Perth Waldorf School eNewsletter

Primary School

Changing Seasons at Bibra Lake

Kevin Mazzer
Head of Primary School

Marketplace Magic: The Crystal Exchange at Perth Waldorf School

During morning and lunch breaks, a special kind of magic is taking place in the Adventure Playground. Class 3 and 4 students at Perth Waldorf School have created their very own crystal marketplace—complete with stalls made from logs and bricks, and collections of gems, stones, and crystals carefully laid out for trade.

This child-led initiative has blossomed into a vibrant hub of activity, where students trade, share, and negotiate with joy and purpose. Even Class 5 and 6 students are drawn to join in, adding to the sense of community and excitement.

What may look like simple play is full of rich learning—children are practicing numeracy, communication, decision-making, and social skills, all while engaging with natural beauty. Most importantly, they are working together, creating a meaningful space through imagination, cooperation, and a love of nature’s treasures.

A shining example of Waldorf learning in action, the crystal shop is a joyful celebration of will, wonder, and friendship.

Alison Alberghini
Class 4 Teacher

Class 3 caring for our environment

Class 3 did a clean up of Gwilliam Drive on Tuesday to help keep the wildlife safe and the earth looking beautiful.

The children worked well as a team to clear several bags worth of rubbish! Then we celebrated our efforts with a play at Walliabup Bibra Lake.

When we reflected on our work the next day, the children reported that most of the rubbish was receipts, napkins and Adventure World tickets. They noticed most rubbish gets stuck along the fence lines.

Class 3 is excited to do more to keep our school safe and clean and have decided next time we would like to tidy inside the school grounds. Thank you to Class 3 and Parent Helpers for your efforts!

Kerewin de Souza Signer
Class 3 Teacher

The Power of Buddies

At the heart of Steiner education is the belief that learning is not just about knowledge—it’s also about connection, empathy, and community. One of the most cherished and intentional ways we nurture this is through buddy experiences, where older and younger students form meaningful relationships through shared activities.

Each term, Class 1 and Class 6 come together several times to engage in partnered learning. These experiences vary widely—from sharing seasonal and creative tasks, to playing games, to enjoying shared reading.

Last term, Class 6 helped their younger peers decorate Easter crosses. This term, they will guide little hands to build winter lanterns for our annual festival.

This week, the older children read stories aloud to the younger ones. The library, alive with the gentle whispers of buddies sharing stories, asking questions, and exchanging moments of laughter, became a warm space of connection and learning.

These buddy experiences benefit everyone involved: for the older children, they cultivate responsibility and compassion; for the younger, they nurture trust and a sense of belonging—together building a foundation of empathy and community that enriches the whole school.

Tamara Yousry
Class 6 Assistant

Winter Festival planning

This year in preparation of the Winter Festival, Primary Faculty is working with the theme ‘Connecting to Place’. We are drawing our inspiration from the land, the waters, the flora and fauna around us. As in past festivals, we will also be acknowledging and celebrating Noongar culture; the first custodians and educators of this place.

Next Wednesday, 28th May, there will be a planning meeting for all interested in helping create the festival. It will be from 3.15 pm- 4.30 pm in the Primary staffroom. Please email me if you are interested in helping. kmazzer@pw.wa.edu.au

Singers Wanted

Claire Williamson will be leading the adult choir to welcome people on the night.

Practices will be Tuesdays 8:45am-9:30am. Starting Week 4, Tuesday 20 May. In the High School Music Room.

Please contact Claire if you would like to be a part of the choir. cwilliamson@pws.wa.edu.au