Class Three have completed their House Building Main Lesson project. The project required the students to engage in a practical task that required perseverance, responsibility and focus.
The students had to consider and document various elements of their design; country of origin, environmental factors, materials used to build the house, description and planning of the building process.
On completion of the project the students gave a presentation to the class.
Well done Class Three.
1 month ago
A big thank you to Snez & Stewart for coming along to our Parent & Child Group today to sing with our families, as a Christmas celebration end of year concert.
2 months ago
Our Casuarina Craft group has been mostly in hibernation this year, but did manage to make a collection of toys and gifts using natural fabrics.
We are offering beautiful handmade items for sale as a fundraiser to provide toys and story props for our classrooms.
The stall is open today in the bus bay area of the school from 9am โ 3pm and Wednesday 9 December 2020 in the bus bay 2pm โ 3.30pm.
2 months ago
Any chance I could pop in next week to the office if there’s anything left? No drama if not.. thanks!
Wires
Our students have been busy making nests and pouches ready to be donated to our local WIRES team here in Coffs Harbour.
The pouches and nests help our local WIRES volunteers give native animals the care they need to recover and grow.
Well done to all who have been busy knitting over the past months.
2 months ago
NAIDOC Week
This week Class 3 participated in NAIDOC week activities.
We read 'Finding our Heart' a story book for young Australians about the Uluru Statement. The children drew their own Aboriginal design including the outline of their own feet!
The children listened to Aboriginal stories and from this they recounted the story. Working in groups the children interpreted their chosen story, depicted on rock art. They then retold their story with percussion instruments and 'read' from their rock art.
2 months ago
The 'Finding Our Heart' book is such a great one.
Class 5 Play - The Epic of Gilgamesh
This week Class Five have been very busy performing their Class Play titled The Epic of Gilgamesh. On Tuesday morning students in the school saw it, and on Tuesday evening and Thursday evening this week parents have been invited into the school to see the performance.
The class has spent much time preparing for the performance and all their hard work is now at last coming to fruition.
The Epic of Gilgamesh is a Babylonian tale and is said to be the first story ever to be written, impressed on clay tablets over 4500 years ago. The story is an archetypal tale of life and death, love, loyalty, courage and true heroism.
The play brings together so many aspects of the curriculum, with music, movement, dance, drama, choral speaking and the visual arts all being woven together to bring the story to life.
Many thanks to Lisa McKeon for once again bringing much beauty as well as authenticity to our Class Five performance through working on costumes. The children truly looked dazzling when they took to the stage.
2 months ago
Well done Class 5.....and Lisa McKeon! ๐๐โค๏ธ
Beautiful children and great pics.
Beautiful photos-- and we love that dragon!
Beautiful pics , Thanks Ali ! What a fantastic play ♥๏ธ
News from Class 3
Class Three have been immersed in faraway places during our Homes Around the World Main Lesson.
Through stories we have travelled the world and learnt about various homes, why they are constructed in different ways and the implications the environment has on our design and building decisions. This Main Lesson leads the children into completing their first homework project; designing, constructing and presenting a model home from around the world.
We want to also share with you our amazing cozy slippers, how gorgeous! Class Three have been using a pattern to create these wonderful slippers.
2 months ago
News from Class 2
Class Two has started the term with a number main lesson and background story about the life of Melissa the Worker Bee. In particular we are working on strengthening core number skills for addition, subtraction and grouping by building a sense for the relationships between numbers.
Each child is continuing to make great individual progress with reading and writing skills. This is passion-driven: as a child reads more and fluency builds, they become confident and very engaged with what they are reading. Library days (Mondays and Wednesdays) are a real highlight as children discover even greater types of texts that they can independently understand. The children share a lot of ideas and personal interests through books. Book Week was a great opportunity to extend this through sharing favourites, dressing up as characters and creating our own little booklets.
In craft we have dyed and are sewing our names on library bags and have just commenced making our own hobby horses. Each horse has a unique personality that we are just beginning to discover as we create them. Swimming is an exciting event every Monday, the bus trip being almost as exciting as the swim. We have commenced practice for our end of year play and once again I become aware of the childrenโs love for role play.
The kindness garden of sunflowers sown last term is thriving outside the classroom and inside the classroom we are noticing a lot about kindnesses shown to us and the many ways we appreciate and can be kind to others. The children are busy planting and harvesting from their Spring garden with lovely Matt, so I think you might be getting some produce home from time to time. We are already thinking about and looking forward to Class 3.
2 months ago
News from Class 1
Giinagay!
Class One have just completed a Literacy/HSIE main lesson called, "Dreamtime stories". This main lesson meets very nicely the developmental stage of the class one child. The stories, songs and verses connect the children with the local Gumbaynggirr people, helping the children to gradually awaken to their local environment. Stories are told that personify all that surrounds the children from the rivers and ocean to the plants and animals. Although personified, the stories are designed to imaginatively reveal the different elements of the environment in a truthful (that is, scientifically based) manner, evoking feelings of reverence, love, wonder and gratitude for creation.
Listening to story is very important for all human beings, not just the children. It helps to build a fuller picture about what it means to be the caretakers of the earth and all her gifts. It brings knowledge, reverence, and gratitude.
We had fun with painting during this main lesson. The ethereal nature of these stories is best expressed with water and paint. Here the children were able to explore their feeling for the story. We also worked on consolidating many literacy skills learnt this year from letter formation to word building. Included are a few photographs of the children's paintings which were all very beautiful, and also our morning verse.
We greet the land on which we stand,
hand in hand in Gumbaynggirr land.
We thank the elders both present and past,
who cared for the land so it will last.
We greet the sun that shines so bright,
and fills us with its love and light.
We look and see friends all around,
for whom love in our hearts we have found.
2 months ago
News from Rose Room and Grey Gum
During our last main lesson Kindergarten and Peach Blossoms have been sharing their family heritage with the class. It has been delightful watching some of the once timid children talk to the whole class about their families and their countries of origin. They were so proud of their families and happy to answer questions from their peers. The classes have also loved seeing some historic family heirlooms, such as, an old childโs rocking chair, pennies, Great-Grandmaโs broach, wooden toys from Europe, and even family crests. Thank you, parents, for your help with preparing your children for this sharing. We have also discovered: how to greet others in quite a few languages (which I hope the children have shared with you); many forms of transport to travel around the world, including rickshaws from China, tuk-tuks from Thailand, and even a double-decker bus from England; and, how to recognise Australia and other countries on maps.
Now we are moving quickly through Term 4 we have been focusing on preparing the Kindergarten children for Class 1. Movement, equipment-play, and the popular water pump, as well as exploring the upper school grounds have been a daily activity. The children are becoming more confident and are taking healthy risks as they challenge their abilities on the equipment. They have also been stretching out and running across the expanse of the grounds using forward, backward, and even sideways movements. Most of the children have embraced these moments with a sense of pure freedom and joy as they race across the gorgeous grass, while some of the Peach Blossoms have found they need a little encouragement and a teacher to run alongside. The Peach Blossoms are also preparing for their new role as Kindyโs next year, as we have higher expectations of them this term. We have asked them to lead the class lines over to the upper school; encouraged them to play, connect with and identify their Peach Blossom Peers; and are preparing them to identify as the new Kindergarten children for next year.
We have a busy and exciting term ahead of us with Advent beginning November 29th this year, as well as all of our Christmas preparations.
Looking forward to a wonderful Term 4 with your children.
2 months ago
What an exciting time for all concerned <3
This year our Spring Celebration looked a little different. The school was a hive of activity with the children enjoying crafts and games all day.
Apple juice ice cups were a refreshing treat on a hot day and Spring was certainly in the air.
4 months ago
Happy Spring Festival day Coffs Harbour Casuarina Steiner School ๐ We bet those apple cups went down a treat
The festivities started early for Class 1. With an entire flock of roosters, hens and chicks, the children had a very special Spring Chicken Festival on Friday to celebrate the completion of a fun craft project. We can't wait to see what's next for these avid knitters.
4 months ago
Deanne Ion
Beautiful ๐๐
Love this school ๐๐๐๐ thankyou
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The fun never stops in Class 1!
Last week the children harvested vegetables from their garden to make delicious wraps.
5 months ago
Hayley Egan and Salvatore Rossano take children on a journey to discover the music of Italy through music and storytelling. In this interactive workshop, discover the rhythms and sounds of various traditional music styles. The castanettes, the accordion, the tamburello, the Ocarina and the ciaramella are some of the instruments that bring energy and melody to the program!
Then, with the infectious live music backing them, students practice the lively folk dance the Tarantella.
5 months ago
๐งถ Got a yarn for us?
After knitting many 100s of beanies, scarves, cowls and fingerless gloves to keep our visitors warm, the Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre Carerโs Group are down to their last skein.
If you have any unwanted hanks, skeins, balls or even a small twist of yarn, these industrious women will happily transform it... voila!
Donations can be dropped into the Centre between 9am-4pm weekdays. ๐
6 months ago
Reminding us that after the inwardness of winter, we breathe out into the light, our Winter Festival is an important part of our curriculum. This year our festival took on a slightly different form while still giving the children a magical experience.
7 months ago
It's getting exciting as all the classes are putting the finishing touches to their lanterns in preparation for the Winter Festival tomorrow!
7 months ago
My favourite festival.
Could it be videoed for the parents by any chance?
Loved the Winter festival...such a beautiful experience for the children.
Brings back memories!
It's Pick Up Day! Our fabulous teachers have put together another amazing Home Based Learning pack ready for you to collect this morning.
Thank you for sharing your photos of the children hard at work at home. We love seeing their busy hands and happy faces.
8 months ago
Flynn is hard at work with his home based learning program. There are so many wondrous moments during the school day.
8 months ago
Love this.
Itโs Lou Harvey-Zahra here, author of 4 popular books, including the Steiner bestseller โHappy Child, Happy Home.โ. As we are all home-bound....
I will be giving another FREE LIVE talk THIS TUESDAY at 8pm (Melbourne time) and 11am (UK time). Practical and inspiring ideas from my new book โGrowing Children, Thriving: Raising 7 to 12 Year Olds with Confidence and Awarenessโ that will help with home-stays. Tune in for many tips and support and share to spread the word if I can help inspire!!
Follow or like โHappy Child, Happy Homeโ page and then open on Tuesday 8pm Melbourne time - Iโll be there โค๏ธ
Suitable for all parents (toddler to 12 too!)
Books available on all online book sites worldwide ๐๐โค๏ธ
9 months ago
Amazon have allowed free access to books and audio stories for children and students of all ages to access while we are in this period of remote learning.
This is a fabulous opportunity to access not only children's stories but also classic literature.
stories.audible.com/start-listen
stories.audible.com
Free stories for kids of all ages. Audible Stories is a free website where kids of all ages can listen to hundreds of Audible audio titles across six different languagesโEnglish, Spanish, French, Ge...9 months ago
Jay Freckle
Jess thought this might be good for Tori and Charlie.
Congratulations Marley
Recently, Class Four children entered a Shorebirds Poster Competition organised by Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery to raise awareness of the threat to various species in our area and beyond. Marley won first prize in the class 3/4 section, and for her efforts our school has been given $500 dollars to spend on teaching materials, and Marley herself was awarded a certificate and further prize money. The winning entries are exhibited in the gallery as part of The Overwintering Project exhibition, which opened last Friday. Marley, Manolita, Kane and Lynn were all invited along for the event. Here are a few pictures from the night.
1 years ago
Congratulations Marley ♥๏ธ♥๏ธ
Congratulations Marley
Awesome Marley โค๏ธ
Impressive Marley! Well done <3
Wow! Amazing! Well done Marley ๐
Fantastic! Congratulations Marley!
YaY Marley! Congratulations ๐๐
Brilliant
Felicitaciones Marley!!!
We had a visit today and a performance for our Kindergarten to Class 2 students for National Water Week.
The Toads presented "Water for Life".
1 years ago
Our 2020 school calendar is available to purchase now at the office.
The calendar showcases our students artwork from Peach Blossom to Class 6 and will be a great resource for next year with information including term dates, festival dates etc !!
1 years ago
We had an impromptu visit today from Salvatore Rossano who played the piano accordion (la fisarmonica) and sang italian folk songs to the children.
There was much dancing and fun to be had!! We can't wait for him to visit again.
1 years ago
I heard this from Lavender Cottage and knew it had to be Italian music! So happy! โค๐โค
Qué hermoso momento!!! Bravo Salvatore, linda iniciativa! โคโคโคโค
Wow ! Amazing result for our school community. First place in the Whole School Garden category of the Spring Garden Competition. Congratulations and a big thank you to all the helping hands including - Don, students, teachers and parents!
Come along to our Spring Fair tomorrow 10am - 3pm and admire our beautiful award winning garden ๐ป๐ฅฌ
1 years ago
Congratulations great work to all Those who put their hard work and energy into our beautiful school
Congratulations Don !!
Congratulations Don!
Congratulations! Well done.....it really is such a beautiful school. ๐๐
Congratulations Don! You are awesome! ๐
Nice to see Don get some recognition. He is a fabulous gardening role model! I remember seeing him work with the kinder children. His patience and encouraging manner was beautiful to observe <3
Awesome!! CONGRATULATIONS to all involved..๐๐๐๐๐
Fabulous result.....well done to all!!
Well done! Such a beautiful place deserves recognition!
Congratulations Casuarina ๐๐๐
Fantastic work! It really looks so beautiful at the moment ๐
Amazing :)๐ซ๐ผ๐ธ๐ป๐
Congratulations Casuarina, Don and co!
Congratulations to all!!!!
Well done Casuarina and Don. Beautiful gardens.
what a great recognition of the work you put in. Congats
Yippee!! Congratulations Don and Casuarina! A beautiful school with beautiful grounds โค๏ธ
Well done
Go Donald !!!xxx
So glad your knowledge and passion for plants and nature is being appreciated and expressed so constructively.
Our Spring Fair is Sunday 22 September 2019, everyone welcome!
1 years ago
Shona Maguire x
Bonville Bowen Tina Price :)
We will be there
Flynn had such a great time doing his first May Pole. Proud mum n dad moment!
Many thanks to those who lent a hand for our recent working bee in the school grounds. We enjoyed a productive day, ending with a barbecue and salad from the garden. The fence line along Kindy received a clean-up and weed out, the gardens along the entrance to the school got some mulch and the bottom entrance was also weeded and planted out. This all makes a welcome difference to the garden as a whole and was much appreciated. Sprucing up continues as we approach Spring Fair on Sunday, September 22. Come along for a great day, all are welcome!
1 years ago
Class 3 performed their entertaining play 'Journey to the Blacksmith' for an appreciative audience today. Congratulations to all involved ๐
1 years ago
The Wattle Ball was held today in the early childhood with our Peach Blossom and Kindergarten children celebrating.
The children and teachers were dressed in yellow and wore their wattle crowns which they spent many hours creating.
1 years ago
What a beautiful vision and gathering <3
We're really looking forward to Open Day tomorrow and helping people discover what a Steiner education can offer their children. Itโs a chance to meet our teachers, support staff, parents and Principal, ask questions and learn about our educational philosophy. The day starts just after 9am and runs through to around 2.30pm. See our program here or on our website for all the details. Don't forget our school tour on Thursday at 4pm and session with the College of Teachers afterwards at 5pm.
1 years ago
What time will the 5pm session finish please?
Rex Clutario
Ashlie Hughes
Beautiful school
Taryn Elise if you haven’t already checked it out!
My son loved this school ๐
It was lovely to welcome parents and grandparents to school today, firstly for Main Lesson sharing and then to read to students as part of Book Week.
1 years ago
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Yesterdayโs Book Week dress-up was great fun. Thanks to everyone for entering into the spirit of the day. Donโt forget tomorrow (Friday) weโre inviting grandparents to join us for a special storytelling session between 11.30am and 12pm.
1 years ago
Some of our Parent & Child Groups have been out and about in our Lavender Cottage Garden. Together we have planted some lovely Lavender, Passion Fruits, Salvia, Sage and so much more. Come and see the result at either our Open Day on the 28th of August or at our Spring Fair on the 22nd of September.
Many thanks to Don for your knowledge, guidance, preparation and beautiful supply of plants for our garden.
Thank you Wendy, Aaron and Don for the prep garden session.
And of course thank you to all the children and parents that helped plant and water our Lavender Cottage Garden!
1 years ago
I really miss lavender cottage
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Characters from the childrenโs favourite books came to life today as everyone joined in the spirit of Book Week. What a colourful, creative bunch!
1 years ago
Fabulous everyone! You all look great! Cheers Helen ๐
๐๐ป ๐ฒ๐ด๐ด๐-๐ฒ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ต๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐ฒ, ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐๐๐ถ๐ฒ
The Kindergarten children, together with Don and Aaron, have worked very hard to make The Chook Palace comfortable and welcoming for our three new friends - Hattie, Gertie and Lottie, who arrived on Friday morning. Itโs so lovely to have beautiful girls in the Kindergarten garden again.
1 years ago