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Parent Education Series 2025 | Handwork with Michelle Mullany
Saturday 24th May

Join us for the first workshop in our 2025 Parent Education Programme, where whānau and community come together to experience Steiner education.

This session offers two beautiful beginner workshops:
Crochet for Beginners & Sewing for Beginners

Come and try the crafts our tamariki enjoy in their learning – guided by the experienced and creative Michelle Mullany. Whether you’re new to handwork or just want to reconnect, this is a chance to learn, create, and connect.

All welcome – no experience needed.
Spaces are limited, so be sure to register early!

#SteinerEducation #WhānauLearning #Handwork #ParentEducation #CommunityCrafts

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To celebrate Easter, our high school students brought joy and wonder to the younger tamariki by organising a beautiful Easter hunt.

Wrapped in colourful tissue, each hidden “egg” held a special surprise – a flower bulb, lovingly prepared as a gift for Classes 1-7. 🌷

After the excitement of the hunt, the lower school students planted their treasures around the school grounds. We look forward to seeing the fruits of their mahi bloom next spring – a living reminder of generosity, connection, and the cycle of the seasons.🌱☀️

#WaldorfEducation #EasterHunt #TuakanaTeina #SteinerSchool
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As part of the History and Art of Writing Main Lesson, Class 5 students made quills 🪶✒️. These primary writing tools, used during the medieval era, are still in use today by professional scribes, calligraphers, avid collectors, and those interested in historical writing.

Through hands-on experiences in the outdoor classroom program, Steiner believed that children learn best through concrete, sensory experiences – reflected in the careful cutting and shaping of feathers. This activity also connects them to the natural world, enhances fine motor skills, and fosters an appreciation for traditional craftsmanship.

#WaldorfEducation #SteinerEducation #HistoryOfWriting #Calligraphy #OutdoorClassroom
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Snapdragon Easter Market – Happening Now! 🐣🍂✨

Join us today until 3:30 pm in the Whare, right at the entrance of Michael Park School. Discover beautiful, nature-inspired crafts rooted in Waldorf Steiner education and celebrate the season with handmade autumn treasures. Indulge in luscious handmade chocolates by Cara Telle and soak in the warm atmosphere on this rainy day. Grab your brolly and come and find something special!

🌿🐰 Nau mai, haere mai – we’d love to see you! 🍁🎨🍫
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🦖📚 An unexpected student arrived on campus today – ready to learn, but struggling to hold a pencil!
Happy April Fool’s Day! Learning is awesome, no matter the species! 🦕✨ #AprilFools #DinoOnCampus
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🏊‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Weetbix TRYathlon 2025 – MPS Brought the energy! 💥

What an action-packed day yesterday! Our incredible TRYathletes swam, biked, and ran their hearts out, embracing every challenge with big smiles and a huge sense of achievement. ☀️👏

A massive cheer for everyone who gave it their all – students and whānau supporters too! A day of sun, fun and friendship. Ka mau te wehi!

#WeetbixTRYathlon #TRYathleteSpirit #MPSWhānau

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As part of their Surveying Main Lesson, Class 10 embarked on a two-night camp to Whatipu, on Auckland’s rugged west coast.

This immersive experience allowed students to put theory into action! Working in teams, they applied Linear and Radial Surveying techniques, measuring distances with tapes and bearings with compasses. The culmination of their efforts? A detailed, scaled map of Whatipu Campsite, presented in a beautifully crafted poster.

Beyond the surveying work, students stayed at the historic Whatipu Lodge, one of New Zealand’s oldest liveable buildings. Their time away also included exploring the vast beach and mysterious caves, deepening their connection with the land.

This camp was not just about learning skills – it was about whakamātau, mahi tahi, and tūhura (practical application, teamwork, and exploration). An unforgettable journey of hands-on education!

#SteinerEducation #WaldorfLearning #ExperientialEducation #MahiTahi #Tūhura #Whatipu

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Join us for an unforgettable evening as Class 12 takes the stage for their final play, ‘The Visit’. ✨ Don’t miss this powerful performance – tonight and tomorrow at 7pm in the Michael Park School Auditorium. Arrive from 6:30pm to enjoy pre-show refreshments and support our talented students in their last production. See you there! 🎭

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With the autumn equinox upon us, we pause to reminisce on summer’s golden days – its warmth, light, and lingering magic. This heartfelt poem, written by one of our Class 6 students, captures the essence of a season now fading into memory, leaving us with the glow of sunlit moments. ☀️🍃

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☀️ Sunshine, sportsmanship, and team spirit made the Michael Park School Athletics Day a true success! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Amazing participation from our students, showing what true teamwork is all about. Congratulations to Magnolia House for taking home the win! 🏆💚
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