Short Courses – Sydney Rudolf Steiner College

Child Development
Online module for Primary education

For Primary teachers and homeschool providers seeking a clear and practical understanding of the child’s developmental journey from birth to 21 years. This module explores how children learn through each stage, empowering educators to meet their needs with insight, confidence, and purpose.

This is a core module in both the Primary Teaching Foundation (Year 1) and Steiner Education at Home courses.

Delivered online across six webinars
Begins 22 July 2026

No previous experience is necessary; international students are welcome.

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Human Being, Human Becoming – Online Course
Rudolf Steiner’s Insights into Human Development

Begins February 18 2026

An immersive introductory course that explores the principles of Steiner education and anthroposophy as the foundation of Steiner/Waldorf education, recommended for all new teachers..

A course for anyone seeking new perspectives in understanding the nature of the human being and human development, covering all essential topics recommended for educators, support staff, and parents new to Steiner/Waldorf education.

Presented by international speaker and experienced Steiner/Waldorf educator, Sven Saar.

Delivered online across 13 webinars, Wednesday evenings from 7pm – 8.30pm (AET)

No previous experience is necessary, international students are welcome.

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Primary Seminar 1 – Autumn
In-person practical Seminar for Primary education

For Primary teachers and homeschool providers

Seminars are a central part of our Steiner education training and professional development, offering a human-centred, practical, and creative learning experience. Held within a Steiner school environment, these in-person gatherings provide in-depth study through music, visual arts, speech and drama, and movement—bringing the principles of Steiner education to life through direct, hands-on engagement.

This is a core module in the Primary Teaching Foundation (Year 1) course, and recommended for participants of the Steiner Education at Home course.

Delivered in-person over 5 days
15 – 19 April 2026

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Role of the Class Teacher
Online module for Primary education

For Primary teachers and homeschool providers

This online course explores the essential role of the class teacher in Steiner education and provides a foundational understanding of curriculum design. Participants will learn how to create and deliver meaningful, developmentally appropriate content, with an overview of key subjects such as mathematics and literacy.

This is a core module in both the Primary Teaching Foundation (Year 1) and Steiner Education at Home courses.

Delivered online across eight webinars
Begins 21 October 2026

No previous experience is necessary; international students are welcome.

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The Art of Caring
Steiner/Waldorf Childcare Course from Birth to Five

Developed in response to the growing demand for Steiner/Waldorf childcare, this comprehensive part-time course is designed to support Family Daycare providers, childcare educators, playgroup leaders, as well as parents and carers—whether new to working with children or seeking to deepen their practice. It offers thoughtful guidance and inspiration to deepen your understanding of the underlying why of Steiner/Waldorf education, supporting a nurturing and developmentally aligned approach that brings Steiner education to life for the young child (birth to five).

Presented by some of our most experienced Early Childhood educators, the course includes in-depth talks and practical workshops on child development and the art of conscious caring, to equip participants with the essential foundational knowledge of Steiner/Waldorf Early Childhood education.

Presented online via weekly webinars from February to September, with one 3-day in-person Seminar in April 2026.

Webinars begin Tuesday, 17 February 2026
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The Art of Blackboard Drawing – Online 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

Course fee: A$260 incl. GST

Course opens in March 2026

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Primary Seminar 2 – Spring
In-person practical Seminar for Primary education

For Primary teachers and homeschool providers

Seminars are a central part of our Steiner education training and professional development, offering a human-centred, practical, and creative learning experience. Held within a Steiner school environment, these in-person gatherings provide in-depth study through music, visual arts, speech and drama, and movement—bringing the principles of Steiner education to life through direct, hands-on engagement.

This is a core module in the Primary Teaching Foundation (Year 1) course, and recommended for participants of the Steiner Education at Home course.

Delivered in-person over 5 days
28 Sept – 2 Oct 2026

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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)

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The Joy of Numbers
Bringing Maths to Life in the Classroom

Registrations Closed for 2025

This four-part professional development series is designed to support and inspire educators in reimagining the teaching of mathematics throughout the Primary and High School years. Curated by leading experts in Steiner/Waldorf education, the course offers a rich foundation for creating developmentally aligned, imaginative, and meaningful approaches to maths learning.

Participants will engage with practical and creative strategies to transform mathematics into a joyful and accessible experience—bringing it to life in the classroom and nurturing a deeper connection to this often-challenging subject.

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Biodynamic Regenerative Agriculture
All families and individuals are warmly invited to a day of hands-on learning and connection with the land at Campo Lindo regenerative biodynamic farm near Gundaroo, Ngunawal country, nestled in the Southern Tablelands of NSW.

Sunday 7th December

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).

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Steiner Education at Home
A Modular Course for Parents and Tutors

This self-paced, modular course is designed for parents, carers, and educators—whether new to home education or seeking to deepen their practice. It offers thoughtful guidance and inspiration to deepen your understanding of the underlying why of Steiner/Waldorf education, supporting a developmentally aligned approach.

Spanning the early childhood to primary years, the course explores practical, creative, and philosophically rich modules that help bring Steiner education to life in your home.

Developed with working parents and educators in mind, the flexible hybrid format allows participants to complete modules sequentially or select them individually, progressing at a pace that suits their personal and professional commitments.

Module 1 begins 17 February 2026.

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Life Phases – Online Course
Holistic Biography Work

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 March 2026

Course Fee: $260 (incl. GST)
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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.

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The Evolution of Human Consciousness – Online Course
Perspectives on History and Human Consciousness

Join researcher, lecturer, artist and Anthroposophist, Dr. Fiona Campbell for an in-depth explorative study and discussion on the five central themes concerning evolving human consciousness. This online course covers essential knowledge for Steiner Teachers but is open to anyone looking to uncover some of the big questions about our past and how they shape the possibilities of our future development.

Presented exclusively online across 6 participatory webinars.

This course is currently closed. Please contact us for more information or to be notified when the course is open for registration.

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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.

This course is now closed. Please contact us for more information or request to be notified when the course is open for registration.

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