Join Dr. Leah Murray and Coach Diane Schallert for Healing in Motion, a transformative event hosted by Stronger Together Cape Town.
🗓️ Date: 10 May
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
💰 price: R400
WEEKLY LEAFLET 34
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As we enter the final week of the school year, a time of reflection, celebration, and the gentle winding down of the summer term, we would like to bring your attention to the arrangements for collecting school reports:
As we move toward the end of the year, we thank you for your ongoing support and partnership with the school. May this final stretch be a gentle and uplifting one for all families. Wishing you a calm, productive and joyful week ahead.
Next week marks the final week of term, featuring the Class 6 parent gathering, Class 8 choral verse, the High School Soiree, our Star Tree Festival, and the end-of-year staff lunch.
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December
Class 6 Parent Gathering
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Gathering of the Class 6 parents in the small hall.
9
December
Class 8 Choral Verse
6:00pm to 7:30pm
A poetry reading by the Class 8 students on the oval.
10
December
PG & KG End of Term
8:00am to 12:30pm
The final day for the Playgroup and Kindergarten children.
10
December
HS Soiree
6:00pm to 7:30pm
A soiree for hich shcool students and parents filled with entertainment and a bring-and-share feast, in the big hall.
11
December
PS Star Tree Festival
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Primary school celebration taking place in the big hall.
12
December
PS & HS End of Term
8:00am to 11:30am
The final day of term for the primary school and high school students.
12
December
End of Year Staff Lunch
12:00pm to 2:00pm
Lunch in the small hall for all staff members to celebrate the end of the year.
The stars spoke once to man,
It is world destiny that they are silent now.
To be aware of this silence
Can be painful for earthly humanity.
But in the deepening silence,
There grows and ripens
What human beings speak to the stars.
To be aware of this speaking
Can become strength for Spirit Man.
~ Rudolf Steiner, December, 1922
Event Details:
Arrival: Children to be in their classrooms at 6:30pm for a 6:45pm start.
Parent Seating: Parents may take their seats in the Big Hall by 6:40pm.
Dress Code: White top and dark pants for all children.
Who: This gathering is for our Primary School children. Our younger ones will have their own special moment in time.
The Class 3 Market Day will no longer be part of the Friday Market. Instead, it will take place on Monday during first break and after school. Our Class 3 children will still be stepping into the role of budding entrepreneurs, running their carefully made stalls, practising money skills, and sharing the joy of giving back, with all proceeds going to charity.
As the year gently draws to a close, we warmly invite our high school families to a festive soiree filled with entertainment, laughter, and a bring-and-share feast.
The Class 11 students presented a moving Eurythmy performance after months of dedicated practice. Their pieces explored the tension between chaos and order, showing how these two forces meet and shape one another through movement. It was a thoughtful and beautifully executed contribution from the class.
To jump to individual performances, timestamps are included in the description.
The Class 10 and Class 1 students met on the oval this week for a buddies picnic to celebrate the nearing end of term. They shared snacks, enjoyed the fresh air, and spent time playing together. It was a relaxed gathering that gave the younger children a chance to connect with their older buddies and brought a warm close to the term for both classes.
This week’s artwork showcases a variety of projects, including Class 8’s ‘Merging of Time’ and ‘Secret Garden,’ lino prints from Class 9, and a featured piece by Amarah Edwards, ‘Disconnected,’ along with her matric portfolio.
Merging of Time – Students staged a photo of themselves recreating an artwork of their choice. They then used the photo as a reference to create a painting in the style of the original artwork. (you can click between the final and reference photos below)
Secret Garden – Students focused on the elements of art and the principles of design as they recreated a magical garden using a variety of mediums and techniques.
Lino Print – printmaking technique where an image is carved into linoleum, inked, and then pressed onto paper to create a bold, textured artwork.
Disconnected
Amarah Edwards – Matric
This artwork by Amarah Edwards has been selected for exhibition at the Western Cape Premier’s NSC Awards 2025/2026 in recognition of its quality, the dedication of the Visual Arts teacher, and the creativity of our learners. It will be showcased at the awards ceremony on Thursday, 29 January 2026, alongside works from top Visual Arts students across the province.
Amarah has done a phenomenal job with her art this year and we are incredibly proud. You can download her full portfolio below.
Lino Print
Amy Fehrsen – Class 9
Merging of Time
Gia Magardie – Class 8
Secret Garden
Grace Elkon – Class 8
Merging of Time
Rocher Von Bok – Class 8
Merging of Time
Shazadi Jardine – Class 8
Merging of Time
Cilla Rijsdijk – Class 8
Merging of Time
Grace Elkon – Class 8
Secret Garden
Grace Leedenberg – Class 8
Lino Print
Ruby McLaren – Class 9
Merging of Time
Tariq Adams – Class 8
The school community gathered last week for the Annual General Meeting, beginning the evening in our lovely Waldorf way with shared singing that gently brought presence and togetherness into the space. Alison Tobler then offered a thoughtful contribution on behalf of the College of Teachers, sharing a story about adaptation and its significance in the life of our school.
The meeting moved through its formal business, including the approval of the previous year’s minutes, the adoption of the Annual Financial Statements, and the confirmation of auditors for the upcoming financial year.
The proposed slate of Trustees was presented and approved, marking the beginning of a new governance cycle for the year ahead. Attendees were also able to engage in a short question-and-answer session, creating space for clarification and dialogue.
The school extends its appreciation to all who attended and participated, helping to hold the continued growth and stewardship of the community.
The High School is looking for brass candle stick holders to be used at our High School Soiree next week on the 10th of December.
Donations will lovingly be kept as part of the school decor and set design.
If you are able to lend and not donate your candle stick, we will make sure to return it before school closes. Please make sure to mark them with your name & cell number.
Drop off at reception no later then Wednesday morning please.
A heartfelt thank you to the Matric Parents of 2025 for gifting our high school teachers a wonderful afternoon of bowling at the Constantia Bowls Club. It was an incredible team-building experience, and many laughs were had by all.
The opportunity to relax, connect, and share in this experience with colleagues was truly refreshing and very much needed. We are grateful for the time together as a high school faculty.
Let’s come together as a school community to honour the people who keep Michael Oak running smoothly every day. Join us in gifting our support staff a heartfelt end-of-year surprise.
Does anyone perhaps own a dumpy level that they could lend the school for 1 day next week? If yes, please contact Wilfried – 078 006 4765
Extramural art classes continue at Michael Oak this term, offering a space for children to explore a wide range of creative projects, from drawing and painting to clay and mixed media. Classes take place on Friday afternoons at the school, with additional sessions available in Constantia. Open to various age groups, the programme encourages creativity, confidence and enjoyment of art. Contact Sue for more information or to enrol.
Join The Makery for a fun opportunity to dive into hands-on crafts this term. These weekly hour-long lessons are perfect for ages 6 and up, hosted at Michael Oak Waldorf School. Come make, create, and explore.
Join Dr. Leah Murray and Coach Diane Schallert for Healing in Motion, a transformative event hosted by Stronger Together Cape Town.
🗓️ Date: 10 May
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
💰 price: R400
A series of Eurythmy classes exploring the timeless emotional themes found in Shakespeare’s works, including sorrow, grief, loss, and friendship. Through movement and expression, participants will engage with Shakespeare’s poetry in a reflective and artistic way while developing greater awareness, connection, and creativity in a supportive group setting.
Our trusted household helper has been part of our family for over 20 years and helped raise my two daughters, both of whom attended Michael Oak. She is a wonderful childminder, familiar with the Waldorf ethos, and prepares delicious meals, including vegetarian options.
With the children now grown, she is looking for one additional day of work. As we have lived across the road from the school for many years, she is well known within the community.
For more information, please contact Dudu – 083 595 3242, or Catherine – 076 932 9957 for a reference.
Join our nurturing Waldorf kindergarten community part-time! We’re looking for a warm, reliable Assistant Teacher to work alongside our lead teacher on Thursdays and Fridays. If you bring a genuine love for young children, a rhythmic, calm presence, and flexibility for occasional relief and school events, you’ll feel right at home. Become part of a supportive, nature-inspired team at Imhoff Waldorf School.
Parenting in the Digital Age
The DSK looks forward to hosting another public talk with The Digital Law Company and Emma Sadleir on 21 April 2026 at 18h00:
Parenting in the Digital Age – advice, guidance and education in all aspects of social media and the law.
Everything you need to know to survive about raising children in an online world – the laws, the apps, the issues.
For more than 20 years the Young Men & Women in Michael Oak’s Class 10 have stepped out of their usual world and into a week of adventure. A time where they can look back to see where they’ve come from (roots), inside to see who they are (heart) and ahead to imagine possibilities (wings).
This experience comes at a point in the curriculum where they have already started looking for answers which many of us are still searching for. The Roots, Hearts & Wings Adventure (RHWA) is an opportunity to take a courageous step into an understanding of ourselves and those around us.
Through all these years a constantly refreshed and trained team of volunteers from the school community (parents, teachers and alumni) has welcomed them into this safe space for growth and friendship. The magic lies in that the answers do not sit in any one of us, rather they are assembled out of all of our stories.
If you are interested in contributing to or being part of the RHWA team, then please contact the Class 10 Guardians (Caleb Gallant & Victoria Sigalas), or Roy Davids, to find out more and put yourself forward.
Caleb – cgallant@michaeloak.org.za
Victoria – vsigalas@michaeloak.org.za
Roy – rdavids@michaeloak.org.za
Safe, supportive morning vocal sessions for women. No singing experience needed. Build confidence, express yourself freely, and feel truly heard. See attached poster for details and contact Cindy at 072 210 9269.
An intensive course over 7 weeks where participants immerse themselves in the Theory U Four Levels of Listening. Learn to hold space for empathic and generative listening through awareness-based practices, conversation, embodying, and journaling to enhance the quality of relationship in life and work.
Learn the art of unconditional love – for yourself and others. Join Brian Grimley in a year-long journey of heart, healing, and connection. Blossom begins 14 April 2026.
Thomas Yohane (nephew of Chatama, a former Michael Oak gardener), a Malawian gardener, is fit, hardworking and available for work on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
For a reference, please speak with Jean Cohen, piano teacher at Michael Oak, or WhatsApp her on 072 348 1860.
SCETT will host a lecture on Eurythmy Therapy with therapists Norman Kingeter and Rob Schapink. The talk explores the origins of this healing movement practice developed at the Ita Wegman Clinic in Switzerland. For workshop enquiries or registration contact:
Julia O’Leary ( juliaoleary021@gmail.com)
or Liz Smith (liz@quella.co.za).
A gentle yet powerful retreat for anyone willing to explore life’s big questions around meaning, mortality, and healing. Through creative processes, meditation, and group work, you’ll be supported to turn toward what we often avoid – and discover unexpected depth, spaciousness, and aliveness.
Dates: 30 & 31 May 2026, 9am–5.30pm
Location: Castle Rock, Simon’s Town
Cost: R2500 (early bird extended to 13 April)
Payment options: subsidised spaces, exchanges, or payment plan (R1000/month for March–May)
Contact to book or request support: groups@presenceinaction.co.za
Dharma is Michael Warldorf Alumni and studied at Centre for Creative Education, graduating as an Early Childhood Development teacher.
She offers music theory lessons to compliment the students that are already learning an instrument at MO.
Call: 071 776 0612
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