Kaspar Hauser: The Open Secret of the Foundling Prince

                  An innocent boy imprisoned in a dark cell for most  of his childhood.  
                     Who committed this crime and why?  Who was Kaspar Hauser?

 Michaelmas Day 29 September 2012 will be the 200th anniversary of the birth of Kaspar Hauser, the Child of Europe whose life Rudolf Steiner identified as being of great significance and who was one of the inspirations of the Camphill Movement.

In celebration of this, Glen Williamson will be performing his one man show; "Kaspar Hauser, the Open Secret of the Foundling Prince" in Camphill Community Ballytobin on Saturday 22 September.

Told by actor and storyteller Glen Williamson

Created as an epic fairytale with historical interludes, this story includes esoteric interpretations as well as the latest scientific research about one of 19th Century Europe’s most compelling figures.
 
            Castalia Hall, Camphill Ballytobin, Callan Saturday 22 September 2012 at 7.30pm
                                                              Admission 10 euro

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

The Irish Steiner Kindergarten Association would like to invite you to our annual conference.
This year, in response to nationally identified key priority areas, the theme is;

Approaching Literacy in Early Childhood

Saturday 27th October

Bridge Camphill Community
Kildare

International Keynote speaker Philipp Reubke

all details to follow shortly

Sinead Duignan
National Co-ordinator
Irish Steiner Kindergarten Association
Mulhare House,
Mountshannon,
Co Clare.

Office Hours;
Tuesday, Wednesday 10 am-2.30pm
Phone; 00353 (0) 61 927944
Mobile; 086 1701927
www.iskaireland.org

Lots of Upcoming events for September  – December  2012

Saturday 15 September
Discover the Clown Within
The Lantern Centre, Dublin 8
Clowning workshop –(further dates in Ballytobin and Dublin, see last newsletter)
086 - 3762574 or email noswnos@gmail.com
 
Wednesday 19 September
Kaspar Hauser: The Open Secret of the Foundling Prince
Glencraig Camphill Community
Performance by Glen Williamson. (Further dates in Clanabogan 20th, Ballytobin 22nd, and Duffcarrig 23rd Sep.)
 
Saturday 22 September
Anthroposophical Society  Michaelmas Conference
Rudolf Steiner School, Holywood, Co Down
Conference of the Anthroposophical Society  on the theme “The Life Processes”
 
Saturday 29 September                              
Michaelmas Gathering
Cloughjordan Community Farm, Co Tipperary
Celebration with shared lunch, music and ongoing work with biodynamic preparations. All welcome.
0505-42830 or davidfairclough@yahoo.co.uk
 
Friday  12 – Sunday 14 October
Class Members Conference
Glencraig Camphill community, Holywood, Co Down
Biennial conference for members of the First Class of the school of spiritual science.
 
Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 October
Theatre of the soul
The Christian Community, Tuamgraney, Co. Clare
An introductory seminar on the themes and perspectives of Spiritual Psychology. (see last Newsletter)
+44 (0)28 - 9042 4607 or martindonnellymartello@gmail.com
 
Saturday 27 October
Gathering to share ideas
Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary
Facilitated discussion workshop for those interested in exploring the development of Anthroposophical projects in the area (see last Newsletter)
0505-42830 or davidfairclough@yahoo.co.uk
 
Sunday 4 November
Council Meeting
Newlands Cross, Dublin
 
Saturday 10 November
Medical Section Meeting
Camphill Mourne Grange
 
Friday 16 – Sunday 18 November
Council Retreat
Glen of Aherlow, Co Tipperary
Retreat for Anthroposophical Society council members

Clown Workshop

Spirit in Matter 2012

“Substance and Movement”with Aoine Landweer – Cooke and Tony Whittle

In this event two experienced practitioners of anthroposophical therapy, one a massage therapist and the other a eurythmy therapist explore and discuss aspects of their  own work and the realm of therapy.

Castalia Hall, Camphill Ballytobin, Callan

Friday 29 June at 8pm

All are welcome!

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Spirit in Matter 2012
A series of lectures and workshops exploring aspects of Anthroposophy, the world view of Rudolf Steiner.


“Approaching the Threshold”
Issues concerning our entering and leaving earthly life.
 
A talk and open discussion on questions which concern us all, with Malcolm Allsop, a priest of the Christian Community Church.
at
Castalia Hall, Camphill Ballytobin
Callan, Kilkenny
on
Friday 2 March at 8 pm
All are welcome!
Any enquiries to Martin Henry martin33@eircom.net
or call 087 7713224

Therapeutic Story Telling
& The Tapestry of Discipline -
 2 workshops, one weekend
for parents, childcare workers, counsellors therapists....

with Susan Perrow

at Raheen Wood Steiner School
Tuamgraney,
 Co Clare.

Saturday 14th April
9am to 5pm
Therapeutic Storytelling
Techniques for writing healing (‘medicinal’) stories for children are shared
& the therapeutic use of metaphor is explored. 
Using a story making framework, the participants are guided create their
own stories addressing a range of challenging situations with children.
                           
Sunday 15th April
9am to 4pm
Tapestry of Discipline
Discipline is respected and addressed as an art form-
by firstly following threads such as rhythm & consistency;
the adult’s 'inner life'; 
and the understanding & expectations of different ages & stages. 
Secondly, the creative ‘weft’ threads are explored through playing games,
  humour, conscious& creative speech and the use of songs and rhymes -
the magic power of the pied-piper

SUSAN PERROW (M Ed) has an extensive background (30 years) in storytelling,
early childhood education, teacher training, parent education & parent counselling.
She has been an international lecturer since 1994- running courses & workshops worldwide.
In 2008 Susan published a Resource book 'Healing Stories for Challenging behaviour', she has just published her new
book Therapeutic Storytelling;101 Healing Stories for Children”,
which will be available to purchase at workshops.

Registration 8.30-9am
Cost €70 (ISKA members €50)
€120 for both workshops (€90 ISKA members)
Includes lunch , €20 deposit required to secure a place

For more information or to book, contact
Sinead 061-927944 or 086 1701927
or email: .info@steinerireland.org

"A 21st Century Big Picture: America and China  - The Looming Vice? The Coming Conflict?"

Is there a way between or shall we all be crushed? The economic crisis that began in 2007-08 was facilitated by the rapid injection of hundreds of millions of Chinese workers into the global economy and the resulting explosion of goods and credit. China's time has come, but so far, she has essentially been copying our economic practices and our errors. Like Britain 100 years ago, America's 'glories' are fading but the Americans' psychological anxieties and their mega military continue to grow – a dangerous combination.  Half way through the 20th century millions of families were scarred by the East-West conflict of the Cold War. Is that to be repeated in a different form? The signs are that the Western elite is preparing for it. Increasingly, the American elite sees itself as Britain in 1914 and China as Germany. Can their mania be stopped? How to understand the US-China relationship? Will the 1930s be repeated – a global economic crisis followed by the false 'solution' of a terrible war? In what sense are America and China both 'Atlantean' Powers? How can the rest of us find our way between this polar vice of the Eagle and the Dragon, without being crushed?  Are  Ireland, Britain and Europe to be America's 'auxiliaries' in this confrontation? We must find a way though to avoid a repeat of the scenario of 1914.

Terry's website is www.monju.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
   Venue:The Stag's Head (Upstairs)
   Date:28th June @7.30pm
   Admission: 8euro 

PRESS RELEASE

Whit.Sun. Open Day

On Whitsunday, 12^th June in Tuamgraney, Scarriff, “The Christian Community” will hold its Open Day, a festive occasion for neighbours and friends and an opportunity for all who are curious/interested to come and visit, ask questions/find out more.

The day will commence with Services in the chapel room (9.30am Children's' Service, 10.30am The Act of Consecration – a communion service for adults), to which all are welcome.

Over lunch and into the afternoon there will be a range of activities for children (including parachute games, a balloon race, juggling), Cultural/artistic/musical contributions, a talk introducing the aims of The Christian Community, light snacks and refreshments.

The Christian Community is a non-denominational movement for religious renewal, founded in Switzerland in the early 1920's. Meanwhile it has groups of friends and members in many countries of the world. It strives to bring the religious and the spiritual life closer together, through the sacraments on the one hand and through forms of expression such as the festivals, the arts, nature, on the other. In this way, The Christian Community hopes to contribute to society and the quality of the future.

For further details ring 061 640967 or visit www.thechristiancommunityireland.net.

The Irish Steiner Kindergarten Association

is inviting applications for the post of

National Co-ordinator.

Location: National Office, Mountshannon, Co.Clare

Responsible to: ISKA Council meeting quarterly.

Reporting to: The Chair of ISKA Council

Position: Part time, 20 hours per week

Commencing: June 2011

The National Co-ordinator will

• carry responsibility for the implementation of the organisation’s activities funded under the National Childcare Investment Plan, including Workshop Programme, Support to Members, Annual Conference.
• They will staff the public office, manage the ISKA Budgets, maintain adequate records, create annual action plans and submit reports as required to ISKA Council, Pobal and the OMCYA.
• The National Co-ordinator will have a good knowledge of Steiner Waldorf early childhood education and some knowledge of the situation of the Kindergartens in Ireland and the sector as a whole.
• They will have proven administrative and computer skills and they will demonstrate the ability to deal effectively with a wide range of activities and processes.
• They will have the ability to work in a self motivated manner and to take initiative where appropriate.

To request further information contact the ISKA Office

To apply for this position please submit your CV to the ISKA Office by Friday May 27^th 2011

Audrey Flynn
National Co-ordinator
Irish Steiner Kindergarten Association
Mulhare House, Main Street, 
Mountshannon, Co Clare
Office Hours 
Monday&Wednesday - 9am-3pm 
Tuesday - 11am-3pm
www.steinerireland.org - 00353 (0) 61 927944

"If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales. When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than any talent for abstract, positive thinking." Albert Einstein

Seasonal Crafts and

Introducing Irish to the Young Child

with Cathy Lee & Niamh Ruiséal

at Crannóg na Leanaí

Ballymoney, Gorey, Co Wexford

Crafts, including Easter Egg Decorating, Chicks, Hares, etc plus Introducing Irish to young

children in the home and preschool.

Cathy Lee is the Kindergarten Teacher at Crannóg na Leanaí

Niamh Ruiséal is a Kindergarten teacher & a fluent Irish Speaker

All Materials included

Sat 2nd April 2011

9.30amRegistration-4pm

Cost: €40 (ISKA members €25)

Free for Assistants/EVS Students in Steiner Kindergartens if they are ISKA Members

possible to become a member on the day-€30 full €15 Associate membership

Bring and Share Lunch

Bookings– Cathy 087 6254863