To celebrate 100 years of Steiner Education 1919 – 2019 Architect Bronwyn Bellemore is presenting a talk and workshop on Architecture and Projective Geometry 25th and 26th October At Casuarina School Gentle St Coffs Harbour Beginning: Friday evening 25th October 2019 at 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm Architecture reflects the time in which it is created.  In our age what sort of architecture would support the continued development of the human soul?  We will look at architecture through the epochs to understand this question and investigate the effect of geometric forms on our soul by developing our ‘artistic feeling’. Continuing:…

After weeks of practicing our Class 5 excelled themselves at the Greek Olympics held in Byron Bay amongst 100s of other class 5 students from Steiner schools from the north coast region. The students complete the athletic challenges in olympic games the way the Greeks completed them when the Olympic games first began 1000s of years ago.  For example they complete long jump from a stationary position, wrestling, javelin, discuss and marathons as if they are delivering a message. Our Class 5 students compete in these games every year and the event forms part of their Greek Main Lesson where…

Chicken Pox is infectious from 2-3 days before the spots appear until all the spots are dried up. Usually Chicken Pox is a mild disease with few complications except in those who are immunocompromised. In rare cases in can cause complications if contracted in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy or is present at birth via the mother. It can be spread by either having direct contact with the person who has chickenpox, from coughed or sneezed fluids or by touching the liquid from the blisters. Chicken Pox presents as a spotty rash over the trunk, face & scalp, spreading…

Our teachers are dedicated to generating an inner enthusiasm for learning within every child. They achieve this in a variety of ways. Even seemingly dry and academic subjects are presented in a pictorial and dynamic manner. It allows motivation to arise from within and helps engender the capacity for joyful lifelong learning. We invite you to join us and experience firsthand your child’s “Living Classroom” from 9:30 – 10:45am on Thursday September 26th. For interested families, there will be a School Tour at the same time as the Living Classroom. Please confirm in advance through the office on 6655 8616…

As Kym, the school's Music Coordinator, explained at today's music assembly as the students explore new instruments and genres, part of their learning includes bringing music that interests them to their tutors. Students have brought to the table music they are drawn to, and teachers facilitate a process of collaboration between ensembles. Today's assembly was just a taste of what is to come at this year's end of year concert, with quite a different concert format to the last three years. Today we were blessed with solos from Erik on violin; Bridie (including an original piece) on keyboard; Xanthe wrote…