Library
The School Library is open daily for pupils, staff and parents. We have a fine selection of books including children’s literature, teenage and adult fiction as well as non-fiction books. We have Afrikaans, Xhosa and Latin literature as well as Rudolf Steiner books.
Children from Grade three and up have a library class once a week. Care is taken by teachers and the Librarian to cultivate a life-long enthusiasm for reading and studying.
We have a full Media centre for High School pupils, which includes computers to aid in their research, as well as facilities to listen to Music, or watch Videos or DVD’s which the teachers use to enhance their lessons.
The Readathon 2007 was organized by the Library;lots of photographs...
See the photos of the Readathon 2008, organized by the Library.
And here are the photos of the Readathon 2009.
Contact: Tanya Bruce Tel: (021) 794 2103
The Sophia Family Centre
A Parent initiative which meets at 10.30 am every Wednesday Morning during term time in the Puppet Theatre. We meet for social coffee mornings, run workshops and arrange lectures on child rearing and related issues.
All are welcome. (See Current Events for more details )
Contact: Yvonne Bruwer (021) 794 1492
 The Rainbow Puppet Theatre
STEP INTO THE WORLD OF PUPPETS,
AND TALES AS OLD AS TIME ITSELF
See current events for programme details
Situated at the Constantia Waldorf School, tucked away in the Kindergarten building is the only permanent Puppet Theatre in South Africa. The Rainbow Puppet Theatre has been performing to the public every Saturday morning at 10am and 11.15 am for 18 years (on 14th May 2010), although it was intended for the pupils of the Waldorf School. Our artistically painted theatre has a permanent team of five puppeteers complimented with full stage lighting, beautiful glove, rod and shadow puppets and even live music. We can seat up to 60 guests!
Although our shows are widely regarded as entertainment for children, adults who come into contact with it soon fall under its enchanted spell. It is an ongoing source of merriment to the theatre's puppeteers to see the totally absorbed and happy faces not only of the children, but also of the parents, grand-parents, aunties and uncles who attend. One of the reasons we find the puppet shows so fascinating is that they remind us of a dimension of experience that is not altogether of this world. Also, many of the stories are very old, and originated when the world was much younger.
Aside from a few other stories, our Rainbow Puppet Theatre usually performs well-known Grimm's Fairy Tales such as 'Snow White and Rose Red’, ‘Sleeping Beauty' and 'Hansel and Gretel'. We have about 16 different stories altogether which rotates on a monthly basis. Many people believe that the brothers Grimm actually wrote the famous stories with which their names are linked, but they simply collected them from old story-tellers who remembered them. The stories have passed down through countless generations by word of mouth. Children still have a connection to this story-realm and so connect deeply with them.
Not only do we perform Puppet Shows every Saturday, we also offer shows for Birthday Parties. The Rainbow Puppet Theatre is the perfect place to enjoy a puppet show with your friends and play in our beautiful gardens. We also have a mobile Puppet Theatre for home birthdays and functions.
We have newly started a tradition of Carols by Candlelight accompanied by ‘The Christmas Rose’ over advent and an Easter Planting Activity accompanied by ‘The Brave Little Easter Rabbit’ over Easter... The Rainbow Puppet Theatre also performs shows at the Night Market on the last Friday of every month (during term time).
When: We perform two public shows every Saturday morning starting at 10am and 11.15 am.
Where: The Rainbow Puppet Theatre is situated at the Kindergarten (follow the signs).
Admission: R20 at the door for adults and children (recommended age is 4 years and up).
Contact: Alison 021 783 2063 or email therainbow.puppettheatre@gmail.com
Mailing List: Send us an email with the subject “SUBSCRIBE” to receive our monthly newsletter.
*Parking is ample and free and
we also have tea, coffee, juices and cake on sale*.
Tuck shop
This facility is run by the school to provide healthy, nourishing home-made food and treats.
It is open from 7.30 am – 15.00 pm daily, Monday to Friday.
Contact: Beverley Kleinhans 021 794 2103
The Craft Shop
The Craft Shop, situated in the wooden building near the Tuck shop, sells a variety of wooden toys, books and other craft items. We also supply felt for making felt toys.
The Craft Shop is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9.00 am – 13.00 pm
Phone: 021 794 4574 |
