in 2007) and racquetball. 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 Qualified Thai masseur, Wat Po certified. Strong or gentle, for muscle injuries, back pain or relaxation. Call Pan 07808 812166. Psychophonetic Counselling: Psychophonetics counselling provides a safe and confidential space for you to explore your present challenges, crises, relationship difficulties or ongoing dissatisfaction or stuckness. As well as conversation, it offers a unique method of self-observation through spontaneous gesture, using the innate intelligence of the body to cut through the blocks of the mind. It encourages people to connect more deeply with their own inner resources and enables them to take charge of their lives. It offers practical tools for your ongoing development. Contact Jacqui Williams on 07986 747826. Payment by contribution only. Anthroposophic Psychotherapy: Psychiatric Disorders in Children and Adults, Psychosomatics: Unique Anthroposophic training course starting November 2014, especially for psychotherapists, medical doctors, psychiatrists, counsellors and other qualified mental health professionals who are seriously interested in an Anthroposophic approach. The course is mainly directed towards people who are wellqualified and have experience of working at an academic level. However, if you are interested but not quite sure if you are suitably qualified we would like to hear from you. The main criteria for entry will be an ability to: · think and work psychotherapeutically · work with serious psychological problems · study and think in a postgraduate manner For more information contact John Lees [email protected]/ view http://www.emerson.org.uk/anthroposophicpsychotherapy/ Cello & Theory of Music Lessons: Sean Gilde, BA Hons., ABSM. Availability after school and weekends. Music for functions & events. Competitive rates, call 07931 781737. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.thecelloteacher.co.uk Free House in July! Do you have relatives coming, or know anyone who could live in our house from 17th to 31st July? It comes with a free dog and two cats. Tim or AnnaMarie Gray S/B 829420. Green tip of the week from Transition Stourbridge Great British beaches Still not planned your holiday? Instead of jetting off and clocking up your air miles, discover some fantastic beaches around the British coast. Find (on the internet) the best with the Good Beach Guide and the Blue Flag Campaign. Happy holidays! Last But Not Least Education is what survives, when what has been learned has been forgotten. B.F. Skinner 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 01384 394633 [email protected] www.elmfield.com Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Ltd. 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