Peace In Our Time

The last few weeks of school provide an opportunity to get frazzled, phased and frivolous. It’s even called the silly season. There is a lot going on and the upcoming Christmas and New Year break takes us away from what is routine. For you, does a feeling of pressure to meet the expectations of the season and the Year’s end emerge?

How good would it be to bring consciousness to all of this and regulate our responses so that peaceful moments can infuse the hectic times. One way to do this is to purposefully take time out, to stop, to breathe and to notice what is happening in our immediate environment and in our heads. Become a keen observer of yourself and of other people, especially those family and friends that need your attention and love. It’s hard to stop but a few moments every now and then can change your world instantly and maybe bring peace to those around you as well. 

Rudolf Steiner suggested: 

“When we approach another person with reverence, recognizing their spiritual nature, we create a sacred space for true human connection and understanding.”

As the verse below by Michale Hedly Burton suggests, it is the human heart that must rule and reign supreme. 

Sailing Along

Parkerville Steiner College has had three successful years and from 2025 will offer Class 7 to Class 10. 

We have been fortunate to secure funding from the state and federal governments for Stage 2 - The Science Building with 5 classrooms. We will also be investing in facilities such as hard-courts, an oval and a dedicated space for the school office and staff room. The success of the campus is evident in higher than predicted enrolments and very low attrition. As always there are many people involved who are giving their love and energy to this College and we are all grateful. Most recently Pam Moore taught a Main Lesson with Class 9 students.

The Class 7’s were on a sailing camp in Albany last week, along with students from Golden Hill Steiner High School. What a challenge and chance for resilience building and camaraderie. 

Drama and Farewell

The Class 12 Play performances at the State Theatre were marvellous. Thank you to everyone involved in the long drama journey from kindy where there is simple dramatic play through to Primary school Class Plays and then High School productions culminating in the Class’s final performance, days before graduation and entry to a new phase of life. 

Many people have supported this growth and it is wonderful to know they can now step onto the stage literally and metaphorically as independent souls ready to tackle the world.  

Regretfully a student was injured while on stage and the final chances to perform were cancelled. The student was taken care of in the immediate aftermath by staff, fellow students and parents. He is now recovering after a stint in hospital. We wish him and his family much love and speedy recovery.

The Graduation Assembly last week offered a chance to celebrate these precious and noble people before the Graduation Dinner when everyone can let their hair down and celebrate and farewell one another. 

With gratitude

Bruce Lee
School Administrator

 

Like swelling waves that flood the land,
A green spring-tide is surging, streaming.
Saps flow, touched by a mighty hand
Whose force we feel, though dimly dreaming.

God weaves amidst the radiant light.
His helpers work in joyful bliss.
With his creating we unite
When we, with open heards, behold all this. 

by Michael Hedley Burton / verse no. 8