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Congratulations to Class 9A on their production of An Italian Straw Hat, the first of many plays this year. This week Class 10 at Parkerville Steiner College is performing their play, Blue Stockings,  in the Kalamunda Theatre. Hope you can get along to enjoy the abundance of drama performances this year. 

The College of Teacher’s is an integral part of the school’s wellbeing. It is featured in the Governing Constitution of the school. The following introduction from Kevin, provides valuable insight to a key body in many Steiner schools.

Introducing The College of Teachers

Rudolf Steiner introduced the concept of the College of Teachers as a means to strengthen the spiritual and pedagogical cohesion of the school community. He believed that a collegial body of teachers, united in their shared understanding and commitment to anthroposophy, would help ensure the integrity of the school’s educational mission.

The College of Teachers at PWS is a dedicated group of experienced educators and leadership staff who meet weekly to carry out the essential tasks of supporting and guiding the school community. Our primary responsibilities include:

• Deepening the understanding of anthroposophy and Waldorf pedagogy at PWS
• Using the insights and indications given by Rudolf Steiner to inform teaching practices
• To provide ongoing professional development for staff in line with Waldorf pedagogy
• Advancing Waldorf education to meet the needs of our time, place, and the children we serve
• Supporting the ongoing health and renewal of the school community through an anthroposophical ethos

The College serves as a sense organ within the school, keenly observing and responding to its needs. It fosters big-picture thinking and facilitates deeper conversations, inviting the wider staff community to discuss whole-school issues. Additionally, it acts as a reference group, providing Waldorf experience and insight to guide school leadership decisions on major matters.

R-L back row: Bruce Lee (School Administrator), Claire Parker (Kindy 5/6 Teacher), Kelly Kranz-Little (HS Mathematics lead teacher), Judith Schipkie (Class 7 Teacher), Annabelle Kellenberger (Head of High School), Mark Phillips (Teacher and Curriculum Development Coordinator), Sonia McGillivray (Education Assistant lead & Extra Lesson practitioner).

R-L front row: Sharon Symes (Class 12 project Coordinator), Kevin Mazzer (Head of Primary School), Jennifer Turpin (HS Humanities teacher), Donna Kerr (Deputy Head of High School (Wellbeing and Student Engagement), Fiona McVey (Kindy 4 Teacher).

Inset: Lisa Payne (Head of Early Childhood)

Kevin Mazzer
College of Teachers Chair