Wandju - Welcome to Term 4
Coming Events
October
Saturday 11: Back to School Busy Bee 8am-1pm
Tuesday 14: First Day of Term 4
Tuesday 21: School Tour 9.15am
Friday 31: World Teachers Day
SAVE THE DATE: Kambarang Fair (compulsory school day) November 1 / Day in Lieu November 3; Class 6 Graduation Tuesday December 16.
Visit our website for the full school calendar
Kaya WCSS Community
ANGELS down to me are bending;
Always with me, they are ever caring, tending,
And around me, woven out of love, their flowing mantle they are lending.
I am their child. From out their hours of light my soul has wended.
Born of the sun, my seed upon the earth descended.
Good fruit it must bring forth before my life is ended.
In the Light of a Child, Michael Hedley Burton
Administration Matters
UPDATING CONTACT DETAILS
To ensure you receive all important communications and we can contact you when necessary, please keep your details up-to-date. This includes:
- Phone numbers
- Email addresses
- Postal address
- Emergency contact details
If you have changed any of these recently, please contact reception@wcss.wa.edu.au. Thank you for helping us keep our records accurate and communication flowing smoothly!
TERM 4 DRESS CODE REMINDER
We will be continuing to ensure students meet the Student Dress Code in Term 4. Please read through the code and check that your child has shorts and shirts that are school appropriate for the warmer weather. Most stores with clothing for children include school-wear sections that have affordable clothing items that meet the dress code. We will continue to stock dress code appropriate items for students to change into, to ensure they fit in with their peers and feel comfortable. A reminder that the School Shop stocks an array of clothing including hats, t-shirts and hoodies to make mornings easier!
Parent Education
Dear Parents/Caregivers,
We are delighted to share with you the Term 4 Steiner Parent Education Initiative Program. There are 3 events this term that we hope you take the time to participate in. WCSS covers the cost for attendance AND allows you to claim FCH, to encourage your support of our pedagogy and your child's learning. We trust you will enjoy these opportunities to learn more of what stands behind the Steiner curriculum.
We start with Barbara Baldwin bringing Supporting My Child’s Learning at Home. Barbara is a highly respected long term educator in Special Needs & Learning Support and this session will look at working with children with divergent needs in an inclusive way.
The term will end with early childhood elder, Ebba Bodame looking at the Spirit of Christmas, preparing the range of modern families to offer Christmas in ways meaningful for them, without being swept up in overly material and commercial waves of persuasion and influence.
WCSS Community Association
THE FAIR IS COMING!!
Kambarang Fair Class Allocations are out and Sign Up Zone is now live! Log on to https://legacy.signup.zone/vs5m2GXGsik4QRFXp and choose your preferred timeslot to assist with your class activity.
What can you do now to help?
- Donate plants to the Plant Stall. Plants can be dropped off at Class 3 anytime where they will be looked after until the Fair;
- Able to donate raffle prizes? Contact WCSSCA@wcss.wa.edu.au about your contribution;
- Like to volunteer your time before the Fair? There are many jobs to do right now such as handing out flyers, putting out signage, cooking prep, art or craf - there is something for everyone.
- Call out for musicians! Contact WCSSCA on 0422 544 945 if you or someone you know can perform for a couple of hours on the day.
- Raffle coordinator needed. Tasks include: coordinate collection of vouchers gifts and prizes to assemble into hampers and wrap.
- Sponsorship – volunteer to follow up sponsors and collect donations.
- And of course, spread the word! Invite friends and family to come along, grab some posters from Reception and pop up in your neighbourhood or business and share the Facebook Event!
If you or someone you know would be interested in having a stall please contact Rachael at rachaelmcilduff@hotmail.com for more information. Spaces are limited and stalls must support the school's values and ethos.
Please reach out to wcssca@wcss.wa.edu.au or via your class carer/activity leader with any questions, suggestions or offerings.
Baked Potato Friday Thank you volunteers and community for supporting WCSSCA’s Baked Potato Friday. Stay tuned for dates next term.
Michaelmas Festival What a lovely last day of term. Thank you to all the bakers and servers!
Parent Craft Opportunity Our Parent Craft Group need helpers for the Kambarang Fair! Sew kits are available to take home, please see Sarah at Playgroup to collect your pack – a lovely way to claim FCH. If you prefer to sew in a group setting, Craft Group is held each Thursday at 12:30pm at the Hub.
With kindness in community,
WCSSCA
wcssca@wcss.wa.edu.au
Primary News
What a full and wonderful Term 3 Class 3 Dambart had! The children have been open to every new experience, and together we have shared many adventures that will stay with us for years to come.
Our excursion to CREEC was a real highlight. The children loved walking through the wetlands, noticing the birdlife, and listening carefully as we learned about the delicate balance of our local environment. It gave us a deeper sense of how connected we are to the land.
Soon after, we were lucky to spend time with Bel Cox, who shared her Indigenous wisdom with us. Bel taught the children how to move carefully through the bush, to be alert for snakes, to walk gently and with respect, and to understand that every sound and sign in the bush carries meaning. She also showed us which native plants are safe to eat and which are not, and spoke about how Aboriginal people have always known how to survive by observing and listening to Country. Bel reminded us that here in Perth (Boorloo) we live on Whadjuk Noongar boodja, and that it is important to honour the wisdom it holds. The children came away with a new sense of respect and wonder, seeing the bush not just as nature but as a living place full of stories and guidance.
The class sleepover was another big adventure. We camped out in tents on the school grounds and although not much sleep was had, everyone was so brave and embraced the challenge. There was plenty of excitement, laughter and midnight chatter, and waking up together gave the children a real sense of achievement.
Our visit to the Perth Mint added another layer of learning. Watching the gold pour and seeing the long history of our coins made our money main lesson feel alive. The children could connect the history of currency with the coins they use every day, and it sparked many good conversations back in class.
Back at school, the children worked with great energy and creativity in our house building lessons. From simple shelters to more complex dwellings, they explored how humans shape their environments for safety and comfort, and they built their own imaginative structures with enthusiasm.
Term 3 also brought some unexpected recognition when our class, with the support of Bel Cox, won a National Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Award. This was an exciting honour and a reminder of the value of working together with our hands, our hearts and our heads.
Our scarecrow made its way to the Royal Show. We are grateful to be able to showcase our growing knowledge of wool there. A warm thank you goes to Cheryl for her guidance and help with the scarecrow, which was a true community effort.
None of these experiences would have been possible without the support of our parent volunteers. Whether it was helping on excursions, pitching in for projects, or offering time behind the scenes, your care and energy made these moments possible. I am deeply thankful for all that you do.
Amidst all of this, the children have continued to grow in their daily rhythm of stories, lessons, movement and artistic work. They are becoming more resilient, creative and confident each day.
Thank you all for journeying alongside us in Term 3. I look forward to what this term will bring, with more stories, more adventures and more chances to grow together.
Warmly,
Kasia Rymarczyk
Class 3 Dambart Teacher
Parent Business Directory
Welcome to the section where we share information on WCSS family owned businesses. If you are an enrolled WCSS family, run a business and would like to promote this to our school community please send your details (a few sentences describing your business and contact details) to marketing@wcss.wa.edu.au
Cheesebuddy is an Australian made Brazilian cheese bread which is gluten free, versatile, delicious and owned and operated by a WCSS family! Cheesebuddy products are available at Woolworths, Costco, IGA, Farmer Jack’s and others. Chat with Yuri on 0402 730 490
Sense of Space WCSS parent, Gemma James is offering Term 4 classes in Subiaco with a 10% discount code for WCSS families. Use "WCSS" for term booking of 9.30am Monday morning with Gemma. Any missed class receives a free online make up class. In these classes we combine therapeutic movement and therapeutic essential oils. We integrate two methodologies; Fascial Movement & Contemporary Pilates. We have been practicing & teaching this unique style for over two decades. Book here or visit www.senseofspace.com.au for more information. E: gemma@senseofspace.com.au
Rhema Group is a WCSS family owned building and carpentry company specialising on all structural carpentry projects, from house framing to decks and patios. Contact WCSS kindergarten parent Sam on 0434 618 735/admin@rhemabuilding.com or visit their website to learn more.
Breathwork is a practice that relaxes your nervous system with the power of your own breath. Breathwork will bring you out of the fight and flight state, allowing you to find joy, peace and bliss. To learn more about breathwork contact WCSS kindergarten parent, Giulia on 0451 119 102.
Run by WCSS Woodwork Specialist, Yolanda Millar, Yol Creative provides workshops for anyone wanting to explore their artistic side. Great for team building activities, get togethers, birthdays or just if you would like to learn some skills and have some fun! Explore the Facebook Page for more info.
WCSS parent and author, Nicole Watts has a Bachelor of Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts. Nicole's book, Little Bundle of Sorrow, is a collection of women's stories of postnatal depression. Find out more at her website.
WCSS parents have started a Parent Business Directory to make it easier to utilise each others skills and support school families! View via the link below and message Justyna your details if you want to be added - justyna.gingell@gmail.com
Community News
STORYTELLERS GATHERING Hello everyone, we are getting excited now. Sally and I have just finished another planning meeting and are making preparations to ensure everyone gets the most out of our upcoming event.
If you have been on the fence for a while, it's not too late to join us on October 24-26 (just around the corner!). If you have friends who may be story curious or who may want to learn more about the art and craft of storytelling, or want to be a part of this growing community, the tickets are available below.
https://events.humanitix.com/storytellers-gathering
Cheers, Ally and Sally
