Do Steiner schools have a curriculum?
Steiner schools are always co-educational, fully comprehensive. Ideally they take children from age 3 to 18 however most school in the UK stop earlier. The curriculum itself is a flexible set of pedagogical guidelines, founded on Steiner’s educational principles that take account of the whole child.
Are Steiner schools public?
Steiner Education is recognised by the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) as an ‘alternative’ form of education and operates mainly within private independent schools with a small presence within public schools as Steiner streams.
Are Steiner and Montessori similar?
While both Montessori and Waldorf schools believe children need a connection to the environment, they are different in that Montessori focuses on real-life experiences and Waldorf emphasizes the child’s imagination and fantasy. Waldorf schools were founded by Rudolf Steiner, an Austrian scientist and philosopher.
Do Steiner schools use technology?
Use of Technology An important underpinning principle of Steiner education is that young children need to communicate and learn deeply without the mediation of complex technology. This ‘unplugged’ experience is seen as crucial for children to develop an uncluttered self-image and self-efficacy.
Why choose the Aurora Southern Highlands Steiner School?
A joint construction project with Bayly & Associates Pty Ltd (Architect & Project Managers) of Mittagong NSW, the goal for the Aurora Southern Highlands Steiner School was to create a natural timber look and feel to both the interior and exterior of the classroom.
What is Aurora Steiner?
Standing on the site of a previous Steiner school that closed many years ago, Aurora Steiner was brought to life by a dedicated group of parents and educators committed to bringing the children of the Highlands a true education for the future.
Why choose Aurora School?
Aurora is a young and dynamic Steiner school located in Bowral, a picturesque, semi-rural town in the heart of the Southern Highlands of NSW. From humble beginnings with a handful of students in 2013, the school has grown to over 130 students, and is on the journey of expanding right through to Year 12.