York Steiner School News

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082209558012035712009-07-06T21:41:28.210+01:00York Steiner School NewsYork Steiner School Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06831969650096301986noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908220955801203571.post-40438810337052814142009-07-05T22:52:00.000+01:002009-07-05T22:54:17.330+01:00Work Week - 13-17th July

The end of term is nearly upon us, the sun is already shining…. It must be time for work week! For those of you who are new to the school, work week is the time when all the classrooms get thoroughly cleaned and redecorated, desks sanded and re-waxed, furniture moved, corridors painted… the list goes on. To enable all this to happen, we need your help, dear parents. Teachers will be in school

York Steiner Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13270251143014755896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908220955801203571.post-24662723382435791162009-06-08T12:32:00.001+01:002009-07-06T21:40:04.185+01:00JOB VACANCIES

French Teacher OR Spanish TeacherFrench teacher to take 4-8 lessons per week. Or Spanish teacher to take 4 lessons per week.This is a part-time post; the current hourly rate for teaching is £16.31. Please contact Maurice Dobie

York Steiner School Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06831969650096301986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908220955801203571.post-10074911968816324432009-03-16T09:15:00.008Z2009-06-04T09:47:21.594+01:00Forthcoming Events

Friday 22nd May SCHOOL CLOSES FOR HALF TERM Colour As Spirit – 7.00 – 9.00pmSaturday 23rd May Colour As Spirit – 10.00am – 5.00pmSunday 24th May Colour As Spirit – 10.00am – 1.00pmMonday 1st June SCHOOL OPENSTuesday 9th June AGMThursday 11th June Enquirers Morning 9.30am – 12.00 noonSaturday 13th June Feltmaking Course 10.00am – 4.00pmTuesday 30th June Education for Adolescence Workshop 7.30 –

York Steiner School Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06831969650096301986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908220955801203571.post-51792609999517527372009-03-10T09:13:00.001Z2009-03-10T09:13:37.074ZTerm Dates for 2009-10

The Term Dates for next year are now in the online Calendar (link at top of page).

York Steiner School Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06831969650096301986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908220955801203571.post-45250424892507046792009-03-09T15:00:00.003Z2009-03-09T15:06:32.382ZPast Pupils Questionnaire

It is always good to hear from old friends and even better to find out what our past pupils are up to.If you were a pupil at the York Steiner School, we would love to hear from you. Either get in touch personally, or fill in this questionnaire (Word Document).

Tom Stonehamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908220955801203571.post-13533328855459095062009-02-06T22:56:00.003Z2009-02-06T23:06:01.033ZBenefit Concert

York Steiner SchoolBenefit Concert Specifically for the School’s Learning Support Fund******Saturday March 7, 20097.00 pmSt. Helen’s Church, (opposite Betty’s Café)York*****Tickets £8 Adults / £ 5 childrenOn Sale NOW at York Steiner School OfficeTel: 01904 654983info@yorksteinerschool.co.uk****Join us for a wonderful evening of music, song and poetry !!Featuring* award-winning poet Ian Duhig * *

York Steiner School Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06831969650096301986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908220955801203571.post-4250782684914091182008-10-10T17:07:00.001+01:002008-10-10T17:07:49.840+01:00York's first School Green Travel Guide

York Steiner School, Fulford is proud to be the first school inYork to provide comprehensive travel details to parents and visitors. The Sustainable Travel Guide leaflet includes easy to use environmental information with the aim of cutting car journeys, helping the school's neighbours and cutting its carbon footprint. Directions, maps and details on all the green methods of travel are

York Steiner School Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06831969650096301986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908220955801203571.post-39528059254356563432008-06-11T15:15:00.006+01:002008-06-11T18:50:26.502+01:00Financial Contribution 2008-9

Details of the Financial Contributions expected from families with children at the school for the year 2008-9 can be found here:FinancialContrib08-09.pdfIf you cannot read this PDF file, please contact the School Office for a different version.

Tom Stonehamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908220955801203571.post-45612825114987855472008-05-19T12:48:00.003+01:002008-05-19T12:51:45.033+01:00Café News

Dishwasher Fund We have started some fundraising, separate from the usual café takings, in order to raise £600 for a professional catering size dishwasher. We started the fundraising this week by selling ice lollies in the front playground after school. These will be available on sunny days (excepting Fridays which is Class 8 pizza sales) and cost 40p per lolly. So far we have raised £80

York Steiner School Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06831969650096301986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908220955801203571.post-91263166631655667602008-05-19T12:46:00.004+01:002008-05-19T12:50:54.636+01:00Bin Looking for Something To Do?

We still need someone to put out the bins on a regular basis. It only takes a few minutes and your help would be much appreciated. Please contact the office.

York Steiner School Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06831969650096301986noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908220955801203571.post-53385502026617697382008-05-19T12:46:00.003+01:002008-05-19T12:50:30.427+01:00Open Eye Campaign for Early Years Education

Further to the article in last week's newsletter, it seems that there is now a real opportunity to influence the impact on our school and the Early Years Foundation Stage legislation (EYFS). A government Select Committee will be hearing the concerns over some aspects of the legislation, e.g. the prescriptive use of phonics, from the Open EYE campaign and other concerned groups. We can

York Steiner School Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06831969650096301986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908220955801203571.post-25995532360594089992008-05-16T19:41:00.004+01:002008-05-16T19:47:20.343+01:00AGM of York Steiner School Association

On Wednesday 11th June the Annual General Meeting of the York Steiner School Association will take place in the Eurythmy Room from 7.30pm.Agenda:1. Apologies for Absence2. Summary of Accounts3. Questions 4. Acceptance of Accounts5. Reappointment of Auditors, Hardcastle France6. Elections to Council7. Nominations.8. A.O.B.After the AGM there will be an Association meeting to discuss 'Finances,

Tom Stonehamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908220955801203571.post-59552225292880210462008-05-13T08:37:00.001+01:002008-05-13T08:37:06.258+01:00Spring Fair

It is the Spring Fair this Saturday - don't forget to bring your friends and neighbours too.The Fair starts at 11am, but was unfortunately advertised in 'LocalLink' as starting at 10. In case people turn up early, the Continental Cafe and Children's Activities will be open from 10 this year. See you there!

York Steiner School Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06831969650096301986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908220955801203571.post-13137061769474249812008-05-08T13:07:00.001+01:002008-05-08T13:10:00.821+01:00Web Updates

More information is being added to the Emergence and Celebration page.

Tom Stonehamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908220955801203571.post-34368240292425280262008-04-30T13:26:00.001+01:002008-04-30T13:26:13.932+01:00New webpage

A new page has appeared on the website giving information about the projects surrounding the emergence and celebration of a new stage in the school's life.http://www.yorksteinerschool.org.uk/groups.html

York Steiner School Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06831969650096301986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908220955801203571.post-7325418745516616902008-04-28T09:51:00.001+01:002008-04-28T09:51:19.368+01:00EMERGENCE AND CELEBRATION

As Spring warmth displaces cold Winter, as light and new life emerge from quiet darkness, so the cycle begins again; as in nature and spirit, so in school life. In authentic expression of rebirth the next stage of our school community's growth is beginning to happen. Out of sight, some energy has been making people think about the future and how we can grow strongly to flourish and prosper. As

York Steiner School Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06831969650096301986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908220955801203571.post-16642848541605221992008-04-18T13:05:00.001+01:002008-04-18T13:05:05.870+01:00FLYING CARPETS WELCOME PARTY

Our Turkish and Lithuanian friends are arriving in school on Wednesday 23rd April and we are welcoming them with traditional music and dancing (ie a ceilidh!) and puddings at 8pm in the Eurythmy room. Please come along, put your dessert offerings in the café, slip on some eurythmy shoes at the door and join us. Sue Morvan.

York Steiner School Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06831969650096301986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908220955801203571.post-58286877145909366912008-04-18T13:03:00.001+01:002008-04-18T13:03:34.553+01:00SITUATIONS VACANT

York Steiner School is looking for a Class 5 Teacher for September 2008This is a full time post with a salary range of £16,588 to £18,799.The closing date for applications is Thursday 1st May 2008.and also a Maintenance Person from September 200822 hours per week £7.06/hour pending salary review.The closing date for applications is Thursday 15th May 2008.For further information on either post and

York Steiner School Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06831969650096301986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908220955801203571.post-23927819477989125662008-04-11T08:15:00.002+01:002008-04-11T08:18:50.499+01:00Bursar Update

We are very pleased that Charly Hamlyn has decided not to go to prison after all and will be staying as the School's Bursar.

Tom Stonehamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908220955801203571.post-31465103815932109062008-03-10T15:44:00.001Z2008-03-10T15:46:04.834ZSpring Fair 17th May 2008

Steiner School Spring FairSaturday 17th May 10am- 4pm Childrens Crafts, Spring Grotto, Circus Skills, Music, Stalls, Books, Raffle, Continental and Main Cafe, Stories, Puppetry.Colourful parade - Dress Brightly£1 adults, free to children.

Tom Stonehamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908220955801203571.post-57527223287050518332008-02-23T09:40:00.002Z2008-02-23T09:43:11.069ZVacancies

We are looking for:Class 1 Teacher (full time)Bursar (full time)Learning Support Assistant (1 hour per day during term)Nursery Teacher (part time)If you are interested in any of these posts, please contact Maurice Dobie (01904-654983 or maurice at yorksteinerschool.co.uk).

Tom Stonehamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908220955801203571.post-47119558486953686292008-02-23T09:21:00.002Z2008-02-23T09:29:09.104ZSave Steiner Schools

Wynstones School parents are organizing a campaign to have Steiner Schools exempted from aspects of the new Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. See:http://www.savesteinerschools.org/Given that negotiation is getting nowhere, it may be necessary to appeal to the European Human Rights Legislation, which provides the right for parents to choose to educate their children in accordance with their

Tom Stonehamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908220955801203571.post-33345214306560857352008-02-05T18:18:00.000Z2008-02-05T18:22:05.597ZFinancial Contributions 2008

Council has published the latest information about Financial Contributions for 2008. This is of special interest to new families but everyone should take a look. You can download it as a PDF file: FinancialContrib08.pdf

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Specifically for the School Heating System DOWNLOAD POSTER******Saturday 23 February 20087.30 pmSt. Helen’s Church, (opposite Betty’s Café)York*****Tickets £7On Sale NOW at York Steiner School OfficeTel: 01904 654983info@yorksteinerschool.co.uk****Join us for a wonderful evening of music and singing !!Featuring:* Purple Delta * Soundsphere * Chechelele * and moreWine and refreshments will be on

Tom Stonehamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-908220955801203571.post-9046469490210452102007-11-30T22:02:00.000Z2007-11-30T22:03:48.901ZOFSTED Report

Just in case you missed the fact we had an Ofsted inspection last term, you can read the report here:Ofsted Report

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