Steiner Education

[Guest clareeyles]

Hi,I just thought I would say hello.were due to come to Adelaide in April 2010.At the momentour two boys attend a steiner school in uk.Thery are very happy with this style of education and eliminates a lot of unwanted stress ie from sats tests etc.Most people who post about Steiner schools do not have childern that attend, and will often assume because it is an alternative education that there is no disipline,which is not true.Its the same here in the uk, where some people believe it is a "special school"

One thing I was very surprised at was when I first attended school assemblys no head stood up and ordered silence, the kids just wish to behave because they have respect and know they are about to listen to a beautiful peice of music.

Also lots of practical learning which is invaluable.The kids also make great uni students

and excell.

I would love to hear from any one with kids in Willunga or Mount Barker steiner or just your thoughts.

Clarex

[Guest dalyrere]

Hi there, I came across this forum whilst looking for info on these schools myself. I have requested an info pack which they post out and they are having a school tour in a couple of weeks. If we get to it I will get back to you with our opinion. Good luck

[Guest clareeyles]

thanks for your post.i would be interested to see what you think after your visit

best wishes Clarex

[Guest travellingaus]

The Steiner school up in the hills in Adelaide (can't quite remember where it is sorry) is gorgeous! The classrooms are all individual "houses", wooden-ish and kind of shaped like big huts, rounded. I went there for a tour when I was stuidying the Steiner schooling system at university and I just love the whole system. Steiner schools are fantastic for the differences they offer to mainstream schooling, however, it is a type of schooling which would best suit *artisticly inclined* children.

 

To get the parents/children to know one another there is a workshop before school starts up where the parents are to make a lyre for their child from scratch - imagine Unley Primary School asking parents to do that So definately take into account what your child is like when choosing - I know that myself as a child I never would have suited a Steiner school as i don't have an artistic bone in my body!

[Guest cbeeb]

called waldorf here one in mount barker. and one in willunga. Mount barker started first. goes to year 12. Willunga also goes to high school and are in the process of expanding. they should have websites

[Guest bishop3912]

Hi here are the websites for the two schools

 

Mt Barker Waldorf School | About

The Education Journey | Willunga Waldorf School

 

We are due out to Adelaide shortly and are seriously considering this type of education for my children.

 

Regards Corinne x

 

Regards Corinne