1 Michael Oak Waldorf School

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER No. 30 22 September 2017 4 Marlow Road Kenilworth 7708 Cape Town Tel. 021 797 9728 Fax 021 797 1207 [email protected] www.michaeloak.org.za

PRIMARY SCHOOL Michaelmas 2

Shakespeare’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona

CHANGE OF DATES and MATINEE Follow the robin to our Secret Garden gate And dare to turn the key – Quiet elves are preparing a feast And can’t wait for you to see. As mentioned in last week's newsletter, the Shakespeare play should have happened in the last week of term 3, but had to be postponed to the second week of term 4. Another small shift had to occur, but Shhhhh…! We’re going to let you in on a little now the possibility to have a matinee has arisen. These are the new secret… Our band of merry cooks wants to times and dates: give you a teensy taste of the gourmet Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 Oct at 7pm delights in store for you in our Secret Garden: Sunday 22 Matinee at 3pm  Vegan valley: nourishing dhal and side The magic of a night performance is unmissable, but a daytime performance makes attending a show simpler for some families. dishes This year’s production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona is highly  Salad bar: a smorgasbord of gourmet entertaining – full of drama, romance, humour and slapstick, and not for the vegetarians and flexitarians to be missed. The matinee gives more opportunity to attend. The salads Class 9s are putting in fantastic effort and commitment, ensuring a (carnivores may add marinated chicken or high quality piece of work. lamb kebabs)  The braai corner: need we say more? Condolences Boerewors, marinated chicken kebabs and lamb kebabs (all Halaal) Michael Oak sends its deepest sympathy to Cleonah Erasmus, her  The perennial favourite: our much-loved mother Colleen and grandmother Shireen on the recent passing of Malcolm Attfield, grandfather, father and husband long associated steamed vegetable dumplings with our school. As a parent in the pioneering years of the early  The fountain of dreams: a fountain of 1970’s, Malcolm willingly helped with many of the building and garden developments which became a foundation for what we enjoy chocolate-dipped fruit sticks today. It is with gratitude and sincere condolences that we remember Malcolm Attfield.  Fragrant teas and cakes served under the old oak trees  Sociable coffee and delectable brownies in Is Your Child Leaving the coffee shop. at the end of the Year? ALL the food is Halaal in the secret garden – This is the time of year that we need to remind parents of the overseen by our dedicated Muslim families who school’s requirement that if a child is leaving Michael Oak at the end have sourced the appropriate fresh produce, of the year, then the family is contractually required to give one full meat, braai grids and tongs, and who will be term’s notice in writing. Unfortunately, failure to do so will result in fees being charged in lieu of such notice. Naturally we hope that keeping a watchful eye on the braaiing of all the children will stay at Michael Oak for their entire school career, but meat (boerewors, chicken and lamb kebabs). parents’ plans sometimes change for a variety of reasons. Notice of withdrawal can be dropped at the office or emailed to [email protected]. See you at the feast! 3

FIRST WEEK OF NEXT TERM Class 12 Project Presentations

In Class 12, the students set Monday 9 October themselves a task on a topic of their own choosing – the Class 12 Mikha Davids Building my Workstation: A computer, sit-stand desk & a number of programs Projects. It is a challenge of some Isis Roberts In Motion: Surfing, Art and Board Making magnitude, which they work on in Ocean Steenkamp Beliefs, Portraits and Digital Art their own time for most of the Nicolas Miehe EMS – My Journey with Cape Medical Response year while fulfilling a demanding Tea Class 12 curriculum. These Gabriel Flanigan “The Inner Mind of a Writer”: Drawing a Comic projects are the students’ final Emma Brassington Run 21km achievement of their Waldorf Raiden O’Reilly Forging a Sword education, before embarking on Daniel Fischer Step Up or Step Off: The Art of Dance preparation for their matric exams. Tuesday 10 October The students are very excited to Malachy Lord-Rule Under Pressure: Building a Hydraulic Longboard Press share their experiences with you, Ella Grieg Listening: Poetry and Film so please join us on Monday 9 Frances van Zyl A Feast of Flowers: Blogging, creating and cooking with edible flowers October, Tuesday 10 October and Liam Swart An Ambient Adventure: An experiential EP Wednesday 11 October at 6pm, Tea for the presentations. The work Hannah Antoine On Top of the World: My Experience of Rock Climbing will be on display beforehand Taiji Morgan Dragon Mountain: Building a Fantasy Garden from 5.15pm. The presentations Daisy Rauch Discovering Cape Town’s History through Architecture are between 10-15 minutes each and we expect the presentations Zen Mthembu-Salter La Basse Du Cameroun / The Bass of to be finished by 9pm. Wednesday 11 October They are suitable for the whole Guy Hasewinkel Creating from a Camera: Learning to Photograph and Film family. Aidan Sullivan Weapons of Wood Food will be on sale and self- Russon At Face Value service tea and coffee will be Joshua Boltman Making a Model Steam Train available. Tea The order of events is subject to Cierewyn Small You Are; I Am: Exploring Authenticity through film and music change. Timothy Dunn An App: Coding a Financial Need Detector Joshua Langenhoven Clark Building an electric guitar: The Sound in my Head

Books for our Fair

Buskers Stage: We are continuing the tradition of a busker’s stage and would like to call on any singers and musicians to Wise words from Harper Lee.... entertain us with a song or two between 1pm and 2.30pm. Dear parents Please contact Chad asap on For those books that have stirred your conscience... perhaps 083 453 2240 or [email protected] you would like to share by donating to the bookstall in the Secret Garden. Gum Tree and Games: The office will be open during the holidays between 9am and 3pm, so please bring your books to the foyer. We are still looking for semi-precious stones, bric a brac Thank you for the wonderful books that have come in lately. and prizes. Please bring them to the office in the new Derina term. Thank you! 4 2017 ARTWALL at the SECRET GARDEN FAIR From delightful cushions to luminescent paintings, the works that make up the Art Wall at the Secret Garden Fair will entrance you this year. A ticket for just R10 gives you the chance to win the artwork – or artworks! – of your choice. Thank you very much to the talented artists in our community who have generously donated works to help raise funds at this year's Fair. We'll be featuring a little about these artists in the build-up to the Secret Garden Fair on 28 October. Tickets will be available on the day – as well as online. We'll let you know as soon as sales open on Quicket. Each of the tickets will go into the relevant draw, which will be held on the day of the Fair. Winners will be contacted on Monday 30 October. The Artists At Michael Oak we are fortunate to have many talented artists in our school community – many of whom have kindly donated works to help raise funds at this year’s Fair on 28 October. Remember – for a chance to win any of these prizes, all you have to do is buy an Artwall ticket for R10 on the day of the Fair or online via Quicket (details to follow soon)

‘I felt like it’ ILSE MENCK

Michael Oak parents designer Cathy Coates and architect Menck Clothing, a clothing range designed by Ilse Menck, is Martin Commerford are the creative geniuses behind these inspired by the Cape’s natural surroundings, its fynbos floral incredible hand-crafted felt lampshades.Their pure kingdom as well as natural textures and colours. Ilse uses only lampshades integrate an ancient fabric-making natural materials, with a focus on pure linen for its lively technique with sophisticated minimalism, creating lighting texture, breathable feel and high quality. The designs are that is soft and ambient. ‘I felt like it’ has been represented at contemporary, yet timeless. Ilse is mother to Ian in Class 3 and Cape Design Indabas and the Milan Furniture Fair and these Susie in Class 4. beautiful lampshades grace numerous local and international >For a chance to win a R1000 Menck voucher, buy an Artwall restaurants, hotels, boutique guesthouses, health spas and ticket for R10 on Fair day or via Quicket (details to follow) game lodges, as well as the homes of discerning private clients. · To view Ilse’s latest range, visit www.menck.co.za >For a chance to win an I Felt Like it lampshade, buy an Artwall ticket for R10 on Fair day or via Quicket (details to follow) · To see more of Cathy and Martin’s work, www.i-feltlikeit.com or mail Cathy at [email protected] or call 072 3280186

More artists in the first Leaflet of next term 5

PRIMARY SCHOOL Michaelmas Festival

Kindergarten Spring Festival

Grannies and Grandpas were invited to enjoy the Kindergarten Spring Festival, celebrated earlier this week. 6

PRIMARY SCHOOL Michaelmas Festival

Empowered in the face of conflict by Sarah Dekker

“Students continue protests at CPUT”, “Residents on the rampage to my own needs in any difficult conversation, and supports me to in Hout Bay”, and “Large scale violent protests in Kleinmond” are hear what someone else is saying with compassion. some of the headlines in local newspapers this week. In South So how might that look in practice? we are all too familiar with violent forms of communication. When I hear that classrooms were set on fire at CPUT, I take time When you hear of these conflicts and witness violence, do you to connect to my feelings and identify which needs of mine are wish you could crawl back into bed and disappear? I get the urge not met, offering myself some empathy. As I connect to the loss of to change radio channels and play uplifting music. I may complain a supportive learning environment, I feel upset, and frustrated, to the friend I’m with, analysing the South African political longing for care, respect and consideration. I scan my body, landscape, criticising the lack of funding for education and exploring the physical sensations of these feelings, the tension in blaming government for being corrupt. I get angry! my shoulders and chest. I notice my sense of helplessness, So what do I do with that anger, my sense of hopelessness and wanting hope for the future of Cape Town’s youth. Next, a feeling frustration? In 2002 I came across the work of psychologist of sadness arises. For a moment I grieve, mourning the sense of Marshall Rosenberg who developed a practical communication disempowerment. How I wish these students could express their model called Nonviolent Communication (NVC). This was a light anger in ways that would lead to outcomes where everyone’s bulb moment for me. NVC facilitates the flow of communication needs were met. I notice my longing to contribute. between parties to exchange information and resolve differences Once I’ve journeyed with my feelings for a while, I experience a constructively and compassionately. It is used worldwide in sense of relief. I feel more open to hearing what others might conflict resolution, counselling and education in schools, have to say about the situation. What kind of actionable request businesses, prisons, and international peace talks. might I now make of myself or others? The basis of the model is empathic connection, developing an This conversation with myself has set the wheels in motion to understanding of the universal human needs that cross all offer training in educational spaces. I will be hosting a 2-day intercultural and socio-economic boundaries. NVC can help us to introductory training together with CNVC certified trainer Nic find the right words when we observe harm that is caused to Burnand on 17 & 18 October. Go to others. It is a tool for self-connection that allows me stay present www.languagethatworks.co.za to find out more.

To our growing consciousness. Love – the Diversity Group Send us your thoughts, to [email protected] This is an opinion column. Views expressed here are of the individual/s who wrote the article 7 Extramural Art Classes Term 4

The emphasis is on fostering creativity, self-esteem and enjoyment Days and times, 4th term's art classes (1 session per week). of art, while learning techniques and a sense of aesthetics. On Children may come to the classroom used for art straight after offer are a variety of media, themes as well as 2-D and 3-D school (Class 8 room). Classes start starts 13th October, projects, including those about the natural environment (Sue’s children may join 20th October or later. speciality). Our artworks are stimulated by South African and other ● Friday 12.55 pm – 1.55 pm (Kindergarten, Classes 1 and 2) artists, as well as current and recent exhibitions and topics. ● Friday 2 pm – 3 pm (Classes 3 and 4 mainly, but also We have had a fantastic term with the Walking Together Kindergarten, Classes 1 and 2) theme initiated by The Elders organisation on Mandela Day. ● Friday 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm (an overlap class for Classes 5, 6 and 7) We sculpted shoes in different colours of clay and painted ● Friday 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm (Classes 5, 6 and 7 or higher, as well as them, drew the shoes, sketched people walking together, as all other classes) well as painted spring pictures in inks. (See artworks below) ● Saturday 10.30 am – 11.40 am, or 11.50 am if they stay for a Next term, projects will be chosen from additional sculpture socialising break (6 – 13 yrs) techniques including plaster of paris chiselling, as well as various Also in Constantia (the Wynberg side) for all age groups on a sketching and painting techniques in different media suitable to Thursday. each age group. Our sources of inspiration will include ‘Waldorf’ type sculpture and art not offered during school time, Gabrielle Fees are R790 a term, including materials and firing. Visitors or ‘try- Raaff’s greenbelt paintings, as well as wonderful experiences in out’ pupils are welcome at R100 a lesson. Detailed newsletters and nature including, spring and summer splendour, and splendid flyers can be found in the foyer. For more information contact Sue marine life. Do remember you can put in requests for projects for [MPhil in Education (Teaching) UCT and trained Waldorf teacher] the 4th term! 021-7946609, 083-2377242 or [email protected]

Opinions in this newsletter belong to the contributors, and are not necessarily those of the school. ALL advertisements must be sent to [email protected] Editor Charles Abbott. To receive the email edition of the Leaflet please e-mail to [email protected]

8 Michael Oak Calendar 2017 NB: Class Parents’ Meetings are usually at 7.30pm ::: PG Playgroup ::: KG Kindergarten ::: PS Primary School ::: HS High School Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 22 23 24 SEPTEMBER Heritage Day TERM 3 ENDS

25 26 27 28 29 30 1 OCTOBER 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 TERM 4 STARTS Class 12 Projects Class 12 Projects Class 12 Projects Matric Valedictory Craft Workshops 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Class 12 Dinner Links Meeting Craft Workshops

Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona. Nightly Tuesday 17th to Saturday 21st at 7pm. Matinee 3pm on Sunday 22nd

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Matric Art Moderation Trustees meet 2017 FAIR

30 31 1 NOVEMBER 2 3 4 5 Class 1 Sharing 9.00am Orange River HS Forum Diversity Evening HS Social TBC Trip begins ... 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Class 2 Sharing Class 6 Camp Class 6 Camp Class 6 Camp Class 6 Camp Class 7 Camp Class 7 Camp Class 7 Camp PIP Talk 10am - 12pm KG Biggies' Camp KG Biggies' Camp HS Camps until Fri 10 HS Camps HS Camps HS Camps HS Camps end Orange R. trip ends 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Diversity Links 6.30-7.30pm Links Meeting TBC Class 5 Play 2.30pm Diversity Group 7.30-9.30pm Parzival Camp Parzival Camp Parzival Camp Parzival Camp Parzival Camp 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Class 3 Camp Class 3 Camp Class 3 Camp Class 3 Sharing 6pm Sporting Day Class 5 Camp Class 5 Camp Class 5 Camp Class 4 Play 2.30pm Trustees Eurythmy Sharing with CWS 27 28 29 30 1 DECEMBER 2 3 KG Sunset Picnic Matric Farewell Eurythmy Presentations Class 7 Play KG Festival 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Greek Play KG Biggies Farewell Parzival Presentations HS Soiree Star Tree Festival TERM 4 ENDS 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2018 JANUARY 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 TERM 1 STARTS

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ADVERTISEMENTS: Donations for Community Notices Michael Oak TERM DATES 2018 Please note that all advertisers are expected to offer a contribution towards Dates are set by the SA Federation of Waldorf Schools: our Bursary Fund. There is a Donations box at Reception for a donation of your choice. Alternatively please use the bank account details below for an EFT transfer: Term 1 – Tues 23 January to Tues 20 March Standard Bank, Branch code: 025109. Acc. No.: 071885382 Acc Name: Michael Oak School Fundraising. Ref: ‘Leaflet-Ad’ Term 2 – Monday 9 April to Friday 22 June Please note that all adverts (classifieds or display) will only be published in Term 3 – Monday 16 July to Friday 21 Sept. the Leaflet for a maximum of 3 insertions per term. Term 4 – Monday 8 October to Friday 7 Dec. 9 A Wonderful Opportunity for Parents and anyone involved in the health professions.

Two inspiring lectures by international lecturer Dr Michaela Glöckler will be held on Monday 25th and Tuesday 26 September, at 7.30pm at Michael Oak. Michaela is leader emeritus of the Medical Section of the Anthroposophical Society at the Goetheanum, Switzerland and active in the training of doctors worldwide. She is a past pupil of the Waldorf movement, a paediatrician and an expert in Salutogenesis (prevention through healing education and self-education). She will address the topic HEALTH – from a few perspectives, physically, psychologically and spiritually. She will also focus on the challenges and gifts of our present time. Monday – How to Cope with Fear, Aggression, Greed, and Depression as challenges on the Inner Path Tuesday - How to Strengthen the Power of the Immune System with the Tools of Integrative Medicine.

Thank You for bringing your OLD BATTERIES for recycling! Please bring your old batteries and drop them in the tin provided at Reception. Let's keep all those poisons out of landfill!

COLLECTED SO FAR: 23,6kg 10

SPRING GETAWAY -- Pringle Bay Community Notices Lovely family home, close to the beach, large garden, dog friendly and can sleep two families comfortably. R1000 per night, minimum 3 nights stay. URGENT SALE OF CAR Contact Nick on 082 831 2730 or [email protected]. Available anytime from 22 September to 7 October. Opel Corsa Light, 2005 model. Price R25000. Well-serviced. Reason for selling: moving country. Urgent sale, first come first served. Excellent condition, but with a small rust spot on the roof that will need to be MUSIC COMPOSITION TUITION plugged, otherwise rainwater leaks in. I've got the papers ready. You need Have you ever wanted to write a piece for recorder? Maybe a piano sonata? to bring a (non-certified) copy of your ID. Payment either cash or EFT with Or even a symphony? My name is Stephanie Ann Boyd, I’m a symphonic proof of payment. Can be viewed only in Claremont at one of these times: composer in New York City, and I went to the Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Sat 23 Sep, 8:30 till 11am, Sun 24, 1pm till 6, Mon 25, 1pm till 6. Thanks, Arbor. You can find me on the list of Famous Waldorf Alumni, and my music Leon [email protected] 0825631466 is now being played all over the world. I teach music composition lessons via Skype and I’ve helped over 100 people write their first pieces. I charge $100 an hour, and have several financial scholarships for those who need them. I love to teach Waldorf students and their parents! You can read more about how I help composers at http://stephanieannboyd.com/te, and you can send me an email at [email protected] to learn more. Delicious Homemade Vegan butter Delicious Homemade Vegan butter with sustainable GMO free ingredients. R60 for 200ml glass jar. (R55 for re-orders if you bring back the jar.) BEACH COTTAGE Contact Nadia at 082 320 0733 / [email protected] Enjoy time out on The Island at Great Brak River. Cottage in front row with Innovative seasonal planting trays full view of river, sea and lagoon. Abundant bird and sea life. Wide deck, enclosed sea-facing stoep. Sleeps ten. 2017 Rates: Peak season: Dec’17 / Jan Make sure you are planting what grows optimally. We ’18 school holidays: R1500 p/night + R100 p/person/p/night: min 4 people. hold the planting calendar for you - all you do is plant. Off-peak: R680 per night plus R100 p/person p/night. For e-brochure or to Veg Out – 24 tray of seasonal vegetables designed to book your place: Liz Mackenzie: 021 761 8811 [email protected]. feed your family. Salad Days - 12 pack edible flowers, leaves, annual herbs PIANO FOR SALE (1) Hipster Juice – 12 pack helps you grow you’re your green juice. Beautiful Victorian Piano(built in 1870s) for sale. Needs tuning. R2500. Okay Order from [email protected] for collection in Kenilworth on Tuesday for a beginner. Email Debbie at [email protected] if you are interested. afternoon at school pick up. PIANO FOR SALE (2) Upright Wagner piano for sale. Has been well loved and well played but in good working order. Call Lindy Graham 084 3880101

11 Staff Vacancies in Waldorf Schools

HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TEACHER FULL TIME HIGH SCHOOL PRIMARY SCHOOL HANDWORK ASSISTANT TEACHER REQUIRED Constantia Waldorf School requires a DRAMA TEACHER Mathematics teacher for the upper High School, Constantia Waldorf School has a position open for Constantia Waldorf School has a position open to start in January 2018. Must be able to teach a full time High School Drama Teacher from for a Handwork Trainee Assistant for the the system at NSC level. January 2018. The successful applicant should: Primary School from Term 1 2018 The successful applicant should: Working hours will be 10am - 3pm  Be suitably qualified in the subject 1. Be suitably qualified in the subject A qualified and experienced Waldorf teacher is  Have interest in Waldorf pedagogy and be 2. Have some knowledge of Waldorf pedagogy preferable, with SACE registration committed to further training in Waldorf and be willing to be trained further in Waldorf education. Kindly send your letter of application with education.  Preferably have some experience of maximum 2 page curriculum vitae addressed to: 3. Be able to work as part of a dynamic team producing youth/amateur theatre The College of Teachers, Constantia Waldorf 4. Be able to take initiative and work creatively  Be able to work as part of a dynamic team School, Spaanschemat River Road, Constantia, 5. Be SACE registered  Be able to take initiative and work creatively 7806 Please submit a short CV with an accompanying  Be SACE registered Email submissions to the School Coordinator motivating letter stating other subjects you Kindly send your letter of application with Denise Janssens: would be willing to teach to: maximum 2 page curriculum vitae addressed to: [email protected] The High School Faculty, The College of Teachers, Constantia Waldorf Fax submissions to: 021-7941105 Constantia Waldorf School School, Spaanschemat River Road, Constantia, Spaanschemat River Road, Constantia 7806 7806 Closing date for applications: Friday 8 September 2017 Email: [email protected] Email submissions to Fax: 021-7941105 [email protected] If applicants do not hear or receive a response Fax submissions to: 0862601221 within 14 days of close of application, it may be Closing date : Friday 15 September 2017 Closing date : 18 September 2017 understood that the application has not been If applicants do not hear or receive a response within 2 If applicants do not hear or receive a response within 14 days successful. weeks of the closing date, it may be understood that the of close of application, it may be understood that the application has not been successful. application has not been successful. 12

Middle School Teacher: English Primary School Teacher Mooiplaats, Pretoria Mooiplaats, Pretoria Class 3 Teacher 2017 The Lesedi Waldorf School is situated at Ga- We are seeking an energetic, innovative and We are seeking an energetic, innovative and Matlala about 60km away from Polokwane and suitably qualified Middle School teacher to join suitably qualified Primary School teacher to join our dynamic College of Teachers at our school on our dynamic College of Teachers at our school on Mokopane, Limpopo. We are offering a teaching Rosemary Hill Farm. The position will involve Rosemary Hill Farm. position to a special person who has the teaching grade 7 to 9 students English Home necessary qualifications and enthusiasm. An A hardworking and enthusiastic teaching Language and Social Sciences Main Lessons, as artistic flair and ability to work well with your professional with excellent command of English well as some additional Life Orientation lessons. verbal and writing skills, a sound understanding hands will be to your advantage. A hardworking and enthusiastic teaching of the Waldorf curriculum or willingness to be Successful applicants must meet the following professional with excellent subject knowledge and mentored in Waldorf Education, will enjoy working criteria: command of English verbal and writing skills, a in this stimulating environment. An artistic flair sound understanding of the Waldorf curriculum and an aptitude for crafts/music will count in your  Applicants must have a SACE registration and or willingness to be mentored in Waldorf favour. teaching qualification Education, will enjoy working in this stimulating  Be willing to undergo training in, and study environment. An artistic flair and an aptitude for The applicant will be a motivated individual with a Waldorf Education, if not an experienced/ drama/music will count in your favour. keen interest in encouraging and inspiring young minds to love learning and building strong qualified Waldorf teacher. The applicant will be a motivated individual with a relationships with learners and parents alike. keen interest in encouraging and inspiring young  Preference will be given to persons with minds to love learning and building strong Suitable candidates will: Waldorf experience and knowledge. relationships with learners and parents alike. • have a BEd, or suitable degree and PGCE  Preference will be given to person with skills Suitable candidates will: qualification and experience in handwork and drama • have a BEd, or suitable degree and PGCE • be SACE-registered qualification • commit to ongoing training in Waldorf • be SACE-registered Education Appointment date: 09 October 2017 • • commit to ongoing training in Waldorf be a non-smoker E-mail: [email protected] Education Please submit your curriculum vitae, a cover letter • be a non-smoker with a brief motivation why you choose to be a Please submit your curriculum vitae, a cover letter Waldorf educator and 3 references by email to: with a brief motivation why you choose to be a Waldorf educator and 3 references by email to: Zelde Rischmüller, Business Manager, [email protected] Zelde Rischmüller, Business Manager, [email protected] Closing date for applications: 15 October 2017 Appointment date: January 2018 Closing date for applications: 15 October 2017

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KINDERGARTEN ASSISTANT TEACHER REQUIRED Gaia Waldorf School seeks a person with a background/qualification (minimum level 4) in Early Childhood Waldorf Education to start January 2018. This post would be suited for an individual who is reliable, punctual, honest, creative and who takes initiative, has a good command of the English language and is committed to working with young children. The ability to work as part of a team is essential. Application and curriculum vitae to: The College of Teachers, [email protected] Tel. 021 447 0546 Closing date for Applications: Friday 27 October 2017 If applicants do not receive a response within 14 days of close of application, the application has not been successful.

Class 1 Plus Xhosa KINDERGARTEN TEACHER INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONS: ASSISTANT Subject Teacher Required Appointment date: January 2018 TEACHER (Primary School) Appointment date: January 2018 Dassenberg Waldorf School seeks a suitably Successful applicants must meet the following qualified Waldorf teacher to commence work as criteria: Successful applicants must meet the following soon as possible. • Have appropriate academic qualifications, with criteria: SACE registration • Have appropriate academic qualifications (B.Ed), The successful applicant must meet the following criteria: • Have undergone the Waldorf Teacher Training with SACE registration • Understand and identify with the Waldorf ethos • Have undergone the Waldorf Teacher Training Be fluent in English as well as Xhosa Have appropriate academic qualifications, of the school • Be creative, innovative and enthusiastic with SACE registration • Be creative, innovative and enthusiastic • Have a real interest in children and their Be willing to adapt to the ethos of Waldorf • Have a real interest in children and their development Education development • Be able to work with the whole group and assist Be creative, innovative and enthusiastic and • Be computer literate and preferably own individual needs of children display a definite willingness to adapt easily to • Ability to play a musical instrument will be an various situations transport Have a real interest in children and their Kindly send your Curriculum Vitae with a covering advantage development letter to one of the following: Kindly send your Curriculum Vitae with a covering Kindly submit your CV and Motivational Letter Natalie Scherr Steyn letter to one of the following: detailing your experience and qualifications as a (Waldorf) Teacher. Imhoff Waldorf School Natalie Scherr Steyn PO Box 1206 Imhoff Waldorf School SAXONWOLD ROAD Tel: 021 572 1105, Sun Valley 7985 PO Box 1206 Fax No: 021 572 2175 – Fax No: 086 538 8015  Email: [email protected] Sun Valley 7985 P.O. Box 1714 Dassenberg 7350 Closing date for applications: 20 September 2017  Email: [email protected] [email protected] Closing date for applications: 30 September 2017