School Orientation – Feb 6
Gamot Cogon School is holding an orientation for interested parents on Saturday, February 6, 2010. The orientation will be from 8am – 12 noon. All interested parents and family members are invited to attend. Please share the date with others who may be interested. We would also like to welcome Ms. Elisabeth Wilde — an experienced Waldorf/Steiner teacher from Germany with over 30 years teaching experience. She will also be on hand to answer questions and share experiences during the orientation. For questions or clarifications, please call the school office at 033-396-1432 during weekdays from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Workshop: Gymnastics, Drama, Movement-Feb 12-16
5-Day Intensive Workshop: February 12-16, 2010. Iloilo City
Gamot Cogon Institute, in partnership with Rudolf Steiner Education Philippines, is pleased to offer a 5-day intensive workshop in Gymnastics, Games and Drama to be held in Iloilo City from February 12-16, 2010. The course will explore thinking, feeling and willing in drama, bothmer gymnastik and games. The course will also introduce folk dances from all over the world. The course is open to all practicing Steiner teachers and those who have attended teacher trainings and orientation workshops on Steiner Education. (Special arrangements for others who might be interested to attend will be considered on a case-to-case basis).
Arrivals in Iloilo are planned for February 11 and the course proper will begin on the morning of February 12. Because the course falls over a weekend, we will also plan activities for the afternoon of Sunday, February 14, but the morning of Sunday will be free. The course will end in the late afternoon of Tuesday, February 16.
The course facilitator will be Ms. Kirsti Frahm. Kirsti is a practicing Steiner educator from Germany with 17 years experience, specifically in physical education, gymnastics, bothmer gymnastics, games, “Olympic Games” as well as teaching swimming. She has also undergone drama training and for the past seven years has worked as an actress, directs class plays and offers seminars in pantomime and drama. She has offered trainings and workshops for teachers and other interested adults in addition to her ongoing work with children. She has performed in Italy and many places in Southern Germany. Her work with drama can be viewed as an entry point for work with different kinds of theatre, street drama, rhythm, various kinds of walking, scenes, clowneries, and temperaments. No previous experience is necessary.
The course will be an introductory experience that will provide suggestions, ideas and practical experience in working artistically with children, adults and even for one’s own development.
Participants should bring a suit jacket or special funny dress. Clothing and footwear should be comfortable to enable free movement.
The venue will be at St. Clement’s Retreat House in La Paz, Iloilo City. The cost for the course is P5500 (local); US$150 (foreign) which includes course fees, board and lodging. Transportation to and from Iloilo and to and from the venue will be shouldered by the participants.
Please contact me as soon as possible to reserve your place and please feel free to share this announcement with others who may be interested. Places are limited. Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines, Philippine Airlines and Zest Air offer daily flights to Iloilo. Iloilo is also accessible by land-sea connections through the RoRo network and by major shipping lines. For international participants, several discount airlines operate between the Philippines and most regional destinations. (Cebu Pacific, Malaysian Airlines, Tiger Airways etc.)
With all best wishes,
Jim Sharman ( Cellphone: +63-927-971-1460 )
Course Director
Curative Education Talk
Public talk by Ms. Ruth Hoeir. October 31, 2009. 3pm. Iloilo Medical Society Building. Please join us for this important theme in education.
Parent Orientation March 28, 2009
March 28, 2009. Orientation for parents interested in the school. The orientation proper will begin at 9:00am at the school campus in Libongcogon, Zarraga. Registration begins at 8:30am. Meet the teachers, hear about the school and its philosophy, ask questions and tour the campus.
Parent Orientation February 7, 09
On Saturday, February 7, 2009.
Registration starts at 8:30 and the program will be from 9:00 am to 12 noon in the Class 3 room.
For parents interested in learning more about our school which practices Steiner Education; a holistic approach which balances artistic, academic, and practical work educating the whole child – hand, heart and mind.
Hear from one of our mentors from Germany, Elizabeth Wilde, who has 30+ years experience as a teacher in a Steiner School.
Meet our teachers and staff to ask more specific questions related to your interests and concerns.
Get to know some of our parents and learn about their own experiences with the school.
GCS is accepting incoming Kindergarten and Grade 1 – 7 students.
Christmas Festival and Bazaar Dec 18
The School will be holding it’s annual Christmas Festival and Bazaar on December 18, 2008. Family and friends are invited to come to the school on this day to watch the children’s performances, meet teachers and parents and sample the food and handicraft items for sale. All proceeds benefit the school. Registration begins at 8:00am and the program begins at 9:00am.
