Term 2 2025

Tuesday 29th April - Friday 27th June

The full 2025 calendar is available via this link: Calendar - Parkerville Steiner College

Good news! Construction of the new double-storey Science Block at Parkerville Steiner College has begun!

This beautiful new space will feature a science lab, a physics room and three general learning classrooms, purposefully designed to support our growing high school. It marks a significant milestone, reflecting both the strength of our school and the growing demand for a dynamic and meaningful education. 

Site works are expected to run until the end of the year and then into the first half of 2026. We will keep you informed as progress unfolds. 

Thank you for your continued support as we take this next step together.

Class 7 Sewing

As the Class 7 students enter the artistic flourishing of the Renaissance and the rebellion of the Reformation in both the curriculum and in their own development and physical maturity, they discover their incredibly diverse aesthetic capabilities as well as their own awakening powers of thinking and protesting. In their artwork they often become extremely creative and make elaborate designs, and they certainly are competent in working with colour.

This year, the Class 7’s are ready to do projects that would not have been expected of them in the years before. The students learn to hand sew really well and make a pair of pyjama pants to wear. The whole idea of transferring a hand drawn design onto a piece of cloth for something to wear is a new experience. The students expand on their fine motor skills, learn new stitching techniques, and of course, challenge their will. After almost a term and a half of hand stitching, the students are starting to see the fruits of their labour and are seeing the pieces of material which they have stitched together transform to be a garment that they will proudly wear, which they have made with their own hands by thinking, feeling and willing.

Class 8 Spinning 

Knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery - what could possibly come next for Class 8’s who are always looking for something new and interesting? What does come next is creating the very material that they used in their early years to learn these fundamental crafting skills. The Class 8’s are immersed in the ancient craft of spinning wool which is a traditional skill that connects people to nature and to the history of textile production. It's a valuable hands-on experience that can teach students about the process of creating yarn from raw materials.

After washing the dirt, grease and impurities from the raw wool fibres, the wool is combed to align the fibres and remove any other impurities, after it is dry, it is then ready for spinning on a drop spindle, a skill that requires practice and coordination.

Learning these traditional skills not only offers a practical understanding of how textiles are made but also promotes patience, precision, and an appreciation for traditional crafts. It is a wonderful way to connect with history and nature while developing a new set of skills. 

The capacity for conceptual thought lies on a higher level of cognitive development. The process of abstraction can be exercised by having the students analyse their own work. The method of examining why a piece of wool became too thick in a particular area or why it kept snapping lends itself to such mental evaluation. When students analyse their crafting work, such as figuring out why a piece of wool became too thick in a particular area or why it kept snapping, they are engaging in several important cognitive processes, including problem-solving, cause and effect, metacognition and abstraction. 

Using their own hand-spun and dyed wool to create tapestry art is a creative and meaningful project for the Class 8 students at PSC. In weaving, every thread is connected to the others, and the final fabric relies on each individual strand’s contribution. This is a powerful metaphor for interconnectedness in life, where our actions and relationships are interwoven to create a larger whole. It also teaches balance: tension must be consistent, and the design must be harmonious, just as in life, balance is often key to success and well-being.

Alison Athoni

Craft Teacher

It was with great excitement and joy that Parkerville Steiner College implemented drama classes into the Class 7-10 curriculum this year. The weekly drama classes are in addition to the Drama Main Lesson and are designed to provide a raft of creative and expressive experiences for our young people. Each class has a different focus to consciously meet the developmental needs of the age.

The Class 7 students have been experiencing a range of drama games and improvisation with a focus on fun, working together in groups, creating short scenarios and learning fundamental skills such as spatial and body awareness on stage, speaking with clarity and purpose, moving with intention and of course exploring different types of characters. This group of lively and positive young people have developed a plethora of creative ideas and stories across the semester.

In addition to the development of improvisation skills, spontaneous response and group work, in Class 8 students immerse themselves in the Renaissance world of Shakespeare, a time of great artistic, philosophical, and individual awakening. Just as the Renaissance marked a shift toward humanism and self-awareness, students at this age experience a parallel transformation—awakening to both the wider world and their own inner landscape of new thoughts and emotions. In class we delve into the strong and varied character archetypes who populate Shakespeare’s plays such as high-status kings and queens, messengers, low status servants and the crafty Fool. Students learn about creating dramatic action, narrative, and building either comedic or dramatic scenes. Fundamental skills of working in the performance space are practiced such as exits, entrances, stage directions, use of levels and guiding the action for the audience. This group of Class 8 students have shown their creativity and imaginations with devised group work and Shakespearean monologues and duologues.

As Class 9 students move into a period of polarities, their views are and perceptions are distinct and tend to be black and white, drama focuses on either comedy or tragedy. This semester we have looked at stock characters from the Commedia Dell ‘Arte, developing improvisation skills, creating scenarios and skits in small groups. Understanding and immersing the students into a broad range of character types is an important part of the learning process and gaining insight into the motivations of different characters.  The lessons were fun, light and focused on comedic structures and themes.

Class 10 presents a significant shift of the child into yet deeper realms of thought and perception of the world. In drama the focus is on physical theatre and contemporary theatre practices to fully express more complex concepts and ideas. The students have explored new physical theatre activities such as chair duets, moving as an ensemble, creating a string of movement material, learning basic lifts and sharing of body weight, and integrating the spoken word with movement-based tasks. Underpinning the physical work were strongly felt social or personal themes which have been powerful and meaningful to the class.

Jane Diamond

Drama Teacher

Class 8 Netball Unit

Class 8 has recently completed their netball unit, and it has been such a pleasure to watch their development over the term. From the very first session, students showed great enthusiasm and a willingness to learn the rules, strategies, and techniques of the game. As the weeks progressed, so did their skills — including passing, shooting, footwork, and defensive play.

What was especially impressive was the way students worked together to build teamwork and communication, which are key components of successful netball. The unit concluded with a high-energy round-robin tournament that showcased just how far the class had come. Every student participated with great spirit and sportsmanship, and the final games were a testament to their hard work and improvement. A huge well done to Class 8 — your dedication and positive attitude did not go unnoticed!

Class 10 Squash at Club Sierra

Class 10 has been diving into the fast-paced world of squash over the past few weeks, with sessions taking place at Club Sierra. For many, it was a brand-new sport, and the first session was full of laughter, cautious movement, and a few dramatic duck-and-dodge moments! However, it didn’t take long for students to gain confidence, and their commitment to improving has been fantastic.

Throughout the lessons, students have been learning key elements such as racket control, serving technique, positioning on the court, and the importance of quick reflexes. It’s been great to see the class challenge themselves, support each other, and gradually build a stronger understanding of the game.

We’re only partway through the term, and already there has been significant progress. I’m genuinely excited to see how much further Class 10 can go — they’re off to a great start!

Basketball Carnival – Term 3

I am currently looking into the possibility of taking some school teams (Classes 7–9) to a local basketball carnival in Term 3. If you are a parent with experience in basketball and would be willing to umpire, your support would be greatly appreciated. You don’t need to be badged just have an understanding of the game and some experience umpiring.

Please email me at sjones@pws.wa.edu.au if you are interested or would like more information.

Siobhan Jones

Physical Education Teacher

The Red Tails Coffee Shack lunch service provides a wholesome school lunch service to PSC families. 

Lunch Service is available Wednesday and Fridays.

All orders will need to be placed through the below site preferably the night before or by 8am on lunch order days.

Please take time to peruse the site below: Canteen-Parkerville Steiner College (square.site)

Password: steiner 

Please make sure you put your childs name, class, school (for families with students at PSC & Silver Tree) and order day/date in the 'Add a note for the seller' section of the website at the checkout.

We were very excited to be provide this to our families and have found a wonderful service in Red Tails, thank you for your support.