This term we have launched straight into preparing for our Class 2 play, retelling the ancient legend of Saint George and the Dragon.  Traditionally an Autumn time Michaelmas tale in the Northern Hemisphere, there is still much that it brings to us here in the Southern Hemisphere, even as we move into late Spring and Kambarang.  The image of Saint George taming the dragon with the sword of justice and courage, represents our inner courage to face our own fears. 

A celebration of strength and courage, of facing dragons both internal and external, Michaelmas is a great time to ponder our own inner dragons and to cultivate the courage and strength necessary for self-development.”  – Excerpt from “Waldorf Publications” newsletter

As we learn the script, we have been learning other tales and verses that explore and celebrate courage, fairness and justice.  There is a lot to learn and while there has been great excitement and some hilarity in our rehearsals, the performance itself will require the children to draw on their own courage and strength. 

Brave and true I will be

Each good deed sets me free

Each kind word makes me strong

I will fight for the right 

I will conquer the wrong!

Our performance is scheduled for next Tuesday morning, family invites will be sent home this week.

In other Class 2 adventures we have been enjoying the beautiful springtime flowers made into stunning art for all to enjoy.  We have also welcomed many hundreds of class pets - silk worms! These hatched recently from eggs from the silk worms we raised last year in Class 1.  If anyone in our school community would like some silk worms to raise, please contact me.

The children were excited for the bush school camp this weekend.  I was sad not to attend this year and look forward to hearing of their adventures this week.

Mel