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Nurturing Early Childhood – Creative Workshops
for Parents, Carers, aspiring Teachers and Playgroup Leaders
A series of introductory creative workshops on early childhood.
21 October - Nutrition & Biodynamics In this workshop you'll learn about nutrition and biodynamic processes with Sandra Frain. We will also be baking sourdough bread and making butter and cream cheese. Exploring the garden and learning of the medicinal qualities of minerals and plants for the nutrition of soil and human health. Cost is $160 (incl. GST) per person.In stock
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Biodynamic Regenerative Agriculture
A Biodynamic Regenerative Agriculture Course 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 and parents in learning about Biodynamic methods and, importantly, how to meaningfully bring these domestic arts to children of all ages.
Participants will learn Biodynamic principles that can be applied to any environment, from pots on a balcony to a production farm.
$200 AUD per adult per weekend (incl. GST). Accompanying additional adult and children are free to attend the Sunday sessions.
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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. Once purchased, videos are accessible indefinitely. Single session: $15 (Incl. GST) Whole set of five sessions: $75 (Incl. GST)In stock
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Exploring Anthroposophy
New enrolments now open for 2024
Online course led by Sven Saar, Ben Cherry, Lisa Devine and Emma Ratcliff
Sydney Rudolf Steiner College invites anyone interested in learning more about Anthroposophy and the foundations of Steiner Education to join us on this inspiring online course that guides participants through an immersive exploration into the principles of Anthroposophy as the basis of human development and Steiner education, led by highly experienced lecturers, Sven Saar, Ben Cherry, Lisa Devine and Emma Ratcliff. Anthroposophy is fundamentally a study of the human being, our nature, development and task. It is the tangible path of inner development and a spiritual-scientific lifelong study. The course covers 12 webinars over terms 1 and 2, and is particularly valuable for all Steiner School support staff, parents, High School Teachers, and Teaching Assistants. No previous experience necessary, international students welcome. Please see the course outline below for more information, or contact a course coordinator. Course fee options: EAM - Full Course Fee $900 (incl. GST) Or EAW - Webinars only $540 (incl. GST)In stock
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Teaching Maths in the Primary Classes
A Two-Part Webinar for Primary Teaching
Join master math educator, Jamie York, in a two-part online math workshop designed to inspire teachers to reimagine how we teach math, and to gain a deeper understanding of math for the Primary classes. Sat 12 and 19 November Course Fee: $180 AUD (incl. GST)In stock
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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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The Evolution of Human Consciousness – Online Course
Enrolments for 2022 are now Closed
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.
The course is delivered exclusively online and runs from 15 June to 2 November across 6 participatory webinars.
Course Fee: $250 (incl. GST)
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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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Positive Discipline: Effective and Caring Classroom Management
Enrolments for 2023 are now closed
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.
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Life Phases – Online Course
Holistic Biography Work
2023 Enrolments are now closed Led by Biography Work experts, Karl-Heinz Finke and Laura Summerfield, this self-paced online course invites students to explore their individual life stories; to learn about life phases, archetypes, and the development of the human journey, with an introduction to Anthroposophy. Life Phases runs from 9 May to 31 October and includes 3 live online tutorial sessions, with a certificate upon completion. Course Fee: $198 (incl. GST)Enrolments Closed
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