FOLLOWING the success of the Camphill Jumble Sale in the Culter Hall, plans are well under way for the Open Day on Saturday 21st September in the afternoon. Do come down to Camphill and visit the houses and classes, enjoy a puppet show or dip some candles or perhaps make a simple clay pot. Come and try our home baking, fire grilled BBQ and organic vegetables. Hopefully too there will be a chance to see the Culter Junior Pipe Band play.

The end of term was marked by a double celebration; six students graduated from our partnership with Aberdeen University with a BA in Curative education and fifteen pupils graduated from Class 12 with a wonderful performance of Mozart's Magic Flute much to the delight of the many parents and guests who were gathered in Carnelian Hall for the occasion. This occasion also marked the opening of the Camphill Estate Sensory Garden towards which many of you contributed during our fund raising over the last year. The garden features an area of wild flowers, a sand pit, outdoor musical instruments, a raised flower bed with plants especially chosen for their bright colours, strong scent and interesting texture, and a flow form fountain as a central feature. It will be open for your enjoyment at the Open Day.

We were also glad the 'Queen' was able to visit both Camphill, to their Sports Day, and Murtle, to their garden party during her busy jubilee schedule. The visit was enjoyed by all!

We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on 21 September!

LAURENCE ALFRED