Wandju - Welcome to Term 3

In the Light of a Child – Michael Hedley Burton

When winter wraps a mantle dark and drear

Around the world beyond my own warm hearth,

Then am I called to rise and conquer fear,

And bravely meet this darkness in my path.

My light each day in brightness is increasing.

Its glow of warmth reveals the stir of life.

The light-stream of my heart is never-ceasing.

And so, I’m strong, come grief or pain or strife.

SAVE THE DATE - THE CURRICULUM JOURNEY 2023

Have you ever wondered what happens inside your child's classroom?

Are you a Primary School parent who wants to find out more about our curriculum across the years?

Are you a Playgroup or Kindergarten parent unsure about a Steiner education for primary school?

The Curriculum Journey will be held on Wednesday September 13, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Reserve your place for this informative and fun-filled evening. WCSS families, relatives, friends and prospective families are invited to this presentation providing an insight into what, why and how we deliver the Steiner Curriculum in our Primary School.  Hear our experienced teaching staff explain what happens in their classrooms and participate in some hands on experiences. Learn more about the benefits of a Steiner education and ask all the questions you want!

RSVP is essential for this event.

Family Commitment Hours are claimable for attendance.

School Arrival and Dismissal Times and Attendance

Although school commences at 8.30am, we ask that students do not arrive before 8.15am when there is a teacher on duty in the playground. Any students who do arrive before this time, will need to sit quietly on a bench outside the office and read or chat, so that someone can keep an eye on them until the Duty Teacher commences at 8.15am. They cannot be in the playground unsupervised. Any children in the playgrounds before 8.15am needs to be directly supervised by the parents.

School finishes at 3.05pm (2.15pm on Thursdays). Parents should pick their children up promptly from outside the classroom or at Kiss and Drive on Mayfair St. Children should go straight to meet their parents or carers after school rather than being unsupervised in the playgrounds or Hub after school. Someone will be on duty in Kiss and Drive until 3.25pm each day. Just a reminder that Kiss and Drive is a traffic flow zone for the safety and benefit of all. Please drive with care and do not park and leave your car in this area under any circumstances.

Regularly attending school is compulsory for children from Kindy 6 - Class 6 and there is a legal requirement that parents ensure their children attend school for approximately 90% of the time. We understand that sometimes there are family circumstances, appointments, illnesses or special considerations that may impact on this and it is important that you communicate these to us. Your teacher will discuss any concerns about absences with you and will work with you to ensure your children attend regularly. At times you may receive an official notification that your child’s absence is a cause for concern, and I am always happy to discuss this with you individually.

Arriving on time to start the school day calmly is also very important for our rhythms and routines and has a significant impact on children’s learning and emotional wellbeing. Please ensure your children are at school every day (provided they are well) and aim to have them here for an 8.30am start. Being on time provides support for your child, their classmates and teacher and creates a feeling of inclusion and community. We are building a lifetime of good, respectful habits in this one rhythmic gesture. Please report any absences to Reception.

SCHOOLZINE APP

The easiest way to stay in touch with all the happenings at WCSS is to download the Schoolzine App. Receive newsletters, check the calendar and complete excursion permissions, absence notifications and RSVPs direct from your phone.

Click here to view the Installation Instructions 

* use the WCSS code 1995 when prompted.

Child Health Nurse Screenings

Child Health Nurse Screenings for Pre Kindergarten and Kindergarten children with DOB from  1/07/18 to 30/06/2019

The Community Health Nurse is scheduled to do child screenings at our school during Term 3, Week 2, Monday, 24 July and Tuesday,  25 July at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Alternatively, if you require her services earlier you can email the Nurse directly agnes.mutua@health.wa.gov.au.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES ON CAMPUS

A gentle reminder as we start a new school term that as a Steiner school we strive to cherish childhood. One way we do this is by bringing to the children only natural, healthy and real experiences, and by being present to the moment and modelling behaviours. Please refrain wherever possible from using mobile phones, laptops or other devices when on campus.

BUSY BEE

Come along to our all school Busy Bee this Saturday, July 15 from 8.00am - 1.00pm. Help to prepare school for Term 3 by gardening, weeding, painting, sanding - we have jobs big and small to suit everyone. Work with other families, demonstrate the importance of volunteering and earn some Family Commitment Hours!

SCHOOL PHOTOS

MSP Photography will be visiting WCSS on Tuesday September 12 for school photos. More details regarding ordering and payment will be in future newsletters.

CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE

WCSS is a collection point for the Containers for Change initiative. Families are encouraged to bring containers to school, or if you take your containers to another collection point and would like to donate the funds to WCSS just use the membership number C10580178.

                                                          For information on which containers are eligible click here.

SOUP DAYS  - Term 3

$3 BYO thermos/cup and spoon

There are three Soup Days remaining - July 19, July 26 and August 2. If you can help with either preparation or serving please sign up in the Hub or  contact Claire on 0422 544 945.

All food handlers need to complete a City of Stirling approved course such as I'm Alert

Anyone completing the course and submitting their certificate can claim one hour of Family Commitment Hours.

Please bring donations of jars for leftovers ( minimum 300ml) to the Staff Room.