It appears that many of the top echelon in Silicon Valley are choosing computer-free schools for their offspring. The Waldorf School of the Peninsula in Northern California is the school of choice for the chief technology officer of eBay. Many of the elite from Google, Apple, HP, and Yahoo also send their kids there. Computer free, you say? Yep. That’s right. It seems what is good for the goose is not always good for the goslings … Curious to know more, I looked ..read more
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Debate competition results …
Well done to Amber Stevenson and Karenza Cutting who were both selected to go through to the semi-final of the Debating Competition which was held last Friday at St. Bedes School in Sussex.
Amber made it through to the final and debated on ‘Charity starts at home, the Overseas Aid Budget should be cut in times of economic hardship’ which will be held on the same day. Unfortunately Amber was pipped at the post and lost by 4 points out of 300.
Congratulations ..read more
Michael Hall Students in Semi-Final Debate Competition organised by Charles Hendry
Charles Hendry, our local MP, organized a Debating competition between local schools including, amongst others, Michael Hall, Uckfield Community College and St Bede’s. The first round was held at St. Bede’s last Friday with varying debates on the ‘legalization of drugs, capital punishment, Scottish independence and nuclear energy’. Amber Stevenson and Karenza Cutting were both selected to go through to the semi-final of the Debating Competition to be held this Friday at St. Bedes School in Sussex. Our two students, Amber and ..read more
In Support of Screen Free Week – 30th April until 6th May 2012
In Support of Screen Free Week See full article at: http://news.steinerwaldorf.org/
A familiarity with all the technologies that surround us and influence our lives is an essential part of a complete education. There is growing evidence, however, that too much ‘screen time’ is detrimental to children and Steiner schools do not shy away from engaging in critical debate about the appropriate use of computers, TV and DVD.
In Steiner Waldorf schools computers are generally used by students at secondary age and not ..read more
Nature Deficit Disorder – National Trust Report
National Trust Report – Natural Childhood BBC Article
Nature Deficit Disorder: response to National Trust report from the Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship (SWSF) SWSF shares many of the concerns highlighted in Stephen Moss’s research commissioned by the National Trust.
An active engagement with the natural world is an important aspect of Steiner Waldorf education.
In Steiner early years settings the young child is given every opportunity to play outside, to explore and make use of natural materials and to experience the outdoor as a familiar ..read more
AGM update – The School Development Plan
For the last two years, Michael Hall has been working to produce a strategic plan for the development of the school. The aim of the plan is to create momentum towards the future of Michael Hall. This short report describes the main themes in the plan and the activity it is already generating.
Ethos
The SDP opens with a statement of the school’s ethos, which is built around the following quotation: “Our highest aim must be to develop young people who ..read more
AGM and Any Questions Review
About a hundred parents, teachers, Council members and friends of the school gathered last Saturday for a very lively AGM and Any Questions. The meeting included presentations about the new school management structure and about the School Development Plan – a strategic picture of where Michael Hall is heading over the coming years and what we are doing to get there. We’ll brief you on the School Development Plan next week, but for now, here is a summary of what ..read more
AGM Saturday 17th March
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Waldorf Today – This week’s issue is really different!
Paul Zehrer’s short film for the Marin Waldorf School was the starting point. After watching it, we decided to have a video showcase issue.
We thought we’d let the students, teachers and parents from Waldorf schools around the world brighten up your day with a glimpse into seven different Waldorf schools around the world.
It was difficult selecting only seven videos. There were so many to choose from. This isn’t like the Academy Awards or Sundance.
These aren’t the “best.” They are simply ..read more
Review of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass
by Dorthee Garwood-Baulf, aged 10, Class 4A
This is a musical production of a girl called Alice. She falls down a rabbit hole in a dream and is led on the most peculiar adventure, with the odd Duchess and her screaming baby who, soon, as Alice finds out, is a pig! …. meeting grinning Cheshire Cat who disappears so suddenly, usually leaving its big grin!
Then she meets the White Rabbit, with his watch and parasol.
The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party is just ..read more