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A rose of pure white blooms in midnight’s dark hour.
The spell of the darkness is broken and torn.
In my heart there’s a bursting of magical power
For the heavenly Child on earth has been born!

Issue 15 As pure as the snow. With my heart’s love aglow

Term 2, Week 10 I shall nourish this Child, and we surely shall grow!
25th June 2012

Winter Festival
Upcoming Events Last Thursday we were extremely blessed with our Winter Festival
celebrations. Talented environment artist Elaine Clocherty created an
Wed 27th Soup - Vahri extremely beautiful spiral for us during the day. She was assisted by Jade Mas,
June McKenzie & Evan Coumbe, Kristy Orkin and Kate McGeachie’s Mum. The spiral really was a
Neen Uren
work of art and we sincerely thank Elaine for this.
Thurs Tracey
28th Puckeridge
June (CEO of SEA)
visit
Friday Last day of
29th Term 2 - 12pm
June finish
Tuesday Marjorie
17th July Theyer talk
‘How can
parents support
their child’s
education in
their homes?’
7.30pm
Saturday Ute’s 60th
21st July K5/6 Busy Bee
10.00am
Mon 23rd First day of
July Term 3

Monthly Virtue....
Equilibrium We were very lucky that the weather also co-
operated with our plans and after a shared
becomes progress gathering and soup with were led on the lantern
walk. The lanterns were stunning examples of
beauty and precision.

Yallingup Steiner School Community acknowledges the Wardandi people as

traditional owners of the land upon which our school stands.

Winter Festival (cont.)
Following the lantern walk Wardandi
representative Josh Whiteland shared a story of
his people with us and then played his
breathtakingly haunting didgeridoo while everyone
walked into the spiral. Walking the spiral
symbolizes our journey inwards to introspection as
individuals, which takes place in winter.
The Class Six girls then treated us to an exhibition
of their fire-twirling skills. This display was
particularly impressive as the girls mainly taught
themselves. We wish to thank Clara Kotai, Kali
Dixon and Graeme Benstead for assisting the girls
with their preparation.
Thank you also to Mim Merriman who organised
deliciously warming soups for the parents.
Our staff worked extremely hard preparing the
students for this festival and we would also like to
thank them: Konrad, Adrian, Nino, Rae-Lee,
Jacqui, Annie and Franka – ‘thank you’. Your hard
work was extremely evident in the lovely singing
and the beautiful lanterns.
Kindergarten Mid-Winter Festivals
The Kindergartens also celebrated Mid-Winter last
week. Thank you Sue, Sally, Ute, Jenny, Jacqui
Yallingup Steiner School Community acknowledges the Wardandi people as
traditional owners of the land upon which our school stands.
Yallingup Steiner School
and Adee for introducing our little ones to the
Festival.
Annual Report
The School’s Annual Report for 2011 is now
available on the website at www.yss.wa.edu.au if
parents wish to have a read of it.
Last Day of Term
Please be aware that Term 2 finishes this Friday
29th June at 12pm. Buses will collect the students
at this time.
The first day of Term 3 is Monday 23rd July for K5-
Class 6. K4 commences on Tuesday 24th July.
Coles Vouchers
The School is collecting Coles Vouchers as part of
the Coles Sports for Schools promotion. We are
happy to receive vouchers into the box in the
Office.
Council Corner
We now approach the half way mark of what’s so
far been an eventful and enriching year for the
School. On Council we are encouraged by the
increasing enquiries by new families and
enrolments of new students to the School. We are
excited to plan for the School’s future as it grows
to meet its full potential. In order to do so we
have established a Planning Committee made up
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of our Principal (Konrad Korobacz), Council Chair
(Richard Rowell), Council Treasurer (Peter
Blackbourn) and Councillor (Jeff Forrest). The Kinder Busy Bee
Committee may co-opt other members of the Dear Kindergarten Parents,
school community as appropriate (currently We would like to invite you to a Busy
Councillor Dean Henry). The purpose of the Bee at the beginning of Term 3. The
Committee is to discover and investigate all plan is to build up the flow form so
options available for the full expansion of the the children are able to play with the
school. The Committee will provide a detailed water flowing through the flow form
report to Council as to the options available with
and we would like to hang up a new
estimated costs, development time frames and
funding sources from time to time. Exciting tyre swing for the children. These
times!! Watch this space….. are the tasks we would like to get
done. We will need shovels, tools for
We would also like to warmly welcome Bianca cementing, rakes (for raking sand or
Conroy to Council. Bianca is mother to Eva Conroy earth) planting shovels and a lot of
aged 3 and Edyn Conroy aged 18 months both helping hands.
attending the Playgroup with Victoria. Bianca and
her husband Jesse have recently relocated here The date of the Busy Bee is Saturday,
from Perth where her family attended West Coast 21st July from 10 am. We are looking
Steiner School. Her ongoing research at Edith forward to seeing you all.
Cowan University is supportive of the Steiner In the meantime have a restful
approach. Bianca’s specialty is researching and
holiday.
writing proposals and applications for funding.
Not surprisingly, Council promptly invited her to Warm regards, Ute and Sally
take the role of “Grants Coordinator”. Welcome
to the team Bianca, it’s great to have you on
board! Staff Painting
Council would also like to extend an invitation to This Term our staff have been coming to School on
any parent in the school community to come along a Tuesday morning at 7.00am to have instruction
to any of our meetings. If you are interested in from Konrad on painting. It has proven a very
Council happenings we are completely open to valuable exercise and we have learnt so much and
share our meetings, being mindful that there is have so much to learn. Thank you for Konrad for
procedure in place for any confidential matters making this opportunity available to us and sharing
requiring those not on Council to simply leave the your knowledge.
room for a minute. This is rarely the case Some examples of our work are included below –
however, and we welcome anyone interested to remember we are just beginners or mostly! These
contact me for details. paintings
Shona are by
YSS Council Secretary Kerrie,
97567570 / 0401249797 Jane and
shona.bell@bigpond.com Konrad as
they were
the ones
Tracey Puckeridge Visit we could
This Thursday Tracey Puckeridge who is the CEO of
photograph
Steiner Education Australia will be visiting the
easily but
School to brief the teaching staff on the newly
watch this
passed curriculum changes.
space and
hopefully
Congratulations we will also
To those of you lucky enough to know our Class Six be able to
teacher from last year – Paul Raymond, some news exhibit the
from Paul in Devon. He and his partner Vikki have work of the
recently become engaged and hope to get married others.
soon. Sending our congratulations and wishes for
the very best over the seas and hoping to see Paul
again soon.
Yallingup Steiner School Community acknowledges the Wardandi people as
traditional owners of the land upon which our school stands.
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Winter School 2012

Yes – it’s on again. We have a winter warmer with
a Bella Italia flavour.
• Singing
• Drama
• Craft
• Movement
• Stagecraft
th th th
10 11 12 & 13th JULY / 9am -12.45pm
Old Dunsborough Hall
Suits 6 - 12yrs children who are keen to have fun & learn.
Includes a starter pack.
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Early bird discount valid until 26 JUNE
INFO: Sussane 0450 968 058 /
info@soundwaves.net.au

Community Notices
(Please note – the events and views in these
Community Notices are not sponsored by YSS
and do not necessarily reflect the views of
the School.)

Craft Retreatrd
Friday afternoon 3 of August – Sunday morning 5th
August.

$40 for accommodation.

We’ll have a meal roster and a breakfast kitty.
Please let Kate know by this week if you plan to
come - markandkate@westnet.com.au or
9755 2504.

Beginners are welcome. BYO craft or come and

learn how to make some simple dolls and toys for
the Kindergartens.
Yallingup Steiner School Community acknowledges the Wardandi people as
traditional owners of the land upon which our school stands.

Dear Yallingup Steiner Community
On Saturday 7th July the second module of
an ongoing Early Childhood Education
programme will begin. The presenters have
been busy for some time preparing a
thorough, deep and very engaging week that
will provide participants with sustenance for
their work with children. Parents are
welcome to enrol in this course – to get the
teacher’s perspective has been very
enlightening and fruitful for those parents
who attended the last course. Parents felt
strengthened in their role. They said they
now understand why their teachers do the
things the way they do them in the School!
The July Module is called:
Rhythms in Early
Childhood Education
A five-day intensive training in the
Steiner approach to ECE
Saturday 7th July – Wednesday 11th
2012
Rhythm is the basis of life and health. How
can we create, protect and celebrate the
smaller and greater rhythms of life for the
children in our care? In this module we will
encounter Steiner’s teachings on time, learn
how to structure a meaningful year-long
programme and develop wise classroom
management practices. It includes a daily
movement class (Eurythmy); child
development talks; workshops on creating
authentic seasonal festivals and craftworks
for young children; and a teacher
rejuvenation package.
Times: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Venue: Perth Waldorf School Bibra Lake
Cost: $550
Vegetarian lunches available at an extra cost
Course enquiries Jennifer Kornberger
jennifer.kornberger@gmail.com
Phone 9331 1880
Yallingup Steiner School Community acknowledges the Wardandi people as
traditional owners of the land upon which our school stands.
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Gnome Hollows News
New slippers have arrived and
more pencils including skin tones.
Talk with Marjorie Theyer
Dear Parents,
What an exciting time, we will have Marjorie
Theyer as a visitor.
Just before she comes to Western Australia
she will give talks to all teachers of Australia
at our Teachers Conference organised by the
Steiner Education Australia in Alice Springs.
She will come just for one night to Yallingup
and will speak to you about:
"How can parents support their child’s
education in their homes?"
Marjorie will try to answer all questions you
July have. So please make your way to school on:
Wednesday 17th July at 7.30pm
Yallingup Steiner School Hall
I’m looking forward seeing you all at this
special talk.
Ute
New YSS family seeking home
Family recently moved from Christchurch
looking for somewhere to rent or house sit for
a couple of months - ok with animals - also
looking for jobs.
Dad is a graphic designer and Mum has worked
in the disability field as a service coordinator.
Please call Jess on 0401 059 110 or Dune on
0413 180 458.
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How can parents support their

child’s education in their
homes?
Talk with Marjorie Theyer

Tuesday 17th July @ Yallingup Steiner School

Entry Gold Coin Donation
7.30 pm start in school Hall - teas, coffees and cake available
Marjorie started teaching in New South Wales in 1954. Her journey then took her to Vancouver,
Emerson College in the UK, and Wynstones Steiner School. She had a break to look after 2
daughters, and started teaching again at Michael Park School in New Zealand. She was a pioneer
at Taruna Steiner School in NZ, became principal there and director of the Early Childhood
Faculty. Since that time she has focused on teaching Early Childhood staff.
She is an inspired –and inspiring- speaker with a wealth of knowledge and experience. This talk is
highly recommended to all parents and caregivers in our school. Bring friends and grandparents
too!

ALL WELCOME

Yallingup Steiner School Community acknowledges the Wardandi people as

traditional owners of the land upon which our school stands.
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A Healthy Grain for Breakfast?

With the increased awareness of the health devastation that is sugar, many
of us are now coming to terms with the reality that “grains” are also largely
sugar. Sugar is at the heart of ALL dis-ease, this is no longer up for debate.
But for many of us it is an addiction and replacing it altogether seems an
almost impossible option.

Good health is about what you do most of the time (85%), so if you are
unable to give up grains, at least minimise them. In addition, it is crucial to
lessen their impact by properly preparing them. This means to soak them to
neutralize the phytate (anti-nutrient) content and release the nutrients so
they become more absorbable. A grain that is not prepared well is nothing
short of challenging to the body and the driver of dis-ease in ourselves and
our kids. Added to that, typical grain based foods provide little to no
nutrition and in fact draw on the body’s stores of nutrients to be digested.
For example, grains deplete the body of essential magnesium, a mineral
needed for hundreds of reactions in the body especially for the nerves and
heart.

Here is an example of a breakfast that is an option for healthy grain lovers

(healthy refers to anyone who is consistently at peak health). This quinoa
based porridge is full of the nutrients kids need most, quality fats and
protein as well as filling nutrient rich quinoa. Soak 1 cup of quinoa
overnight with a little whey. In the morning drain and rinse and add to a
pot with 1 cup coconut milk or cream and 1 cup of water and simmer until
tender, allow to cool slightly. Add ½ cup dried fruit of choice, ½ cup fresh
fruit such as pear, 1 cup of nuts/seeds, grind of real salt, 2 large eggs
beaten and 1 tbsp coconut oil or organic butter. More coconut cream can be
used if the mixture appears too thick. Pour this into a baking dish and
sprinkle with additional roasted pistachios and Rapadura sugar. Bake in a
moderate oven until golden and crunchy on top and set in the middle.

This recipe is very versatile and can be adjusted to suit even lower sugar
needs by omitting the dried fruit. Knowing the right foods to feed kids to
create optimal health is a real challenge in this age of misinformation. Join
the next workshop to learn how you can positively impact your child’s
health and set them up for life, a far cry from what you might think is
healthy! Visit www.realhealthykids.com or contact Sally on 0433 542 189.

Yallingup Steiner School Community acknowledges the Wardandi people as

traditional owners of the land upon which our school stands.