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Blackboard Beauties – Online Blackboard Drawing Course
Learn the Art of Blackboard Drawing for the Steiner Classroom
A self-paced online course In Steiner schools, we use colour and creativity as a curative approach, one that helps the child experience the curriculum from an inner feeling and not just an intellectual understanding. It is from these blackboard drawings in a Steiner classroom that much of the exciting curriculum is presented, bringing lesson content to life. Presented by Raphaela Mazzone, this 6-hour course will guide participants through a series of online sessions to assist educators in developing the skills and confidence to use blackboard drawing to enrich their lessons. Course length: 6 hours self-paced online learning for accredited PD Course fee: A$240 incl. GST A certificate of completion is available on request
Windows into the Wisdom of Waldorf
Online Recordings
Get a glimpse of some of our tutors at work in this introductory series on Steiner education and Anthroposophy. Each video session has been specially recorded for visitors and students of Sydney Rudolf Steiner College and are up to 40 mins each. Videos are accessible on-demand for 3 months on Vimeo. Single session: $15 (Incl. GST) Whole set of five sessions: $75 (Incl. GST) WATCH NOW
Life Phases – Online Course
Holistic Biography Work
Enrolments now Closed Join Holistic Biography experts Karl-Heinz Finke and Laura Summerfield as they lead participants on a transformative inner journey, inviting us to explore our life stories and personal biography, to inspire self-knowledge, personal growth, and transformation. An essential course for all teachers, and highly recommended for all. Delivered across three webinars with self-paced study and assignments, with a certificate upon completion. Begins 7 May 2025 Registrations close 25 April Course Fee: $200 (incl. GST) [maxbutton name="Life Phases EOI form"]
Teaching Maths in the Primary Classes
A Two-Part Webinar for Primary Teaching
Join master maths educator, Jamie York, in a two-part online maths workshop designed to inspire teachers to reimagine how we teach maths, and to gain a deeper understanding of maths for the Primary classes. This course typically runs once a year. [maxbutton name="Maths course request form"]
The Art of Caring
Steiner/Waldorf Childcare Course from Birth to Five
Developed out of the growing demand for Steiner/Waldorf Childcare, this comprehensive part-time course aims to equip Parents, Educators, childcare providers, and playgroup leaders with the essential tools to create a warm and nourishing environment for the children in their care.Presented by some of our most experienced Early Childhood educators, the course covers in-depth talks and practical workshops on child development and the art of conscious caring to prepare participants with the necessary foundational knowledge of Steiner/Waldorf education.
The course will not be running in 2025. Registrations will open soon for 2026 Submit your expression of Interest to be notified when the course is open for registration. [maxbutton name="Register Interest Art of Caring"]
Human Being, Human Becoming – Online Course
Rudolf Steiner's Insights into Human Development
Enrolments Closed for 2025 A foundation in the principles of Steiner education recommended for all new teachers. Join us in an immersive online course that provides participants with an introduction to anthroposophy as the foundation of Steiner/Waldorf education. Discover new perspectives in understanding the nature of the human being, our development, and purpose. A course for anyone curious to understand the deeper aspects of human existence, covering all essential topics recommended for educators, support staff and parents new to Steiner/Waldorf education. Course begins Wed 19 Feb Delivered online across 13 webinars, Wednesday evenings from 7pm - 8.30pm (AET) No previous experience is necessary, international students are welcome. [maxbutton name="HB course request form"] Course enrolment options: EAM - Full Course Fee $1,000 (incl. GST) Or EAW - Webinars only $600 (incl. GST)
Steiner Education at Home
A course for parents and tutors
The Sydney Rudolf Steiner College is pleased to invite expressions of interest for a developing course for Steiner Education at Home. This self-paced, modular course is ideal for parents, carers, and educators new or experienced, in providing education at home. Carefully curated to provide support and inspiration in creating a developmentally aligned approach, rooted in the principles of Steiner/Waldorf education. From the early years through to the primary years, participants will explore practical, artistic and philosophically enriching modules that aim to bring Steiner education to life in your own home. [maxbutton name="Expression of Interest - Homeschooling"] Register your expression of interest to be the first to know when enrolments open—and help shape the course by sharing your valuable insights to ensure the content is both comprehensive and relevant.
Primary Teaching Foundation (PTF) – first year course
ENROLMENTS CLOSED
Part-Time Foundation Course for Teachers, Educators, and Carers of the Primary School Years
This part-time course provides the fundamentals of Anthroposophical principles. It explores theoretical, practical and artistic modules, delivering a comprehensive experience of Rudolf Steiner Education, with the child at the centre of the curriculum. Led by highly regarded and experienced local and international tutors, this first-year annual course covers the essential topics required for Primary Teaching to equip teachers with the skills and knowledge to enter into teaching in a Steiner/Waldorf school, and to support the transition from mainstream into Steiner education. The course has been developed to ensure that students are able to complete the course while maintaining a full-time teaching position. With the completion of all webinars, seminars and tasks in this first-year Foundation Course (PTFT) and the second-year Certificate Course (PTC) the student will have a Steiner qualification that is recognised in Australia by SEA (Steiner Education Australia). Non-teaching participants may opt to enrol in the Lecture-only program (PTFW) which is delivered online through the Webinars. We welcome all enquiries and expressions of interest for the next intake. [maxbutton name="Contact and enquiries - PTF"]
Primary Teaching Certificate (PTC) – second year course
ENROLMENTS CLOSED
2nd Year Steiner Training for Primary Teachers
This second-year Certificate course provides a deepening of anthroposophy and its practical application in the classroom throughout the curriculum. It explores essential areas of theoretical and artistic practice and supports a deepening of the Inner Development of the teacher. [maxbutton name="Enquiries for Doris"]
Early Childhood Foundation (ECF) – first year course
ENROLMENTS CLOSED
This course is for Early Childhood Teachers, Parents and Carers of Young Children
Led by highly regarded and experienced local and international tutors, this rigorous part-time course covers the essential topics required for early childhood and the foundational principles that underpin the Steiner curriculum. The course has been developed to ensure that students are able to complete the course while maintaining a full-time teaching position, and supports the transition from mainstream into Steiner education. With the completion of all webinars, seminars and tasks in this first-year Foundation Course (ECFT) and the second-year Certificate Course (ECC) the student will have a Steiner qualification that is recognised both in Australia by SEA and SECA as well as internationally by IASWECE (International Association for Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Education). Non-teaching participants may opt to enrol in the Lecture-only program (ECFW) which is delivered online through the Webinars. [maxbutton id="35"]
Biodynamic Regenerative Agriculture
This Workshop is now Closed
All families and individuals welcome for a day of active learning of the wisdom of applied biodynamic agriculture in a second follow-on workshop on the beautiful Sarkis' family farm near Ellalong in the Hunter Region of NSW (45 minutes inland from Newcastle, NSW).
Free camping is available on-site!
Sunday 18 May
Learn practical applications and knowledge on biodynamic agriculture and its meaningful celebration of the alchemy of minerals, plants, animals, and humans in nature which offers real solutions to the prevailing question of all ages: “What Can I/We do?” in this promising era.
Participants will learn biodynamic principles and preparations that can be applied to any environment, from pots on a balcony to a production farm, all while enjoying a day out in the countryside and meeting new friends.
$130 AUD (incl. GST) per individual or family ticket (parents and children).
High School Teaching Foundation (HTF)
ENROLMENTS CLOSED
This comprehensive part-time course, developed by leading Steiner/Waldorf educators of the high school years, offers the essential Steiner training to equip High School teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge in Steiner education and teaching to provide a practical and accessible experience of Rudolf Steiner education with the adolescent at the centre of the curriculum.
The course is a collaboration with Newcastle Waldorf School’s training program for high school teachers, developed and presented by highly experienced Steiner educators, Michael Merle and Sophia Montefiore, and supported by the Pedagogical Section in Australia.
The course is presented online. Please read below for more details.
We welcome all enquiries and expressions of interest for the next intake.
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