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Biodynamic Regenerative Agriculture
A series of biodynamic regenerative agriculture workshops for educators, parents and families of all ages to learn, experience and participate in the rich biodynamic practices developed by Rudolf Steiner.
Each workshop presents different topics, practical applications and knowledge on biodynamic agriculture, and is a meaningful celebration of the alchemy of minerals, plants, animals and humans in nature offering real solutions to the prevailing question of all ages: “What Can I/We do?” in this promising era.
The workshops are designed to assist teachers, parents and individuals in learning about biodynamic methods and, importantly, how to meaningfully bring these domestic arts to children of all ages.
Participants will learn biodynamic principles and preparations that can be applied to any environment, from pots on a balcony to a production farm.
$130 AUD (incl. GST) per individual or family (parents and children).
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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 requestIn stock
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The Spring Seminar
For all Teachers and Educators of the Primary School Years
We invite all new and experienced teachers to join us for an enriching teacher's seminar, featuring inspiring lectures, and practical, creative, and artistic workshops to inform, refresh and re-enliven your teaching experience, professional development, and self-development. Also recommended for individuals or parents who provide home-schooling for children in the Primary or High School years.The Primary Seminar runs during the school break, from 1 - 5 October, and includes up to 26.5 hours of accredited PD.
Selected workshops are available for module-only enrolment. More information is available below. Please note this is for casual participants, if you are currently enrolled in the annual Foundation Course, your course coordinator will process your registration for you. If you are unsure, please contact your course coordinator. Select enrolment option:Enrolments Closed
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Music in the Steiner Classroom
Lower/Upper Primary
Join us for a lively and enriching musical experience with accomplished musician and Steiner music teacher, Adrienne Alexander. Gain practical skills in teaching music to the primary classes, utilising the recorder, voice and percussion instruments. Delivered in-person on 2 and 3 October at the Spring Seminar in Sydney. Workshop Fee: $200 (incl. GST) Enrolments for this course will close Tuesday 24 September 2024Enrolments Closed
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Exploring Anthroposophy – Online Course
Registrations Open 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 and offers new perspectives in understanding the human being. This course is for anyone with an interest in learning more about anthroposophy as the foundation of Steiner education and is particularly valuable for all Steiner School Support Staff, Parents, Teachers, and Teaching Assistants 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. Course enrolment options: EAM - Full Course Fee $1,000 (incl. GST) Or EAW - Webinars only $600 (incl. GST)
The Art of Caring
Steiner/Waldorf Childcare Course from Birth to Five
Enrolling Now for 2025 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 is delivered ONLINE via live webinar over 9 sessions (one session per month), with a one-day seminar for the final session held in person. International participants welcome. Delivered across 9 sessions (one session per month)In stock
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Positive Discipline: Effective and Caring Classroom Management
Join renowned author and educator, Lou Harvey-Zahra for this NESA-accredited course on classroom management.
Gain practical skills and strategies for developing your own effective and positive classroom discipline system. Learn how to strengthen teacher and student relationships, create positive classroom routines, teach appropriate social and emotional skills to students, and transform everyday classroom behaviours in a respectful and caring manner.
An essential course for all primary teachers and homeschooling parents.
Delivered in-person at the Spring Seminar in Sydney from 2 - 3 October 2024
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Rudolf Steiner’s Three-fold Social Order
Online workshop with James Goodlet
A two-part online workshop that explores Steiner’s vision for the Three-Fold Social order. The course examines the ideology behind the movement and its potential to bring balance to society, as well as its practical application in school governance and other organisations.
23 and 30 November Course Fee: $160 AUD (incl. GST)Enrolments Closed
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Equality and Diversity in Steiner Education
A Two-Part Webinar for Steiner Professionals and aspiring Teachers
Join renowned lecturer and Steiner teacher, Sven Saar for a two-part Seminar and component of the Teacher Education curriculum in the UK and Germany. The course explores systems of belief and assumption, examining inherited privilege and unconscious bias that has the potential to cause hurt to communities and undermine the Steiner/Waldorf impulse. 10 and 17 November Course Fee: $180 AUD (incl. GST)Enrolments Closed
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