Newsletter Term 4 Week 5 - Samford Valley Steiner School

Term 4 Week 5
CALENDAR REMINDERS
THIS SATURDAY - Working Bee 8am – 1pm
Open Day 10am – 2pm
Sunday 13 November - High School Ensemble performance, Northey St Markets, 9.30am
Thursday 17 November – Class 1 Play
Saturday 19 November – Independent Research Project Presentations – 8:15am – 4:15pm - Hall
Wednesday 23 November - PAFA meeting - 9-10.30am - The Hub
Saturday 26 November – Christmas Markets – 5 – 8pm
Thursday 1 December – Class 4 Play – 6pm for 6:30pm start –
Kitchen Garden
Thursday 8 December – Half Day - Close of Year Celebration -
Pre-Prep & Prep
Friday 9 December – Half Day - Close of Year Celebration -
Primary & High School
Saturday 10 December – Christmas Carols – 4:30 – 6pm
Class 12 Present:
“Cosi” by Louis Nowra
Performances:
Monday 5 December – 6:30pm
Tuesday 6 December – 11:30am
Wednesday 7 December -
6:30pm
Where: The Hall
SCHOOL CAMPS/EXCURSION DATES – TERM 4
Cost: $5 per person
Primary
$15 per family
Week 6 - Class 6 – Meebunn-bia – 14/11 - 18/11
Week 6 – Class 4 – Ewen Maddock Dam – 16/11 - 18/11
High School
Week 6 - Class 10 Canoe Camp linked to History, Oceanography, and Meteorology
Week 8 - Class 9 Geomorphology Low Tech Camp - Moreton Island.
TONIGHT: INAUGURAL DEABTE NIGHT!!
Up for a date of arguing? - Then come along and see our Class 7 students, High School students and
staff in action. It‟s all happening tonight (Friday 11 th ) from 6 – 9pm in the school hall.
1. Topic: That school students should wear a uniform.
2. Topic: That life was meant to be easy.
3. Topic: That a “Steiner” Education is superior to a “State” Education – Class 11 students
affirmative, staff negative.
The evening will start with tea, coffee and cake with the first debate beginning at 6.30pm. Tea,
coffee and cake will also be offered at intermission. This event is lined up to be a great, fun
evening for all and also offers our students a platform to practice their public speaking, as well as
their arguing skills!
FROM THE DIRECTOR
With the temperature around 34C on Thursday, and the lawns browning off, there‟s no doubt
summer is here. We are concerned about the high likelihood of snakes on and near the campus, so
have recently cancelled some hikes, closed off access to some areas, and continue to speak to the
children about the risks. Many of you live on acreage and near bush, so I'm sure you are just as
concerned. We are seeking the support and assistance of all parents, by asking you to speak to your
own child(ren) about the danger - sometimes the message won't get through as strongly from
teachers in a group situation as it needs to, unless it‟s also heard at home from parents.
5 Narrawa Rd, Wights Mountain QLD 4520 T: 3430 9600 F: 3430 9630
Absentee Line: 3430 9610
info@samfordsteiner.qld.edu.au www.samfordsteiner.qld.edu.au

Term 4 Week 5 11 November 2011
The student computer program, funded by the Federal government, designed to give every student
in Australia in Years 9-12, access to a computer, has now been fully implemented at SVSS, with the
arrival yesterday of 15 desktop computers for the Training Room in our beautiful Library complex.
We now have a combination of laptop and desktop computers, being used in various ways by the
High School students and staff.
Speaking of computers, if your child has access to a computer at home, as a parent you need to help
your child navigate safely and securely in an online world, just as you do in an offline world. This
week‟s Parent Insight article, “Facing Up to Facebook”, has some useful tips in this regard. Please
click on the link in the newsletter email or if you need a paper copy, please ask the office.
Allen Kloeden
FROM THE EA’s
With the full moon tonight coinciding with the Inaugural Great Debate and Armistice Day one
would expect a quiet weekend. But not so! The last Open Day of the year will be held on Saturday
in conjunction with the Working Bee. We hope it will be a social and worthwhile day. On Sunday
the High School Ensemble will perform at the Northey Street Markets. There are many other events
scheduled between now and the end of the year and we hope you are able to participate in many of
them.
At our faculty meetings last week we heard how successful the camps had been and received
positive feedback regarding the students‟ behaviour. I‟d like to share a reflection from a parent who
attended the Class 5 Camp:
Overall it was a fantastic camp event and very beneficial for students. Some did not want to come
home as it was their “best camp ever”. Combining the Olympics with the Tyalgum programme was
also particularly beneficial. Five days away from parents helped their confidence and ability to
relate with others in their class, as well as connectivity to other schools and the wider world.
Resilience was also strengthened through the variety of activities, some of them new and
challenging, plus the length of time away.
The value of combining with other schools for the Olympics was in letting the students know that
they are part of something greater than just their school. Many teachers, parents and students
commented they didn’t know of Samford Valley Steiner School, and that there was even a Steiner
school in Brisbane! Forming connections was the main concept I thought could be strengthened for
future Olympic camps.
At the whole school faculty meeting, Anne and Marilou shared their thoughts and insights for the
Prep children who will be entering Class 1 in 2012. Last night, at the Class 1 for 2012 parent
evening, Alan Drysdale painted the picture of the seven year journey. It will be his third cycle at the
Samford Valley Steiner School! His main aim for the first year, “that the children know they are
loved by their teacher”.
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Below are some photos of Class 4 students showing their Norse Myth Weaving Craft Projects.
Chris Jack
Education Administrator
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Some feedback from families in response to the recent Class 9 Bunya Camp
“I have seen students from previous years return from this camp and have always been in awe of the
reverence that is apparent with their return. This year I had my son return from this camp looking
stronger, taller and happier in himself. His words were 'that was the best camp ever'. It was not an
easy camp for him on many levels but he said he learnt so much about himself as well as his peers,
leaving him with more respect as well as understanding for them all. This respect and understanding
has come into the home as well, where everything is appreciated more. I am very appreciative to
Tim and Robyn for being there on the camp and assisting the students through this journey from
childhood into young adulthood.”
“As a parent I did feel somewhat 'interested' in how [my son] would respond to this camp and can
only say that he returned home with a quiet but strong sense of himself and his worth and with a
beautiful letter of love and respect for his life and his mother, which I have always known was
there, but think the camp offered him an opportunity for him to reflect on his "life" and those of his
peers, and how that shapes, not only his future, but those of his class mates. I also felt the class was
more strongly bonded, which they always are after a camp, but there was a 'different' bond this
time, perhaps a compassionate understanding of where their peers have come from and what paths
they are travelling; [My son] certainly articulated this it to me. [he also expressed] a deeper respect
and appreciation for one of his peers whom he has always liked, but this camp opened up a new and
richer appreciation of this person. He said he loved the camp... ”
“[My daughter] has returned with a stillness at her core that is quite adult...a fulcrum that, I'm sure,
will help her navigate the next few years of, for her, substantial changes... Sincere Thanks from all
under our roof to you [all] ...”
“ … my daughter has raved about the camp since coming home. She got an enormous amount out
of it and very much feels as though she has grown because of it. I have seen camps like this at other
schools (Hillbrook has something similar) but I didn't sense the same sincerity that the teachers at
Steiner add to this experience. There is a genuine feeling of warmth and a knowledge of each
student that enhances the camp activities.”
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2012 Class 8 Guardian
We are pleased to inform you that Jenny Agius and Peter Glasby will be sharing the role of the
Class 8 Guardian. Jenny Agius has been a teacher in the high school since its second year of
operation and Peter Glasby started in his role as Education Administrator at the start of 2011. Peter
has been Guardian of several classes previously at Mt Barker as well as the current Class 12.
Together they will bring a wealth of support for the class and they are looking forward to get to the
role.
Mercedes Logan
Staff Profile of Mark Piper
Class Guardian for Class 10 2011. Teaches Mathematics, Natural Science, Hard Craft
Where did life begin for you?
In Cardiff, Wales, in 1972. I left when I
was 18 months old. By the time I was 12
years old, I had moved eight times.
What were the highlights of your
education?
Winning 50 pounds at the Capel Gardens
Show. I got two prizes that year- the best
sewing and the best totem pole. It was a
clothes peg with a felt crocodile around
it, which my mother still uses. Then I got
forced to sit the 11+exam which I sat
against my will and got selected to the
Judd All Boys Grammar School and had
the worst 7 years of my life. I went from
being a big fish in a little pond to a
minnow in the ocean.
What happened after that?
At 16 you can leave school but I stayed
on because that‟s what you did. I did
French, Economics and Biology. At 18
all my peers were getting help to fill out
UCAS forms to go to Uni. I finished
school and continued my weekend job of
cleaning in the hospital. I took up work in pubs, in a sports shop and laboured on a building site. By
accident I found a job working for the Hop Marketing Board. Within 6 weeks I was running the
whole of the post fermentation bittering process. I felt like I had a place in the real world. After 9
months, I started travelling in January 1992 and flew to San Francisco, reaching Australia for the
first time in June 1992. I decided then I was going to live in Australia.
So how long did you travel for?
All of ‟92 including travelling through Asia and got back to England, where the first thing I asked
was, how I could get back to Australia. I was told I needed a University degree, so I rang Oxford
and got accepted into a degree in Nutrition and Food Science which I completed in 1996.
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How did you come to teaching?
I travelled around the Middle East in 1997 and then moved back to Australia where I ended up
working in a school in Arnhem Land – Numbulwar as the janitor and my girl friend was the English
/Drama teacher. They noticed I was good at maths and I was quickly promoted to the Bursar
position and also taught Environmental Science, but I woke up one morning and decided to return
to England, Christmas ‟97 to complete a Post Graduate Certificate of Education. I then worked as a
teacher in a government school in Oxford, for three years, after which I applied for residency in
Australia again.
When did you return?
I was sick of waiting for the reply from Australia and got a years‟ work visa for New Zealand. Just
as we were going to the airport, the papers for Australia came through and I landed in Australia
again in 2002 and got a job in Djarragum College, Gordonvale, Cairns, till the end of 2002 and then
returned to Europe, Brussels for romantic reasons. I spent another year in the drizzle and rain doing
relief work before heading back to Australia across the Pacific. On the way I fulfilled a youthful
dream of visiting the island of Bora Bora (an outer island of Tahiti). I have been in Brisbane since
2003.
How did you run into Steiner Education?
In 2007 I answered an advert for a Science / Maths position while I was working for a
Biotechnology project. I got the job and started in 2008. Before that my only knowledge of Steiner
Education was to visit a friend who was in a play performed at Michael Hall, which is 5 min from
my parent‟s house.
So what is it about Steiner Education that attracts you?
I find myself in a place where I am valued and respected, where I find colleagues who I respect. It‟s
a place where you want to put down roots and suits me.
Do you have a wish for the school?
I would love to see it be fully embraced and supported by the whole community and beyond.
Is there something here you can grow with?
The short answer is „Yes‟. Somethings are quick for me, which need a quick response. Other things
take longer and I take them like a drip feed slowly bit by bit.
Peter Glasby
High School Education Administrator
CLASS 7 CAMP
Class 7 spent last week on holiday [um, camp!] on Great Keppel Island. As a culmination to the
'Wish, Wonder and Surprise" main lesson the camp involved a series of daily intensive poetry
writing exercises using the Japanese forms of Haiku and Haibun and exploring the poetic
techniques of simile, metaphor and personification. The spectacular tropical island environment
provided immense inspiration for poetry. Using a set of forms provided by Jan we also engaged in a
daily eurythmy performance, sometimes on the beach [Queensland eurythmy]. A lot of the writing
was done individually; much was of a collaborative group nature. Below is a collaborative effort.
A selection of 27 lines of poetry [one for each camp participant - plus three more] was chosen by
Thursday's guest editors: Beatrice Hook, Kathryn Beattie and Velvet See, covering a broad
perspective on the island venue.
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Thirty ways of viewing Great Keppel Island
Cone shell, enticing people with your interesting shell, little do they know you are weaving them
into your deadly trap.
Did you bring the sunscreen dear? Did you bring the water, the towel, the hat; the kitchen sink? Yes
dear, it‟s all in the backpack.
Sweeping, swooping in the sky, I hope your colours never die, rainbow lorikeet.
An unexpected, ever changing, tropical cyclone.
Water bottle - a grand keeper of water.
Unaccompanied sunscreen - burnt skin, stinging pain.
Each night different - more practice; more beauty - tropical sunset.
The long tropical beach is a place for fun and wonderful memories.
Stone curlews - your annoying cry keeps us up all night.
Arched like a bow, yet frozen solid, the crescent moon guards the heavens.
Palm tree, your out-grown leaves blow slowly in the wind.
You move near to my face, pressing up against me to kiss me closely, my little snorkel mask.
Aloe vera, soothing burns, relaxing peacefully.
Sandcastle, a resting place for water nymphs.
Stingray, its barbed tail a flick of molten steel, electrocutes its victims' minds.
Staghorn coral, why are you so pock-marked? Why do you look like stuff sea-foam has washed up
on the shore?
Nocturnal possum likes to hide in trees and jump out at girls and scare them.
Reef shark, sleek and peaceful, snaps its way through the ocean as the tide comes in.
Happy fish, clear water, a perfect place is the coral reef.
Flash of light, fruit bat flies - false eclipse of the moon.
Shattered circle, the crescent moon weeps as she searches the sky for her pieces.
Broad brim, stylish angle - sunhat.
Every morning woken by the song of birds, and Alan, followed by the crash of waves - tropical
island.
Bikinis are like new haircuts, everyone notices them.
Squealing children, splash of water, you create memories - coral reef.
Driftwood - white whale bones bleached by the sun.
Glass bottomed boat with a glass bottom, but all I see is bubble fish.
Island ferry - noisy tourists stampede the island.
Rainbow lorikeet - a burst of colour on a dull day.
Lone feather, night time reigns silent - black crow.
Warmest Regards,
Alan Drysdale
ADMINISTRATION NEWS
Working Bee
The next Working Bee is tomorrow (Saturday 12 November). This is a great to way to meet and
greet parents new and old – so please leave a space in your diary. Morning tea will be provided. If
you have a gurney or pressure cleaner and can bring it along, it would be a great help. Any
donations of cakes and biscuits will also be gratefully received. If you can‟t make this day and
would like to contribute at another time, please phone front office and let us know. Please keep in
mind that it is also the Open Day for perspective parents and there will be guided tours and some
talks in the Hub. We therefore ask parents to please adequately supervise their children and request
that they do not enter the classrooms or skate on the paths.
Margaret King
Administration
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Lost property is going to charity
Please note that any items left in the lost property basket will be donated to charity on Friday 18
November. Please check through the basket before this date in case something belongs to your
family.
We also have a few items handed into the office after festiValley. If you lost something that
weekend, please give us a call to see if they are yours.
Joan & Judy.
PAFA NEWS
Next & Final Meeting of PAFA for 2011
Please note in your diaries the next and final day time meeting of the SVSS Parents & Friends
Association will be on Wednesday 23 November 9.00am-10.30am at The Hub.
Our PAFA meeting will run side by side with Craft group at The Hub that day. So feel free to sit in
and listen to the PAFA meeting whilst working merrily away on your craft pieces! Come along to
hear and have your say about the latest developments and exciting initiatives that PAFA is planning
to support and enrich our school community now and in 2012. We look forward to seeing you
there!
Loryn Farmer
SVSS PAFA President
NEWS FROM THE TREEHOUSE
Christmas Market Saturday 26 November 2011 from 5-8pm. Venue: the school grounds
Christmas atmosphere in European style: an early evening gathering in candle light with drinks,
nibbles (veggie rolls, etc) and live music. There will be an area for children to do craft activities:
making Christmas decorations and baking damper on a stick. There will also be a variety of stalls
with lovely handmade gifts for sale.
If you have an idea to contribute to this evening, please contact any of us mentioned below. We are
thinking of: homemade produce such as Christmas puddings, handmade Christmas cards, hand
crafted gifts, etc. You and/or your child also may like to play music. Anything that will make this
event a memorable introduction to this year‟s festive season is welcome.
If you're interested, please let one of us know, or apply at the Tree House.
Avril O‟Brien 0450 680 563 avrilpenelope@gmail.com
Michaela Diestel 0451051742
Lucie Verhelst 0427 374 712 luciev@bigpond.com
ASSOCIATED INITIATIVES
These Steiner/Anthroposophically related activities and services, whilst not directly related the
school, can be seen to be in sympathy with and supportive of the impulse of Steiner education.
Sydney Rudolf Steiner College – Teacher Training & Adult Education
Are currently offering Residentials and Distance Study for Teachers, Parents, and Friends in Steiner
Communities.
For more information, please click on the link in the newsletter email or if you need a paper copy,
please ask at the office.
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CLASSIFIEDS
Please note: All Classified Advertisements are
submitted by individuals for the community benefit.
They do not in any way express the
views, opinions, endorsement or policy of the
school and should not be relied upon as such.
There is a flat $2 charge for each advertisement
and payment is required prior to inclusion.
Dance in the Dark
"A magical night of salsa dancing under candle
light to raise funds and awareness for those
who live every day in blindness. A night to
celebrate friendships, rhythm and to unleash
the inner flamenco in all of us..." All profits
donated to Vision Australia.
Saturday November 12 at Park Regis Hotel's
On Quay Restaurant 6.30-10.30pm
For more info FaceBook 'Dance in the Dark
Brizzy' or to book tickets go to:
http://www.webticketing.com.au/DisplayEvent
.aspx?eventid=199
Kate Sharp Creative Arts Therapy
MA (creative arts therapy) Grad Dip Art
Therapy & Couns MIECAT Member ACA
Using the Arts, Sandplay & Story to help
support times of difficulty & change. To help
bring nourishment and equilibrium.
Suitable for adults, teenagers & children
katshar@gotalk.net.au
P 3289 7227 M 0402 884 205.
Massage
Deep tissue, relaxation. Variety of modalities
used, Very experienced. Holistic approach.
P Lindsey 0414 806 747.
Dental Wellness
A whole body approach to oral health.
Dedicated to working with your whole family
to maintain an optimal standard of oral health
throughout your entire life. Mercury safe and
fluoride free preventive care.
Web: www.dentalwellness.com.au
P (07) 3511 1399 Add: 1056 Waterworks Rd,
The Gap.
Babysitting Available
After School and School Holiday babysitting
available. Mon, Thurs and Friday at my home
in Highvale. Will do school pick-up. Fully
qualified nanny. Blue card and First Aid.
Steiner experience. Phone Emma on
3289 7348.
Christmas Holiday Rental Noosa
Steiner Family Home in quiet, beautiful,
tropical bushland setting only 5 mins to
Noosaville, 10 mins Noosa Main Beach & 8
mins Eumundi available for rent 6 Dec 2011 to
30 Jan 2012. 4 Bedrooms. $400/week. Please
contact Sean or Noreen 07 54710917 or email
mcveaghfamily@bigpond.com
Yoga Centre Samford
Classes to suit all levels of experience from
beginners to those already established in yoga.
Monday- Saturday, days and evenings.
Pregnancy, Kundalini, Kids, Flowing and
Iyengar Yoga. Summer Solstice
Celebration,18 Dec. Lots of kids workshops
during holidays. Week-long intensive 19-23
Dec, 6.00- 8.00pm. Please
see www.sattvayoga.net.au,
email camille@sattvayoga.net.au or call 3289
2237
Stallholders Wanted
Call for stallholders of beautiful, stylish,
handmade or vintage goods for a unique
market held at the beautiful Elm Haus Cafe on
Mt Glorious. A one off market Sunday 4
December aimed at providing an alternative
Christmas shopping experience. Healing
Village, delicious food and entertainment.
Please contact Vanessa on 0409 826 864 for
more details.
The Eco Experience - kids deserve
intelligent design
www.theecoexperience.com.au
The newest online store for eco friendly toys
and children's products. FREE SHIPPING
AUSTRALIA WIDE. We've done the research
for you - award winning brands and totally new
products to Australia. Perfect time to order for
Christmas.
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Violin for sale
Three Quarter sized Violin – excellent
condition (carry case … not so much) 2 bows,
one new. Resin. Chin bridge. Beautiful sound
- $60. Please call Lindel 0414 765 108 for
further details.
For Rent
Open Plan livable shed, potbelly on acreage.
$285 per week and small 1 log cabin to suit 1
person – acreage - $180 per week. Call 0412
455 627 for more information.
Private and Council use of Herbicides and
Pesticides in Moreton Bay Shire Council
BE AWARE of the Dangers
BE INFORMED about the newest research
BE HEALTHY you, your family and future
generations
www.healthyenvironmentgroup.org
“Raising Healthy Kids in a Toxic World” -
Talk by Dr Sarah Lantz
Thursday 24 November in the Little Catholic
Church, Samford (close to the roundabout in
Samford) Corner of Camp Mountain
Road/Samford Road
6.45 for a 7 pm start to 9pm
$10 per person, $8 concession
Please RSVP via
www.healthyenvironmentgroup.org as church
space is limited.
Please click on the link in the newsletter email
to view the flyer about this talk.
Large family home for rent in Dayboro
25 mins drive from Samford Valley Steiner
School
We are renting out our much loved home
effective from 10 th December 2011 for a period
of approximately 2 years. Our home consists of
4 bedrooms, plus separate office, 3 bathrooms,
formal lounge, formal dining, family/dining
room, media room, play room and large openplan
kitchen PLUS large, in-ground pool. Land
size of ¾ acre.$550 per week with the option of
extra $40 per week for complete garden
maintenance. If interested, please contact Paul
and Jacqueline Hobbs on 07 3103 5028 or 0431
986 756.
Term 4 Yoga with Michael – Smiths Rd,
Wights Mountain
Start your week in term 4 opening the body
and spirit with Radiant Light Yoga.
This flowing style of Yoga is for everyone.
Attention is focused on connecting movement
with the breath, forming a wonderful bridge
between the mind and body. Good alignment is
taught from the beginning with postures
modified to suit everybody, from novice to
experienced, so as to be safe, easeful and yet
challenging. 9 week term, Mondays 10 October
– 12 December.
Adult classes 8:45 – 10am and 5:00- 6:00pm.
$90 for 9 weeks or $14 casual.
Teens 3:45 – 4:45pm $50 for 9 weeks or $7
casual. To save your place phone Michael
McDowall 0427 377 347.
Homeopathy, Bowen Therapy, Reiki
Mondays 10:30am – 3pm – Smiths Rd, Wights
Mountain. Other times by appointment at
Albany Creek. Phone Michael McDowall after
hours 0427 377 347.
Anthroposophical child care – vacation care
– trial
I am very keen to offer an anthroposophical
child care environment from home and am
available for those parents needing this service.
Several parents have also expressed a desire
and / or need for vacation care which I am still
trying to gage. If you are interested and / or
wish to express interest please call Lindsey
3289 3681 or 0414 806 747 (school parent,
registered teacher and ongoing Waldorf
training).
Christmas in the Park
Pine Rivers Park – Gympie Road. Strathpine
Saturday 26 November – 5 – 9pm
Concert featuring Anthony Callea, Yogi Bear
and more, $2 rides, food and market stalls,
Christmas Tree Village, Santa and more!
Free Parking! Bring a rug and chair to enjoy
the outdoor festive celebration!
www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/christmas
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WILD THINGS - Annual Textile Exhibition
and Sale
Pop the date in your diary now!
For the past three years local Samford felt
maker and Steiner school parent Wendy
Bailye has been working with Mixed Media
artist Sharyn Hall combining their skills to
further each other‟s artistic development. This
has been a very rewarding continuing
collaboration. Textiles in all their forms will be
exhibited over three days and there will be lots
of unique handmade items to buy. It will be a
feast for the senses. Expect plenty of smaller
items that will make fantastic Christmas gifts;
brooches, bags, large and small art for the wall,
clothing handmade cards and exquisite
machine embroideries. There will be a variety
of hand felted and hand dyed wraps and
scarves. Sharyn‟s hand dyed fabrics,
embroideries and mixed media works will be a
highlight as usual.
Expect a dose of quirkiness, priceless
individuality, bold colours and amazing
textures and techniques! It is here you will find
truly unique Christmas presents all with that
little bit of hand crafted eccentricity. It has
been a busy year for Wendy, she has just
released nationally and internationally her first
instructional DVD called Felting with Fabrics
which passes on techniques she has developed
for well over 15 years. It is available from her
website or from the exhibition. The exhibition
is the same weekend as the Wood Turners
Exhibition.
25 – 27 November 2011
Fri: 10am – 5.30pm, Sat: 9.00am – 5.00pm,
Sun: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Richard Randall Art Studio, Brisbane
Botanical Gardens, Mt Cootha
www.sharynhalldesigns.com
www.wendybailye.com
Balaangala Community Group
Invites you to hear Uncle Joe Kirk talk about
bush tucker and useful “weeds”. It‟s on
Saturday 26 November at 3pm at Balaangala
Garden Place, 98 Yorral Street, The Gap. Cost
$5 waged: gold coin unwaged. Places are
limited, so booking is essential. Email
mcpeile@gmail.com to secure your place.
Balaangala is a locally based group of residents
who aim to find creative ways to bring
Indigenous and non-Indigenous people
together, to learn with and from each other.
The inner gift of Christmas - A series of
advent workshops with Kate Sharp
Preparing the soil to receive the gift of
Christmas and the epiphany; as a foundation
for the mysteries of;
sharing with others a curiosity to find more
meaning;
re-finding ways to be present to the spirit of
Christmas:
a celebration of the year gone by whether a
good one or one of turmoil;
the meditative time of the twelve nights of
Christmas leading to the epiphany- a way to
prepare for the coming year.
Each week, we will work with.... verses, story,
introduction, draw upon arts practice, share.
Dates
Saturday afternoons 2.15pm to 4pm
26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec or Monday
mornings 9am to 10:45
28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
Cost: $20 per session or 4 sessions for $60 if
prepaid by 24 Nov
Where: Kate Sharp's studio space
109 Dawson Creek Road, Highvale
katshar@gotalk.net.au, ph 3289 7227.
Creative Kid’s Workshop
** Yoga ** Craft ** Cooking ** Games **
This workshop is focused on sparking the
creativity within your child. Creativity will be
embraces as your child journeys through
exploring body movement through yoga and
free movement; makes a masterpiece from
their own creativity; experiences the creative
art of cooking and enjoys a sense of fun
through games that spark creative thinking
through problem solving and team work.
Vicki has years of experience working and
teaching children. She is a qualified early
childhood teacher and yoga teacher and
completely loves watching the sheer joy and
confidence that children develop through yoga.
Ages: 4 to 11 years
Sattva Yoga Centre * 12-12-11 * 9:30am-
12:30pm
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$35 only pre-booking available / $30 each for
sibling discount
Price includes Materials and Morning Tea
Contact Vicki 0414 069 836 /
ravideepkundaliniyoga@yahoo.com.au
www.sattvayoga.net.au
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Jump in! Volunteer in Moreton Bay
Volunteering helps build stronger, more
connected and caring communities. But that is
not all it does. It helps build and develop
individuals. The choice to volunteer for nonprofit
organisations in the Moreton Bay Region
is an opportunity to make our community a
better place and make ourselves better people.
The opportunities for volunteering in Moreton
Bay are as wide and varied as our landscape
and our communities, from the shores of
Redcliffe and Bribie Island to the green
pastures of Samford and Woodford.
Volunteering in Moreton Bay is a way for us
all to get our hands and feet dirty in the human,
environmental and social needs of the place
where we live and love to be.
A Comprehensive Directory of Volunteer
Organisation in Moreton Bay Region is now
available. Electronic copies of this directory
can be accessed on the Pine Rivers
Neighbourhood Centre website at
www.prnc.org.au
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