READATHON 2008
ADOPT A BOOK

Norman Cousins said “A Library is not a shrine for the ownership of books. It is not a temple where literary incense must be burned or where one’s devotion to the bound book is expressed in a ritual. A library is the delivery room for the birth of ideas, a place where history comes to life”.

So come in and borrow a book, read in order to laugh, to dream, to learn, to enjoy the familiar and explore the unknown… Libraries in schools give the tools of reading and writing to be able to achieve these aims.
We will be launching the Readathon on the 11th August, and your children from Class 3 to Class 7 will be coming home with their Readathon forms. Please make every effort to help us with this important fundraising event, as books are very expensive and we would like to provide new, stimulating and informative titles for the children. For those who are not sure of procedure - your children will ask family members, friends and your work colleagues to sponsor them for pages that they will read during a half hour period on Readathon fancy-dress day.
The teacher will confirm the pages read and the child will collect the money or they can get straight donations. Please do not allow your children to collect door-to door, as this could pose a security risk to them, businesses can also sponsor. Class 1 and 2 will collect small change (notes also happily accepted!) as their contribution towards the Readathon and they should bring the money to school to fill their class’ money box.

This year the emphasis will be different from last year as the children from Class 3 to Class 7 will Adopt-a-book. They will choose a book they wish to read that needs some TLC and they will draw a new cover, write a review and re-cover the book. This will help considerably to improve the book stock that we do have, as it is a valuable commodity.

Readathon and fancy-dress day will take place on Friday 29th August, where the children will dress up as characters from the stories and history that they have been learning about this year in their classes. Their teachers will help them with what they will do collectively. Parents are welcome to come and see the children in all their finery. Class 7’s will then read to the Class 1’s and Class 2’s will come into the Library for Story time. Later in the day they will sit quietly and read for half an hour in their class for their sponsored time. The children will then have 3 weeks to bring their money in, before the end of the term on Friday 19th September.

If every individual makes an effort we will all make this Readathon an unqualified success and allow our Library to be a catalyst for the birth of ideas. If you are planning for a year, plant rice, if you are planning for a decade, plant trees, but if you are planning for a lifetime – educate people!
Many thanks, Mary Nicolson

This Saturday Mr. Sideeq Railhoun will be work-shopping, with the parents, aspects around the question of diversity. His model is predicated on the premise that there is no law or policy that can eliminate discrimination; that the path to removing domination and prejudice lies through the human heart, and asks who you are, not what you are. Please make an effort to attend. Remember child care will be provided.
Venue: Drama Hall Time: 2–4 pm

 F * L * O * W * E * R * S
Van Minnen, G: 11 - 15 August
Van Der Vent, K: 18 – 22 Aug
Van Der Spuy, M & L: 25 – 29 Aug

WEDNESDAY COFFEE MORNING PROGRAM Term 3, 2008
13 Aug	Developing Interactive Skills – Social Eurythmy
	Liz Smith, Eurythmist and Teacher
- Program subject to change -
Time:	10:30 am tea, 11 - 12 noon: talk and discussion
Venue:	Puppet theatre, Constantia Waldorf School
Cost:	Suggested donation of R25 towards tea and the speaker.
Info:	Phone Yvonne on 021 794 1492 or Marlene 021 794 2103

CALLING ALL PARENTS…

There are a few things around the school which need special skills. Are there any parents keen to help/make:

1. Curtains
2. Mosaic table top
3. Wooden outdoor table tops
4. Gardening

Please phone Debbie at 082 455 1601. Thank you!

“ONE TO ONE” FOR THE MENTALLY & PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED

“The joy is in the giving not in the receiving”

This year, the annual “one to one” party for the mentally and physically challenged will be taking place at the Goodhope Centre on the 17th August 2008. The party is strictly by invitation and our school’s senior soccer team will be volunteering their services as hosts at this event. Should you wish to increase our number of volunteers, just let us know. We urge you to help us with the collection of items for their “party packs” by bringing your donation of toothpaste, toothbrushes, bath soaps, deodorants, caps, sun hats, tshirts (all sizes), hair brushes and combs, hair accessories, crisps, biscuits, sweets (sugar free) and new or good used toys delivered to the admin office before Thursday, 14th August 2008. (J.Osman)

The Adult Education Group is moving to Thursday mornings, 11am -12:15am. We are on Chapter 12 of A Modern Art of Education. All welcome!

Craftshop offers drawing books, pencil crayons and new decorative pillows.

Shopkeepers for the craftshop urgently needed. Please give one morning in month to our craftshop. It is a lovely way to get to know the school community. Contact Lauri-Anne at 0824205742.

Bio-dynamic viticulture for farmers and interested viticulturists. Georg Meissner a consultant for bio dynamic viticulture from Geisenheim, Germany and Howard Dobson will be presenting a week end Training and Research module at Spier Estate on Saturday 16th August. Details are available from Helen van Zyl at 0724702124 or helen@theallotment.co.za

My Fair Lady: discounted tickets in aid of class 5 funds:The G and S Society in association with the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra and Artscape are presenting the musical, My Fair Lady, at the Opera House in September 2008. Directed by the renowned Ralph Lawson, My Fair Lady boasts an all star cast, sumptuous sets and promises to be the theatre happening of the year. It is suitable for all ages and children are encouraged to attend. Class 5 parents have arranged a gala evening on Tue 9 Sep at 8pm in aid of class funds. Book now by calling John Carne on 0826310421 to avoid disappointment

The ASWC is moving…All public lectures will be at 18 Firfield Road, Plumstead from now on, but the library and administration will only move there later.
Upcoming events:
Taking hold of the Future by Wilfired Bohm - Monday 11 Aug at 20h00
Anthroposphy in the World by Briar Pastoll - Monday 18 Aug at 20h00
Trying to create Sun community by Dr Jeff Green - Wednesday 13 Aug at 19:30
August Topical Issue – An African Fairy Tale - Sunday 17 Aug at 19:30
16:00 Tea & Cake (members, pensioners & students R10). Enquiries: 021 715 1965

Domestic worker seeks employment: Mamtolo (Catherine) Sihlahla seeks work Mondays and/or Thursdays. A delightful and quiet presence with good people skills, capable and steady worker, and impeccably honest. Phone Sue Nepgen on 021-7946609.

Assistant for art class: Teenage/student assistant required for Saturday art classes (for children 6 to 13 years) at Michael Oak Waldorf School, from 10:15 am -12:30/12:45 approx. Phone Sue Nepgen at 021-7946609 or email snepgen@xsinet.co.za

Lift needed in the morning from Michael Oak to Constantia Waldorf before 8am and return from Constantia to Michael Oak after 3pm. Will pay R300 p/month, phone Pagan at 021 6713857

Lost jacket with hood, pale green-blue with silver trimming, size 8-9. Left by big tree stump outside drama hall on Tuesday 5 August. If found, please phone Anne at 021 7826854 or hand in to the office.

Please return ‘Airman’ by Erin Colfer to the Library. Thank you – Ruby Alexander (Cl.6)

Guinea Pigs for free, phone 0826834445 or 021 7615422 after 6pm.