Rudolf
Steiner
School
Friday Newsletter
KINGS LANGLEY
Summer Term
Week Five
Friday 22nd May 2015
Coming up...
Monday 1st June: Friday 5th June: Saturday 6th June:
Tuesday 9th June: Saturday 13th June
PTFA 7.30-9pm
Open Morning 8.45am – 12pm
Old Scholars’ Reunion 2.30pm – 11pm (see advert on back page)
Whole School Meeting 8pm – 9.30pm
Summer Festival (formerly Midsummer festival) 4pm to 9.30pm
Parents’ Evenings:
Wednesday 3rd June Class Seven Parents’ Evening at 8pm with Sophia Nicholson
Wednesday 10th June Class Six Parents’ Evening at 7.30pm with Denis McCarthy
Thought for the week...
“Waldorf school education is not a pedagogical system but an art – the art of awakening what is
actually there within the human being”. – Rudolf Steiner
Open Morning
Friday, 5th June 8.45am
The School will hold its next
Open Morning Friday, 5th June.
The programme runs from 9am
to 12noon and includes tours of
Kindergarten, Lower and Upper
School, a talk on Steiner Waldorf
Education and a Q+A session
with teachers, parents and pupils.
Please help us spread the word!
Thank you, Chris Triplett.
Old Scholars’
Reunion
6th June 2.30pm – 11pm
This will be a great event and we
look forward to seeing as many
Old Scholars there as possible!
From 2.30pm till 5.30pm we
will have fun sporting activities,
tours of the school and a performance by the school choir!
Then a champagne reception at
6.30pm on the school lawn. At
7.30pm we will make our way to
the beautiful dining room where
we will sit down for a three
course meal and enjoy some gentle music. There will be a fantastic
line up of very talented musicians
and performers (including several
old scholars)!
For those who wish to relax in
a quieter room the long room will
be available as the perfect space.
We will have a fire in the rose
garden later on in the evening.
Tickets for the Dinner and Dance
are £25 (concessions available)
and can be purchased from Billetto at:
http://billetto.co.uk/events/rsskl-old-scholars-reunion
Partners are welcome. For more
information please contact me
on 07771 790 518 or by e-mail:
[email protected]
Warmest wishes,
Nese Martin
Community Development
Manager
er Festival
Summ
, 13th June 2015
Saturday
4 pm to 9.30 pm
STALLS:
Popcorn, Ice creams, Cakes and Biscuits,Cream teas, Pancakes, Pizza, Barbecue,
Smoothies, Lemonade, Strawberries and Cream
ACTIVITIES:
Races, Games, Volleyball Match, Guess the teacher, Stilts Race, Flower Crowns,
Children s games, Dressing-up Races, Shuffle Board, Coconut Shy, Football match,
Parachute games, Olympic Games exhibition by Class 5.
6:30 pm in the theatre
Class 8 Play
9:00pm St. John Fire and Singing
Rudolf
Steiner
School
Kings Langley
The Summer Festival
(formerly Midsummer Festival)
This is the teachers and pupils gift
to the parents... a wonderful afternoon of Maypole dancing, games
and treats! The whole school community is warmly invited!
School Staff Vacancies
CLASS TEACHER Starting
in September 2015. The class
teacher is one of a team of eight
Class Teachers carrying responsibility for the Lower School. The
class teacher is responsible for
one class of children between the
ages of 6 and 14 years and under
normal circumstances is expected
to take responsibility for one class
of children through from Class
One (6/7 years) to the end of
Class Eight (13/14 years).
ENGLISH & DRAMA Teacher
starting September 2015.
We are looking for an English and
Drama Teacher to teach GSCE
and A Levels in the Upper School.
LEARNING SUPPORT
Assistant for Deaf Child in Kindergarten.
Learning Support Assistant
We are looking for a Support
Assistant who is qualified to work
with a profoundly deaf child on a
1 to 1 basis in the Kindergarten/
class 1. Qualification required to
BSL Stage 2 (BSL 1 considered).
Working for 15 hours per week
mornings only. Term Time only.
Colon Ride 2015
Charity bike ride for St Mark’s
Hospital Foundation: next week
my friend Steffi Cook is doing a
280-mile colon shaped bike ride
over 3 ½ days. Some of you may
remember that I did this ride last
year and Steffi helped me fundraise, so this year I am doing the
same for her. Please sponsor her
to help her raise a substantial
amount for St Mark’s Hospital
Foundation who do research into
bowel disease. This is Steffi’s link
to her fundraising page:
http://www.justgiving.com/Steffi-Cook1.
Thank you very much!
Margaret Campman
John Rutter Singing Day
Saturday 6 June 10.30am-5pm
St George’s School Assembly Hall,
Sun Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4TD
Tickets £20 (£15 under-18s and
students). Group bookings of 10
or more £15 per person (£10 under-18s and students). Lea Singers
Friends 20% off. To book phone
George Darley
On 01707 377029 or email tickEurythmy Photos
There is a collection of photos
of the recent Class 8 Eurythmy
performance on the school’s
Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/RSSKL
Rudolf Steiner School Kings Langley
The Art of Education
Based on a comprehensive understanding of human development,
Steiner Waldorf education offers children of all ages the opportunity
to thrive through a challenging and stimulating academic programme
integrated with the practical, fine and performing arts.
• Kindergarten to A levels
• Develops a love of learning
• Takes a holistic approach
• Outstanding GCSE /A levels
• Welcomes cultural diversity
• Good Inspection Report
Open
Morning
Full job descriptions and applications can found on the web site
under Vacancies:
http://rsskl.org/vacancies/
Bushcraft Festival
Dear School Community, we are
sorry to say that the Bushcraft
Festival is cancelled for this year;
many apologies for any inconvenience and disappointment. However, we will be back next year!
Greetings from all the Class Four
Parents.
Mosaic pieces needed
Or broken crockery… anything
with colour. For our mosaic project, please help! Please bring to
the art room. – Class 9 and Teresa
Iskra
Friday 5th June
Programme starts at 9am
We’d love to meet you!
Registration is at 8.45am
Please join us to tour the school, visit classes in session, hear a talk
on the Steiner Waldorf approach and find out why we received such a
good report in a recent School Inspection.
Registration is at 8:45 and tours begin promptly at 9:00am.
Langley Hill
Kings Langley
Herts WD4 9HG
01923 262505
www.rsskl.org
Rudolf
Steiner
School
Kings Langley
The Enchanted Garden Family Concert
Dear Parents,
Come and join us for a fantastic family concert! The Enchanted Garden
Sunday 14th June 2015 at 3pm in the School. To celebrate the arrival
from Italy of RSSKL’s new music teacher, Claudio Di Meo, and his partner Federica Nardacci, we are presenting an exciting concert of piano
duet music by Claudio and Federica and story-telling read by drama
teacher Mike Hadjipateras. The wonderful piano duet music is by Ravel,
Debussy, Grieg and Poulenc. There will also be a screen projecting
images which illustrate the stories. This concert will be suitable for
children of Class 3 and above. In the interval you will be able to enjoy
our delicious cakes and tea. Tickets: £8 for adults, £7 for concessions
and £5 for children. Tickets can be purchased on the door or from the
School reception.
London Events at Rudolf Steiner House
London Events at Rudolf Steiner House - Developing Anthroposophy
in Apocalyptic Times. From the Life of R.Steiner to the Present Day
10-6pm May 30th seminar (milestones in RSteiner’s life; cornerstones
of the Movement, 5 Key events 1879,1899,1933,1998, today and Anthroposophy Today) with T H Meyer. Sing Freedom. Go deeper into
singing and uncover your voice 10-5pm May 30th, 31st with M.Deason-Barrow, Tonalis Music. Greenwich, London’s Gateway at 7.30pm
May 26th with Marion Briggs (magical, royal and architectural levels,
the seat of navigation, trade,astronomy). Light and the Foundation
Stone Meditation at 7.30pm on May 22nd with Philip Martyn (transformation of light after death). Terrorism and Conflict with B.McQuillan
May 26th and June 30th 4-6pm (deeper influences behind groups, from
“The Mexican Mysteries, the Knights Templar” and other of R.Steiner’s
wartime lectures). Natural Science and Astronomy with William Bishop fortnightly from May 20th at 2pm (R.Steiner’s 3rd Science Course).
Van Gogh and Kandinsky with David Lowe at 7.15pm on May 27th
(How Steiner described Van Gogh as an initiative, Does the source of
Kandinsky’s paintings lie in his own meditative work? Looking at Art
with David Lowe at 7.30pm on May 29th and 19th June (2 gallery walks
to see Rembrandt, and the N and S European streams). The Life, Nature
& Cultivation of Anthroposophy, Letters to Members with Sue Peat at
2.30pm on May 31st and July 5th (for Members). Copies of RSHouse
Programme in School and Kindergartens.0207 723-4400.
www.rsh.anth.org.uk,
Towels for the Pottery
Old towels of any kind... bath
towels, hand towels, tea towels...
needed for the Pottery. It doesn’t
matter if they are stained or tattered. Please place washed towels
in a bag and deposit at reception.
Susan Eglinton, Pottery
Want to go to Africa?
Djembe your way there with the
Herts Drum Circle. No experience necessary. Wednesdays
fortnightly at the Red Lion Pub on
the Hempstead Rd from 8-10pm.
Dates for summer term: 6 May, 20
May, 3 June, 17 June, 1 July, 16 July.
£10/ session to master drummer
Abdul Conteh. Contact Jane Gerhard for info. 07815 626044.
Printer Cartridges
for Charity!
Thank you for the many cartridges received so far! Please
continue to bring your empty
cartridges from work and home
- in their original boxes / bags if
possible. I will collect them from
Becky at Reception, box them up
and send them to www.cartridges4charity.co.uk/ where they are
refilled, resold and reused. Profits
go to charity. For more information contact Hettie Gets on
07552596426 and hettieprivate@
brainstorm.co.za. One or many,
bring them all!
Therapies and treatments
Reflexology treatments –
Pressure points exist on the feet
that correspond to the body. By
applying pressure to these points,
balance can be restored, releasing tension and stress, helping
the body to heal. Each treatment
given is tailored to your specific
needs. To make an appointment
or ask for further information,
please contact Aly, fully qualified
in reflexology, aromatherapy, and
reiki. Tel: 07733 103 962
Caring for each other
RSSKL Pastoral Care Group
Campaigns for Freedom to Report
Whenever ANYONE –
Parents, Pupils or Staff –
observes a hurtful incident
The 3 R’s of helping to protect each
other and the children:
RESPOND – expressing concern
for what has been witnessed
REASSURE – that it will be
dealt with immediately
REPORT – report the incident to
the Class Teacher/Sponsor
Also, please write it down and post
in the Pastoral Care post box by the
main entrance within 3 days. Reports
can also be emailed to:
[email protected]
Vivo D’Arte’s:
PARADE
at the Watford Palace
Theatre 10th to 13th June
2015.
Parade is a tragic, true story
of the trial and lynching of Leo
Frank, a Jewish man from Brooklyn who is wrongly accused of
murder brought to emotional and
theatrical life by acclaimed playwright Alfred Uhry (“Driving Miss
Daisy”) and Jason Robert Brown,
one of Broadway’s most promising young composers. Set in 1913
the musical deals with anti-Semitism against a backdrop of the
racially charged southern states of
America. Parade is directed by renowned director Lin Instone and
musical director Dan Cowtan.
Also performing in this production are Rudolf Steiner student,
William Warren-Meeks and
teacher Mike Hadjipateras.
Vivo D’Arte is a theatre arts
organisation which champions
young performers. Many of our
adult cast attend or have graduated from leading music conservatoires, acting schools and performing arts institutions. Under
the leadership and guidance of
highly acclaimed singing teacher,
theatre director and musical director, Dan Cowtan,Vivo D’Arte
brings out the very best in its cast
and students ensuring innovative
performances of the very highest
quality. Dan created Vivo D’Arte
in 2012 and the organisation has
grown very quickly following a
string of successful and exceptional productions including Les
Miserables, Phantom of the Opera
and Hairspray. At the heart of
everything we do is passion, commitment and excellence.
For a preview video of our show
click here: https://youtu.be/hVcp6pxssr0
Tickets for are available to book
online at www.watfordpalacethea-
tre.co.uk or by calling the box office on 01923 225671. For more
information about Vivo D’Arte
please visit our website www.
vivodarte.co.uk
Gardening
“Loving and nurturing
hands available for your
garden”
Biodynamic approach with beautiful results to help in your garden, allotment or green project.
Serving the Kings Langley and
surrounding area from the start of
half term onwards. Call or email
to discuss the help you need
07754925181 / artemerkarte@
hotmail.it
For Sale
For Sale: 2 large beanbags, one
burnt orange and other chocolate brown (from www.Bigboybeanbag.com) for indoor and
outdoor use. Waterproof fabric
and UV protected. In excellent
condition £55 each. Call Michele
07786172407
Lost & Found
We left a black origami book in
Reception. If anyone has seen it
could they please call Cornelia on
07814 625080. Thank you.
This newsletter is published on Friday The copy
deadline isThursday 4pm. Sales of goods or services £3 per advert, house or flat rentals £20, house
sales £75. Email Chris Triplett <[email protected]>
with your ad or drop it into the office, in a clearly
marked envelope. The school newsletter is a forum
for many different members of the community, and
views and opinions expressed are not necessarily
those of the school.
RSSKL (and the New School)
OLD SCHOLARS’ REUNION
SATURDAY 6TH JUNE 2015 2.30PM
TO
11.30PM
Please join us for the first ever all
years inclusive reunion. An afternoon
and evening of activities and socialising
is planned – come for the afternoon,
evening or both and let’s have fun
together at this fabulous event!!
Schedule:
2.30pm to 5.00pm –
Sports, tours and performances
6.30pm to 11.30pm –
Dinner & Dance
Champagne Reception at 6.30pm,
followed by a three-course meal of
delicious home-cooked food; also live
music, dancing, DJ, bar, and more!
Special guest performers include:
Tim Arnold – The Soho Hobo, Saxophonist John Martin,
BBC DJ Sean Rowley and Whinlatter – English Folk/Rock Band.
Tickets for the Dinner and Dance: £25 (concessions available).
Dress: Smart / Partners welcome!
For more info please contact Nese Martin on 07771 790518
or by e-mail: [email protected]
Purchase tickets at:
billetto.co.uk/events/rsskl-old-scholars-reunion
Event venue:
Rudolf Steiner School Kings Langley
Langley Hill, Kings Langley WD4 9HG
Rudolf
Steiner
School
Kings Langley