The Willow-Wren & the Bear Once in summer time the bear and the wolf were walking in the forest, and the bear heard a bird singing so beautifully that he said, "Brother wolf, what bird is it that sings so well?" "That is the king of birds," said the wolf, "before whom we must bow down." In reality the bird was the willow-wren. "If that's the case," said the bear, "I should very much like to see his royal palace, come, take me thither." "That is not done quite as you seem to think," said the wolf, "you must wait until the queen comes." Soon afterwards the queen arrived with some food in her beak, and the lord king came too, and they began to feed their young ones. The bear would have liked to go at once, but the wolf held him back by the sleeve, and said, no, you must wait until the lord and lady queen have gone away again. So they took stock of the hole where the nest lay, and trotted away.

The bear, however, could not rest until he had seen the royal palace, and when a short time had passed, went to it again. The king and queen had just flown out, so he peeped in and saw five or six young ones lying there. "Is that the royal palace," cried the bear, "it is a wretched palace, and you are not king's children, you are disreputable children." When the young wrens heard that, they were frightfully angry, and screamed, "No, that we are not. Our parents are honest people. Bear, you will have to pay for that."

The bear and the wolf grew uneasy, and turned back and went into their holes. The young willow-wrens, however, continued to cry and scream, and when their parents again brought food they said, "We will not so much as touch one fly's leg, no, not if we were dying of hunger, until you have settled whether we are respectable children or not, the bear has been here and has insulted us."

November 10th 2020

a tale collected by

Jacob & Wilhelm Grimm

Then the old king said, "Be easy, he shall be punished," and he at once flew with the queen to the bear's cave, and called in, "Old growler, why have you insulted my children? You shall suffer for it - we will punish you by a bloody war."

Thus war was announced to the bear, and all four-footed animals were summoned to take part in it, oxen, asses, cows, deer, and every other animal the earth contained. And the willow-wren summoned everything which flew in the air, not only birds, large and small, but midges, and hornets, bees and flies had to come. When the time came for the war to begin, the willow-wren sent out spies to discover who was the enemy's commander-in-chief.

The gnat, who was the most crafty, flew into the forest where the enemy was assembled, and hid herself beneath a leaf of the tree where the password was to be announced. There stood the bear, and he called the fox before him and said, "Fox, you are the most cunning of all animals, you shall be general and lead us." "Good," said the fox, "but what signal shall we agree upon?" No one knew that, so the fox said, "I have a fine long bushy tail, which almost looks like a plume of red feathers. When I lift my tail up quite high, all is going well, and you must charge, but if I let it hang down, run away as fast as you can." When the gnat had heard that, she flew away again, and revealed everything, down to the minutest detail, to the willow-wren.

When day broke, and the battle was to begin, all the four-footed animals came running up with such a noise that the earth trembled. The willow-wren with his army also came flying through the air with such a humming, and whirring, and swarming that everyone was uneasy and afraid, and on both sides they advanced against each other. But the willow-wren sent down the hornet, with orders to settle beneath the fox's tail, and sting with all his might. When the fox felt the first sting, he started so that he lifted one leg, from pain, but he bore it, and still kept his tail high in the air, at the second sting, he was forced to put it down for a moment, at the third, he could hold out no longer, screamed, and put his tail between his legs. When the animals saw that, they thought all was lost, and began to flee, each into his hole, and the birds had won the battle.

Then the king and queen flew home to their children and cried, "Children, rejoice, eat and drink to your heart's content, we have won the battle. But the young wrens said, we will not eat yet, the bear must come to the nest, and beg for pardon and say that we are honourable children, before we will do that." Then the willow-wren flew to the bear's hole and cried, "Growler, you are to come to the nest to my children, and beg their pardon, or else every rib of your body shall be broken." So the bear crept thither in the greatest fear, and begged their pardon. And now at last the young wrens were satisfied, and sat down together and ate and drank, and made merry till quite late into the night.

The End

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MUSIC REGISTER

Instruments for Sale

Term 4 – 2020

VIOLIN

1/8 size “Prima 100” violin, fair condition, $130. Malini 0491 641 693

¼ size violin with case and bow, $50, Tricia 0402 421 782

¼ size “Hofner” violin with bow and case, $80, Tammy 5967 2182 or 0490 402 331

½ size, “Joseph Violti” violin, hard case, shoulder rest, bow, $99, Susan 0400 980 463

½ size violin with case and bow, $100, Tricia 0402 421 782

½ size “Chamber student” violin, with case and bow. Good condition. $140. Marilena 0448 995 538

½ size violin, with hard case and shoulder rest. $90 ono. Olesia 0403 763 953

½ size violin chamber student, model 101 Excellent condition, as new. Only used for several

lessons and light use (aka, minimal practice). Selling due to change of instrument after 1 term.

Wooden 'teka' chinrest, tonica strings. FOM 1/2 shoulder rest. Bow and case. Instrument in

Croydon. Happy to arrange to meet at mutual location for inspection. $400 Alistair 0434 499 010

¾ size “Dolfin” violin with bow and case. $90. Tania 0490 794 930

¾ size “Hofner” violin, with bow, case and stand, $120, Tammy 5967 2182 or 0490 402 331

¾ size “Chamber 2 student” violin, with bow and case. Good condition. $150.

Marilena 0448 995 538

¾ “Prelude Stradivarius copy”, Chinese handmade instrument. Comes with a hard case, bow and

shoulder rest. The violin case has a crack and could be mended. The sound is very good as it is.

$200. Kelly 0414 391 039

¾ size “Capriccio” violin. Very good condition with shoulder rest. $250. Malini 0491 641 693

¾ size “Rafel RV 1203” violin, High quality. Beautiful tone. Comes with hard case and quality bow.

$350 Gareth 0433 662 088

¾ size “Amore” violin. Very good condition with Kun shoulder rest. $350. Malini 0491 641 693

¾ size “Gliga I” violin with hard case, $750 ono, Andrea 0425 658 522

¾ size “Stradivarius” violin. Built in the 20th Century in Germany. Excellent condition for it’s age.

Selling for $1150 ono. Ness 0407 186 043.

Full size 4/4 “Huxley” violin, with bow and case. Good condition. $60. Marilena 0448 995 538

Full size “Chamber Student” violin, with bow, chin rest and hard case. Good condition. $300.

Rachel 0427 726 969

Full size RV5 Raggetti 2015 violin. Bought new for $645. In excellent condition. Comes with bow,

chin rest and rosin. Selling for $480. Ness 0407 186 043.

Full size “Suzuki NS-20” violin, Excellent condition. Hard case but no bow. $600 ono.

Olesia 0403 763 953

Full size 4/4 “Prelude” violin. Copy of Stradivarius. High quality, very good condition. Comes with

bow and case. Valued at $2500. Selling for $1500. Contact Aladdin Jones 0490 123 199 or Tessa

Priest 0405 390 348.

VIOLA

¼ size viola (violin strung for a viola because viola’s are not made this small). Good condition. $60.

Anna 0424 308 472

½ sized Viola, great sound. may need some new strings and/or new bow. I am happy for you to

take it to school to have it checked with music teachers. $200, Lisa 0411 243 673

13 inch “St Antonio” viola. Very good condition with a new shoulder rest and hard case. A new bow

is needed. $150. Dana 0418 210 656

Full size viola with bow, shoulder rest and hard case. $600. Barry 0400 565 548

CELLO

¼ size cello, good condition, perfect tuning, semi hard case $480. Edo 0437 240 590

¼ size cello with case and bow, $500, Tricia 0402 421 782

¼ size “Skylark” cello, hard case and bow. Excellent condition. $550, Rebecca 0449 810 015

½ size “Montanari Deluxe” cello. Deluxe set up in excellent condition. Originally bought from

Cellisimo for $1600 with a hard case worth $200. Selected by a professional cellist. Selling for $980

ono. Ness 0407 186 043

½ size cello, with hard, light weight case. Beautiful sound. Excellent condition. $1200.

Kym 0498 114 604

¾ sized cello German brand, good tone. May need some new strings, and/or new bow. I am happy

for you to take it to school to have it checked with music teachers. $400, Lisa 0411 243 673

¾ size “Chamber Student” cello. Rich beautiful tone, Larson strings and nice bow. Hard case with

wheels. Case is well loved with one damaged zip and some cosmetic wear and tear but still provides

great protection. $750 negotiable. Damien 0418 622 647.

Full size student cello, with hard case. In excellent condition. Please call Ness for more details

0407 186 034.

Full size “Stentor student II” cello. Instrument has been played by Dana for 3 yrs in LYE and has

travelled to Berlin recently for the Waldorf 100 celebrations. Last performance was the end of year

music concerts Nov 2019. Hard case included “Free” as its 8 years old, has travelled well and outside

was recently damaged by the airline but still great to use and will keep instrument safe. $625.

Heidy 0418 774 709.

Full size 4/4 “Samuel Eastman VC100” cello. Beautiful instrument. Comes with quite new carbon

fibre bow and soft case. Originally purchased from Cellissimo in Kew for approx. $1500. Selling for

$900. Jo 0404 014 704.

Full size “Enrico” cello, beautiful tone, hard case with wheels. Both cello and case are in excellent

condition. Only a couple of years old. Selling for $1000. Madeline 0411 160 612.

Full size 4/4 “Gliga 1” cello, Label Romania 2002, Includes an older style very usable hard case and

bow. Inspection welcome. $3200. Chris 0413 924 877

DOUBLE BASS

Large ¼ size double bass with soft case and bow, excellent condition, professionally set by the

wonderful luthier Nicholas at Bows for Strings, $1100, Glenn 0434 006 089

Full size double bass with case, bow and leather bow holder. Purchased from Bows for Strings,

picked professional pick up, very nice sounding and easy to play. Used for recording too. $2800 ono,

Woody 0420 925 448

WOODWINDS

“Artley” clarinet, student model in good condition. $100. Marek 0421 582 438

“Yamaha” YAS-26 Alto Saxophone, gold lacquer. 2 years old, perfect condition. Has 1 year warranty

left on it from Ozwinds in Ormond, $1300. Dan 0402 726 750

Euphonium, excellent condition, includes case. $300. Adam 0413 016 040

OTHER INSTRUMENTS

Full sized red piano accordion, excellent condition, comes with hard case. $400. Kim 0417 312 602

Bongos, Tycoon percussion Series 8 6” & 7”, black hardware, mahogany colour. Bought new, never

used. $40. Trudy 5966 5270 or text 0439 817 508

Red “Ashton” electric guitar, near new condition. Comes with small amp and lead. $150 ono, Josh

0488 164 638

If you wish to add an instrument for sale, please email details to Melinda Whyman at

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Likewise, if you sell or buy an instrument through the Music Register please advise us

via melinda.whyman@gmail.com and we will remove the item from this list.

Please note that music teachers are happy and able to view or value instruments being

purchased by LYSS students during their child’s individual lessons or after hours in

consultation with the child’s teacher. Please do not leave instruments to be inspected

or collected by a potential buyer at the music department or school office as we cannot

ensure the instruments’ safety and have limited storage room.

Part-Time Kindergarten Teacher Little Sophia Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten

Little Sophia Kindergarten is excited to announce an opening for a

Teacher to join us part-time in 2021.

Little Sophia is a not-for-profit, inner city Steiner Long Daycare Centre which operates a Kindergarten Program 8:30am- 4:30pm 5 days a week. In 2018 we achieved an Exceeding rating in all 7 areas of the National Quality Framework by the Department of Education and Training. We are located close to the historic Abbotsford Convent Arts precinct, Sophia Mundi Steiner School and Collingwood College. Little Sophia has been part of this Community for 25 years. We offer playgroup and two Steiner Association approved all-day kindergarten/childcare programs. Little Sophia has two rooms, Dragonfly and Kingfisher, catering for 19 and 20 children respectively each per day. This role is of deep significance and the teacher must be a role-model worthy of imitation to all others in the room and community. The successful applicant will have:

• Degree in Early Childhood (equivalent or above) • VIT or Provisionally registered, • First Aid Certificates for working in an education & care setting • A deep Knowledge and practical experience of Steiner Educational Philosophy; • Working knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Early Years Framework; • A deep understanding of and reverence for children; • A warm, genuine, gentle and collaborative communication style; • A natural desire to share ideas and approaches with colleagues; • Ability to teach within a team-teaching programing model. • The right to work within Australia.

The position is part time: 1 to 2 days per week with 1 to 1.5 days of planning-day with the hours falling between 7.30am and 4.45pm.

Closing date: Sunday 8th November 2020 Please see our website for a full position description and Key Selection Criteria: www.littlesophiakindergarten.org.au To apply please email a cover letter, CV and your response to the Key Selection Criteria to Ilana: hr@littlesophiakindergarten.org.au (03) 9417 2537. Applicants who do not respond to the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.

Melbourne Rudolf Steiner Seminar

Full-time and part-time courses in Rudolf Steiner Education

Part-time certificate courses. Each evening we have a movement or artistic activity,

supper and then a lecture/discussion. The evening also offers an enjoyable social experience. These are

non-accredited courses.

Nourishing Early Childhood (Certificate), which explores the life of the very young child from 0-

7. Duration: 1 year.

Understanding Child Development and Rudolf Steiner Education (Certificate), which considers

child development and education during the Primary years. Duration: 2 years

Rudolf Steiner High School Education (Certificate)

Biodynamics (Note: this will be offered from 1100.am-3.00 p.m. on a Thursday, subject to

numbers).

Enrol for these courses on-line at: www.steinerseminar.com

Full-time accredited Steiner Teacher Training course: the Advanced Diploma in Rudolf Steiner

Education (course code 10527NAT) (Tuesday to Thursday from 8.30 -4.00 p.m.) begins on Tuesday 13th

February. Many students complete this course and go on to complete further tertiary study to become

teachers, or undertake it for their own development and interest, or incorporate what they have learned to

their own field of work in a range of settings. This is an accredited course, offering a rich and

comprehensive grounding in the picture of the human being given by Rudolf Steiner in the first year, with a

focus on the pedagogy and curriculum given in Steiner schools in the second year. VET Student Loans and

Austudy are available for eligible students. This course offers a pathway to a Bachelor of Education at the

Australian Catholic University, Deakin and Charles Darwin universities. Places are still available.

Information: tel. 03 9876 5199 www.steinerseminar.com email: office@steinerseminar.com

Address: Melbourne Rudolf Steiner Seminar, 37A Wellington Park Drive, Warranwood, 3134

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Early Childhood Rudolf Steiner Education (online)

Primary Class Teacher 1-8 (online)

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‘Arts for Meaning and Connection’ Saturday morning on campus

There’s never been a better time to think about taking the first steps

toward a purposeful and nourishing career in Steiner Education! Please

join us (via ZOOM) at the Melbourne Rudolf Steiner Seminar for our

forthcoming Information Evening on MONDAY to find out more about

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WE ALSO HAVE A FULL TIME ACCREDITED

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Saturday 31st Oct at 10.00 am: Connie Grawert, Early Childhood Rudolf Steiner

Ed speaking on "The adult as a role model worthy of child imitation' and our

part-time online course starting Feb 2021.

Saturday 7th November at 10.00 am: "A career as a Steiner Teacher in the

Primary Classroom" - Terri McMillan sharing her insights as a Steiner teacher of

36 years experience to inspire you for either our full-time Ad Dip Rudolf Steiner

Ed on campus, or our part-time online course for Primary Class Teacher PD.

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Saturday 21st November at 10.00 am, InfoSession for our full-time on campusaccredited Ad Dip Rudolf Steiner Ed, with apathway to a Bachelor of Education.Austudy and VET Student Loans available foreligible students.

Wednesday 25th Nov at 7.00 pm InfoSession for ALL part-time courses(Early Childhood, Primary ClassTeacher, High School PD are all online;'Arts for Meaning and Connection' on aSaturday morning on campus.

To register for a link to join any of thesefree live streaming events, please go to theNews/Events page of our website atwww.steinerseminar.comTel: 03 9876 5199E: office@steinerseminar.com

Early childhood educators and teachers:

Presenter: Jayneen Sanders

Tuesday 10th November • 7:30-8:30pm

Parents and caregivers:

Presenter: Jayneen Sanders

Thursday 12th November • 7:30-8:30pm

Virtual story-time for families:

Hosted by Eastern Regional Libraries

Wednesday 11th November • 3-3:30pm

Gender Equality

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Bringing to you Jayneen Sanders, anexperienced early years educator,author, publisher and blogger.Jayneen writes children’s books onbody safety, consent, gender equality,

respectful relationships and socialand emotional intelligence. If you arepassionate about raising happy andhealthy children, please join us forthe following sessions

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