Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldorfconstantia.co.za
Editor: Nanette Snyckers
Tel: 021 794 2103
30th November No. 38/2012
Picnic Concert 1
Staff Hampers
Diary Dates
2
Fair 2013 3
Information and
Announcements
5
to
8
Anthroposophical
News
9
Classifieds 10
Night Market 4
Inside this issue:
PICNIC CONCERT Saturday 8th Dec @ 2PM!
JOEL FAFARD: Canadian multiple award-winning guitarist and singer/songwriter is in South
Africa to appear in a series of shows for Tony Cox’s International Guitar Night South Africa.
See www.internationalguitarnight.co.za for all show times and booking details.
Joel Fafard performs Southern roots and blues classics with the soul of a purist and the
showmanship of a seasoned entertainer. He sings with the sexy, sandpapered-sounding vocal
style of the new-generation bluesman. He tells his hilarious between-song stories with the
confidence of a late show host Delivering his monologue and when he lets rip a solo on his
resonator guitar, it’s easy to hear how he earned both a Juno nomination and a Western
Canadian Music Award for his skills on the axe.
‘Fafard has begun to set himself apart from the legions of folksy Prairie singer-songwriters with the sort of instrumental
prowess you'd expect from a fingerstyle deity. His style isn't overly busy, but there are moments of pure genius’ - Bartley
Kives, Winnipeg Free Press
TONY COX: Multiple SAMA award-winning guitarist Tony Cox returned to
South Africa after 2 years away touring and performing around the world and
in that time has developed a loyal fan base far and wide, particularly in the UK
and Canada where he performs annually. Known throughout South Africa as
one of its finest acoustic guitarists, Cox's shows are filled with humour and
stories from his life that often reduce his audience to fits of laughter and then
gasps of amazement at the sheer power of his guitar playing. Do not pass up
the opportunity of witnessing for yourself just why this guitarist regularly
moves foreign audiences from Italy to Canada, from the USA to Scotland, to
jump to their feet shouting for more...
'Phenomenally talented' – What's On Cape Town – July 2011 'The strength and precision of what emerges from this man's
Mervyn Davis guitar is quite breathtaking' Andrew Smith, The Press and Journal, Scotland, Jan 2010
MILES SIEVWRIGHT : Miles Sievwright draws that most delicate of lines between a
headlong plunge of feeling and the conscience of shrewd realism, an ambivalence of
fugitive content which makes his music no lazy consumable for the listener. Both
contemplative and restless for the errant and visceral, his music confronts the heart
without the keening schmaltz of she-done-me-wrong lament, but searches for genuine
answers in the thorny passages and inviting cul-de-sac’s of the interior’s beguiling
maze. Cobbling the sylphlike finger picking of a sunnier Nick Drake, the vaulting
textures of Jeff Buckley’s boho-cool and some idiosyncratic takes on the acoustic
songbook, Sievwright is blue-blooded nu-folk with as much substance as he has style.
And that’s a lot.
Opening the Picnic Concert are Guest artists: Christine Weir and the Flying
Lizards: Christine Weir and the Flying Lizards – aka Richard and Jonathan Tait,
perform a folk/rock set which pays tribute to such greats as Shawn Colvin, Leonard
Cohen, Joan Baez, Eva Cassidy, as well as some haunting original tunes. Golden
voiced Christine Weir, who is well-known for her work in the award-winning “Not the
Midnight Mass” will be on lead vocals with The Flying Lizards providing sterling
guitar accompaniment, vocal harmonies and beautiful solo work.
Please Note: Gates open at
12:30. Parking will be on a first come first
serve basis. Alcohol will
not be sold on the premises. Bring your own picnic
and umbrella. This is a litter free zone, please take your litter home with
you!
AVOID THE QUES! TICKETS ON SALE NOW IN THE OFFICE OR CONTACT NANETTE FOR FURTHER INFO
Page 2 The Grapev ine No. 38 /2012
Dates For Your Diary
30th Friday
Christmas Night
Market
4th Tuesday
The Shepherds'
Play 6:00PM
PG/KG Ends PG
10:20AM and KG
10:30AM.
7th Friday
School Ends
PS/HS 11:15AM
Dec
8th Saturday
Constantia Waldorf
Picnic Concert
2PM-5PM
1st Saturday
Tony Cox guitar
workshop 10AM to
11:30AM
End of year Music
Concert in the drama
hall 2PM
Ground Staff Christmas Food Hampers!
Just a reminder for contributions towards our Food Hampers for our hardworking Estate Management Gents and Ladies. Our Estate Manage-ment team of 11 people work diligently to keep our school looking beautiful and secure. These hampers are always much appreciated. Please bring any canned or 'dry' food items (as long as these are unopened and have not expired) to Marlene in the office. Their children especially enjoy the
biscuits and goodies.
Please find some suggested items below:
• Sugar (white or brown)
• Salt
• Lentils, samp & beans, sugar beans, kidney beans, baked beans,
sweetcorn, chickpeas.
• Rice
• Pasta
• Pasta Sauces
• Soups (canned or packets)
• Canned tomato or tomato onion mix.
• Evaporated mill; long life milk; condensed milk,
• Caramel spread, chocolate spread
• Oil (Sunflower)
• Pilchards, pink salmon, tuna
• Canned meat, spaghetti, meatballs & spaghetti
• Jams, honey
• Juices
• Chips
• Sweets, chocolates, marshmallows, suckers etc
• Biscuits
• Jelly
• Custard (powder or in Tetrapak)
• Savoury Biscuits
• Maize meal (mielie meal)
• Breakfast cereals
• Tea/coffee
• Candles (tapered or tealights)
• Toiletries: Soap, toothpaste, hand cream, shower gel.
Nov
You and your family and friends are warmly invited to
The ShepHERD’S Play
At the Constantia Waldorf School in the Drama Hall on
Tuesday 4th December at 6:00PM.
Each year the teachers practice and perform this play as
a preparation for Christmas and as a gift for the children,
parents and the wider community.
End of year music concert
Our Music Concert will start on Saturday 1st December
at 2:00PM in the Drama Hall.
Everybody is invited to come and celebrate our music students and all
they have achieved this year!
Music Concert Program
2:00PM to 3:00PM - Class 1 to 3 will perform
3:00PM to 3:30PM - Break
3:30PM to 4:30PM - Class 4 to 6 will perform
4:30PM to 5:00PM - Break
5:00PM to 6:00PM - Class 7 to High School and guests will perform
Snacks will be on sale.
Please remember once a segment of our concert begins please
stay seated until the end as it is very disruptive for the perform-
ers and audience members. Thank you
Page 3 The Grapev ine No. 38 /2012
Music
International Guitar Night South Af-rica presents: Guitar Workshop with
Joel Fafard & Tony Cox
Venue: Constantia Waldorf School Hall Date: Sat 1 Dec 2012 Time: 10h00 (duration 75min) Cost: R120 Bookings: [email protected]
Canadian Joel Fafard is blessed with a particular set of guitar skills that give him his unique fingerpicking sound. Add to that his talents on slide guitar and his ability to sing over complex guitar accompaniment and you have a very sumptuous package that any student of the guitar would simply love to have in their bag of tricks.
Come and find out why Canada has awarded this man several times for his music and take home a bunch of guitar stuff
that will have you fascinated and practising for months. www.joelfafard.com
Tony Cox has been teaching the guitar to what by now is a multitude of students over the last thirty years and is known far and wide not only for his stage perform-ance and recorded work but also for his technical prowess on the six-string acoustic
guitar and the depth of his teaching abilities.
If you are a student of the guitar and you miss this workshop you definitely will have missed out a real opportunity to get up close and personal with two internationally recognised, great players of the instrument. The workshop will take the form of a mini-concert with questions taken from the audience and demonstrated answers
given. www.tonycox.co.za or www.internationalguitarnight.co.za
SPONSORSHIP REQUEST
Constantia Waldorf Fair 2013, 16th March
This event is one of our community’s largest fundraising events of the year, a significant portion of the funds raised are used for fee relief for our community, support of the school’s wish list and support of our sister
schools.
As this is a fundraiser we ideally want to minimise our equipment hire and general costs for the day. Herewith a list of some of the items we need, and their respective
costs, to ensure the success of the day.
Tents R 20 000,00
Entertainment R 18 000,00
Material R 3 000,00
Tables and chairs R 5 000,00
Cold drinks &
water stock for class stall R 5 000,00
Staff wages R 4 000,00
Advertising printing costs R 12 000,00
Prizes – of any value, size or nature i.e. weekend get-away, restaurant meal vouchers, product hampers etc.
We would be most appreciative if you are able to con-
tribute to this special day in any of the above.
Alternatively you may want marketing exposure for your business on our “Carnival of Wonder” sponsor pad. The sponsor pad will have 20 places for sponsor contact details and logos at a cost of R 2 000 per sponsor place. The sponsor pad will be a free give-away to ticket buyers on entrance and based on last year’s attendance figures, we are estimating 4,000 people will attend this event. The advantage to any sponsor is that the pad is
useful, has long life with high visibility.
Please contact me for further details and I look forward
to your support.
Jessica Hudson
084 7908517
Page 4 The Grapev ine No. 38 /2012
Christmas Night Market!
Come and join us for the last Night Market of the year:
30 November 201230 November 201230 November 201230 November 2012
FROM 5 PM FROM 5 PM FROM 5 PM FROM 5 PM –––– 9 PM 9 PM 9 PM 9 PM Browse for Christmas presents, enjoy the entertainment and relax around the brazier fires with a delicious freshly cooked meal from one of our many stalls.
This market's entertainment line up includes:
5PM to 5:30pm: Constantia Waldorf High School Voice Ensemble, will perform some of their work for the year. This A capella group is lead
under the loving hands of Christine Weir.
5:30 pm: Sky Cope, a Constantia Waldorf student, has been playing and composing his own piano music since 2003. His music takes you through sweeping Beethoven-ish Classical pieces (Tidal wave) to quiet Jazz (Moon). His album flows from piece to piece like a
river and is a truly unique experience. CD’s for sale at the evening.
6pm: Jungle Theatre Metamorphosis is a larger than life production which brings elements of street theatre including stilt walking, dance, music and audience participation. The story follows the journey of metamorphosis of a butterfly from egg, through larva and pupa to caterpillar and broaches big transformation in our own lives. Metamorphosis is 45 minutes in duration and is fun for
the whole family. A part of a National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund funded trained program.
7pm: Since Free was born in 2011, with a song on the lips and a distinct taste for fortune cookie quotes. Raised by Gershan Lombard & Ronél van Lingen, Since Free is always in search of describing a deeper meaning and awakening enlightenment. Singing of a
sweeter reality than most, Since Free takes you on a soulful acoustic & melodic journey to an alternate time in space.
8pm: Jennifer Eaves Lyrically driven folk music with strong melody lines and carefully crafted guitar parts. With lifting violin accom-
paniment and melodic bass lines. The music supports the story telling.
https://www.facebook.com/jennifereavesmusic/app_2405167945
Entrance is R5 pp and secure parking is available at R20 per car. Children to be accompanied by parents/guardian. No alcohol is sold on the
premises, See www.facebook.com/groups/155863517757055/for more info.
Potential stall holders are encouraged to visit the site and book their stalls online. For queries email [email protected]
or leave a message on 0714595066. Musicians interested to perform at the market, please call Hildegarde 0834979057.
The organizers would like to thank TANGO’s Grill in Plumstead for their ongoing support!
All classes and pupils: Please remember that the Nightmarket offers a great opportunity to fundraise for you next camp or increase your pocket
money! We are always looking for stalls offering children activities (Face painting, games, etc.). Tables are only R50 for pupils.
Sky Cope Jungle Theatre Since Free Jennifer Eaves
Information and Announcements
Page 5 The Grapev ine No. 38 /2012
Primary School Sport: Cricket: Our U\12 boys played their final match on Monday this week. It was a fantastic game, with our captain, Finnen Wyly scoring 40 runs not out! Our boys won the match at the end of the day. Well done to you all - you have all played very well this season! Gym Wizards: Please remember that Tuesday 4th December will be the last lesson of Gym Wizards for the year. If you DO NOT want your child to continue into 2013, please contact their admin office to give notice. [email protected] Basketball: All those children who still have their basketball kit - please return it to Robyn as soon as possible! Please remember: The last day for ALL After School Sport will be on Tuesday 4th December. Thank You, Robyn Austin Primary School Sports Coordinator
Sports News
Some days summer is here in full force, and the garden seems to rest in stillness as it waits for the heat of the day to pass. And then
a cool day arrives, and some welcome rain and the plants can soak this in and revitalise. The first of the summer fruits have
arrived – yesterday we picked our first tomato, and there is gem squash hiding under some leaves waiting to be discovered. The
granadillas are growing out of their intricate flowers, and arti-chokes are dotted all over the garden. Visit the Outdoor
Classroom to see a huge artichoke in flower, calling to the bees
and the beetles with it’s sweet scent and purple plumage.
Thank you!
The Estate Team would like to say a very spe-cial thank you to Saskia Johnson for her initia-tive in tackling the flower beds around the front of the school. Together with a team of gardeners Saskia pruned, weeded and fertilised the areas bordering the car park and tuckshop. This took a significant load off the Estate Gardeners who were short of manpower due to injuries. Thank
you Saskia!
Jon Stodel
IMPORTANT REMINDER
FROM THE LIBRARY
Please ensure that all overdue library books are returned and come
and take out some good reads for the holidays!
Our dynamic and enthusiastic Parent Rep Team has an opening for a Chairperson for 2013. If you are, or have previously been, a Rep and are excited by the thought
of Chairing this very active team please contact Kirsten Day (Chair, 2012) at [email protected].
Page 6 The Grapev ine No. 38 /2012
Information and Announcements
Page 7 The Grapev ine No. 38 /2012
Information and Announcements
Page 8 The Grapev ine No. 38 /2012
Information and Announcements
Anthroposophical News
Page 9 The Grapev ine No. 38 /2012
FORTHCOMING COURSES & EVENTS UPDATE
Dear Members and Friends of the
Anthroposophical Society in the Western
Cape.
Herewith an update of the program of coming events in the Western
Cape:
REGULAR EVENTS at Sophia House:
School of Spiritual Science – Monthly Class Lesson for School of
Spiritual Science members
The last Saturday of the month unless otherwise advised. 8:15am for
8:30am. Except for September as there is a retreat.
School of Spiritual Science – Monthly members' forum
First Wednesday of the month unless otherwise advised. 8pm
Eurythmy for Adults
Every Monday 5:30pm to 6:30pm
The next block will start September 3rd on the theme of the Zodiac
Painting to Strengthen the I-Forces
Every Tuesday from 31st January 2012 from 7pm to 9:30pm - Open art
group for adults:
World Economy (Associative Economics Forum)
Every Friday beginning August 24th from 4pm to 6pm
Thursday Morning Study Group
Every Thursday 9am to 10am - - Various works by Rudolf Steiner.
Enquiries: Debbie Ludik 021 761 9600
_________________________________________________________
The Lord’s Prayer: A Study In Three Parts With Eurythmy
With the aid of Eurythmy we will acquire and deepen insights into
“The Lord’s Prayer”. The course stands as a whole but the parts can
also be done separately.
1st & 2nd February 2013
Venue: Sophia House
Cost: R180 per part
Booking essential
Enquiries: Cobie Roelvert
Constantia Waldorf School Opening 2013 Date
Announcement
Primary School and High School: Tuesday 15th January 2013
Play Group and Kindergarten: Thursday 17th January 2013
Page 10 The Grapev ine No. 38 /2012
Classifieds
Disclaimer: Not all articles or advertisements are necessarily the views or opinions of the Editor or the Constantia Waldorf School.
Traditional Christmas Traditional Christmas Traditional Christmas Traditional Christmas
Fruitcake Fruitcake Fruitcake Fruitcake Filled with soft raisins, currents, dates, sultanas in brandy, nuts, cherries, ginger, figs, watermelon preserve, citrus peel.
Baked in a fire oven with loveBaked in a fire oven with loveBaked in a fire oven with loveBaked in a fire oven with love
1.2 Kg @ R210
2.4 Kg @ R400
Call Yvonne 021 7941492 to place an order
Babysitting services: I am Teneal Norwitz, a Constantia Waldorf matriculant with a drivers licence and lots of free time, looking to entertain and
care for your children in the holidays. I am also available for babysitting. Please call me on 0725753395, I come with good references.
WAVESCAPE SURF FILM FESTIVAL 2012: Don’t forget the Wavescape Surf Film Festival and special art board project. The exhibition, which includes works by Brett Murray, Wim Botha, Guy Tillim and Roger Ballen, starts at Superette, Woodstock Exchange, and will be sold at a special charity auction for the NSRI and others on Wednesday 5 December. The films begin with an open air screening on Clifton 4th Beach on Saturday 8 December, with indoor screenings starting at Brass Bell on Sunday 9 December until Wednesday 12 December. The screenings then move to the Labia on Orange street from Thursday 13 December to Friday 19th. The festival also introduces the Wavescape Slide Night, an evening of 10 talks by ocean celebrities, including big wave surfers, scientists and activists on Thursday 13 December (Superette). For more details:Online www.wavescapefestival.com
The "Garden Market" caters for a variety of garden needs from The "Garden Market" caters for a variety of garden needs from The "Garden Market" caters for a variety of garden needs from The "Garden Market" caters for a variety of garden needs from plants to soil nutrition, as well as wheatgrass, sprouts and plants to soil nutrition, as well as wheatgrass, sprouts and plants to soil nutrition, as well as wheatgrass, sprouts and plants to soil nutrition, as well as wheatgrass, sprouts and herbs for your health and culinary fair. Their products are herbs for your health and culinary fair. Their products are herbs for your health and culinary fair. Their products are herbs for your health and culinary fair. Their products are
grown with organic waste (vermicomposting) or made with recy-grown with organic waste (vermicomposting) or made with recy-grown with organic waste (vermicomposting) or made with recy-grown with organic waste (vermicomposting) or made with recy-cled materials. Learn more this Friday at the Organic Market. cled materials. Learn more this Friday at the Organic Market. cled materials. Learn more this Friday at the Organic Market. cled materials. Learn more this Friday at the Organic Market.
Back by popular demand - The Rainbow Puppet Theatre presents The Christmas
Rose accompanied by carol singing
on Tue 18th, Wed 19th, Thurs 20th and
Fri 21st Dec at 5pm sharp!
Tickets are R35 for adults and children (recommended age 4+), BOOKING is ESSENTIAL as space is limited! CALL
021 7832063!
There will be NO SATURDAY SHOWS during the month of December.
Parking is ample and free. Delicious food
and refreshments will be on sale.
The Rainbow Puppet Theatre is situated at the Constantia Waldorf School, Spaan-
schemat River Road, Constantia.