Steiner education is a distinctive approach to educating children that is practised in many schools worldwide. The program at Collingwood College is run within the guidelines of the state school system and is available up to Year 10 with a major project and new Design options now possible in Year 11 and 12 (VCE).

Steiner educators aim to educate the whole child, placing a strong emphasis on balancing a child’s natural stages of development with creativity and academic excellence. There is a strong emphasis on the arts and social skills and Steiner schools are known for teachers’ care and dedication.

 

 

 

 

The community aspect is also stressed, with the parents and teachers striving to cooperate for the good of the children.

Throughout the Steiner stream teachers and parents strive to help the children develop their capacities, appropriate at each age, which will enrich and enable their growing connections with the world outside themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Rudolf Steiner curriculum.

P-8 Guide (Steiner) (pdf)

Junior School Prep to Year 5
Steiner in the Junior School

Middle School Year 6 to Year 8
Steiner in the Middle School

Senior School Year 9 to Year 12
Steiner in the Senior School

Other links
Steiner Schools in the state system in Australia
Article about Steiner Education from Australian Education Union Journal
Wikipedia entry on Waldorf Education